Create a nonfiction book that wows your readers—
and publish it with confidence!
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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
You dream of raving readers and great reviews.
But instead you’re . . .
Realizing there’s a lot you don’t know.
Discovering that your skill set, your patience, and your “friend who was an English major” can only take you so far.
Thinking that it sure would help to bring in a pro—to find out what you’re missing or do things better/easier/smarter.
Done trying to make sense of all those headache-inducing Google search results you’ve been sifting through all afternoon.
Looking for a friendly and encouraging expert.
Time to stop winging it.🪽
Get ready for answers. Get ready to feel empowered. Get ready to have some fun. 😲
Transform your manuscript and publish with confidence.🦚
Hi, Daniel here!
Nonfiction authors’ secret weapon.🥷
Editor and publishing coach—helping writers craft inspired and irresistible books.
For over a decade, I have advised authors and publishers on how to sharpen and publish worthy book manuscripts.
In doing so, I share what I’ve learned since my days as a broke peanut-butter-and-jelly-eating PhD student.
Some highlights:
✔ Trained under a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian.
✔ Traditionally-published an award-winning history book which now lives in 1,200+ libraries.
✔ Transformed dozens of book projects by providing clarity, direction, and guidance to curious, confused, or clueless authors.
✔ Author successes include Wall Street Journal reviews, #1 New Releases, 200+ Amazon reader reviews in 2 weeks, doors opened, speaking gigs and paid events galore, and a lot learned.
favorable reviews in the Wall Street Journal
I know how to help you produce a book that people want to read.
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
Consider us a match if . . .
✓ You’re seeking personalized guidance from a trusted expert to get you to the next level.🚀
✓ Your book is helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, ideally a little unique—something readers are looking for and would love to have.✅
✓ You want to reach more readers, get raving reviews, and be recognized for what you have to offer. No hiding or playing small.👏🤩
✓ You are a motivated American nonfiction author 🇺🇸
✓ Your book is under 100,000 words.📝
And . . .
✓ You plan to write multiple books.📚
As that Van Halen lyric goes, “Why put it off another day?”
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Nonfiction Book Editing and Coaching Services
from first draft to publishing-ready
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Offering copy editing and line editing (and developmental editing for select genres).
from final draft to launch day
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Up for the DIY approach?
Take your author journey into your own hands—at your own pace—
Get your eyes on these smart, savvy, step-by-step author resources.
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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Books
Award-winning books in early American and Native American history by Daniel J. Tortora
Explore the dramatic conflict that transformed the people, politics, and culture of South Carolina on the eve of the Revolutionary War.
George C. Rogers Jr. Award Winner
Discover the exciting history of Maine’s iconic frontier fort. Learn about its evolving role, its famous visitors, and the locals who’ve saved it.
Kennebec Historical Society Book Club Selection