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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PhD-Level Tips for Writing a History Book That Isn’t Boring

PhD-Level Tips for Writing a History Book That Isn’t Boring

How to write a narrative history that general readers will love.

Authors, History, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJune 15, 2026author tips, family history, biographies, developmental editing, copy editing, manuscript evaluation, book coaching, writing, self-editing

How Many Words Should Be in a Chapter When Writing Nonfiction?

How Many Words Should Be in a Chapter When Writing Nonfiction?

Average chapter length for nonfiction books, with author advice from an editor and book coach.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 2, 2026author tips, book coaching, developmental editing, first draft, word count, writing

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

The Best Podcasts for Indie Authors 2025

The Best Podcasts for Indie Authors 2025

Your guide to the 15 best podcasts for authors, especially for indie authors of fiction and nonfiction.

Authors, Writing, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 5, 2025writing, podcasts, author tips

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.

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