Writing Resources:

The Story Grid

Podcast by Shawn Coyne and Tim Grahl

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-grid-podcast/id1049406375?mt=2

and a 5 Video series by Shawn Coyne ~ also follow the blog

Fictionbootcamp’s channel

Shelly Lowenkopf, Nationally Renowned Book Editor, talks about how to use important details when writing fiction.

The Writing Coach Podcast

Kevin T Johns interviews professional editors, coaches, and mentors to help writers create their art. http://www.kevintjohns.com/thewritingcoach/

Writing The Perfect Scene

(the snowflake method) http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/writing-the-perfect-scene/

Showing vs. Telling in Your Writing

WRITER”S DIGEST post
June 13, 2012 | RoseannBiederman

Improve your writing: http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor

How To Publish:

Killing The Sacred Cows of Publishing

by Dean Wesley Smith

Think like a publisher- know how

Stinky Ink Printer’s Guide:

A Complete Guide To Publishing Your Own Book

by Stinkyink.com (A family-owned business since 2002)

Marketing Resources:

Amazon Book Ads

Free 5 day course! Sell more books with Amazon Ads by Dave Chesson https://courses.kindlepreneur.com/courses/AMS

Self-Published Authors Helping Other Authors

Advice on Writing, Publishing and Book Promotion

http://nicholaserik.com/courses/

Community Support

Here are places to find real-life stories about publishing experiences, places to list your work, and interaction with other writers and readers. Learn more about books, marketing, and lesson’s shared by other author’s experiences….

Check out these book friendly places you should join:

Goodreads Author Program

Use Goodreads to promote yourself and your books www.goodreads.com/author/program Are you an author or a publisher? Gain access to a massive audience of more than 12 million book lovers. Goodreads is a great place to promote your books.

Librarything

https://www.librarything.com/

Booklikes

http://booklikes.com/

Communities of Independent Authors

offering great resources & support:

ALLi

http://allianceindependentauthors.org/

SHE WRITES

https://www.shewrites.com/

AiA

Association of Independent Authors

http://www.independent-authors.com/

Indies Unlimited

Welcome to the top-ranking, nuclear-powered death star of a blog: Yes, being in the presence of this site can be somewhat intimidating. With nearly 4000 blog posts and over 50,000 comments, we can understand that you might not know where to start. Don’t worry, we’re here to help.

http://www.indiesunlimited.com/about/

A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing

J A Konrath http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/ Some real discussions and great information shared – get the real story about publishing news.

Writer Unboxed

http://writerunboxed.com/

Educational Resources:

Coursera

Offers Free courses www.coursera.org/
Become a Life-Learner and sign up for a course

A sample of Recommended Courses for Indie Authors:

Coursera.org/specializations/creative-writing at Wesleyan

Coursera.org/viral-marketing University Pennsylvania

Kahn

https://www.khanacademy.org/

IWP University of Iowa International Writing Program

http://iwp.uiowa.edu/iwp-courses/distance-learning-courses/moocs

EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association)

The EFA hosts webinars and online courses designed for editorial/publishing freelancers located anywhere in the world. All courses are open to members and nonmembers and require advance registration. Members enjoy reduced tuition. We keep our course prices as low as possible to merely break even with the costs of providing education.

EFA offers a variety of convenient general resources to its members and the public. Its newsletter, The Freelancer, is available both in print and online to members only.

The EFA booklets are written by experts in the field and for publishing professionals.
A selection of archived articles on freelancing offer valuable and timeless tips on the trade.
The editorial rate chart is the product of a survey of EFA members and industry references.
The Code of Fair Practice, which defines ethical standards and contract guidelines, was developed by the Freelance Editorial Association, which merged with EFA in 2000.
The sample contract and invoice included as appendices to the Code of Fair Practice are especially valuable to beginning freelancers.
Suggested guidelines for editorial testing.
An extensive list of online references and resources is updated over time.

LitReactor

Connect – Learn – Improve – Publish Our online writing workshops allow you to study what you want with some of today’s best authors https://litreactor.com/classes/upcoming

Learn about IPR rights – Important for all authors

Link to site listing publishing terms iprlicense.com/KnowYourRights/Glossary

Open Colleges Australia’s leading online educator

http://www.opencollegesgroup.com.au/

http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/careers/journalism

http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/courses/writing-and-communication/

http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/courses/writing-and-communication/certificate-iv-professional-writing-and-editing

bookboon.com

The place where you can get free eBooks and textbooks in many areas

including marketing and SEO Tips

http://bookboon.com/blog/2013/08/the-ultimate-do-it-yourself-seo-tips /

http://bookboon.com/blog/2013/09/what-are-the-main-challenges-and-changes-in-marketing-andrew-whalley-explains/#more-6093

Social Media Communities:

Writer’s Discussion Group – A Google + Community

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106134988944938026164

Writing Resources Group – A Google + Community

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116514944403874825632

Linked In

Linked in group: Ebooks-Ebook-Readers-Digital-Books

Get the most from your professional network http://www.linkedin.com/

Awesome Indies

quality books by independently published authors http://awesomeindies.net/about/

Facebook has become one of the most successful social media sites for Indie Authors. Let’s face it~ it’s where everyone hangs out, all kinds of profiles who make great readers.

There are many FaceBook groups for authors.

Set up your author profile page and search for writer’s groups, author groups, book review groups, book marketing groups, book promotion groups – Some will be public, some private and you will have to request to join. When on any social media be kind, stay away from politics or hot topics, and support other authors. We’re in this together.

Here are a few:

https://www.facebook.com/memberswritersgroup/

https://www.facebook.com/WriterBeware/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookpromo.review/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/157960580960255/

Some suggested private groups: Books Go Social and Author’s Promotions.

Communities & Resources