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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Spotify for Authors to Sell Audiobooks: How It Works

Spotify for Authors to Sell Audiobooks: How It Works

Self-publishing an audiobook to Spotify with Spotify for Authors.

Authors, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 28, 2025ACX, Spotify, Audible, audiobooks, author tips, author tools, book promotion sites, book marketing, book royalties, pricing, self-publishing, subscription services, Voices by INaudio

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.

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 press books

Voices by INaudio Audiobooks for Authors

Voices by INaudio Audiobooks for Authors

Publishing an audiobook with Voices by Inaudio.

ACX Audiobook Royalties: How Much Do You Get Paid?

ACX Audiobook Royalties: How Much Do You Get Paid?

Royalty payments and options when you self-publish an audiobook on ACX.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 5, 2024ACX, audiobooks, Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, book marketing, book royalties, pricing, self-publishing

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