Do you collect resources? When you read a book related to writing, publishing or your field of writing, do you always check for a resources page section? When you write a nonfiction book or article, do you typically include resources for your readers?
Resources are important for researchers. If you are writing a book, you give talks on a particular topic, you often write articles or you counsel others in your field, for example, you probably have numerous resources at your disposal. If not, you should.
Often, clients or customers will call or email me asking for information about finding an agent, a distributor or a library directory. One asked last week if I could recommend a good publishing or literary attorney. She said, “You don’t have this information in your book—The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book.”
Yes I do! It’s in the Resources section. I also give links to newspaper directories, online bookstores, merchant account services, “self-publishing” company database, information about shipping books, book reviewers, research sites, sites that give statistical information, writers conferences and more.
Here are a few resources that you might be able to use as you proceed through the process of writing, publishing and promoting your book:
Distributors
http://www.bookmarket.com/distributors.htm
Grammar
http://www.grammarnow.com
Literary or Publishing Attorneys
http://www.copylaw.com
http://ipo.com
Find a Printer
http://www.printaccess.com
Money for Writers
http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Statistical Information re Publishing
http://www.bisg.com
http://www.parapub.com/statistics
Resources, Books and Information Articles for Authors and Writers
http://www.matilijapress.com
http://www.spawn.org
Let me know if there are resources you need—maybe I can help. PLFry620@yahoo.com.