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Writing a book? You'll find information on this lens to help you write, publish and market it, whether you choose to self-publish or seek a traditional publishing contract.
This lens also includes links to reviews of work by new authors and other new writing.
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Organizations for Authors and Writers
- AG : The Authors Guild : Est. 1912
- Society of published authors, is an advocate for fair compensation, free speech and copyright protection.
- Council of Literary Magazines and Presses
- The Council of Literary Magazines and Presses: The national organization for independent literary publishers of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction including literary magazines and literary presses.
- Association of American Publishers
- The Association of American Publishers (AAP), with some 260 members located throughout the United States, is the principal trade association of the book publishing industry.
- PublishersWeekly.com
- Publishers Weekly: The Internationl Voice for Book Publishing and Bookselling
- Firsts Magazine Links to Book Resources
- Firsts Magazine,
the premier publication in the Book Collector's field, is a resource
for book collecting, first editions, rare, antiquarian books. If you
love books, Firsts is your magazine! - The Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- The Internet Speculative Fiction DatabaseSearch the database:
- BOOK FAIRS AND OTHER LITERARY EVENTS (Center for the Book: Library of Congress)
- BOOK FAIRS AND OTHER LITERARY EVENTS (The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress)
Write your Book
Instant Book Writing Kit - How to Write, Publish and Market Your Own Money-Making Book (or Ebook) Online
Amazon Price: $42.30 (as of 07/06/2009) 
How to Sell, Then Write Your Nonfiction Book
Amazon Price: $11.21 (as of 07/06/2009)
How to Write & Sell Your First Book
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
The Magic of Writing: How to Write and Publish the Book that is Inside You
Amazon Price: $10.75 (as of 07/06/2009)
Writing and Publishing News
- MySpace and the coming e-publishing revolution | By genre | Guardian Unlimited Books
- How e-Publishing is converging with social networking
WritersWeekly.com
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byCreating a Compelling Book Proposal
Write the Perfect Book Proposal: 10 That Sold and Why, 2nd Edition
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 07/06/2009)
Book Proposals That Sell: 21 SECRETS TO SPEED YOUR SUCCESS
Amazon Price: $12.60 (as of 07/06/2009)
Author 101 Bestselling Book Proposals: The Insider's Guide to Selling Your Work
Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 07/06/2009)
Writing the Fiction Synopsis: A Step by Step Approach (How-to Series (Memphis, Tenn.).)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Writer's Guide to Book Proposals: Templates, Query Letters, & Free Media Publicity
Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Advice for New Authors
Articles and Resources
- Author Network - resources for writers
- Author Network provides resources for writers, including links, columns, articles, monthly ezine, competitions, and advice to help you get published. You can also promote your work or yourself by emailing karen@author-network.com or using the add link or add site option.
- Tax Tips for Authors and Writers
- Timely info for tax savings and planning.
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New Authors Work and Profiles
Meet new authors and read reviews and excerpts from new work
- AuthorsDen.com - Authors
- Author Introduction site
- Partners & Crime's hot new authors: Michael Simon, Jeff Lindsay, John Harwood and Jack Kerley
- Partners Picks: Reviews of First Crime Novels of Interest to the
Collector - PUSH: You Are Here
- The official site for PUSH, a book imprint and site dedicated to new authors and new voices.
Contract Negotiation
Kirsch's Guide to the Book Contract: For Authors, Publishers, Editors and Agents
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Negotiating a Book Contract: A Guide for Authors, Agents and Lawyers
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
The Writer's Legal Companion: The Complete Handbook For The Working Writer, Third Edition
Amazon Price: $18.90 (as of 07/06/2009)
Contracts Companion for Writers (Literary Entrepreneur series)
Amazon Price: $17.90 (as of 07/06/2009)
Promoting your book
Ways to let others know about your book. Understanding your target audience and what is important to them will not only help you write a better book, it will help you sell more copies.
- Podcasting for Authors
- The New York Times on how authors are using podcasting to boost book sales and spread ideas.
- The Five Most Common Marketing Mistakes New Authors Make
- The Five Most Common Marketing Mistakes New Authors Make
OnceWritten.com is the authoritative source for new and emerging authors -- featuring writing
contests, writing prompts, new book promotions and book reviews of works written by new authors. - The Great American Book Giveaway
- "Free
books. No strings. And every week I get a
quick look at 5 books that I might never have seen
otherwise and might just buy. What a great concept!!"
