Writing, Editing, Publishing, & More!
I have gathered a list of some of my favorite writer’s resources related to writing, editing, publishing, and so much more. There are countless resources like this, but the following are my favorites and the ones I personally use or have connections with.
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Khan Academy (www.KhanAcademy.org)
Khan Academy allows you to sign up for free classes of all kinds, including grammar! These are in pre-recorded video form and you can do them at your own pace. They make learning fun and entertaining while breaking it down into simple concepts for easier understanding. Just create your account, choose your topic, and dig in!
Reedsy (www.Reedsy.com)
This website is full of free and very informative resources related to all things books!
Hover over the Connect option in the top menu to find services including editors, cover designers, marketing services, and more.
Under the Blog option, you will find tons of articles (ReedsyBlog), online courses (ReedsyLearning), and informational videos (ReedsyLive).
Under Apps, you can click on ReedsyBookEditor, which is a tool that allows you write your book directly in a program that helps you format it for publishing and automatically saves your work to the cloud so even if your computer goes haywire on you, your hard work will remain safe. In this program, you can create front matter (think title page, copyright page, dedication, etc.), the body (this would be the chapters that make up the content of your book), and back matter (think acknowledgments, about the author, etc.). There are also weekly writing prompts (ReedsyPrompts) if you need help getting your creative juices flowing.
There are many other fun and free tools on the Reedsy website if you are willing to explore a little bit, but those mentioned above are my favorites.
Editorial Freelancers Association
The Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) is a paid-membership community of freelance editors of all specialties, experience levels, genre preferences, and more (I am a proud member). They have a job board where any author can submit a post with their request for an editor, detailing their project and what they are in search of, then sit back and await proposals directly in their inbox.
Writing Organizations
There are many writing organizations for whatever genre you prefer. I’ll name a few of the big ones below and include their membership fees (as of October 2023), but the list really is endless, so be sure to find one that matches you the best! Simply search “writing organizations” in your search bar to find the extensive list of organizations. Many organizations offer discounts for seniors or students.
Joining a writing group can help tremendously with your success by providing camaraderie with fellow writers, awards and notoriety, workshops and panels, and the potential to make connections with editors, agents, and publishers, and so more!
Self-Publishing (formerly the Self-Publishing School) (www.SelfPublishing.com)
If you feel you need more guidance, Self-Publishing offers it from start to finish! Depending on the package you select, you can receive a free copy of Chandler Bolt’s Published: The Proven Path from Blank Page to 10,000 Copies Sold, have one-on-one guidance with a book coach, receive tons of templates for making sure you stay on track with your book’s progress and hit all your goals, join a huge community of like-minded fiction and nonfiction authors who plan to self-publish their books, watch live webinars where you can ask your questions and get answers, use a resource to find publishing professionals who offer special discounts to the Self-Publishing students (editors, cover designers, marketing services, etc.), and so much more. The pros at Self-Publishing will guide you every step of the way, even after your book is published!
Facebook is a booming online presence with countless profiles, pages, and groups. Among those are writing groups for every possible writer—women only, romance writers, sci-fi writers, writing advice in general, writing services, and so much more. Just type whatever your interest is in the search bar and select Groups to narrow your search.
In groups, you will be able to make your own posts as well as like and comment on others as you build your community. These can be wonderful places to find support, bounce ideas of like-minded people, network, and find resources.
Red Quill Editorial LLC (www.RedQuillEditorial.com)
Of course, I have to mention my own editorial business! To get the most out of our connection:
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- When you’re ready for professional editing, reach out via my author questionnaire and let’s discuss your manuscript!
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