I thought I’d take a little break from revising to bring you a few more of my favorite websites on not only the art and craft of writing, but also on the business/promotional side of things. Once you’ve finished a piece how do you find an agent, self-publish your work, or submit to a publisher? What about all you’ve heard regarding author platforms and the importance of using social media to promote your work? I’d promised you more great websites for writers and here they are:

The Book Deal ~ An Inside View of Publishing – This website is written by editor Alan Rinzler and according to the site, “The Book Deal is a blog for writers and book people, with a veteran editor’s insider take on the strange and inscrutable way books are published and the big changes going on in the business today…” It contains numerous interesting posts such as: “Ask the Editor: Is it okay to cross genres?, New ways to sell short stories, Fear of Editors, The “New Author Platform”- What you need to know”. It’s full of great advice for both aspiring and published authors.

The Creative Penn – Helping you write, sell, and publish your book. Created by Joanna Penn, the site “is aimed at people who are interested in writing, publishing of all different kinds and internet marketing/promotion for their books (in print/ebook or audio format). My aim is to make this the place to come for information if this is your area of interest online.” Visit the site to check out posts such as: “Writing Fast Is Overrated. 5 Hidden Benefits of Writing Slowly, Writing for Life: 5 Practical Goals For Writers, Gender Issues In Publishing. Using Initials As A Female Thriller Writer,” and more…Highly recommended!

1st Books: Stories of How Writers Get Started – I don’t know about you, but I always find these types of stories inspirational! According to author Meg Waite Clayton, who hosts the site: “If you think writers are born rather than made and brilliant writing is recognized immediately, those rejection slips for your novel—or story or nonfiction query, or (heaven help you) letter to your own mother—can seem a daunting thing. The truth is getting started as a writer takes hard work, persistence, and a bit of luck.” In addition to author interviews, there is also information on: contests and calls for submissions, quotes on writing, and writing tips. Love it:-)!

Speaking of writing…I’d better get back to work;-)