~Rick
S., Connecticut
Publishers and authors will be offering sneak peeks at upcoming books - POD Critic
- POD Critic
Where I dissect the books of aspiring writers and publishers who employ print-on-demand technology. - Sales Rank Express (Amazon Sales Ranks, Rankings, Verkaufsränge, ?????, Classements parmi les ventes)
- The premier Amazon tool for authors and publishers. Quickly check your Amazon sales ranks and much more in six countries. Tells you more than Amazon does!
Writing Portals
Sites with a variety of writing content
- OnceWritten.com
- OnceWritten.com is the authoritative source
for new and emerging authors -- featuring book promotions & book giveaway contests, writing
contests & writing prompts and book reviews of works written by new authors. - Writerspace.com - Websites for Authors; Communities for Readers - websites, bulletin boards, chatrooms and net events
- Writerspace.com specializes in website design and hosting for romance writers, as well as bulletin boards, chat rooms, net events, workshops and resources for romance authors
- ReadySteadyBlog « ReadySteadyBook - a literary site
- ReadySteadyBlog is Mark Thwaite's blog at ReadySteadyBook, blogging about the very best books in literary fiction, poetry, history and philosophy.
- Writing Resource Directory
- Blog | Submit Link | Latest Links | Top Hits | Writing Resource DirectoryA categorized index of online writing resources for writers. Creative Writing (22)Writing Exercises, Novel Writing, Writers Forums, ...Non-Fiction (8)Software, Journal Writing, ...W
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Commercial Academic Publishers
Publishers of Textbooks and other titles with a traditional publishing model
Publishers looking for authors. Be sure to read the guidelines for each site.
- Palgrave Macmillan Ltd
- Palgrave Macmillan Palgrave Macmillan Palgrave Macmillan Links
Home >> Information for AuthorsSubject Areas: Business Politics Linguistics Literature Psychology Drama and Performance Psychology Lecturers Booksellers Authors - Johns Hopkins University Press | Journals | portal: Libraries and the Academy | Guidelines for Contributors
- Announcements/News Membership FAQ's Article Submission Guidelines Permissions Advertising Testimonials Bookstore Policies & Booksellers Terms Publishin
Learn About Self-Publishing
How to Self-Publish Your Book With Little Or No Money! A Complete Guide to Self-Publishing at a Profit!
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
How to Self-Publish & Market Your Own Book: A Simple Guide for Aspiring Writers
Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Do You Really Want to Self-Publish Your Book?
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
How to Self-Publish Your Book & Have the Fun & Excitement of Being a Best-Selling Author: An Expert's Step-By-Step Guide to Marketing Your Book Succ
Amazon Price: $15.60 (as of 07/06/2009)
Publish Your Book: A Guide to Self-Publishing or to What Others Are Doing with Your Book
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Self and Subsidy Publishing Links
- AuthorHouse
- AuthorHouse book publishing company has helped more than 20,000 authors self publish their books. Authors own the rights to their books and determine their own royalty schedules. Sign up now for a free publishing guide book!
- Vantage Press, Inc.
- Subsidy book publisher. If you are a new or unknown writer and are interested in finding a publisher who is sympathetic to the problems of new authors, visit this site.
- New Writer's Market
- Provides writers, and those offering services to writers, with a platform to sell and market their work or services to readers, literary agents, book publishers, magazine editors, and TV/Movie directors and producers.
- Babcock Publishing Company
- Subsidy book publishers of all genres of books, including fiction, nonfiction and poetry.
- Mopam Publishing & Management
- Specializing in Hollywood Stories and Inspirational Biographies about key figures in the entertainment, political and business worlds.
- Lets Learn Books and Publishing
- Learn how to write a manuscript and get it published. Write your own books, newsletters, and freelance articles for money. Learn what a kill-fee is...
- Babcock Publishing
- Offers a low cost publishing plan for new authors, at 40-50% below subsidy publishers. All books published are sold at Barnes and Noble.
- Imperium Proviso
- A small publisher, not a subsidy press, seeking manuscripts, fiction, nonfiction, collections of short stories and poetry.
- The world in 3 Dimension
- Black Orb is the publisher of "Kanyon and the Rainbow Stone" by Martine Gaudissart, released June 2000. First book in the serie of Kanyon.
- Independent Publishers Group - Providing book distribution for publishers in the US and worldwide
- Web site od Independent Publishers Group with numerous resources for authors.
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Misc. Publisher Information and Guidelines
- Seal Press: Groundbreaking Books. By Women. For Women.
- Seal Press: Groundbreaking Books. By Women. For Women.
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