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Today's publishing world is continually evolving. There is so much information out there it can be daunting when searching for quality advice and information.
I've researched, compiled and borrowed the useful and informative website links below to share with other writers. My writing has been published traditionally and independently and I've learnt a lot along the way, thanks to many of these websites.
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I hope you find these resources valuable and best wishes for your own writing journey.
Best Self-Publishing Sites/Blogs + Twitter
- Selfpublishing Successfully
- Nick Stephenson's Your First 10,000 Readers; YouTube
- Joanna Penn's The Creative Penn; Twitter
- Hugh Howey's Way Finder; Twitter
- Joel Friedlander at The Book Designer; Twitter
- Russell Blake's Blog/Website; Twitter
- David Gaughran's Let's Get Digital; Twitter
- Aaron Shepard's New Self-Publishing Blog
- Kristen Lamb's Warrior Writers; Twitter
- Mark Coker's Smashwords Blog; Twitter
- J.A. Konrath's A Newbie's Guide To Publishing; Twitter
- The Passive Guy's The Passive Voice; Twitter
- Molly Greene's Blog; Twitter
- Penny SansevieriPenny SansevieriPenny Sansevieri's Marketing Expert site; TwitterPenny SansevieriPenny Sansevieri
- Kristine Kathryn Rusch's The Business Rusch; Twitter
- Mike Shatzkin's The Shatzkin Files; Twitter
- Sean Platt, David Wright & Johnny B Truant's Blog; Twitter
- Dean Wesley Smith's Writings and Opinions; Twitter
- Mike Stackpole, Stormwolf.com; Twitter
- Seth Godin's Blog; Twitter
- Barry Eisler, Barryeisler.com; Twitter
- Livia Blackburne's A Brain Scientist's Take On Writing; Twitter
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Publishing Tips
35 Ways to Make Your Book Signing an Event! by Larry James
A Few Things I Learned About Being a Published Author by Dr. David Gruder
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Getting Published by Mike Faricy
Approaching Agents & Publishers While Self-Publishing by Dan Poynter
Blazing a New Trail: Taking the Next Step in Author Empowerment by Warren Adler
A Few Things I Learned About Being a Published Author by Dr. David Gruder
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Getting Published by Mike Faricy
Approaching Agents & Publishers While Self-Publishing by Dan Poynter
Blazing a New Trail: Taking the Next Step in Author Empowerment by Warren Adler
By Its Cover by Deborah Hawkins
Choosing an Epublisher by Writers Write Staff
Covers Sell Books by Dan Poynter
Choosing an Epublisher by Writers Write Staff
Covers Sell Books by Dan Poynter
Doing It Her Way - Theresa Chaze Takes Self-Publishing Seriously Don't Give Up by Peter Clenott
Epublishing and POD Overview by Writers Write Staff
Epublishing and POD Overview by Writers Write Staff
Finding the Hook to Make the Sale - Guest Post by Diana Holquist
First-time Novelists Look to the Net for Success by Sarah Anchors
Five Golden Rules of Publicity for Authors, by Kat Smith
First-time Novelists Look to the Net for Success by Sarah Anchors
Five Golden Rules of Publicity for Authors, by Kat Smith
From Idea to Publication by Stephen Langford
From Sketch to Cover by Dora Machado
Gathering Testimonials & Forewords by Dan Poynter
From Sketch to Cover by Dora Machado
Gathering Testimonials & Forewords by Dan Poynter
How I Published: Bidding Adieu to the Mythical Prodigy by Jesse Giles Christiansen
How to Publish Your Book Using Print-on-Demand by R. Scot Johns
How to Distribute Your Self-Published Book Offline (Part 1) by Judy Collins
How Three Publishing Myths Kill the Author by Judy Collins
How to Price a Book by Dan Poynter
How to Publish Your Book Using Print-on-Demand by R. Scot Johns
How to Distribute Your Self-Published Book Offline (Part 1) by Judy Collins
How Three Publishing Myths Kill the Author by Judy Collins
How to Price a Book by Dan Poynter
Navigating the Self-Publishing Maze by Jane Bussard
So, You Want To Be An Author by Rie McGaha
Ten Tips on Getting Published by Sandi Kahn Shelton
The Road to Authorship by Joshua Graham
The Importance of a Pre-Publication Marketing Plan by Jennifer Hollowell
The Promise of Ebook Publishing by Paul Papanek Stork
The Problems of eBook Publishing by Paul Papanek Stork
Titles Sell Books by Judy Collins.
