Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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 How to Write a Memoir

The Best Books on How to Write a Memoir

The 12 best books on memoir writing.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 30, 2024first draft, memoirs, traditional publishing, writing

How to Sell Books Without Social Media

How to Sell Books Without Social Media

Some great strategies for book marketing without social media.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 10, 2024author tips, book coaching, book marketing, book promotion sites, bookstores, libraries, new books, podcasts, selling ebooks

What Is a Hybrid Publishing Company?

What Is a Hybrid Publishing Company?

Hybrid publishing explained, with pros and cons and tips for finding a reputable hybrid book publisher.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 13, 2024author tips, book coaching, hybrid publishing, self-help books, business books, traditional publishing, publishers

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