Writers/Authors Resources Page
by Patricia Fry
Books for Freelance Writers and Authors
The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book, Patricia Fry (Matilija Press, 2006 & 2007). This is a comprehensive guide to writing, publishing and promoting your book whether you want to self-publish (establish your own publishing company), land a traditional royalty publisher or go with a fee-based POD publishing service. This book has received dozens of 5-star reviews. It's a must have reference book and serious publishing guide for any author. For more details, go to http://www.matilijapress.com/rightway.html.
The Successful Writer's Handbook, Patricia Fry (Matilija Press, 2003). This is the ultimate guide to successful authorship whether you want to land a traditional royalty publisher, self publish (establish your own publishing company) or are considering going with a fee-based publishing service. 328-pages. Publication date: January 2006. For more details, go to http://www.matilijapress.com/writershandbookpage.html.
A Writer's Guide to Magazine Articles, Patricia Fry (Matilija Press, 2000). This 66-page book offers an easy-to-follow guide to getting your articles published. $6.50. Order at this Web site.
Over 75 Good Ideas for Promoting Your Book, Patricia Fry (Matilija Press, 2000). Here are oodles of no and low cost ideas for promoting your book. $6.50. Order from this Web site.
How to Write a Successful Book Proposal in 8 Days or Less, Patricia Fry, 2004. A comprehensive guide to producing an outstanding book proposal. Includes sample book proposals that sold. 68-pages in print (perfect-bound) http://www.matilijapress.com/bookproposal.html. Also in ebook form at: http://www.spawn.org/ebooks/pfry2/index.html.
The Author’s Repair Kit: Heal Your Publishing Mistakes and Breathe New Life Into Your Book. By Patricia Fry. Ebook, $5.95. http://www.matilijapress.com/author_repairkit.html.
Write On! Journal-keeping for Teens, Patricia Fry, (Liguori Publications 2001). A how-to book of journaling for kids and teens. http://www.liguori.org or http://www.catholicbooksonline.com
Writer's Market. This reference book is known as the freelance writer's bible as it provides listings for more than 4,000 publishers, editors, agents, contests and so forth. Purchase annually in September at any bookstore or locate in the reference section of your library. Around $30. http://www.writersmarket.com
Literary Market Place. A major reference guide for writers, authors, publishers. Found in the reference section at your library or use the online database for a fee. http://www.literarymarketplace.com
Write the Perfect Book Proposal, Jeff Herman and Deborah Adams (John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2001) Offers actual book proposals for a variety of types of books. $15.95. http://www.amazon.com
The Author's Tool Kit, Mary Embree (Allworth Press, 2003). A step-by-step guide to writing and publishing your book. $16.95. http://www.allworth.com
Self-Publishing Manual, Dan Poynter (Para Publishing) A definitive guide to self-publishing your book. $19.95. http://parapublishing.com
The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, The Contracts and Services of 45 Self-Publishing Companies—Analyzed, Ranked and Exposed by Mark Levine. http://www.bookpublisherscompared.com
Magazines, Ezines and Newsletters
In Print
Writer's Journal. Informational magazine with lots of how-tos. http://wwwwritersjournal.com
Writer's Digest. A print magazine for writers and authors at all levels found on newsstands and at http://www.writersdigest.com
The Writer. Articles for professional and aspiring writers. http://www.writermag.com.
Freelance Writer's Report. Dana Cassell, editor. To order this print newsletter, call 603-922-8338 or go to http://www.writers-editors.com
Poets and Writers. http://www.pw.org./mag
SPAN Connection. Print newsletter of SPAN. http://www.spannet.org
IBPA Independent. Print newsletter of IBPA http://www.ibpa-online.org
Electronic Publications
SPAWNews http://www.spawn.org. This e-newsletter is free to members and nonmembers. It comprises 10-14 pages of information, news and opportunities for freelance writers, artists and authors without the clutter of ads. SPAWNews is one of the most informative newsletters around for those who are serious about the craft and the business of writing and publishing.
