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Resources for Writers & Authors
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Coach Me to Publish coachme2publish.webs.com/Coach Me offers a wide range of services to new authors, aspiring authors, and existing authors including Coach Me
Posted January 6, 2011 at 4:46 PM -
Become a Successful Author www.becomeasuccessfulauthor.com/With the advances in technology, anyone can be a published author, but not all authors are successful. Keep your focus. Increase quality, credibility and visibility of your brand. Anyone can become a published author; Deatri wants you to become a Successful Author.
Posted March 13, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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Ghostwriter Extraordinaire (GWE) www.gwextra.com/Editing.htmlPosted January 8, 2011 at 6:34 AM -
The Word Queen thewordqueen.com/Posted January 8, 2011 at 6:47 AM -
Tiff's Editing Cafe www.tiffseditingcafe.webs.com/Tiff's Editing Cafe offers editing, proofreading and typing services. Our service includes typing any document, creatng proposals, resumes, press release kits, bios and basic contracts. Also, we edit/proofread magazine articles, manuscripts, dissertations plus much more! We are always looking to be outsourced on contract to complete on-going projects that you, your business or organization may have. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation! Email us at [email protected], call us at (773) 340-9193, or check out our website, www.tiffseditingcafe.webs.com.
Posted August 3, 2011 at 11:58 AM -
Smart Edit www.smart-edit.comPosted September 15, 2012 at 1:08 PM
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E-Publish w/Amazon Kindle https://dtp.amazon.com/mn/signin/178-0410811-2256157Welcome to Amazon
Posted January 8, 2011 at 6:05 AM -
Create Space https://www.createspace.com/Products/Index.jspMake your titles available to millions of customers on Amazon.com and other sales channels. Set up is free with our online tools, and you'll never have to worry about inventory or minimum orders.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 6:07 AM -
Print Industry www.printindustry.com/HAVE HUNDREDS OF PRINTERS COMPETE FOR YOUR BUSINESS. Fill out a printing quotes request form and we will connect you with the most qualified printer at the best price - FREE OF CHARGE. If you're not familiar with printing terms, you can find out about it on our Glossary page. Get Quotes. Free Service to You! Printing companies compete
Posted January 8, 2011 at 5:20 AM -
Author House www.authorhouse.com/AuthorHouse has grown into the largest self-publishing company in the world
Posted January 6, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
Lu Lu www.lulu.com/Lulu.com brings the world of online book publishing to you. Looking to self-publish? Lulu's print on demand (POD) solutions make it quick and easy. Create a book in minutes, publish with the click of a mouse, distribute, sell and print books to order. It's that simple. Trying to make a photo book? Want to make your own calendar? Our easy-to-use online publishing tool allows you to publish and print your own high-quality photo book or calendar in minutes. Want to convert your book into an eBook? We've got you covered. With Lulu you can self publish and distribute your eBook in EPUB format making it compatible with the Apple iPad, Sony Reader, Stanza and more. Not looking to make a book or print a book? Lulu has a great selection of books, cheap textbooks, photo books and eBooks for you to buy. With our great prices and free shipping deals, shopping for books at Lulu is an easy choice!
Posted January 6, 2011 at 4:52 PM -
Xlibris www2.xlibris.com/index.aspxXlibris is a book publishing company created by authors, for authors. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists, and on how print on demand technology and new approaches can be applied in the publishing industry, we provide authors publishing services to help them get published.
Posted January 6, 2011 at 4:53 PM -
Lightning Source www.lightningsource.com/default.aspxAt Lightning Source, we offer a print and distribution model for every publisher, every title and every situation. Because these are complete vertical integration models, a single communication drives the production process all the way to order fulfillment. Provide us with the quantity and the destination and we'll handle all the necessary details.
Posted January 6, 2011 at 5:03 PM -
ASA Publishing Company www.asapublishingcompany.com/Posted January 6, 2011 at 5:09 PM -
Pub It! pubit.barnesandnoble.com/pubit_app/bn?t=pi_reg_homePosted January 10, 2011 at 5:07 PM -
Smash Words www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_publish_on_smashwordsIt's fast, easy and FREE!
Posted January 10, 2011 at 5:09 PM -
Second Time Media secondtimemedia.com/Posted April 8, 2011 at 3:15 PM -
Create Your Own Book! www.blurb.comPosted October 3, 2011 at 6:37 PM -
Instant Publisher www.instantpublisher.com/default.aspPosted November 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM -
Malloy www.malloy.com/homePosted November 14, 2011 at 5:39 PM -
United Book Press www.unitedbookpress.com/index.htmlPosted November 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM -
Transcontinental www.transcontinental.com/en/index.htmlPosted November 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM -
Patterson Printing www.pattersonprinting.com/index.htmlPosted November 14, 2011 at 5:49 PM -
United Graphics, Inc www.unitedgraphicsinc.com/Posted November 14, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
Bang Printing bangprinting.com/Posted November 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM -
Building Your Book for Kindle www.amazon.com/dp/B007URVZJ6Posted June 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM
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Dzine by Kellie dzinebk.com/dbk_1a.htmlPosted June 24, 2011 at 1:12 PM -
Book Buzzr www.bookbuzzr.com/Free online marketing tool for authors who use social media
Posted October 6, 2011 at 11:20 AM -
My E-Cover Maker www.myecovermaker.com/Create your own 3D E-Book Cover!!
