|
Web
Sites for Writers
Book
Reviews
Lists
places on the Internet where you can submit
your book for review:
Midwest
Book Review: Not only a place to submit
books for review, but also an excellent site
for writing resources.
E-Books
Information
on writing, publishing, and promoting e-books
Publishers
for E-Books
Software
for E-Books
Various
software programs that can assist with e-books
E-Book
Compiler: http://www.ebookcompiler.com/powerfeature.html
E-Book
Generator
http://www.ebookgenerator.com
Editing
Tips
for editing your own work and preparing manuscripts
for submission
Proofreader’s
Marks
The
Slot
Web
site for copy editors
http://www.theslot.com
How
to Write
Tips
on writing, grammar, perfecting the craft and
more
11 Rules of Writing
Quick reference for common mistakes
http://www.junketstudies.com/rulesofw/frules.html
Guide
to Grammar and Writing
Maintained by a professor of English
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar
Web
Grammar
http://www.webgrammar.com
Legal Issues
Copyrights,
trademarks, ISBN’s and more
U.S.
Copyright Office
http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright
Web
Law FAQ
Explains
law regarding if someone has published your
works on their web site and more
http://www.patents.com/weblaw.sht
Writer’s
Pocket Tax Guide
http://www.foolscap-quill.com/wptg2002.html
Libraries
Libraries
to do your research. In addition, check with
your local library to see if they have an online
catalog and databases.
Internet
Public Library
http://www.ipl.org
Library
Spot
A
virtual library resource center. Great site
for any type of research.
http://www.libraryspot.com
Market
Your Book
Web
sites that are related to marketing your book,
publicity, etc.
1001
Ways to Market Your Books: A 4-inch
book you’ll wonder how you lived without.
Covers everything!
Book
Marketing Update: Everything you will ever
need on marketing your book-Lisa’s favorite.
Press
Releases-Free Web sites that offer free press
release services.
PR
Web: Free press release posting. One
of the best.
Publishing.com
directory provides a platform for hundreds of
writers and artists to promote their work
and connect with others world wide. It’s
easy to use and it’s free.
The
Celebrity Cafe
Add your book if you are able to link
to their web site as well.
Publishing
Resources
Resources
for publishing and self-publishing
Dan
Poytner is a leader in the publishing field.
You will find a wealth publishing information
and resources here.
Print
on Demand Publisher Database
Quote
Databases
Databases
of quotations
All
about Quotes
Do
you use quotes in your writing or speaking?
Subscribe to this free daily e-mail quote service.
http://www.allaboutquotes.com/Daily.asp
itools.com
Go
to “Research Tools” section, click
on “Quotations.” Search by topic,
author, etc. Also includes Bible quotations.
http://www.itools.com
Library
Spot/Quotations
Located
on the libraryspot.com web site. Indexes quotes
in general collections -- like Bartlett’s--as
well as indexes by subject.
http://www.libraryspot.com/quotations.htm
Quoteland
A
wealth of quotations on a variety of subjects.
Includes helps for identifying quotes as well.
http://www.quoteland.com
Research
Where
to research, find an expert, and more
CROSSSEARCH
This
is a Christian search engine. Use this Online
Christian Resource Directory to access information
about a variety of Christian topics.
http://www.crosssearch.com
Find
an Expert
Multiple
Web sites to find experts to interview.
http://www.ibiblio.org/slanews/internet/experts.html
Sits
on My Desk
Writer’s
resources that we wish we had room for on our
desk at all times.
AllWords.com
Online
dictionary that gives definitions, translates
words into five different languages and lets
you listen to word pronunciations.
http://www.allwords.com
Rhyme
Zone
Quick
reference for rhymes, synonyms, “sounds
like” and much more
http://www.rhymezone.com
Web
Sites for Writers
General
Web sites that have various resources for writers.
ACW
Press
Wealth
of resources for Christian writers.
http://www.acwpress.com/links.htm
Author
Link
Includes
writing resources, columns about writers, industry
and marketing news, and the opportunity to submit
work to publishers and agents.
http://www.authorlink.com
Bookwire
Current
book industry news, features, reviews, guide
to literary events and author interviews, and
thousands of annotated links to book-related
sites.
http://www.bookwire.com
http://www.christian-writing-career.com
httpGet
ready to achieve your goals as a Christian writer,
with step-by-step guidance. Begin rewarding
projects, polish your skills, build your readership,
become publishable, showcase your work, and
network with fellow Christian authors.
www.christian-writing-career.com
Well
Fed Writer
Tons
of resources
http://www.wellfedwriter.com
Writer’s
Weekly
A
great site for writers; includes self-publishing
helps.
http://www.writersweekly.com
Writers’
Guidelines
Writers’
guidelines for web sites that accept freelance
work, paid and unpaid. An increasing number
of publishers put their writer’s guidelines
on their Web site.
PowerPen
Market Search contains over 400 guidelines
to Christian publications
Chicken
Soup for the Soul
Inspirational
anthologies. Web site below includes list of
current Chicken Soup books open to submissions.
www.chickensoup.com
Christian
Writer’s Market Guide
The
best resource for Christian writers-a must-have!
http://www.stuartmarket.com
God
Allows U-Turns Series
Book
series that has various writing opportunities
for different volumes.
Heartwarmers
An
online magazine that accepts heartwarming personal
experiences.
http://www.heartwarmers.com
Writer’s
Guidelines Database
Guidelines
for over 500 publishers and magazines
http://www.writersdatabase.com
Writers’
Organizations
that serve writers
American
Christian Writers
Offers
a variety of services including at home writing
courses and online writing tools. ACW publishes
The Christian Communicator and Advanced
Christian Writer.
http://watkins.gospelcom.net/acw1.htm
CLASS
Services
A
Christian organization with excellent conferences
on writing and speaking.
http://www.classservices.com
Christian
Booksellers Association
International
trade association of Christian product suppliers
(including publishers) and retailers.
http://www.cbaonline.org
Christian
Literary Community & Magazine
Multiple
opportunities and resources
http://christianwriters.com
Christian
Writers Fellowship International
Multi-service
ministry for Christians in publishing. Publishes
Cross and Quill.
http://www.cwfi-online.org
Christian
Writers Group
Includes
a Christian writers’ email group as well
as a variety of resources for writers
http://members.truepath.com/CWG
Write
His Answer Ministries
Purpose
is to encourage and equip writers. Includes
writing resources, marketing tips, links for
writers, and tapes on writing.
Writers
Information Network
Professional
organization for Christian writers. Publishes
the WIN
Informer—containing a wealth of current
CBA news, trends, and other information for
writers.
http://www.bluejaypub.com/win
Email:
writersinfonetwork@juno.com
|
Recommended
Links for Writers
