Daniel J. Tortora

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

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The Best Books on Grammar and Punctuation for Writers in the US

The Best Books on Grammar and Punctuation for Writers in the US

Recommended books on English grammar for authors, editors, and educators.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraApril 13, 2026Amazon, book recommendations, copy editing, editing, first draft, gift ideas, line editing, proofreading, self-editing, self-publishing, Chicago Manual of Style, grammar

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, 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