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

Working with a Traditional Publishing Book Coach: Eric’s Story
Working with a Traditional Publishing Book Coach: Eric’s Story

How a book coach helped Eric successfully get a traditional publishing contract.

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Authors, Coaching, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJune 2, 2026agents, author query letter, author tips, big 5, book coaching, book notes, book proposal, business books, nonfiction, publishers, traditional publishing, university presses
Choosing BISAC Codes for a Book for Increased Discoverability and Sales
Choosing BISAC Codes for a Book for Increased Discoverability and Sales

Learn how to choose the right BISAC categories so your book lands on the right shelf (and in the right carts).

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Authors, Coaching, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMay 25, 2026author tips, BISAC codes, bookstores, IngramSpark, libraries, ebooks, print books, audiobooks, traditional publishing, metadata
Amazon KDP Select Royalties: Global Fund Payouts Explained
Amazon KDP Select Royalties: Global Fund Payouts Explained

KDP Select royalties explained, with a graph of monthly payouts for ebook read in Kindle Unlimited.

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Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMay 20, 2026book royalties, Amazon KDP, self-publishing, author tips
How to Publish to Google Play Books: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Publish to Google Play Books: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Google Play Books self-publishing process made simple—so you can upload your book today!

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Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMay 10, 2026audiobooks, author tips, ebooks, selling ebooks, self-publishing, Google Play Books, ISBN
The Best Books on Grammar and Punctuation for Writers in the US
The Best Books on Grammar and Punctuation for Writers in the US

Recommended books on English grammar for authors, editors, and educators.

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Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraApril 13, 2026Amazon, book recommendations, copy editing, editing, first draft, gift ideas, line editing, proofreading, self-editing, self-publishing, Chicago Manual of Style, grammar
15 Amazon KDP Self‑Publishing Mistakes That Will Cost You Readers
15 Amazon KDP Self‑Publishing Mistakes That Will Cost You Readers

Self-publishing tips for Amazon KDP authors from a nonfiction editor and book coach.

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Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 30, 2026Amazon, Amazon KDP, book descriptions, book design, Amazon Author Central, author tips, book coaching, blurb, book titles, copy editing, editing, editorial reviews, self-editing, line editing, pre-orders, pricing, proofreading, self-publishing, Chicago Manual of Style, Amazon reviews
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