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

Daniel J. Tortora

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

A Glossary in a Book: Purpose, Format, Examples

A Glossary in a Book: Purpose, Format, Examples

How to write and format the glossary for a book, for authors.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 3, 2025author tips, back matter, book design, nonfiction, parts of a book, The Chicago Manual of Style, writing

Line Editing vs. Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

Line Editing vs. Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

The difference between these two types of editing, explained by a nonfiction book editor.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 11, 2025author tips, copy editing, editing, line editing, nonfiction, The Chicago Manual of Style, writing

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

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