FOR WRITERS

Book Promotion Newsletter -  Feature articles cover all aspects of promoting books and have included topics such as, marketing tips, publicity from a publicist's point of view, writers' websites, and self-publishing.

Book Statistics.com - an insightful website filled with valuable statistics of the current publishing world.

WRITERS MARKET: If you're serious about selling your work, meet your new personal assistant: WritersMarket.com.

Bookmarket.com - website with tips on how to write, market and sell your book.

Writers.com- a comprehensive resource for writers of all genres

Authors Den - AuthorsDen is the most vibrant community of authors and readers online! We make the discovery and purchase of information useful, direct and personal.

WritersWeekly.com -touted as the 'highest circulation freelance writing ezine in the world"

Writers Beware Blogs! - Writer Beware, a publishing industry watchdog group sponsored by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, shines a light into the dark corners of the shadow-world of literary scams, schemes, and pitfalls.

Words on the Page - Advice and ramblings on the writing life

Preditors & Editors - Very useful website to avoid the multitude of scams in the writing business.

Writer Beware - the actual website about warnings of literary fraud, scams and other traps writers should be aware of.

BookLocker - website from a professional who owns both a Print On Demand (POD) and Ebook publishing company.

An Incomplete Guide to POD Publishers - Find out which Print On Demand companies are right for you.

Publisher Book Contracts - Useful information involving author royalties, advances and so forth.

The Book Wars, who will win? (MSN) - article detailing the troubles of the two major booksellers, Barnes and Noble and Borders.

Writers Digest - Online resources for authors found in the magazine.

Self-Publishing V Royalty Income - a breakdown between the earnings of a Self Publisher vs. a traditional house.

Agents Looking For Your Work - courtesy of Writers Digest, a list of agents who are ready to help you reach new heights. Queries required.

Some book statistics - the hard facts of the publishing industry for new and aspiring authors to know.

Interview with New York Times Bestselling Author, Suzy Spencer - Does a label of "bestseller" help sell more books? Marketing? Publicity? Learn the surprising facts from an interview with NYT bestselling author Suzy Spencer. The answers may surprise you.

The Reality of a Times Bestseller, Genreality - Another excellent resource from a New York Times bestselling author breaking down their royalty and net earnings info. An eye opener for anyone aspiring to become an author.

101 Best Sites for Writers - From Writers Digest, a list of the best 101 sites for writers. Great resource.

8 Basic Writing Blunders - Bestselling novelist Jerry B. Jenkins (via Writers Digest) shows you what errors in your writing turns agents off.

Scamming Wanna-Be Writers: Know the character names -
Who are the scammers taking advantage of new and aspiring authors? This link exposes some of the companies that profit from unsuspecting writers.

Plot Point: How one man (and his many companies) scammed wanna-be writers - article by Mitch Lipka detailing the scams that derail the dreams of new and aspiring authors.

Industry Report: Authors Step It Up! - A December 2010 report in the Urban Book Source of recommendations from readers explaining what they would like to see in the books they read - and don't.

Web Sites That Support Black Books - From our friend Troy Johnson of the African-American Literary Book Club (aalbc), a list of websites that have tons of Black authors, publishers, and products to help expand your bookshelf.

No Publisher Needed - With the changing landscape of the publishing business, this site shows new, aspiring and long-time authors that they don't need a traditional mainstream publisher to get ahead.

Books of Soul - Website displaying new and upcoming releases of African-American books.

American Booksellers Association - website for independent bookstores and others with advice, products and services.

Wordrunner Press Resources Page - Wordrunner Press, a publishing company located in Northern California has a list of resources for the self-published author. Links include where to submit your work, tools and tips, services and literary events on the West coast.

SeaStorm Press - ePublishing & eMarketing


SELF-PUBLISHING SURVEY

A 2006 survey from Wordrunner Press about self-published authors. How they marketed their work, methods on promoting their products, etc. A viable resource for new authors.

LINKS OF INTEREST

Here are a list of links to sites for authors, writers, poets and book lovers.

The New Book Buying Realities
Numbers and Statistics Pertaining to the Book Industry
(Pre 2011)
Updated Numbers and Stats about the Publishing Industry (2009-2011)
e-Book Market Growth

Here's a website with links of the literary organizations doing their part to fight illiteracy:

Literacy Organizations

ISBN.org

Copyright.gov

Scribd.com - On this site, you can read, print, download, even send your PDF or PowerPoint files to millions of readers.

TinyLoad.com - Share large or music files on this website.

Poor Man's Copyright, is it ok? - This link details the legality of using the Poor Man's Copyright to copyright one's artistic work and should answer long-time lingering questions anyone might have about it.

How to Create and Publish Your Own eBook with a $0 Budget - The steps are right here to create and publish your own eBook with a limited budget.

How to Determine Your Target Audience - Author Patricia Fry asks then helps new and aspiring authors with the answer to this question: Who is your target audience?

Zeta Blue Marketing - Authors, need to find a marketing firm for your projects? Zeta Blue offers cost-effective assistance to you.



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