Every once in a while I locate new resources that might or might not assist you in your quest for success as a writer or author. And I like to occasionally share them with my loyal blog-followers. These are not necessarily recommendations. While some of them are quite valid, important sites with beneficial information, this might not be true of them all. It is up to you to scrutinize the offerings and determine whether you can benefit by pursuing them.
I attempt to provide mostly sites that offer material and information for free. However, some of them do charge for services. It is your job to decide where to spend your money.
For example, you know that I produce and sell books for authors and I’ve developed online courses for authors and writers. You are aware that I charge for my services as an editor and publishing consultant. If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you also know something about me, my level of knowledge and integrity. If you are interested in the offerings of a random Internet site, make sure you know who you’re dealing with and exactly what they have to offer before getting involved.
Magazine Directories
(Promote your nonfiction or fiction book through magazine articles and stories.)
http://www.writersmarket.com
http://www.woodenhorsepub.com
Newsletter Directories
(Get your book reviewed in appropriate newsletters.)
http://www.newsletteracess.com
http://www.ezinehub.com
http://www.ezlinelocater.com
Newspaper Directories
(Promote your book through newspapers nationwide.)
http://www.newspapers.com
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com
http://thepaperboy.com
http://www.50states.com/news
Conference Directories
(Promote your book by speaking and conducting workshops at conferences throughout the states.)
http://www.shawguides.com
http://www.allconferences.com
http://www.bvents.com
Catalog Directories
(Get your book listed for sale in catalogs)
http://www.oxbridge.com/NDCCluster/theNDC.asp
http://www.catalogs.com
http://www.catalogcentral.com
Library Directories
(Get your book into libraries.)
http://www.travelinlibrarian.info/libdir
http://www.publiclibraries.com
http://www.americanlibrarydirectory.com
Bookstore Directory
(Contact bookstores—in particular, specialty bookstores—and ask them to carry your book.)
http://www.book-stores-guide.com
Start Your Own Newsletter
(Use your own newsletter to promote your book and position yourself as an expert.)
http://www.thesitewizard.com/archive/newsletter.shtm
http://www.enewsletterpro.com
http://www.newsletterease.com
Be sure to visit my website and partake of my offerings for authors and freelance writers.
http://www.matilijapress.com
I would love to hear from those of you who found value in some of these links. PLFry620@yahoo.com.