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.

• Done trying to make sense of all those headache-inducing Google search results you’ve been sifting through all afternoon.

• Thinking that it sure would help to bring in a pro to find out what you’re missing or do things better/easier/smarter.

• Looking for a friendly and encouraging expert to help.

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 shown authors and publishers 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—and after since editing millions of words, guiding dozens of authors, and writing 100+ helpful articles on writing, publishing, and book marketing.

Some highlights:

✔ Transformed dozens of book projects by providing clarity, guidance, and direction to curious, confused, or clueless authors.

✔ Clients achievements include favorable Wall Street Journal reviews, #1 New Releases, 200+ Amazon reader reviews in 2 weeks, doors opened, speaking gigs and paid events galore, pride and achievement, and a lot learned.

✔ Trained under a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian.

✔ Traditionally published author of an award-winning history book which now lives in 1,200+ libraries.

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

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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