Blog | Tips, Strategies, & Resources for Nonfiction Authors

Nonfiction Book Logline/Elevator Pitch Tips and FAQs for Authors

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, self-help books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing, selling ebooks, book coaching

How to Sell More Self-Published Books on Amazon: 5 SEO Strategies for Authors

Try these tips and see your self-published Amazon book sales improve.

Authors, Marketing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 28, 2022Amazon Author Central, Amazon KDP, editorial reviews, author tips, author tools, book coaching, book descriptions, book marketing, pricing, self-publishing, selling ebooks, Amazon reviews

Kobo Self-Publishing: Pros and Cons for Ebook Authors

Self-publishing your ebook on Kobo with Kobo Writing Life—and whether to publish direct or with Draft2Digital, IngramSpark, or PublishDrive.

Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 4, 2022ebooks, self-publishing, author tips, Kobo Writing Life, Draft2Digital

The 5 Best Self-Publishing Platforms, Compared

Comparing Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble Press, Kobo Writing Life, and Google Play Books—from the author’s perspective.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 5, 2022Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo Writing Life, Barnes & Noble Press, Google Play Books

5 Things to Avoid If You Want to Get a Publishing Deal for Your Book

If you want to know how to get a publishing deal for your nonfiction book, or if you find yourself asking “Why can’t I get published?” this article is for you.

Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 21, 2022agents, author tips, book proposal, publishers, traditional publishing, word count

Writing a Nonfiction Book Proposal: Working with an Editor vs. a Book Coach

The coaching and editing services that help you get traditionally published.

Authors, Publishing, Editing, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 11, 2022agents, author tips, nonfiction, publishers, book coaching