Joan Mauch, Author
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    • REILLY'S DILEMMA
    • LEON'S WALL
    • ESCAPE FROM AMBERGRIS CAYE
    • THE WATERKEEPER'S DAUGHTER
    • UNMASKING MISS JANE
    • HALIFAX
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 Helpful resources for writers:

https://www.zenbusiness.com/info/writing-careers/  was suggested by 12-year old Amelia and her mom. It contains a very readable breakdown of potential writing careers, education options and essential skills, self-publishing, book proposals, the editing process, etc. 

https://www.wristbandexpress.com/content/hand-hobbies-a-resource-guide-to-writing-basics/ is the suggestion of Ivy, who is in a Children's Writing Workshop and wants to be an author when she grows up. It's sets out the basics for beginning writers.

Make A Website Hub is for writers who want to create their own space for creative writing and blogging, or just to simply create a personal portfolio to display their work. It also includes resources helpful  for maintaining a web presence.   https://makeawebsitehub.com/ 

For those interested in blogging, here are several helpful resources to help you get started. https://websitesetup.org/start-a-blog/ and https://websitesetup.org/best-blog-sites/

"The Student's Guide to Citing Internet Sources" is helpful for students who are writing their first in-depth research paper with a works-cited page.  https://www.onlinecollegeplan.com/college-students-guide-to-citing-internet-sources

"The Student's Guide to Essay Writing" is an excellent resource for students or anyone who wishes to improve their composition skills.   https://findyourcontext.education/the-students-guide-to-essay-writing/ 

Canva: A free, cloud-based graphic design tool with powerful, drag-and-drop, design software utilizing simple, ready-to-use templates that are completely online. (Disclaimer: I have not used this website as yet, but if you want to design your own book cover or other marketing materials, it appears to be well worth considering.) https://www.canva.com/templates/book-covers/

Scribendi: Professional editing and proofreading service. www.scribendi.com/advice/guide_to_writing_basics.en.html
 
Here are five tips on ways to improve your writing. Check your prose against them.
http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/careers/blog/5-handy-tips-to-improve-your-writing-skills


The ultimate freelance writing career guide: http://www.jobhero.com/freelance-writing-guide/

Wordsy Woman Author Services: http://wordsywomanforauthors.com/author-spotlight-joan-mauch-published-whiskey-creek-press/  I’m featured in an article on marketing your novel, but there is also advice for authors on every aspect of writing  
Midwest Writing Center: www.midwestwritingcenter.org A resource for writers in the Quad-Cities area

"Writing War: A Guide to Telling Your Own Story" by Ron Capps. (2014, The Veterans Writing Project, $15)  One of the best books on novel writing I've come across. 

Noah Lukeman www.noahlukeman.com Literary agent and author of “How to Write a Great Query Letter (free e-book) and “The First Five Pages” (Simon & Schuster, 1999).

Querytracker: www.querytracker.net Free database of literary agents and publishers; includes tools for organizing and tracking your queries


Writer resource providing an array of informative articles on the writing process, along with profiles of authors and links to author websites: https://writingcorner.com/resources-tips/

Absolute Write www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ A forum and message board for writers

Jonathan Gunson's marketing course for authors: www.bestsellerlabs.com  A big help especially for the debut author

University of Iowa's Summer Writing Festival: www.uiowa.edu/-iswfest/  A series of weekend and week-long writing workshops on various topics.



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