Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

125+ articles for authors on writing, publishing, and book marketing by nonfiction editor and book coach Daniel Tortora.

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What to Include on Your Book’s Copyright Page for KDP and IngramSpark

What to Include on Your Book’s Copyright Page for KDP and IngramSpark

The copyright page: what to include, how to format, and examples for self-published authors.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 5, 2026Amazon KDP, author tips, book design, copyright page, front matter, editing, IngramSpark, parts of a book, self-publishing, print books, ebooks

Turn Your Expertise into a Nonfiction Book Series: How to Structure, Write, Publish, and Sell It

Turn Your Expertise into a Nonfiction Book Series: How to Structure, Write, Publish, and Sell It

Practical tips for a successful nonfiction series, from a book coach and editor.

Authors, Coaching, Publishing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 28, 2026author tips, book coaching, book marketing, book outline, book series, self-publishing, traditional publishing, word count, writing, nonfiction

How to Publish a Nonfiction Book Without an Agent: A Guide for New Authors

How to Publish a Nonfiction Book Without an Agent: A Guide for New Authors

Here’s how to target the right publishers and perfect your pitch, no literary agent required.

Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 15, 2026author tips, publishers, traditional publishing, author query letter, book proposal, self-publishing, agent, book coaching

Working with a Self-Publishing Coach: Claudia’s Success Story

Working with a Self-Publishing Coach: Claudia’s Success Story

How a book coach helped Claudia successfully navigate the self-publishing process.

Working with a Traditional Publishing Book Coach: Eric’s Story

Working with a Traditional Publishing Book Coach: Eric’s Story

How a book coach helped Eric successfully get a traditional publishing contract.

Authors, Coaching, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJune 2, 2026agents, author query letter, author tips, big 5, book coaching, book notes, book proposal, business books, nonfiction, publishers, traditional publishing, university presses

Choosing BISAC Codes for a Book for Increased Discoverability and Sales

Choosing BISAC Codes for a Book for Increased Discoverability and Sales

Learn how to choose the right BISAC categories so your book lands on the right shelf (and in the right carts).

Authors, Coaching, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMay 25, 2026author tips, BISAC codes, bookstores, IngramSpark, libraries, ebooks, print books, audiobooks, traditional publishing, metadata