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Daniel J. Tortora

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

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The Best Books on Writing a Family History Book

The Best Books on Writing a Family History Book

Here are 8 book recommendations for family historians looking to write a great book.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 9, 2023author tips, writing, family history, nonfiction

The Secrets to the Best Self-Help Book Title—and Title Ideas, from a Book Coach

The Secrets to the Best Self-Help Book Title—and Title Ideas, from a Book Coach

Help your book connect with your ideal readers, and compel them to buy.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 22, 2023author tips, book titles, self-help books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, developmental editing, nonfiction, writing

Amazon Book Pre-Order Strategy for Ebook Authors

Amazon Book Pre-Order Strategy for Ebook Authors

Pre-order pros and cons—and tips for ebook authors publishing with Amazon KDP.

Authors, Marketing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 3, 2023Amazon KDP, Amazon reviews, Apple Books, author tips, book marketing, ebooks, pre-orders, pricing, self-publishing, selling ebooks

What Does a Book Writing Coach Do? Author Book Coaching Services Explained

What Does a Book Writing Coach Do? Author Book Coaching Services Explained

A book coach is your mentor, teacher, co-strategist, accountability partner—your personal trainer for your author journey.

Authors, Marketing, Publishing, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 11, 2022author coaching, book coaching, book marketing, book proposal, book titles, first draft, front matter, nonfiction, parts of a book, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing

How to Structure a Biography Book + Tips for Authors of Biographies on Chapters and Word Count

How to Structure a Biography Book + Tips for Authors of Biographies on Chapters and Word Count

Here are the different types of biographies, how to structure a biography, and helpful advice for the chapters in a biography book.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 22, 2022author tips, biographies, nonfiction, word count, writing

Nonfiction Book Elevator Pitch Tips, Best Practices, and Examples for Authors: Write a Logline That Wins Over Readers and Sell More Books

Nonfiction Book Elevator Pitch Tips, Best Practices, and Examples for Authors: Write a Logline That Wins Over Readers and Sell More Books

To take your book to the next level (pun intended), you need to master the art of the elevator pitch.

Authors, Marketing, Publishing, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 8, 2022author tips, Amazon Author Central, book descriptions, book loglines, book marketing, book proposal, author coaching, self-help books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing, selling ebooks