Resources for Writers

I will include links to recommended writer services like copy editors, cover artists, artists, small press, writing craft book recommendations (from authors, agents, publishers), swag services, conventions... basically, any website/business/link that can benefit writers. Sort of a free Angie's list for writers <G>

Also, I want to have guest posts from anyone in the industry about tips and tricks of the trade, marketing advice posts, wish someone had told me posts, Been there, done that! Do it again? posts. Pretty much endless possibilities. This could be just a cross-post from your website/business. 

Must read for all writers wanting to publish and those who already have

Business Rusch Publishing Articles http://kriswrites.com/business-rusch-publishing-articles/

Overview of Publishing Industry http://kriswrites.com/business-rusch-publishing-articles/estate-planning-series/the-business-rusch-publishing-series/

Janice Hardy's Fiction University: http://blog.janicehardy.com/2008/02/find-help-you-need-when-you-need-it.html

Helpful writing links

At-Home Workshop: Revise Your Novel in 31 Days http://blog.janicehardy.com/2015/02/at-home-workshop-revise-your-novel-in.html

Galleycat: The First Word on the Book Publishing World http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/

How to Write Shop http://www.howtowriteshop.com/

How Long Should Your Story Be? http://www.fictionfactor.com/articles/wordcount.html

25 Steps to Becoming a Self-Published Author http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2013/09/03/25-steps-to-becoming-a-self-published-author/

delilah s. dawson's writing links http://delilahpaints.blogspot.com/p/resources.html

Hurt So Good: How To Break Your Heroes

http://scifimagpie.blogspot.com/2014/03/hurt-so-good-how-to-break-your-heroes.html

Press Release Kit advice http://romanceuniversity.org/2015/12/04/press-hard-every-book-deserves-a-dedicated-release-kit-by-damon-suede/
Ultimate Fiction Writing Guide http://www.supersummary.com/fiction-writing-guide/

Artists/Cover artists

Premade bookcovers http://selfpubbookcovers.com/

robin ludwig design inc. http://gobookcoverdesign.com/
Adrienne Wilder (commission artwork) http://cityofdragons.deviantart.com/
Slone Winters Graphic Design http://www.swgraphicdesigns.com/
(1)Book Covers Galore http://bookcovers.us/

(2)Book Covers Galore (pre designed/custom covers) http://bookcoversgalore.com/
Rockin' Redhead Promotions http://redheadsreviewitbetter.com/rockin-redhead-promotions
Dark World Books http://www.darkworldbooks.com/

Kingwood Creations http://www.kingwoodcreations.com/

Editors

Express Editing Solutions http://www.expresseditingsolutions.co.uk/
Lina Sacher (copy editor) http://linasacher.com/
Cameron Y Ldyskyfire@hotmail.com

I am, Indeed (Gale) http://iam-indeed.com/

Clicking Keys http://clickingkeys.wordpress.com/

Rockin' Redhead Promotions http://redheadsreviewitbetter.com/rockin-redhead-promotions

Book Ninjas http://www.bookninjas.ca/

Formatting

Perin's Pen https://www.perinspen.com/

Beta reading

Cameron Y Ldyskyfire@hotmail.com (free)

Carolina Axthelm caroline.axthelm@carolinashealthcare.org

Lisa Dalesandro londonandlisa@gmail.com (Lisa will do one free beta/edit for you. If you would like to use her again she will charge $.0015/word)

Writing advice blogs

Pub(lishing) Crawl http://www.publishingcrawl.com/
Romance University http://romanceuniversity.org/
Magical Words http://www.magicalwords.net/
Writer Beware Blogs http://accrispin.blogspot.com/
delilah s. dawson http://delilahpaints.blogspot.com/
terribleminds (Chuck Wendig) http://terribleminds.com/ramble/blog/

The Other Side of the Story http://blog.janicehardy.com/

David Gaughran http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/

SciFiMagpie http://scifimagpie.blogspot.com/

Bulk promotional items

Motivators (under $1/each) http://www.motivators.com/Promotional-PromotionalGiveawaysUnder$1-Products-25.html
Swag

Swagmaster Designs https://www.facebook.com/SwagmasterDesigns
Robin Ludwig Design Inc http://gobookcoverdesign.com/pages/author_swag.html
Vista Print http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/welcomeback.aspx?xnav=welcome&rd=1
Dark World Books http://www.darkworldbooks.com/

Book tour sites

Let's Talk! Promotions http://ltpromos.com/

Book Monster Promotions http://www.bookmonsterpromotions.com/p/home-page.html

Rabid PR http://rabidpr.com/?page_id=13

Goddess Fish Promotions http://goddessfish.com/

Dark World Books http://www.darkworldbooks.com/

Pump up Your Book http://www.pumpupyourbook.com/
Tomorrow Comes Media http://www.tomorrowcomesmedia.com/
Enchantress of Book Tours http://www.enchantressofbooksblogtours.com/
Pure Textuality http://puretextuality.com/
Paranormal Cravings http://www.paranormalcravings.com/
Covet Entangled Publishing http://www.entangledpublishing.com/about-us/opt-in-reviewer-mailing-list/

Author Assistant Services

Book Monster Promotions http://www.bookmonsterpromotions.com/p/assistant-services.html

http://gobookcoverdesign.com/pages/author_swag.html

Rabid PR http://rabidpr.com/?page_id=13

Author Accomplice http://www.authoraccomplice.com/

gaele @ info@iam-indeed,com (http://iam-indeed.com)

**Booklaunch (free author website set-up platform) https://booklaunch.io/ **

Website/blog design

How To Make A Website https://makeawebsitehub.com/
Tynga's Designs http://www.tyngasreviews.com/2013/02/tyngas-designs.html

Parajunkee Designs http://parajunkee.net/

Rabid PR http://rabidpr.com/?page_id=13

Rockin' Redhead Promotions http://redheadsreviewitbetter.com/rockin-redhead-promotions

Book Trailers

Parajunkee Designs http://parajunkee.net/
Dark World Books http://www.darkworldbooks.com/

customized electronic newsletters

Writer friendly Conventions

Imaginarium http://www.entertheimaginarium.com/

Indie Romance Convention (IRC) http://indieromancecon.com/
Authors After Dark http://www.authorsafterdark.org/

Social Media services

Thunderclap https://www.thunderclap.it/