Posted June 21, 2011 at 6:10 PM -
Hot Book Covers hotbookcovers.com/Posted February 7, 2011 at 11:03 AM -
Book Cover Pro bookcoverpro.com/An all-inclusive cover design program for printed books (and e-books).
Posted January 6, 2011 at 4:42 PM -
PR Log www.prlog.org/PR Log is an online free press release distribution and free press release submission service.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 5:16 AM -
Assisting Authors Online www.assistingauthors.com/services/We offer the following services: We offer the following services: ■WordPress Websites and Search Engine Optimization ■Website Traffic ■Book Promotion on Social Networks, Book Sites and Amazon ■Manage Virtual Book Tours ■Book Trailer Videos ■Video Book Reviews ■Free Advertising on Our Site ■Formatting for Ebooks ■Interactive Projects for Children’s Books ■And Much More http://www.assistingauthors.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/AAA-Promotional-Brochure.pdf
Posted January 8, 2011 at 6:39 AM -
Dreams Time www.dreamstime.com/the place to get stock photos for book covers
Posted January 10, 2011 at 5:28 PM -
Knowing Your Target Market www.va-interactive.com/inbusiness/editorial/sales/ibt/target_market.html#3Posted January 11, 2011 at 3:24 PM -
Authors Can Be Bestsellers www.sellingbooks.com/authors-can-be-bestsellers-if-they-believePosted January 11, 2011 at 4:35 PM -
99 Designs 99designs.com/Posted February 7, 2011 at 11:02 AM -
Sumo Paint www.sumopaint.com/images/Posted February 17, 2011 at 10:50 AM -
Parle Magazine www.parlemagazine.com/Posted April 8, 2011 at 3:15 PM -
Book Cover Models www.bookcovermodels.com/portfolio/Posted April 18, 2011 at 7:52 PM -
Adobe InDesign www.adobe.com/products/indesign.htmlFor your t ypesetting and book design needs
Posted March 8, 2012 at 10:34 AM -
Web Presence Designs w-p-d.net/For your book cover and website design needs
Posted March 8, 2012 at 10:39 AM -
101 Places to Promote Your Books Online www.amazon.com/Get-Connected-Places-Promote-ebook/dp/B0088FUG1MPosted June 4, 2012 at 7:01 PM -
20 Free Sites to Promote Your Ebook blog.bookbaby.com/2012/05/20-f... (more)Posted June 14, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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Nubian Bookstore www.nubianbookstore.biz/Posted August 10, 2011 at 1:04 PM -
Shrine of the Black Madonna www.shrinebookstore.com/about.aspxPosted August 10, 2011 at 1:07 PM -
Black and Nobel blackandnobel.com/aboutus.aspPosted August 10, 2011 at 1:10 PM -
Legacy 22 Internet Cafe & Bookstore www.facebook.com/legacy22Posted September 12, 2011 at 5:51 PM -
Cartel Cafe & Books www.cartelcafeandbooks.com/OFFICIAL_CARTEL_CAFE_%26_BOOKS_WEBSIE/Welcome.htmlPosted September 12, 2011 at 5:52 PM -
Da Book Joint www.dabookjoint.com/Posted September 14, 2011 at 6:31 PM -
The Literary Joint Bookstore www.tljbookstore.com/Posted September 14, 2011 at 6:34 PM -
Urban Books www.urbanbooks.net/Posted September 14, 2011 at 6:35 PM
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Author Central https://authorcentral.amazon.com/Track your book sales, book, reviews, and more!
Posted October 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM -
The African American Literature Book Club aalbc.com/AALBC.com (The African American Literature Book Club), is the largest and most frequently visited web site dedicated to books by and about black people (Based on Alexa.com and others). Founded in 1997, by Troy Johnson, AALBC.com is a widely recognized source of author profiles, book recommendations, active discussion boards, writer resources, informative articles, videos, and book reviews.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 5:31 AM -
FREE BOOK COVER TEMPLATES www.ebooktemplatesource.com/free-ebook-covers.htmlPosted January 12, 2011 at 4:19 PM -
Guru Employer www.guru.com/Find Freelancers at the World's Largest Online Marketplace.
Posted January 18, 2011 at 5:28 PM -
E-lance www.elance.com/p/landing/buyerG2.htmlPosted January 18, 2011 at 5:29 PM -
Karen www.keqm.blogspot.com/Posted January 18, 2011 at 5:30 PM -
World Cat www.worldcat.org/Posted February 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM -
Diamond Star Entertainment & Publishing www.wix.com/diamondstarent/home#!Web Advertising, Online radio show host, street team promo, proofreading
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Authors Supporting Authors www.asanetwork.webs.com/Posted April 18, 2011 at 7:50 PM -
Blog 2 Print blog2print.sharedbook.com/blogworld/printmyblog/index.htmlPosted August 9, 2011 at 7:12 PM -
Create Your Own Webstore for FREE! www.freewebstore.org/Posted September 14, 2011 at 6:27 PM -
FREE Amazon Kindle App www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_ipad_mkt_lnd?docId=1000493771TO ALL THAT DON'T HAVE A KINDLE BUT WANT TO SHOP IN THE KINDLE STORE FOR BOOKS: If you have a computer/laptop, iPhone, Mac, Blackberry, iPad, Android, or Windows Phone 7, you can get the Kindle App for free on all those gadgets. Here is the link to download! via Tajana Sutton
Posted September 15, 2011 at 1:34 PM -
How to upload your book to Amazon's DTP (Kindle Marketplace) www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMpiKDzNNO4Posted June 13, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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