Writers/Authors Resources Page
by Patricia Fry
Books for Freelance Writers and Authors
Publish Your Book, Proven Strategies and Resources for the Enterprising Author, by Patricia Fry (Allworth Press, 2012). Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, Publish Your Book will help your book succeed. It's an invaluable guide to book publishing as it includes insider tips, up-to-date marketing strategies, timelines and more. This comprehensive tour of the world of publishing is a must have for any author in any genre and at any stage in the writing or publishing process. In print, Kindle, Nook and other ebook options.
Promote Your Book, Over 250 Proven, Low-Cost Tips and Techniques for the Enterprising Author, by Patricia Fry (Allworth Press, 2011).This well-organized collection of low- and no-cost ideas for book promotion provides solutions for any author in any genre. If you don't know where to start when it comes to promoting your book, this is the book you've been waiting for. In Print, Kindle, Nook and other ebook options.
Talk Up Your Book, How to Sell Your Book Through Public Speaking, Interviews, Signings, Festivals, Conferences and More, by Patricia Fry (Allworth Press, 2012). Personality sells books. Readers want a relationship with authors of the books they read. Finally, here's a book that tells you how to develop a greater rapport with your readers, thus sell more books through more effective presentations."
The Successful Author's Handbook by Patricia Fry This is an ebook designed to introduce authors to the publishing industry and understand their responsibilities as published authors.
The Successful Writer's Handbook, , by 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/rightway.html
The Author's Repair Kit: Heal Your Publishing Mistakes and Breathe New Life Into Your Book , by Patricia Fry
Ebooks
50 Reasons Why You Should Write That Book
50 Ways to Promote Your Ebooks
50 Ways to Promote Your Novel
50 Ways to Establish Your Author Platform
50 Ways to Prepare for Publishing Success
50 Ways to Sell Books Using Your Personality.
These are eBooks and they are each $1.99.
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 $28. 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, 2003) A definitive guide to self-publishing your book. $19.95. http://parapublishing.com
Magazines, Ezines and Newsletters
In Print
Writer's Digest. A print magazine for writers and authors at all levels found on newsstands and at http://www.writersdigest.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
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. Editor, Sandy@spawn.org
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.
Absolute Write Newsletter http://www.AbsoluteWrite.com. This is a free weekly e-newsletter if you don't mind the ads. And if you do, you can purchase a "no ads" version for $20 per year. Jenna Glatzer is the editor of this 11-13-page newsletter.
Fiction Fix. Marketing and writing fiction. http://www.coffeehouseforwriters.com/fictionfix.index.html
Working Writer Newsletter. For anyone who wants to earn a living as a writer. http://www.workingwriter.com
WOW-Women on Writing. http://wow-womenonwriting.com
Write to Inspire. http://www.writetoinspire.com
Writers Break. http://www.writersbreak.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/ACW.htm
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.
NWA Newsletter comes from the National Writers Association once a month. To subscribe to this e-newsletter, email sandywriter@aol.com.
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.
WritersOnlineWorkshops http://www.writersonlineworkshops.com This is a weekly e-newsletter for students of writing. Editor, Joe Stollenwerk offers 7 pages of interesting information and lessons on writing in a variety of genres. It is designed in a workshop format for ease in using. Contact: wdwow-newsletter@fwpubs.com or wownewseditor@fwpubs.com.
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. I find her Market Roundup best. Contact Moira Allen at moirakallen@writing-world.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.
General 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
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
APSS (Association of Publishers for Special Sales) http://www.spannet.org/
Services for Authors and Freelance Writers
Editing/Consulting
Patricia Fry info@matilijapress.com or PLFry620@yahoo.com
Tammy Ditmore tammy@editmore.comt
Book Design
SPAWN Member Directory http://www.spawn.org
Boon Market http://www.bookmarket.com/101des.htm
Publicists
Penny Sansevieri http://www.amarketingexpert.com
Kim Dower http://kimfromla.com
Distributors/Wholesalers
Independent Book Duistributors http://bookmarket.com/distributors.htm
Book Market http://www.bookmarket.com/distributors.htm
Morgan Printing http://www.morganprinting.org/resources1.html
Writers Conferences and Book Festivals
All Conferences http://www.allconferences.com
New Pages http://www.newpages.com/writing-conferences
The Guide to Writing Conferences and Workshops http://www.writing.shawguides.com
Writers' Conferences and Centers http://www.writersconf.org
Sites for Science Fiction Writers
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America http://www.sfwa.org/
Center for the Study of Science Fiction http://www.sfcenter.ku.edu/other.htm
Internet Resources for Science Fiction Writers http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/jan99/gak11.htm
Resources for Science Fiction Authors http://www.cthreepo.com/
Sceience Fiction Research Association http://www.sfra.org/
Sites for Screenwriters
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
Writing for Children http://www.writingforchildren.co.uk
Christian Writing Sites
Christian Writer's Guild http://wwwchristianwritersguild.com
Resources for Christian Writers http://www.bluejaypub.com
Christian Writers Fellowship http://www.cwfi-online.org
Sites for Poets