SPAWN Market Update A monthly newsletter posted at the member area of the SPAWN Web site, http://www.spawn.org. Features industry updates and amazing opportunities for authors, freelance writers, artists, screenwriters and publishers.
Fiction Fix. Marketing and writing fiction. http://www.coffeehouseforwriters.com/fictionfix
Working Writer Newsletter. For anyone who wants to earn a living as a writer. http://www.workingwriter1.com
WOW-Women on Writing. http://wow-womenonwriting.com
The Write News. http://writenews.com
The Write Way. In Australia. http://www.write101.com
Publishing Basics. http://www.publishingbasics.com
Advanced Christian Writer. Practical help for building a freelance career. http://www.wordprocommunications.com
Book Promotion Newsletter http://www.bookpromotionnewsletter.com Francine Silverman produces this e-newsletter for folks looking for unique ways to promote their books. It generally encompasses 11 to 15 pages and the annual subscription fee is $5.
NAWW Weekly http://www.naww.org is the newsletter of the National Association of Women Writers.
Tips and Updates From Writer's Digest. Writersdigest-newsletter@fwpubs.com. Christine Mersch is the editor of this weekly e-newsletter which is designed mainly to preview what's coming up in the next issue of Writer's Digest.
Wooden Horse News Alert http://www.woodenhorsepub.com. I believe this is a member service, but I think that Meg Weaver also has a Wooden Horse E-Newsletter that she sends out to nonmembers monthly as a tool to entice readers to subscribe to her Wooden Horse Publishing database. If you want to keep up on what's going on in the magazine industry, Meg is the expert. mweaver@woodenhorsepub.com
Working Writer Magazine. http://www.freelancewriting.com. A free bimonthly e-newsletter for the working writer.
WritersWeekly at http://www.writersweekly.com has the highest circulation of any freelance writing e-zine in the world. Angela Hoy, at angela@writersweekly.com, is the editor and she provides information while keeping her readers entertained.
The Writers Write Update writerswrite-update@comet.sparklist.com http://www.web@writerswrite.com. The purpose of this weekly e-newsletter is to offer a writing challenge and to print the work of winners.
Writing for Dollars, http://www.writingfordollars.com Contact: Dan Case newsletter@writingfordollars.com or editor@writingfordollars.com. This free e-newsletter boasts 41,000 subscribers.
Writing World, http://www.writing-world.com. Moira Allen is the editor of this weekly e-zine and she has over 13,500 subscribers. While she helps pay for this publication through ads, it's also highly informative. Contact Moira Allen at moirakallen@writing-world.com
Book Marketing Matters. Editor, Brian Jud. http://www.bookmarketing.com
The Book Marketing Expert Newsletter. Penny Sansevieri. http://www.amarketingexpert.com
Publications for Screenwriters
TV Writer.Com Newsletter http://www.tvwriter.com. Contact Larry Brody at: Tvwriter_com@email.com
Scriptmag News http://www.scriptmag.com. Andrew Schneider edits this e-newsletter from his office in Maryland. This seems to be a pretty informative newsletter for scriptwriters. You'll find links to articles, industry news, contests, classes and events and more. newsletter@scriptmag.com
InkTip.com offers a free newsletter for screenwriters. http://www.inktip.com. Jerrol LeBaron (formerly of Script Network) is the editor.
Sites for Writers, Authors and Publishers
Patricia Fry's Publishing Blog. An informational, educational and inspiring blog for all authors and freelance writers. Stop in often to find out what's on Patricia's mind. http://www.matilijapress.com/publishingblog.
SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists, and Writers Network) provides opportunities for everyone involved in publishing. SPAWN encourages the exchange of ideas, information, and other mutual benefits. This site offers you information on writing and publishing. It also offers links to research sources, publishers, printers, and the media. http://www.spawn.org
National Association of Women Writers – NAWW. This Web site is for women only and most members are interested in the craft of writing. There is not much on this Web site for nonmembers. http://www.naww.org
Writing-World. This Web site offers numerous resources including job listings, classes, contests and links. They also have a lot of books and other writers' materials for sale. http://www.writing-world.com
Writing for Dollars. For the writer who wants to sell his/her writing. http://www.writingfordollars.com
Writer's Guild of America http://www.wga.org
WritersWeekly. This Web site is the home of the Writer's Weekly newsletter. You can read the current newsletter here and reference back issues, as well. http://www.writersweekly.com
Wooden Horse Publishing. An excellent resource for those interested in writing articles for magazines. http://www.woodenhorsepub.com
Organizations for Authors
SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network) http://www.spawn.org.
IBPA (Independent Book Publishers) http://www.ibpa-online.org
SPAN (Small Publishers of North America) http://www.spannet.org
Services for Authors and Freelance Writers
Editing/Consulting
Patricia Fry info@matilijapress.com or PLFry620@yahoo.com
Mary Embree maryembree@sbcglobal.net
Book Design
SPAWN Member Directory http://www.spawn.org
Publicist
Penny Sansevieri http://www.amarketingexpert.com
Distributors/Wholesalers
http://bookmarket.com/distributors.htm
Writers Conferences and Book Festivals
http://www.loc.gov/loc/cfbook/bookfair.html
http://www.writing.shawguides.com
http://www.writersconf.org
Sites for Screenwriters
Writer's Guild of America http://www.wga.org
HollywoodLitSales http://www.hollywoodlitsales.com
TVWriter.com. http://www.tvwriter.com
Inktip.com. http://www.inktip.com
Sites for Children's Writers
Children's Writers Marketplace http://www.write4kids.com
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators http://www.scbwi.org
Christian Writing Sites
Christian Writer's Guild http://wwwchristianwritersguild.com
Christian Writers Fellowship http://www.cwfi-online.org
Faith Writers http://www.faithwriters.com
Sites for Poets
Every Poet http://wwweverypoet.com
Poetry.com http://www.poetry.com
Poets and Writers http://www.pw.org
Poets Organization http://www.poets.org
Sites for Travel Writers
TravelWriters http://www.travelwriters.com
Society of American Travel Writers http://www.satw.org
Travel Writers Exchange http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com
Sites for Fiction Writers
Fiction Fix http://www.coffeehouseforwriters.com
Fiction Factor http://www.fictionfactor.com
Fiction Connection http://www.fictionwriters.com
Zeotrope: All Story http://www.all-story.com
Fictionwise.com http://www.fictionwise.com
Sites for Science Fiction Writers
Science Fiction Writers of America http://www.sfwa.org
Markets and Jobs For Writers
Wooden Horse Publishing http://www.woodenhorsepub.com
Writer's Market Online http://www.writersmarket.com
Writerfind http://www.writerfind.com
The Write Jobs http://www.writerswrite.com/jobs
http://www.sunoasis.com
http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/ncw/jobs.htm
http://www.artistresource.org/jobs.htm
Experts, Surveys and Statistics
http://www.internetstats.com
http://www.pollingreport.com
http://www.expertcentral.com
http://www.expertclick.com
http://www.justanswer.com
http://www.liveperson.com
General Research Sites
http://www.about.com
http://www.infoplease.com
http://www.internetstats.com
http://www.census.gov
http://parapub.com/statistics (Publishing statistics)
http://wwwexpertcentral.com
http://pollingreport.com
http://www.50states.com
Newspaper Directories
NewspaperLinks.com http://www.newspaperlinks.com
http://www.thepaperboy.com
Grammar and Writing Sites
Daily Grammar http://www.dailygrammar.com
Fun Brain http://www.funbrain.com/grammar
Vocabula Review http://www.vocabula.com
Grammar Grappler http://www.garbl.com
Grammar Now http://www.grammarnow.com
The Tongue Untied http://grammar.uoregon.edu
Clichesite.com http://www.clichesite.com
Resources for Independent Publishers
Para Publishing http://www.parapub.com
Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network http://www.spawn.org
Independent Book Publishers Association http://www.ibpa-online.org
Intellectual Property Owners Association http://ipo.org
Legal Help for Authors and Writers
http://www.publaw.com
http://www.freeadvice.com
http://www.justanswers.com
http://www.publishlawyer.com
Information and Forms for Publishers
U.S. Copyright Office http://www.loc.gov/copyright
R.R. Bowker. Purchase your ISBN. Get listed in Books in Print http://www.bowker.com or http://www.isbn.org.
