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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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Traditional Book Publishing FAQs for Authors

Traditional Book Publishing FAQs for Authors

What you need to know if you want to publish with a traditional publishing company.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 21, 2023agents, author tips, book proposal, copy editing, book index, memoirs, nonfiction, proofreading, publishers, traditional publishing, writing

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

IngramSpark Book Trim Sizes and Printing Options

IngramSpark Book Trim Sizes and Printing Options

Ingram Spark book sizes and options—all in this handy guide—with graphs/matrix and links included.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraApril 21, 2023trim size, self-publishing, IngramSpark, print books

The Different Types of Book Editing and Which Type of Book Editor You Should Hire

The Different Types of Book Editing and Which Type of Book Editor You Should Hire

Here are the different types of book editors and how to know which one you need.

Authors, Editing, Writing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 2, 2023editing, copy editing, developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, first draft, self-publishing, traditional publishing

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