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Best Websites to Boost Your Writing Journey
Listed below are some tools that can be very useful for new writers. This is not by any means a complete list of everything available, but they do contain some of the best information that I’ve found. If you can learn something that will enhance your work or add to your knowledge base, these sites will definitely be worth your time to explore.
The Creative Penn – Home of author Joanna Penn. An award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with more than 40 books across multiple genres, who shares lessons learned on how to write, publish and market your book, and make a living with your writing.
Helping Writers Become Authors – K.M. Weiland, the award-winning and internationally published author of acclaimed writing guides, such as Structuring Your Novel and Creating Character Arcs.
Jane Friedman – For almost 3 decades, Jane has been working with writers and publishers, giving informed and insightful guidance to those in the writing field.
Nathan Bransford – An author, editor, and former literary agent, helping authors with writing and publishing advice for a successful writing career.
The Book Designer – Everything you need to know about book design, production, and publishing success. Endless helpful articles to teach and inspire the writer.
Dave Chesson – Kindleprenour – Great information on writing, publishing, and marketing, including helpful programs.
Your Writer Platform – Simplifying the process of writing – resources for authors.
Writers Helping Writers – Lists of resources, tools, worksheets and more for writers.
I hope these websites will assist you and clarify the information needed to make your writing career a successful one. Here’s one more book that may help if you’ve always wanted to write a novel but have no idea where to start. I’ve made my fair share of mistakes, and hopefully I can keep you from making some of the same ones. I will guide you through the process from the beginning to having a finished book you can be proud of. If your dream has been to become a published author, maybe The Triple Threat will help you to that end.
Click Here: The Triple Threat (How to Write a Novel and Stay Sane in the Process)
Happy Writing!
Solitaire
Six Highly Informative Blogs for Authors
When it comes to self-publishing, there are countless blogs out there written by authors primarily selling their books, by “experts” selling their services, and then the ones that are full of advice and entertaining stories that you don’t want to miss reading.
They are, however, not all created equal. Some are just more passionate about the information they are providing, and overall they give us more valuable knowledge in all aspects of self-publishing. I don’t know about you, but I can use every available resource. Knowledge is power, or in this case, possibly the difference between success and failure. So here is a list of some of the most informative blogs available to help you achieve that success.
Founded by Joel Friedlander, former book designer and founder of an information- packed blog. It has extensive resources and tools, guides and books, video instruction, and an online training course – The Self-Publishing Roadmap. This is a full service blog.
Former publisher of Writer’s Digest, a writer, editor of the Virginia Quarterly Review, and media professor. She helps authors learn the business side of publishing and how the digital age affects everything from transforming writers, publishing, and storytelling. She has online classes and author services as well as countless resources.
London-based website by self-published author, entrepreneur, and speaker Joanna Penn. She provides the resources to help you write, publish and market your book. She has books, courses, tools, and podcasts to propel you in the right direction. All kinds of great information here.
Founded in 2011 by independent author and consultant Stephen Hise as a platform to celebrate independent authors. Operates like an interactive online magazine. Contains thousands of helpful staff articles as well as tutorial books for authors. Offers opportunities for authors to display their books on the site, video trailers, new release announcements and a featured book section.
Founded by David P. Vandagriff, a writer who has a background in law, intellectual property litigation and tech. Hundreds of articles relating to self-publishing. Learn about enhanced e-books, fiction fundamentals or self-publishing strategies.
At the Savvy Book Marketer, Dana Lynn Smith shares a wealth of tips, advice and tools to help you sell more books and make more money from your publishing business. She is an author,has a marketing degree, and 19 years of publishing experience. Endless tips and resources for aspiring authors.
There is always something new on these sites almost daily, so check them out!
Have any suggestions for other great websites or blogs?
Solitaire
Author of –
THE DRAGOMEIR SERIES ( If you love dragons, you’ll find this series intriguing and a lot of fun!)
Solitaire Parke - Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books 