Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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

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Tips for Hiring a Book Editor on Reedsy Marketplace

Finding a good book editor on Reedsy Marketplace: 8 tips for authors.

Authors, Editing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 30, 2025author tips, book coaching, copy editing, developmental editing, editing, line editing, first draft, manuscript evaluation, nonfiction, proofreading, Reedsy, self-publishing, traditional publihsing, writing

How to Sell Books Without Social Media

How to Sell Books Without Social Media

Some great strategies for book marketing without social media.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 10, 2024author tips, book coaching, book marketing, book promotion sites, bookstores, libraries, new books, podcasts, selling ebooks

What Is a Hybrid Publishing Company?

What Is a Hybrid Publishing Company?

Hybrid publishing explained, with pros and cons and tips for finding a reputable hybrid book publisher.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 13, 2024author tips, book coaching, hybrid publishing, self-help books, business books, traditional publishing, publishers

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 coaching, author query letter, book proposal, book coaching, book design, nonfiction, publishers, big 5, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Nonfiction Book Proposal Sample Chapters: Tips and FAQs for Traditional Publishing

Nonfiction Book Proposal Sample Chapters: Tips and FAQs for Traditional Publishing

Read this if you’ll be sending sample chapters when pitching your nonfiction book (query or book proposal) to a traditional publishing company.

Authors, Writing, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 6, 2024agents, author coaching, book coaching, book proposal, copy editing, developmental editing, traditional publishing, big 5, nonfiction, publishers

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.