Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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

Best Audiobook Distributors: Top Platforms for Self-Publishing

Best Audiobook Distributors: Top Platforms for Self-Publishing

Where to publish and sell audiobooks: the best audiobook distributors for authors.

Is Traditional Publishing Worth It?

Is Traditional Publishing Worth It?

A publishing coach examines the pros and cons of being traditionally published.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraApril 28, 2025agents, author tips, author query letter, big 5, book proposal, book royalties, bookstores, hybrid publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, university presses

The Best Books on Writing a Biography

The Best Books on Writing a Biography

The top-rated books for biographers on the writing craft.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraApril 12, 2025first draft, writing, biographies, family history, nonfiction, book recommendations, author tips

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