Poetic Voices http://www.poeticvoices.com
Every Poet http://wwweverypoet.com
Poetry.com http://www.poetry.com
Poets and Writers http://www.pw.org
Sites for Travel Writers
TravelWriters http://www.travelwriters.com
Society of American Travel Writers http://www.satw.org
Sites for Fiction Writers
Duotrope http://www.duotrope.com
Fiction addiction http://www.fictionaddiction.com
Fiction Fix http://www.coffeehouseforwriters.com
Fiction Factor http://www.fictionfactor.com
Fiction Connection http://www.fictionwriters.com
Pure Fiction http://www.purefiction.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
Science Fiction Resources http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~hooker
Markets and Jobs For Writers
Publishing Help http://publishinghelp.com/classifieds
Help a Reporter http://www.helpareporter.com
Wooden Horse Publishing http://www.woodenhorsepub.com
Writer's Market Online http://www.writersmarket.com
Writer's Market Online http://www.writersmarket.com
Writerfind http://www.writerfind.com
The Write Jobs http://www.writerswrite.com/jobs
Sun Oasis Jobs http://www.sunoasis.com
Inscriptions Magazine http://www.Inscriptionsmagazine.com/projobs.html
Experts, Surveys and Statistics
http://www.internetstats.com
http://www.demographics.com
http://www.pollingreport.com
http://www.yearbooknews.com
http://www.expertcentral.com
http://www.expertclick.com
http://www.askanexpert.com
General Research Sites
http://www.dailyglobe.com/day2day.html
http://www.yearbooknews.com
http://www.about.com
http://www.infoplease.com
http://www.internetstats.com
http://www.demographics.com
http://www.amapassn.org (American Medical Association)
http://www.census.gov
http://parapub.com/statistics (Publishing statistics)
http://www.askanexpert.com
http://wwwexpertcentral.com
http://pollingreport.com
Newspaper Directories
Newspapers.com http://www.newspapers.com
OnlineNewspapers.com http://www.onlinenewspapers.com
50 States http://50states.com/news
EasyNewspapers.com http://easynewspapers.com
Online Newspapers Worldwide http://www.onlinenewspapers.com
Grammar and Writing Sites
Bartleby.com http://www.bartleby.com
Daily Grammar http://www.dailygrammar.com
SharpWriter.com http://www.sharpwriter.com
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
Wise Words on Writing http://www.wisewordsonwriting.com
Resources for Independent Publishers
Para Publishing http://www.parapub.com
Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network http://www.spawn.org
Publishers Marketing Association http://www.pma-online.org
Intellectual Property Owners Association http://ipo.org
Book Market http://www.bookmarket.com/distributors.htm
Legal Help for Authors and Writers
Publishing Law Center http://www.publaw.com
Free Advice http://www.freeadvice.com
Just Answers http://www.justanswers.com
Publish Lawyer 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
Author release, permission and publishing agreement forms. http://ucpress.edu/press/authors/perms.html
Publishing Resources
Association of American Publishers http://www.publishers.org
Association of Author?s Agents http://www.aar-online.org
WritersNet http://www.writers.net/publishers.php
Patricia Fry?s Publishing Blog http://www.matilijapress.com/publishingblog
Ebook Publishing and POD
Booklocker.com http://www.booklocker.com
Virtual Bookworm http://www.virtualbookworm.com
Book Review Sites and Directories
Bookviews http://www.bookviews.com
Book Reporter http://www.bookreporter.com
Book Review Club http://www.bookreviewclub.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
Online Review of Books. Accepts small, independent published books. http://www.onlinereviewofbooks
Get Books Reviewed. http://www.getbookreviews.com
Directory of Book Reviews on the Web.
http://www.acqweb.org/bookrev.html
Yahoo Book Reviews.
http://dir.yahoo.com/arts/humanities/literature/reviews
Book Reviewer Yellow Pages.
http://www.bookrevieweryellowpages.com/
Online Bookstores
Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com
Barnes and Noble.com http://www.barnesandnoble.com
Fetchbook.com for hard to find books. http://www.fetchbook.com
ISBN (Search book titles) http://www.isbn.nu
Business and Tax Help for Writers
The Pauper http://www.thepauper.com
For tax help http://www.writetools.com/taxes.html
http://www.tarakarper.com/k_tax.htm
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.
Preditors http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors
Poetry Scams http://www.todayswriting.com/poetry-scams.html
Writer Beware http://www.sfwa.org/for-authors/writer-beware
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
Literary Scams http://windpub.org/literaryscams/index.htm
Poetry Scams http://www.winningwriters.com/scambustingsites.htm
Public Speaking Help
Toastmasters International http://www.toastmasters.org
Find a Printer
http://www.bookzone.pro/insights/publishing.html
http://wwwspawn.org/printers.htm
http://www.gain.net
Web Sites for Young Writers
Kidnews.com http://www.kidnews.com
Young Writer Network http://www.youngwriternetwork.com
Rainy Day Corner http://www.rainydaycorner.com
Teens Online http://wwwteensonlinemagazine.com
Teenlit.com http://www.teenlit.com
Cygerkids.com http://www.cyberkids.com
Kids-Space http://www.kids-space.org
Kid Authors http://www.kidauthors.com
Young Writers Clubhouse http://www.realkids.com/club.shtml
Writing Opportunities for Young Writers
Stone Soup publishes stories, book reviews, poems and art by young writers through age 13. http://www.stonesoup.com
Guideposts For Teens accepts stories by and about teens ages 12-18. http://www.gp4teens.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
Dawn of Day publishes books written by kids 18 and under. http://www.dawnofday.com/submissions.htm Contact Deb Staples
SynergEbooks publishes books and illustrations by young writers/artists for their line of ebooks. http://www.synergebooks.com
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