Dan Tortora is a godsend to authors. He’s simply the best. Just hire him.

He knows how to challenge you to do your best. He worked with me through two award-winning books that I could never have finished without him. When I’m ready for the next one, he’s my first call. 

His wise, dependable guidance is a special gift.

—Samantha Shad, author of Write Through the Crisis and The Write to Happiness

Your goal is to publish a bold nonfiction book that informs, entertains, inspires, or shakes things up—

a book that resonates with readers, reflects your voice, and opens doors for you.

But right now, you . . .

Need an expert to improve the structure, flow, or fine details of your book.

And/or you seek knowledgeable support and guidance for the publishing process.

And you realize that your efforts, your online searches, and your “friend who was an English major” can only take you so far, and now it’s time to call in backup!

You’re in the right place.

Hi, Daniel here!

Nonfiction authors’ secret weapon.🥷

Editor and publishing coach.

For over a decade, I’ve helped refine, elevate, and publish books that matter.

In doing so, I share what I’ve learned since my days as a broke peanut-butter-and-jelly-eating PhD student.

I’ve edited 12 million words; provided clarity, guidance, and direction to dozens of authors; and have written 100+ articles on writing, publishing, and book marketing.

Client successes include favorable Wall Street Journal reviews, #1 New Releases, 200+ Amazon reader reviews in 2 weeks, paid gigs and new opportunities galore. Many have gone on to work with me on multiple books.

A traditionally published author of an award-winning history book which now lives in 1,200+ libraries, I trained under a Pulitzer Prize-winner.

Let’s make your book the one readers can’t put down!

Working with Daniel turned my panic about the publishing process into pure excitement!

If you want someone who is patient and incredibly knowledgeable, I highly recommend Daniel!

—Claudia Stavola, stand-up comedian and author of 100 Things to Hate Before You Die

Dan is an outstanding editor.

Dan doesn’t just read your material, he thinks about it. He cares about it. He checks sources, he fixes grammar, and he considers how the reader will react. He gives direction, while still respecting the author’s vision. . . . He gets to the point, elicits your input, provides direction, and does so efficiently.

I will absolutely be working with him again. 

—Stuart Teicher, author of Addicted to the Dogfight: The Crash and Burn of Superlawyer F. Lee Bailey

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