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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Choosing BISAC Codes for a Book for Increased Discoverability and Sales

Choosing BISAC Codes for a Book for Increased Discoverability and Sales

Learn how to choose the right BISAC categories so your book lands on the right shelf (and in the right carts).

Authors, Coaching, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMay 25, 2026author tips, BISAC codes, bookstores, IngramSpark, libraries, ebooks, print books, audiobooks, traditional publishing, metadata

How to Get Your Book into Libraries: A Practical Guide for Authors

How to Get Your Book into Libraries: A Practical Guide for Authors

The secrets to selling books to libraries.

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

List of Self-Publishing Acronyms

List of Self-Publishing Acronyms

A self-publishing acronym list—with the meaning and definition of each.

Authors, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJune 7, 2025author tips, ebooks, print books, audiobooks, self-publishing, Amazon KDP, Amazon

Do I Need an ISBN to Self-Publish My Book?

Do I Need an ISBN to Self-Publish My Book?

ISBN info and FAQs to help you self-publish a book—by a publishing coach.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 15, 2025Amazon KDP, Apple Books, audiobooks, author tips, Draft2Digital, ebooks, selling ebooks, Google Play Books, IngramSpark, ISBN, Kobo Writing Life, print books, PublishDrive, self-publishing, Kindle Unlimited