Understanding Electronic Publishing: Part I by Chris Van Buren and Jeff Cogswell
Understanding Electronic Publishing: Part II by Chris Van Buren and Jeff Cogswell
What Makes One Book Outsell Another? by Judy Collins.
So, You Want To Be An Author by Rie McGaha
Ten Tips on Getting Published by Sandi Kahn Shelton
The Road to Authorship by Joshua Graham
The Importance of a Pre-Publication Marketing Plan by Jennifer Hollowell
The Promise of Ebook Publishing by Paul Papanek Stork
The Problems of eBook Publishing by Paul Papanek Stork
Titles Sell Books by Judy Collins.
Understanding Electronic Publishing: Part I by Chris Van Buren and Jeff Cogswell
Understanding Electronic Publishing: Part II by Chris Van Buren and Jeff Cogswell
What Makes One Book Outsell Another? by Judy Collins.
What to Look for in an Agent by Deborah Dupre
What to look for in a publisher by 'Sweetest Taboo' Eva Marquez When a Publisher Knocks on YOUR Door by Dr. Deborah Serani Will self-publishers be the publishers of tomorrow? by Dorothy Thompson
Write, Finish, Publish, and Sell your eBook Fast: First Steps to Finishing Line by Judy Collins.
Writing Your Book is Just the Beginning by Dan Poynter.
What to look for in a publisher by 'Sweetest Taboo' Eva Marquez When a Publisher Knocks on YOUR Door by Dr. Deborah Serani Will self-publishers be the publishers of tomorrow? by Dorothy Thompson
Write, Finish, Publish, and Sell your eBook Fast: First Steps to Finishing Line by Judy Collins.
Writing Your Book is Just the Beginning by Dan Poynter.
Blogging
Interesting Websites
Adazing (Recommended)
Promotional Sites For Your Books (from Indies Unlimited blog)
http://flurriesofwords.blogspot.co.uk/ (UK site)
http://freekindlefiction.blogspot.co.uk/ (UK site)
http://pretty-hot.com/submit-your-book/ (erotica only)
http://uk.hundredzeros.com/ (UK site)
http://wantonreads.com/tell-us-about-your-book/ (erotica only)
http://www.dailycheapreads.co.uk/ (UK site)
http://www.ebookbooster.com/ (they have a list of sites on their home page)
http://www.indie-book-bargains.co.uk (UK site)
http://www.kornerkonnection.com/index.html?fbkornerkafex (erotica only)
http://www.xtme.de/submitting-a-free-e-book-to-xtmeenglishbooks/ (German site for English books)
https://www.facebook.com/AontheC (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/Bargain.eBook.Hunter (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/BookJunkiesLibrary (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/earthsbooknook (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/ebookimpresario (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/ebooksfreefreefree (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/freeebookdeal?sk=wall (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/iauthor?sk=wall (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/IndieBookLounge (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/IndieKindleWLC (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/kindle (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/KindleNation (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/kuforum (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/onlyromance (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kindle-Finds/217115528350246 (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Frugal-eReader/101086513289732 (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/UK-Kindle-Book-Lovers/175617412524192 (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/TheKindleObsessed (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/weloveebooks (Facebook Group)
Literary Magazine Markets
As the title above implies . . .
Reblogged (and slightly rearranged, alphabetically) from Clifford Garstang's fabulous blog/site here. There is also another excellent list/resource here at http://www.everywritersresource.com.
Reblogged (and slightly rearranged, alphabetically) from Clifford Garstang's fabulous blog/site here. There is also another excellent list/resource here at http://www.everywritersresource.com.
Chelsea
Doubletake
Isotope
King’s English
Kweli
Ontario Review
Paper Street
Rivendell