The advice you need before you think you need it.
If you’re like most authors, you don’t know how hard it is to get traditionally published.
Meaning . . . write a winning query letter and an irresistible book proposal and get a book deal.
And if you make it that far, do you really know what to expect or how to work with a traditional publishing company?
You must.
Especially if you’re a first-time author and you want to get traditionally published with a big 5 publisher, a trade press, or a university press.
On this journey toward locking in a publishing contract . . .
Thoughts like this bounce around your brain:
When should I start pitching my book to publishing companies?
How do I write a good book proposal and get a book deal?
What are literary agents and editors looking for? (Do I need to work with an agent?)
What are the steps in the traditional publishing process?
And on and on these questions spring up.
As if you didn’t have enough going on, now you need to research “how to get traditionally published” or “the traditional publishing process” too?
I’m happy to inform you that it doesn’t have to be this way.
Understanding the traditional publishing process can be a simple task for new authors.
When you understand the process, you
- Ensure you have what you need to if you expect to get a traditional publishing contract.
- Get your book through to the publication stage with ease and confidence.
- Make the publisher’s job easier (they love that!).
- Feel prepared each step of the way.
Want to know what literary agents and publishers are looking for?
This course guides you through each step of the traditional book publishing process—from the time you have a draft of the manuscript → until your book is published.
You’ll know what to expect, what to have prepared, and what your options are along the way.
(It’s all the helpful details I wanted to know—as I worked to become traditionally published author.)
It’s the information dozens of authors have relied on to . . .
➜ Write winning query letters and book proposals.
➜ Lock in book contracts with traditional book publishing companies.
➜ Approach each phase of the publishing process.
This seems like a good time to introduce myself.
Hi—I’m Daniel Tortora.
History professor turned nonfiction editor and publishing coach—on a mission to help you sail through the traditional book publishing process with ease.
Too many authors find themselves assuming they can tackle this publishing challenge without support. It’s a weird world out here.
I would know. I traditionally published two books—one of them a prestigious-award-winner which went on to be housed in 1,100+ libraries!
Friends started blowing up my inbox because they wanted guidance as they began to pitch their proposals.
Over the last 6+ years, I’ve perfected the system I walk my 1:1 coaching clients through because I understand how competitive traditional publishing is—and how there is little room for error.
I’ve helped hundreds of hopeful authors like you to improve their writing, take charge of the book publishing process, and publish with confidence.
Wouldn’t it feel good to know what to expect at every turn?
Introducing . . .
The Step-by-Step Traditional Publishing Course:
How to Get a Book Contract, Work with a Publisher, and Become a Traditionally Published Author
The most comprehensive course for nonfiction authors wanting to work with a trade press, university press, or big 5 publisher.
For the ones who aren’t letting anything or anyone get in their way.
The ones who want to know what to expect and how to prepare to make the publishing process as seamless as possible.
Learn what it takes to traditionally publish.
“Dan is a godsend to authors. His ability to provide wise, dependable guidance is a special gift.”
“I can’t imagine publishing my next book without his help, expertise, and knowledge.”
—Samantha Shad, author of The Write to Happiness
What you get today . . .
instant access to 14 videos and 25 exclusive resources!
In Module 1, you’ll learn how to . . .
► Do impactful self-editing
► Format your manuscript to publishers’ expectations
► Utilize beta readers and get blurbs (endorsements)
► Hire a book editor and make final revisions
You’ll also get . . .
In Module 2, you’ll learn how to . . .
► Understand the landscape of traditional publishing
► Write an author query letter
► Write a book proposal that will appeal to editors and/or agents
► Find an agent or a publisher for your nonfiction book
► Negotiate a book deal with a traditional publisher and deliver the files
You’ll also get . . .
In Module 3 (and in the course conclusion), you’ll learn how to . . .
► Expertly navigate the production process—pre-sales, copy editing, book design, proofreading, and more—step-by-step
► Know exactly what to expect as your book gets prepared for publication
► Create a great book index (or how to hire an indexer to help you)
► Get suggestions on what to do next to keep moving forward in your author career
You’ll also get . . .
With this course, you’ll:
- Learn the exact steps to traditionally publish your nonfiction book.