Quality Books. Order your Cataloguing in Publication material. http://www.quality-books.com
Donohue Group. Cataloguing in Publication http://www.dgiinc.com
http://www.copylaw.com/forms/forms.html
Publishing Resources
Association of American Publishers http://www.publishers.org
Association of Author’s Agents http://www.aar-online.org
http://www.writers.net/publishers.php
Patricia Fry’s Publishing Blog http://www.matilijapress.com/publishingblog
Book Review Sites
Bookviews http://www.bookviews.com
Book Reporter http://www.bookreporter.com
Smart Writers. Your book must fit the theme of the month. http://www.smartwriters.com
New Letters. They review literary titles and poetry books between the months of November and April. http://www.newletters.org
Get Books Reviewed. http://www.getbookreviews.com
Directory of Book Reviewers http://www.acqweb.org/bookrev.html
Online Bookstores
Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com
Barnes and Noble.com http://www.barnesandnoble.com
Directory of Bookstores http://www.ads-links.com/bookworm
ISBN (Search book titles) http://www.isbn.nu
Business and Tax Help for Writers
The Pauper http://www.thepauper.com
http://www.publishlawyer.com
http://www.eclectics.com/articles/taxes.html
http://www.writing.org/html/a_taxes2.htm
Find an Agent
Association of Author's Representatives http://www.aar-online.org
Agent research http://www.agentresearch.com
Writers Net http://www.writers.net
Grants for Writers
http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Warnings for Writers
If you want to report a scam, an unethical publisher or an editor who doesn't pay contact these sites. Contact these sites to check on the reputation of a publisher or editor.
Writer Alerts http://www.nwu.org/alerts/alrthome.htm
WritersWeekly http://www.writersweekly.com/warnings.html
Absolute Write http://www.absolutewrite.com/forum/index.html
Poetry Scams http://www.winningwriters.com/scambustingsites.htm
Public Speaking Help
Toastmasters International http://www.toastmasters.org
Find a Printer
http://www.spawn.org/printers.htm
http://www.gain.net
360 Digital Books http://www.360digitalbooks.com
RJ Communications http://www.booksjustbooks.com
Web Sites for Young Writers
Young Writer Network http://www.youngwriternetwork.com
Teenlit.com http://www.teenlit.com
Cyberkids.com http://www.cyberkids.com
Kids-Space http://www.kids-space.org
Young Writers Society http://www.youngwriterssociety.com
Young Writers Project http://www.youngwritersproject.org
Young Writers Workshop http://www.meddybemps.com
Writing Opportunities for Young Writers
Stone Soup publishes stories, book reviews, poems and art by young writers through age 13. http://www.stonesoup.com
Twist Magazine publishes stories reflecting the teen experience. http://www.twistmagazine.com Contact Kristin McKeon.
New Moon Magazine is managed by girls 8-14 years old. They are seeking articles by girls 8-14 years old on women in history, interesting women and girls and girls from around the world. The magazine also publishes fiction, poetry and artwork by young girls. http://www.newmoon.org. Contact Julie Hoffer.
I Love Cats publishes cat stories by young writers and they pay $50 to $150 for 500-1000-words. Contact Lizzie Allmendinger at yankee@izzy.net.
Word Dance Magazine is 100 percent written by kids from grades K-8. Http://www.worddance.com
SynergEbooks publishes books and illustrations by young writers/artists for their line of ebooks. http://www.synergebooks.com
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