Resources
FOR MY FELLOW WRITERS
visionI envision a huge directory of information for every Author From Scratch, from historical information about ancient weapons to the best programs for writing productivity, from traditional publishing versus independent publishing to awesome writing communities.
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realityIt's a constant work in progress. If the resource seems spare to you, sign up for my blog post e-mails, because as I add new things, I'll blog about them, so you'll know what's new and won't have to hunt around the site clicking things randomly and wondering if that particular thing was new or whether you saw it last time you were here. Also, if you find a resource I haven't listed here, send it along! I'd love to know about it.
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Building an AudienceEvery author needs a platform to build an audience. The practical side of that involves things like marketing, blogging, advertising, e-commerce, and more. If you're looking to make a living from writing, here are the tools and the expert advice that will get you there.
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ProductivityWant to track the time you spend writing--or not writing? Want to have the satisfaction of seeing a graph that affirms you have met your daily writing goals? Want a distraction-free environment with the space to have lots of notes on your novel-in-progress? You'll find that all here!
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PublishersIf you're looking for a traditional publisher, here is your directory to publishers of many genres.
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ResearchHow were swords actually used? What did ancient people use to use for medicine? What would life be like in a space ship? Is time travel possible? What is the structure of an army? This page helps you establish the practical, believable side of your world.
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Self-publishingIf you want to make your own cover (or find a talented artist to make one for you), format your own book, and ship it off to a print-on-demand publisher, here is every resource and tool you need to become a published author--your way.
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World BuildingFrom fantasy name generators to real-life unexplained phenomena that would make the basis of a great sci-fi story, this category offers tools and information intended to generate creativity and to make your world come alive for the reader.
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