Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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

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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

Steps in the Traditional Publishing Process

Steps in the Traditional Publishing Process

The traditional book publishing process, broken down step by step, by a nonfiction book coach.

Is Traditional Publishing Worth It?

Is Traditional Publishing Worth It?

A publishing coach examines the pros and cons of being traditionally published.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraApril 28, 2025agents, author tips, author query letter, big 5, book proposal, book royalties, bookstores, hybrid publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, university presses

What Does a Book Publishing Coach Do?

What Does a Book Publishing Coach Do?

How a publishing coach can help you with the self-publishing or traditional publishing process.

Authors, Publishing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 11, 2024author query letter, book proposal, book coaching, book design, nonfiction, publishers, big 5, self-publishing, traditional publishing