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Resources for Writers

YOU REALLY WANT TO WRITE?

5 COMMON SELF-PUBLISHING MISTAKES

5 COMMON SELF-PUBLISHING MISTAKES

 So, you really want to be a writer?  Here's a super article for you:  http://authorkristenlamb.com/2018/03/author-success-actual-odds/ 

5 COMMON SELF-PUBLISHING MISTAKES

5 COMMON SELF-PUBLISHING MISTAKES

5 COMMON SELF-PUBLISHING MISTAKES

In this video, Marc Guberti shares some of the most common mistakes made in the self-publishing industry.  Subscribe to his newsletter and get lots of great advice that will tell you how you can get more sales for your books.

 

BE AN EXPERT

5 COMMON SELF-PUBLISHING MISTAKES

WANT TO PUBLISH?

You've written a book and now you are an expert on your subject; so, register  with HARO (Help A Reporter Out) to connect with Journalists:

https://www.helpareporter.com/sources/

WANT TO PUBLISH?

YOU MUST HAVE A WEBSITE OR BLOG

WANT TO PUBLISH?

Here's important info on publishing by our friends at Bulk Books: 

https://bulkbooks.com/how-to-publish-a-book

YOU MUST HAVE A WEBSITE OR BLOG

YOU MUST HAVE A WEBSITE OR BLOG

YOU MUST HAVE A WEBSITE OR BLOG

For in-depth guides to help you set up and maintain your own website or blog, you can't beat information from these folks:

​​  Make A Website Hub 

PODIA

MARKETING IDEAS

YOU MUST HAVE A WEBSITE OR BLOG

YOU MUST HAVE A WEBSITE OR BLOG

 Good resources on marketing your book from the good folks at KDP Publishing. 


DO YOU WRITE CHILDREN'S BOOKS?

Money-saving guide for authors & writers:

 This is an excellent resource "for writers who are looking to improve their craft and save money on career expenses."   Money-Saving Guide for Authors and Writers (couponfollow.com)  

marketing books for the kiddies:

There is a world of marketing opportunities for you if you write books for children.  Brian Jud at Self-Published Author by Bowker has some good resources for you to explore, including day-care centers, churches, children's museums and libraries, and educational groups.


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Want to be a best seller???


If you don't have time to market your book, or don't know how, we highly recommend Thriving Best Sellers.  They will either do it for you, do it with you, or teach you how to do it.  Steve Kidd and his staff know how to get it done!


Resources for Writers

We like Book Baby

Protect your work!

We like Book Baby

Check out all the good FREE stuff they offer.


Book Publicity

Protect your work!

We like Book Baby

Sandra Beckwith offers a free book publicity and promotion e-zine at www.buildbookbuzz.com and teaches the
“Book Publicity 101: How to Build Book Buzz” e-course. 

Protect your work!

Protect your work!

Protect your work!

Please register your copyright.  And don't fall for all those companies who will charge you a fortune to do it.  With a little time and a few dollars, you can do it yourself.  

Get Reviews

TV OR MOVIE IDEA?

Protect your work!

Book Daily offers these ideas to get reviews, which are so essential to sales.

Reviews

TV OR MOVIE IDEA?

TV OR MOVIE IDEA?

TV OR MOVIE IDEA?

If  you 've got a great idea for a movie or tv series, you'll want to check out www.theaterseatstore.com/blog/writing-for-theater-film for lots of important information about writing for theater and film. 

Books Go Social

TV OR MOVIE IDEA?

TV OR MOVIE IDEA?

Everything you need or want to know about social media marketing for your books.  Of course we love them - they are our Marketing Partner:

https://booksgosocial.com/


Resources for Writers

social media for writers

promotional services for writers

promotional services for writers

This top-marketing guru for writers has lots of good stuff for you:

 Frances Caballo 

promotional services for writers

promotional services for writers

promotional services for writers

Bewley Books has some nice promotional materials to help you get the word out about your book. 

International book marketing

promotional services for writers

International book marketing

Our friends at Books Go Social have lots of promotional packages - you don't have to spend a fortune, either!


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KEEP IT LEGAL

You'll avoid headaches and heartaches if you invest the time and money to make sure you are legally protected.   We told you about copyright registration above, but the legal side of writing can involve so much more.


If you are preparing a book and including interviews and/or stories from other individuals, do yourself a favor and get a proper "Release" or "Consent to Publish" from your contributors.


Check out Page 6 on this document:  https://content.ucpress.edu/authors/clearing_permissions.pdf


The Author's Guild offers advice on "Things Every Writer should know before Signing a Book Contract."




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Want to Freelance?

There are lots of benefits to being a freelance writer - and there are also many challenges, too.  Before you jump in with both feet, read this excellent article at WebsitePlantet.com  Their information applies to all fields of work, but the rules and guidance are the same, regardless of the type of work you do.


Internet Resources

Books  Go Social

Internet Resources:

Here's a list of sites on the internet that you may find useful - we sure like them: 

writer beware

Writer Beware - probably the most important site you'll need because it has alerts for writers on agents, book doctors, vanity anthologies, copyrights, contests (part of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America site). 

world factbook

This publication by the Central Intelligence Agency will give you everything you want to know about countries all over the world; good for ideas on fictional settings or non-fiction research. 

INTERNET PUBLIC LIBRARY

Site for info on arts and humanities; although the site is no longer updated, it's still full of wonderful data. 

SYMBOLS

A huge collection of symbols arranged by category, country, religion, etc. 

virtual reference desk

The fact-checker of the internet 

library of congress

Catalogs and research materials.

roget's thesaurus

Who doesn't need this from time to time? 

cultural, historical and statistical reports

Data on countries everywhere.  

bookwire

We buy our ISBNs from Bowker, and after your book is published, it will be listed on this site!!  

bartlett's quotations

Need a good quote?  Here's the place to find one. 

electronic newsstand

Self-described as "the ultimate magazine site" they have hot copy news hightlights of the magazine business and "articles you don't want to miss this week." 


Author / Writer Guilds, Associations

author / writer guilds & associations

 

Author's Guild - the nation's largest society of published book authors and freelance writers
Writers Guild of America - information about agents.
Small Publishers, Authors and Writers Network - publishing resources and info on electronic self-publishing.

Publishing Law Center - Articles and links about intellectual property and legal issues.

Association of Authors' Representatives - List of AAR members, cannon of ethics, and questions for you to ask potential agents.

Romance Writers of America - a good site for recent market news or to promote your work.



Newsletter & Blogs

newsletters & blogs we like:

The Book Designer:

http://feedpress.me/MarinBookworks

Winning Writers:

https://winningwriters.com/

Narrative:

http://www.narrativemagazine.com/

Ingram Spark:

http://www.ingramspark.com/blog

Book Daily Author Resource Blog:

http://www.bookdaily.com/authorresource/blog

Bowker for Self-Published Authors:

http://www.bowker.com/products/SelfPublishedAuthor.html

Radio Guests List:

http://www.radioguestlist.com/

Writer's Digest:

Subscribe

Creative Jobs:  If you are an English major, or in a related field, here's the link to some creative jobs you might want to look at Maryville University. 

PODIA:

Serious about your writing business?  Check out these resources for Marketing and Selling.

Rosebuds:

You don't want to miss our blog by budding young writers. Rosebuds



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CYBER SECURITY

You  can't be too safe with your on-line activities - and you don't want to lose all the work you did.  Check out the articles in this blog for lots of good, free information on staying safe online.


Contract Services

If you need help with your book design, layout, editing, or proofreading, here's some folks to contact:

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