- Discover what literary agents and publishers are not so secretly looking for.
- Feel prepared and supported in this stretch of your author journey.
- Produce a quality book with a publisher you’re excited to work with.
- Have a positive working relationship with a trade press, university press, or big 5 publisher.
- Navigate the publishing process like a seasoned pro.
- Ensure you’ve got what you need when you need it.
- Have a jam-packed author resource you can return to—for future books!
“Absolutely essential for the writing process, from beginning to end.”
“There are so many pieces to the process and Dan always provided the correct advice all the time.”
“The experience has made me a more adept author. Anyone interested in publishing a book will benefit from Dan’s tutelage along this long and winding road.”
—Jeffrey A. Denman, author of John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist
Let’s talk dollars and “sense.”
You could walk into this process blind, take years to possibly, maybe get connected with a decent publisher.
You could try on your own and fail—kissing your dreams of getting this book traditionally published in a timely fashion goodbye.
Or you could get this course—for less than the price of most plane tickets these days—and know exactly how to pitch your book to potential publishers, get that contract, and usher it through the process with confidence.
Save yourself time and effort you really can’t afford to waste.
You can get all the information, work through it at your own pace, and turn your book manuscript into your very own traditionally published book—for only $149.
But wait! There’s more!😎
Buy this course NOW and
Get a List of Nonfiction Publishers You Can Pitch to Without an Agent.
Don’t miss this opportunity!
FAQ
FAQ
+ Is traditional publishing right for me?
If you’ve got a book concept that is in demand, you have a well written manuscript, you have a following, and you have expertise/authority in the subject you are writing about, then traditional publishing may be for you.
Students have said this course made them more confident, more informed, and more prepared—that it helped them to get published and contribute meaningfully to their publisher’s efforts to produce a great book.
This course walks you through the traditional publishing process, step by step.
+ Will I learn how to get published with a big 5 publisher? With a trade press? With a university press?
Yes! All of the above.
If you follow these steps, you’ll know exactly what you need to do from the moment you pitch your book to the moment your book is officially published.
+ Will there be live video chats I need to make time for?
This is a self-guided, on-demand course; you can watch it any time you like. You get to work through the material at your own pace.
+ How long do I have access to the course?
You will have “future access” to the course. You can watch and download any and all videos and handouts.
You also get any new or updated material added to the course.
If for any reason the course is going away, you’ll be the first to know (and will receive plenty of notice)!
+ How long do you think this will take?
It depends on one thing: you. This course gives you a clear plan to follow—and a bunch of helpful videos and downloads to guide you on the way.
There are 14 videos that average 12 to 20 minutes each. Some are shorter. My advice would be to dedicate a few hours each week to watching the videos and implementing what you’ve learned. You can return to the videos and downloads as needed in the future.
*One thing is for sure: you can put the tips to use immediately.
+ Do you offer refunds?
No. All sales are final, because you get instant access to the entire course, and I’m confident you’ll find it incredibly helpful. A small investment for a big return.
You’ll also have direct access to me—so if you need anything, before, during, or after your purchase, don’t hesitate to reach out.
“When it was time to get published and to start preparing the book for submission to my publisher, I turned to Dan to help me shepherd the manuscript through that long process. His attention to detail is astounding, and just what I needed.”
“I always knew Dan was right there beside me when I needed him and that made all the difference.”
—Eric A. Cheezum, author of Chessie: A Cultural History of the Chesapeake Bay Sea Monster
When you buy this course on how to become a traditionally published author . . .
You’ll receive your login information.
Jump in, watch the course, access the handouts, & work through the material immediately—at your own pace.
And you’ll be on your way toward being published!
The Step-by-Step Traditional Publishing Course:
How to Get a Book Contract, Work with a Publisher, and Become a Traditionally Published Author
Module 1: Prepare Your Manuscript for the Traditional Book Publishing Process
Module 2: Pitch to Agents and/or a Big 5 or other Publishing Company and Get a Book Deal!
Module 3: Ace the Book Production Process
Conclusion: What You’ve Learned and What You Can Do Next as a Traditionally-Published Author
Act now: You’ll also get the newly-pdated List of Nonfiction Publishers You Can Pitch to Without an Agent!
All for just $149!