Author Tips & Strategies for Writing, Publishing, & Selling Nonfiction Books

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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Nonfiction Book Proposal Sample Chapters: Tips and FAQs for Traditional Publishing

Nonfiction Book Proposal Sample Chapters: Tips and FAQs for Traditional Publishing

Read this if you’ll be sending sample chapters when pitching your nonfiction book (query or book proposal) to a traditional publishing company.

Authors, Writing, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 6, 2024agents, author coaching, book coaching, book proposal, copy editing, developmental editing, traditional publishing, big 5, nonfiction, publishers

List of Reputable Hybrid Publishers for Nonfiction Books US

List of Reputable Hybrid Publishers for Nonfiction Books US

A list of the best hybrid publishers for nonfiction books by US authors.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraApril 8, 2024author tips, author coaching, hybrid publishing, self-help books, business books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, memoirs

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

Self-Publishing a Book: FAQs for Authors

Self-Publishing a Book: FAQs for Authors

What you need to know if you want to become an author and are planning to self-publish.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 6, 2023author tips, copy editing, memoirs, nonfiction, proofreading, writing, self-publishing, Draft2Digital, IngramSpark

Traditional Book Publishing FAQs for Authors

Traditional Book Publishing FAQs for Authors

What you need to know if you want to publish with a traditional publishing company.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 21, 2023agents, author tips, book proposal, copy editing, book index, memoirs, nonfiction, proofreading, publishers, traditional publishing, writing