Daniel J. Tortora

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

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How to Get More Book Reviews on Amazon

How to Get More Book Reviews on Amazon

How to get Amazon reviews for your book—by a publishing coach.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 31, 2025Amazon, Amazon KDP, Amazon reviews, author tips, book marketing, book promotion sites, ebooks, editorial reviews, Kindle Unlimited, NetGalley, nonfiction, pricing, print books, self-publishing, traditional publishing

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.

Self-Publishing Royalties: Rates, Examples, and Calculators 2025

Self-Publishing Royalties: Rates, Examples, and Calculators 2025

How much money can you make self-publishing and selling your book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Draft2Digital, and IngramSpark?

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 13, 2023book royalties, Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, self-publishing, Barnes & Noble Press, author tips, author tools, IngramSpark

Kindle Unlimited vs Kobo Plus vs. Everand for Self-Published Authors

Kindle Unlimited vs Kobo Plus vs. Everand for Self-Published Authors

Ebook subscription services: KU vs. Kobo Plus vs. Everand—for self-published 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