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.

Voices by INaudio Audiobooks for Authors

Voices by INaudio Audiobooks for Authors

Publishing an audiobook with Voices by Inaudio.

Glossary in a Book: Purpose, Format, Examples

Glossary in a Book: Purpose, Format, Examples

How to write and format the glossary for a book, for authors.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 3, 2025author tips, back matter, book design, nonfiction, parts of a book, writing, Chicago Manual of Style

Line Editing vs. Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

Line Editing vs. Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

The difference between these two types of editing, explained by a nonfiction book editor.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 11, 2025author tips, copy editing, editing, line editing, nonfiction, writing, Chicago Manual of Style

Do I Need an ISBN to Self-Publish My Book?

Do I Need an ISBN to Self-Publish My Book?

ISBN info and FAQs to help you self-publish a book—by a publishing coach.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 15, 2025Amazon KDP, Apple Books, audiobooks, author tips, Draft2Digital, ebooks, selling ebooks, Google Play Books, IngramSpark, ISBN, Kobo Writing Life, print books, PublishDrive, self-publishing, Kindle Unlimited

The Best Books on How to Write a Memoir

The Best Books on How to Write a Memoir

The 12 best books on memoir writing.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 30, 2024first draft, memoirs, traditional publishing, writing

How to Sell Books Without Social Media

How to Sell Books Without Social Media

Some great strategies for book marketing without social media.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 10, 2024author tips, book coaching, book marketing, book promotion sites, bookstores, libraries, podcasts, selling ebooks