Helpful resources for writers:
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. https://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 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) CreateSpace.com/3706564 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
Preditors & Editors: www.pred-ed.com A guide to publishers and publication services for serious writers
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 weeklong writing workshops on various topics.
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. https://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 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) CreateSpace.com/3706564 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
Preditors & Editors: www.pred-ed.com A guide to publishers and publication services for serious writers
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 weeklong writing workshops on various topics.
