Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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

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The Best Books for Editors

The Best Books for Editors

Recommended books on book editing—fiction and nonfiction.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraJune 22, 2025Amazon, book recommendations, copy editing, developmental editing, editing, first draft, gift ideas, line editing, manuscript evaluation, proofreading, self-editing, self-publishing, The Chicago Manual of Style

The Best Books on Writing a Biography

The Best Books on Writing a Biography

The top-rated books for biographers on the writing craft.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraApril 12, 2025first draft, writing, biographies, family history, nonfiction, book recommendations, author tips