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"I cannot live without books: but fewer will suffice where amusement, and not use, is the only future object." -- Thomas Jefferson

Writers Resources

Writers Resources

When searching for questions about writing (including grammar questions), publishing, marketing and more. These websites & forums offer a great deal of useful information and guidance.


Smashwords
www.smashwords.com/
Founder Mark Coker makes it easy to publish your great American novel. He provides a free Style Guide and an eBook on Marketing, and more.


Smashwords Forum
http://smashwords-forum.proboards.com/
An independent forum for Smashwords authors. Offers advice on a variety of self-publishing topics.


Writing Forums
http://www.writingforums.com
Huge forum with focus on many genres.
Lots of interaction among writers.


Writing Forums -- Beta Readers Group
http://www.writingforums.com/group.php?groupid=71
Small group on Writers Forum focused on writers seeking Beta Readers and writers willing to Beta Read the work of other writers.


Science Fiction and Fantasy World Discussion Forum
http://www.sffworld.com/forums/
Interesting emphasis on successful published authors.


Women Writers and Women's Books
http://booksbywomen.org/

Lots of useful articles.

The Book Designer
http://www.thebookdesigner.com/
An incredible site, full of information about how to format an eBook and more.

Thrill Writing
http://thrillwriting.blogspot.mx/
Look at the various interviews and articles about forensics.

Purdue Writing Lab
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/

Ad Council
https://www.adcouncil.org/

By William Strunk
 
 

NonFiction Advice Sites

BellaOnline
https://www.bellaonline.com/


Amazing Stories Magazine
http://amazingstoriesmag.com/2015/06/revisiting-short-story-heinleins-five-rules-writing/


There are many sites that solicit or accept article submissions but often there is no compensation other than to promote you as an author or writer. But, they are useful in building your resume and promoting your work.

Most sites want articles relevant to their audience. Review the site contents. Look for submission requirements before making a submission or query.


Boomer Cafe
https://www.boomercafe.com/


Mslexia
https://mslexia.co.uk/


SingularCity
http://singularcity.com/



As of 5/16/2019, the vendors below are my go-to online eBook and POD Publishers:

Smashwords
http://www.smashwords.com/

MagCloud
http://www.magcloud.com/user/riastone

The Write Place
https://thewriteplace.biz/for-authors/

 

1 comment:

  1. Hi Ria,
    Thanks for visiting my blog, MeridaGOround, and leaving a book suggestion, a title by Thom Hartman. I'll have a look. ¿ Are you aware that your name means Estuary, in Spanish ? ~eric.

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