Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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

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What Does a Book Publishing Coach Do?

What Does a Book Publishing Coach Do?

How a publishing coach can help you with the self-publishing or traditional publishing process.

Authors, Publishing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 11, 2024author coaching, author query letter, book proposal, book coaching, book design, nonfiction, publishers, big 5, self-publishing, traditional publishing

The Library of Congress Control Number Application Process for Authors

The process for (maybe) getting your book into the LOC catalog.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 15, 2024author tips, book design, front matter, copyright page, libraries, print books, self-publishing, Library of Congress

Barnes & Noble Press Ebook Publishing Pros and Cons

Barnes & Noble Press Ebook Publishing Pros and Cons

Should you self-publish an ebook with Barnes & Noble? If so, how to publish?

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 22, 2024Draft2Digital, ebooks, self-publishing, author tips, Barnes & Noble Press, IngramSpark

Nonfiction Book Proposal Sample Chapters: Tips and FAQs for Traditional Publishing

Nonfiction Book Proposal Sample Chapters: Tips and FAQs for Traditional Publishing

Read this if you’ll be sending sample chapters when pitching your nonfiction book (query or book proposal) to a traditional publishing company.

Authors, Writing, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 6, 2024agents, author coaching, book coaching, book proposal, copy editing, developmental editing, traditional publishing, big 5, nonfiction, publishers

List of Reputable Hybrid Publishers for Nonfiction Books US

List of Reputable Hybrid Publishers for Nonfiction Books US

A list of the best hybrid publishers for nonfiction books by US authors.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraApril 8, 2024author tips, author coaching, hybrid publishing, self-help books, business books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, memoirs

What Is a Book Coach?: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Coaches for Authors

What Is a Book Coach?: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Coaches for Authors

Writing, publishing, and book marketing made easier—all about book coaching services.