Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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

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

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

Nonfiction Copy Editing Services: What Does a Copy Editor Do and How Much Does Copy Editing Cost?

Nonfiction Copy Editing Services: What Does a Copy Editor Do and How Much Does Copy Editing Cost?

The basics of copyediting for books—and its cost. Written by a nonfiction book editor.

Authors, Editing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 28, 2023author tips, copy editing, nonfiction, editing, self-editing, The Chicago Manual of Style

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

The Different Types of Book Editing: Which Type of Editor Should You 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

The Best Books on Writing a Family History Book

The Best Books on Writing a Family History Book

Here are 8 book recommendations for family historians looking to write a great book.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 9, 2023author tips, writing, family history, nonfiction