Posts tagged ‘publishing’

           WRITER’S FORUM DIVERSITY WRITING

                        WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS

This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.

But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.

Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.

By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.

That’s just how it is in today’s society.

I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.

Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.

Writing Diversity

WritingDiversity.com

Helps writers create diverse and inclusive stories.

Features paid-for services such as sensitivity reading, ghost writing, line and developmental editing and author coaches.

Writers can take part in workshops and training to expand their knowledge of potential business in their work.

A free blog explores these resources.

October 16, 2024 at 2:56 pm Leave a comment

WRITER’S FORUM DIVERSITY WRITING

WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS

This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.

But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.

Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.

By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.

That’s just how it is in today’s society.

I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.

Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.

The Diversity Style Guide

DiversityStyleGuide.com

Offers the use of appropriate and inoffensive use of phrases.

Unique in its check of grammar and punctuation.

Helps writers to present multicultural subjects such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity.

October 14, 2024 at 5:12 pm Leave a comment

WRITER’S FORUM ELECTRIC LITERATURE

WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITER’S  

This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.

But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.

Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.

By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.

That’s just how it is in today’s society.

I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.

Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.

Electric Literature

ElectricLiterature.com

Offers information on books and culture.

Shares interviews with authors about new books and the craft of writing.

Has two online literature magazines.

The Commuter features short stories.

Recommended Reading features contemporary literature.

October 13, 2024 at 3:43 pm Leave a comment

WRITER’S FORUM WRITING EXCUSES

                        WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS

This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.

But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.

Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.

By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.

That’s just how it is in today’s society.

I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.

Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.

Writing Excuses

WritingExcuses.com

Weekly educational podcast for writers by writers.

Topics include unreliable narrators, writerly income streams and experimenting with formats.

Everything from the creative process to business is discussed.

October 12, 2024 at 12:09 pm Leave a comment

WRITER’S FORUM MATTY DALRYMPLE

WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS

This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.

But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.

Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.

By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.

That’s just how it is in today’s society.

I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.

Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.

The Indy Author

(Matty Dalrymple)

TheIndyAuthor.com

Author shares her experiences concerning craft and business topics such as the use of Barnes & Noble.

Provides discussions with editors, freelancers and authors about indie-specific topics.

October 11, 2024 at 2:48 pm Leave a comment

WRITER’S FORUM E-BOOKS REVIEWS

                        WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS

This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.

But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.

Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.

By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.

That’s just how it is in today’s society.

I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.

Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.

Indie Author Project

IndieAuthorProject.com

Helps users of libraries find indie-published books.

Through this website authors can submit e-books directly to local libraries to be reviewed to be reviewed by industry editorial partners such as Library Journal and Publishers Weekly and library’s editorial boards.

This can lead to expanded discovery, marketing and networking.

Offers an archive of webinars with industry experts.

October 8, 2024 at 1:21 pm Leave a comment

WRITER’S FORUM  SELF-PUBLISHING

                        WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS

This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.

But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.

Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.

By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.

That’s just how it is in today’s society.

I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.

Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.

Independent Book Publishers Association

IBPA-Oline.org

Established in 1983, is the largest dedicated publishing trade association in the U.S.

It is a non-profit dedicated to self-publishing, indie publishers and small presses.

Offers free resources such as industry news, and book formatting templates.

Paid members have access to discussion forums and to IBPA Slack channel.

October 7, 2024 at 1:55 pm Leave a comment

    WRITER’S FORUM WRITING SCAMS

                        WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS

This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.

But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.

Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.

By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.

That’s just how it is in today’s society.

I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.

Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.

Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)

SelfPublishingArchive.org

A great tool for independent writers.

 Provides information about competition or publishing services scams.

Has blogs, guidebooks, podcasts which provide information about self-publishing opportunities.

Paid membership required.

October 6, 2024 at 4:46 pm Leave a comment

WRITER’S FORUM INTERNET WRITING

                        WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS

This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.

But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.

Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.

By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.

That’s just how it is in today’s society.

