Daniel J. Tortora

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

Posts tagged traditional publishing

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.

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

How to Edit Your Amazon Author Page in Author Central

How to Edit Your Amazon Author Page in Author Central

How to edit your author profile on Amazon, step by step.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 19, 2025Amazon, Amazon Author Central, Audible, author tips, book marketing, self-publishing, selling ebooks, traditional publishing, Kindle Unlimited

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