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Daniel J. Tortora

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

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Do I Need an ISBN to Self-Publish My Book?

Do I Need an ISBN to Self-Publish My Book?

ISBN info and FAQs to help you self-publish a book—by a publishing coach.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 15, 2025Amazon KDP, Apple Books, audiobooks, author tips, Draft2Digital, ebooks, selling ebooks, Google Play Books, IngramSpark, ISBN, Kindle Unlimited (KU), Kobo Writing Life, print books, PublishDrive, self-publishing

Why Publish with Barnes & Noble Press? Pros and Cons for Ebook Authors

Why Publish with Barnes & Noble Press? Pros and Cons for Ebook Authors

Should you self-publish an ebook to Apple Books? If you do, should you publish directly or use an aggregator / distributor?

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 22, 2024Draft2Digital, ebooks, self-publishing, author tips, Barnes & Noble Press, IngramSpark

NetGalley Book Reviews: ARCs and Authors

What is NetGalley (a platform for reviewers to discover and recommend new books) and what does it mean for authors?

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 19, 2024advance reader copies, big 5, book marketing, book promotion sites, ebooks, NetGalley, print books, self-publishing, traditional publishing

What Is a Book Coach?: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Coaches for Authors

What Is a Book Coach?: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Coaches for Authors

Writing, publishing, and book marketing made easier—all about book coaching services.

Proofreading Nonfiction Books: How Much Does It Cost? Should You Hire A Proofreader? How to Find a Proofreader, and More

Proofreading Nonfiction Books: How Much Does It Cost? Should You Hire A Proofreader? How to Find a Proofreader, and More

Proofreading considerations for nonfiction authors—whether self-published or traditionally published.

Authors, Editing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 15, 2023ebooks, editing, proofreading, print books, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Kindle Unlimited vs Kobo Plus vs Scribd (Everand) for Self-Published Authors

Kindle Unlimited vs Kobo Plus vs Scribd (Everand) for Self-Published Authors

Ebook subscription services: KU vs. Kobo Plus vs. Everand (fka Scribd), and what it means for self-published indie authors.

Authors, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJune 26, 2023Amazon KDP, audiobooks, book royalties, Draft2Digital, ebooks, Kobo Writing Life, Kobo Plus, Kindle Unlimited (KU), pre-orders, PublishDrive, IngramSpark, self-publishing, selling ebooks, subscription services, Everand