Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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

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Questions to Ask a Literary Agent Bbefore Signing a Contract

Questions to Ask a Literary Agent Bbefore Signing a Contract

These are the questions you should ask an agent who is interested in your book if you want to gauge how and how well they can represent you.

Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 21, 2021nonfiction, agents, traditional publishing, author tips

The Ultimate List of Chapter Title Formulas for Nonfiction Books

The Ultimate List of Chapter Title Formulas for Nonfiction Books

The secret to chapter titles that wow readers, show your personality, and make your book stand out.

Authors, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 1, 2021developmental editing, nonfiction, writing, author tips

The Best Books on Writing Nonfiction

The Best Books on Writing Nonfiction

The 5 best books to read if you want to write great nonfiction.

Authors, Writing, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraApril 28, 2021nonfiction, writing, gift ideas, self-publishing, author tips