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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.

How to Get More Book Reviews on Amazon

A publishing coach reveals how to get Amazon reviews for your book.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 31, 2025Amazon, Amazon KDP, Amazon reviews, author tips, book marketing, book promotion sites, ebooks, editorial reviews, Kindle Unlimited, NetGalley, nonfiction, pricing, print books, self-publishing, traditional publishing

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

A Glossary in a Book: Purpose, Format, Examples

A Glossary in a Book: Purpose, Format, Examples

How to write and format the glossary for a book, for authors.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 3, 2025author tips, back matter, book design, nonfiction, parts of a book, The Chicago Manual of Style, writing

Line Editing vs. Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

Line Editing vs. Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

The difference between these two types of editing, explained by a nonfiction book editor.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 11, 2025author tips, copy editing, editing, line editing, nonfiction, The Chicago Manual of Style, writing