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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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ACX Audiobook Royalties: How Much Do You Get Paid?

ACX Audiobook Royalties: How Much Do You Get Paid?

Royalty payments and options when you self-publish an audiobook on ACX.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 5, 2024ACX, audiobooks, Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, book marketing, book royalties, pricing, self-publishing

What Does a Book Publishing Coach Do?

What Does a Book Publishing Coach Do?

How a publishing coach can help you with the self-publishing or traditional publishing process.

Authors, Publishing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 11, 2024author coaching, author query letter, book proposal, book coaching, book design, nonfiction, publishers, big 5, self-publishing, traditional publishing

The Library of Congress Control Number Application Process for Authors

The process for (maybe) getting your book into the LOC catalog.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 15, 2024author tips, book design, front matter, copyright page, libraries, print books, self-publishing, Library of Congress

Barnes & Noble Press Ebook Publishing Pros and Cons

Barnes & Noble Press Ebook Publishing Pros and Cons

Should you self-publish an ebook with Barnes & Noble? If so, how to publish?

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

What Is Line Editing? And (When) Should You Hire a Line Editor?

What Is Line Editing? And (When) Should You Hire a Line Editor?

Line editing for books: definition, what’s included, rates, and what to look for in an editor.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 6, 2024author tips, copy editing, editing, line editing, nonfiction, The Chicago Manual of Style, writing

Author Email List Building and Email Marketing: Best Books on Amazon

Author Email List Building and Email Marketing: Best Books on Amazon

Learn how to build your author mailing list and sell more books. These best books are available on Amazon.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJune 23, 2024book marketing, author email list