I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.

Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.

The Internet Writing Workshop

InternetWritingWorkshop.org

A website where you, from a group of lists, submit your work for critique or critique other writer’s work.

Also, provides an opportunity to discuss the craft of writing and marketing.

October 5, 2024 at 12:35 pm Leave a comment

LITERARY AGENCY QUERY REQUEST FORM

                        LITERARY AGENCY QUERY REQUEST FORM

Here is a query form from a literary agency. The information required is typical of forms found from other agencies.

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Step 1. Tell us about the author

Fill in these author-related fields.

First Name: (required)

Last Name: (required)

E-Mail Address: (required)


Biography:Tell us a little about yourself and any writing credentials you may have.


Website Address: (if you have one)


Have you previously published other books?    Yes      No

Have you ever been represented by a literary agent before?    Yes      No

If you previously self-published a book, about how many copies were sold in the first year?

If this query is a referral, who referred you?

Step 2. Tell us about the book

Fill in these book-related fields.

Title: (required)

Genre: (required)                         select your book’s genre                          Action/Adventure Chick Lit Childrens Commercial Contemporary Crime/Detective/Police Erotica Family Saga Fantasy Fantasy: Magical Realism Fantasy: Urban Graphic Novel Historical Horror Humor/Satire Inspirational LGBTQ+ Literary Multicultural Mystery New Adult Offbeat/Quirky Romance Romance: Category Romance: Contemporary Romance: Historical Romance: Paranormal Romance: Thriller/Suspense Romantasy / Romantic Fantasy Science Fiction Short Stories Suspense Thriller Upmarket Western Women’s Fiction Young Adult Young Adult: Contemporary Young Adult: Fantasy Young Adult: Historical Young Adult: Literary Young Adult: Mystery Young Adult: Paranormal Young Adult: Paranormal Romance Young Adult: Romance                          Art Cookbook Cultural/Social Issues Finance Food Gardening Health & Fitness History Home Decorating & Design LGBTQ+ Lifestyle Memoir Narrative Parenting Politics Psychology Relationship & Dating Religion Self-Help Spirituality Travel True Crime Women’s Issues                     This agent only represents the genres shown in this list. Selecting an inaccurate genre will result in a rejection. If your book’s genre is not shown here, please go to QueryTracker for a list of agents who do represent your genre.

Word Count: (required)Enter the approximate WORD count of your book. Enter numbers only. Do not include any letters or special characters.


Is this book currently published or has it ever been published before?    Yes      No


Query Letter:Tips for formatting and pasting text

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Enter your query letter for this book. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Do NOT paste images into this field. Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

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The First 10 Pages of Your Book (or full book proposal if non-fiction):
(If your book is shorter than this (such as a picture book) please include the entire text.)Tips for formatting and pasting text

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Paste in the first 10 pages of your book, or your full book proposal if your book is non-fiction. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Do NOT paste images into this field. Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.


Optional: Sign into QueryTracker

A QueryTracker account is NOT required to send a query. If you are not a member of QueryTracker, you can skip this section.
Or join QueryTracker, a free service that helps authors find agents and keep track of queries.

Signing into QueryTracker will link this query to your QueryTracker account, allowing it to be automatically tracked and displayed in QueryTracker.

Your QueryTracker Username or Email Address:Your QueryTracker Password:Sign In

Forget your credentials? Recover them at QueryTracker.

Not a QueryTracker member? Join here (Free)

Learn more about auto-tracking queries.

Final Step: Submit Your Query

Submit Query

Important: After submitting your query, you will receive a personalized link to a special page that you can visit any time to check your query’s status.

If the recipient of your query would like to read more, they will contact you through that page as well as through email.

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This form is powered by Query Manager, a service of Query Tracker. If you have any questions about this service, please Contact Us.

QueryTracker is a free service for authors to help them find literary agents and organize query letters. Learn more.

Having the information on the above form should help you in quite a few queries.

October 4, 2024 at 12:55 pm Leave a comment

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