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Daniel J. Tortora

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

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Best Audiobook Distributors (Top Audiobook Platforms for Self-Publishing)

Best Audiobook Distributors (Top Audiobook Platforms for Self-Publishing)

Where to publish and sell audiobooks: the best audiobook distributors for authors.

Do I Need an ISBN to Self-Publish My Book?

Do I Need an ISBN to Self-Publish My Book?

ISBN info and FAQs to help you self-publish a book—by a publishing coach.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 15, 2025Amazon KDP, Apple Books, audiobooks, author tips, Draft2Digital, ebooks, selling ebooks, Google Play Books, IngramSpark, ISBN, Kindle Unlimited (KU), Kobo Writing Life, print books, PublishDrive, self-publishing

What Is a Book Coach?: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Coaches for Authors

What Is a Book Coach?: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Coaches for Authors

Writing, publishing, and book marketing made easier—all about book coaching services.

Kindle Unlimited vs Kobo Plus vs Scribd (Everand) for Self-Published Authors

Kindle Unlimited vs Kobo Plus vs Scribd (Everand) for Self-Published Authors

Ebook subscription services: KU vs. Kobo Plus vs. Everand (fka Scribd), and what it means for self-published indie authors.

Authors, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJune 26, 2023Amazon KDP, audiobooks, book royalties, Draft2Digital, ebooks, Kobo Writing Life, Kobo Plus, Kindle Unlimited (KU), pre-orders, PublishDrive, IngramSpark, self-publishing, selling ebooks, subscription services, Everand

Amazon Book Pre-Order Strategy for Ebook Authors

Amazon Book Pre-Order Strategy for Ebook Authors

Pre-order pros and cons—and tips for ebook authors publishing with Amazon KDP.

Authors, Marketing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 3, 2023Amazon KDP, Amazon reviews, Apple Books, author tips, book marketing, ebooks, pre-orders, pricing, self-publishing, selling ebooks

How to Sell More Self-Published Books on Amazon: 5 SEO Strategies for Authors

How to Sell More Self-Published Books on Amazon: 5 SEO Strategies for Authors

If you’re not selling as many books as you’d like, then try these tips and you may well see your self-published Amazon book sales improve.

Authors, Marketing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 28, 2022Amazon Author Central, Amazon KDP, Amazon reviews, editorial reviews, author tips, author tools, book coaching, book descriptions, book marketing, pricing, self-publishing, selling ebooks