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.

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What to Include on Your Book’s Copyright Page for KDP and IngramSpark

What to Include on Your Book’s Copyright Page for KDP and IngramSpark

The copyright page: what to include, how to format, and examples for self-published authors.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 5, 2026Amazon KDP, author tips, book design, copyright page, front matter, editing, IngramSpark, parts of a book, self-publishing, print books, ebooks

Writing a Family History with the Help of an Editor: Ryan’s Story

Writing a Family History with the Help of an Editor: Ryan’s Story

Writing a narrative family history book is more than organizing genealogical research. See how one author benefited from working with an editor.

Authors, Editing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 30, 2026book coaching, copy editing, developmental editing, editing, family history, grammar, line editing, manuscript evaluation, Chicago Manual of Style, parts of a book, writing

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

15 Amazon KDP Self‑Publishing Mistakes That Will Cost You Readers

15 Amazon KDP Self‑Publishing Mistakes That Will Cost You Readers

Self-publishing tips for Amazon KDP authors from a nonfiction editor and book coach.

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, writing, traditional publishing

Steps in the Traditional Publishing Process

Steps in the Traditional Publishing Process

The traditional book publishing process, broken down step by step, by a nonfiction book coach.