Author Tips & Strategies for Writing, Publishing, & Selling Nonfiction Books

Daniel J. Tortora

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

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Kindle Unlimited vs Kobo Plus vs Scribd (Everand) for Self-Published Authors

Kindle Unlimited vs Kobo Plus vs Scribd (Everand) for Self-Published Authors

Ebook subscription services: KU vs. Kobo Plus vs. Everand (fka Scribd), and what it means for self-published indie authors.

Authors, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJune 26, 2023Amazon KDP, audiobooks, book royalties, Draft2Digital, ebooks, Kobo Writing Life, Kobo Plus, Kindle Unlimited (KU), pre-orders, PublishDrive, IngramSpark, self-publishing, selling ebooks, subscription services, Everand

Amazon Editorial Reviews: How to Add in Author Central, with Tips and Guidelines

Amazon Editorial Reviews: How to Add in Author Central, with Tips and Guidelines

Attract more readers, add credibility to your book, and help more people find your book on Amazon.com.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJune 4, 2023Amazon Author Central, Amazon reviews, editorial reviews, author tips, book marketing, ebooks, print books, self-publishing, traditional publishing

The Best Books on Book Marketing: What Authors Should Read

The Best Books on Book Marketing: What Authors Should Read

Learn how to sell more books with these reads, all of which are available on Amazon.com.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraMay 9, 2023book marketing

Amazon Book Pre-Order Strategy for Ebook Authors

Amazon Book Pre-Order Strategy for Ebook Authors

Pre-order pros and cons—and tips for ebook authors publishing with Amazon KDP.

Authors, Marketing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 3, 2023Amazon KDP, Amazon reviews, Apple Books, author tips, book marketing, ebooks, pre-orders, pricing, self-publishing, selling ebooks

What Does a Book Writing Coach Do? Author Book Coaching Services Explained

What Does a Book Writing Coach Do? Author Book Coaching Services Explained

A book coach is your mentor, teacher, co-strategist, accountability partner—your personal trainer for your author journey.

Authors, Marketing, Publishing, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 11, 2022author coaching, book coaching, book marketing, book proposal, book titles, first draft, front matter, nonfiction, parts of a book, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing

Nonfiction Book Elevator Pitch Tips, Best Practices, and Examples for Authors: Write a Logline That Wins Over Readers and Sell More Books

Nonfiction Book Elevator Pitch Tips, Best Practices, and Examples for Authors: Write a Logline That Wins Over Readers and Sell More Books

To take your book to the next level (pun intended), you need to master the art of the elevator pitch.

Authors, Marketing, Publishing, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 8, 2022author tips, Amazon Author Central, book descriptions, book loglines, book marketing, book proposal, author coaching, self-help books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing, selling ebooks