Resources
Whether you need inspiration, publishing advice, marketing strategies, or professional editing resources, our collection has something for every stage of your writing process. Explore these trusted sources to improve your craft, connect with fellow authors, and confidently navigate the ever-evolving literary world.
Writing
- Scrivener – Scrivener is the go-to app for writers of all kinds. Scrivener won’t tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing.
ISBN, Registry
- ISBN.org—The US ISBN Agency, Bowker. This is where you can purchase ISBNs for your book.
- Copyright.gov – The US Copyright Office, where you can register your copyright through this website.
- Library of Congress – follow this link to sign up to get your LCCN for your book.
Book Printers and Distributors
- IngramSpark – a popular print-on-demand (POD) printer and book distributor that Ingram owns
- KDP – a POD printer and eBook distributor owned by Amazon.com
- Marathon Press – a printer specializing in photography and children’s books
Ebook Distributors
- Kindle Direct Publishing – create an account here to sell your eBooks through Amazon for the Kindle.
- Smashwords – a global eBook distribution to major retailers and libraries
- NookPress – Barnes and Noble’s portal that allows you to submit your eBook to be sold on the Nook.
- iTunes Connect – the first step in getting an account that will enable you to sell your eBooks in Apple’s iBookstore on the iPad.
Marketing
- Goodreads – the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations