Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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

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Working with a Traditional Publishing Book Coach: Eric’s Story

Working with a Traditional Publishing Book Coach: Eric’s Story

How a book coach helped Eric successfully get a traditional publishing contract.

Authors, Coaching, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJune 2, 2026agents, author query letter, author tips, big 5, book coaching, book notes, book proposal, business books, nonfiction, publishers, traditional publishing, university presses

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

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 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

Glossary in a Book: Purpose, Format, Examples

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, writing, Chicago Manual of Style