Writing, Editing, Publishing, & More!
I have gathered a list of some of my favorite resources related to writing, editing, publishing, and so much more. There are countless resources like this, but the following are my favorites and ones I personally use or have connections with.
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.
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 (current 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!
Red Quill Co (www.RedQuillCo.com)
Of course, I have to mention my own website! I have several Tips for Writers articles that offer advice for writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and more. I’m always looking for more topics to research and write about, so if there’s something you’re interested in that is missing from the list, please let me know!
You can also sign up for the monthly Red Quill Newsletter to receive these articles and more directly in your inbox.
And don’t forget to Contact Me when you’re ready for editing! Check out my Services & Rates to learn all about my specialties, discounts and specials, interest-free payment plan option, and other recommended services.
Red Quill Co LLC
Think you might be ready for an editor? If you’re unsure what type of editing you need, want to know how much it might cost, or simply have a question for me, Contact Me today. I am happy to discuss your manuscript with you!
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