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.

Sell More Self-Published Books on Amazon with Endorsements, Editorial Reviews, & Reader Reviews

Sell More Self-Published Books on Amazon with Endorsements, Editorial Reviews, & Reader Reviews

Use endorsements, pull quotes from “editorial reviews”, and Amazon reader reviews to sell more books.

Authors, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 1, 2020Amazon Author Central, author tips, editorial reviews, Amazon reviews

Shorten Your Book Manuscript with These 12 Tips

Shorten Your Book Manuscript with These 12 Tips

Shorten your manuscript, and you’ll better appeal to your readers, to publishers (if you’re traditionally published), and to conventional wisdom.

AuthorsDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 12, 2020beta readers, word count, writing, author tips, copy editing

French and Indian War Sites and Museums to Visit and Follow on Social Media

French and Indian War Sites and Museums to Visit and Follow on Social Media

A list of French & Indian War places from 1754–1763 you can visit, learn more about, and connect with online.

HistoryDaniel J. TortoraAugust 26, 2020historic sites, museums, French and Indian War

What Are Beta Readers for Nonfiction Books? (With Questions to Ask)

What Are Beta Readers for Nonfiction Books? (With Questions to Ask)

Want to write a better book? Use your readers to help you. Here’s how.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 26, 2020writing, beta readers, nonfiction, author tips

How to Use and How to Insert the Em Dash

How to Use and How to Insert the Em Dash

When and how to use the em dash (—) in your writing.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 9, 2020writing, proofreading, author tips, copy editing, Chicago Manual of Style

How to Use and How to Insert the En Dash

How to Use and How to Insert the En Dash

When and how to use the en dash (–) in your writing.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 9, 2020writing, proofreading, author tips, copy editing, Chicago Manual of Style