Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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

Posts tagged book royalties

Working with a Self-Publishing Coach: Claudia’s Success Story

Working with a Self-Publishing Coach: Claudia’s Success Story

How a book coach helped Claudia successfully navigate the self-publishing process.

Amazon KDP Select Royalties: Global Fund Payouts Explained

Amazon KDP Select Royalties: Global Fund Payouts Explained

KDP Select royalties explained, with a graph of monthly payouts for ebook read in Kindle Unlimited.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMay 20, 2026book royalties, Amazon KDP, self-publishing, author tips

A Guide to Author’s Republic for Audiobook Authors and Publishers

A Guide to Author’s Republic for Audiobook Authors and Publishers

Author’s Republic for indie authors and publishers: how it works and what to expect

Authors, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 18, 2026ACX, Audible, Author's Republic, author tips, book marketing, book royalties, books, libraries, audiobooks, pricing, self-publishing, subscription services, Voices by INaudio, Spotify

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 Platforms for Self-Publishing

Best Audiobook Distributors: Top 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 presses