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Category Archive for ‘Publishing’

Editorial Ass

Written by Iain Broome on Apr 06, 2010 | 0 Comments

A great blog for writers by an anonymous editor: “I work in publishing and I like to read things. Herewith: free association on books, nice things I ate, publishing, editing, and other nice things I ate.”

Contemporary Verse 2

Written by Iain Broome on Mar 19, 2010 | 0 Comments

This is the website for Contemporary Verse 2: The Canadian Journal of Poetry and Critical Writing. It is a print journal in Canada that is open international submissions, as well as holds the annual 2-Day Poem Contest an annual on line contest which takes place annually in April. The contest is open to both Canadian [...]

Feedbooks

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 23, 2010 | 0 Comments

Feedbooks allows you to find e-books for your mobile device or to read on your PC. You can also upload and publish work of your own: ‘As a service, Feedbooks is a unique solution for e-books: it provides an easy way to find, publish and distribute e-books in a large number of formats, while focusing [...]

Ask Allison

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 18, 2010 | 0 Comments

Writing tips from New York Times bestselling author, Allison Winn Scotch: “For the past two years, I’ve answered questions from both aspiring and published writers over on my blog, Ask Allison. Check it out, and I hope you find it useful. While I no longer have the time to answer a question per day, the [...]

The Poetry Society of America

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 08, 2010 | 1 Comments

What more is there to say? “The Poetry Society of America, the nation’s oldest poetry organization, was founded in 1910 for the purpose of creating a public forum for the advancement, enjoyment, and understanding of poetry. Through a diverse array of programs, initiatives, contests, and awards, the Poetry Society of America works to build a [...]

SFWA

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 04, 2010 | 0 Comments

The SFWA “informs, supports, promotes, defends and advocates for its members.” It’s a useful source of updated information on the science-fiction market, including their “Writer Beware” warnings of agency and publisher scams.

The Society of Authors

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 03, 2010 | 1 Comments

An essential for all published authors: “The Society of Authors has been serving the interests of professional writers for more than a century. Today it has more than 8,500 members writing in all areas of the profession. Whatever your specialisation, from novelists to doctors, textbook writers to ghost writers, broadcasters to academics, illustrators to translators, [...]

Absolute Write

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 26, 2010 | 1 Comments

A blog about writing, editing, editors and publishing, plus an active writing community: “Absolute Write is a comprehensive informational Website for writers of all levels. Absolute Write offers articles and information about fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, freelancing, and copywriting. In addition, we provide information about editing, publishing, agents, and market research. You’ll find links to classes, [...]

Writer Unboxed

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 25, 2010 | 0 Comments

Writer Unboxed is a multi-author blog “about the craft and business of genre fiction.” It covers a wide range of topics, from how to get a book deal to how to find your writing voice, and has an active community of commenters. The site was voted one of Writer’s Digest’s best 101 websites for writers [...]

Writer Beware

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 20, 2010 | 0 Comments

Writer Beware is a writing scam watchdog, informing writers of publishers and competitions to avoid: “Writer Beware, a publishing industry watchdog group sponsored by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America with additional support from the Mystery Writers of America, shines a light into the dark corners of the shadow-world of literary scams, schemes, [...]

Bookslut

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 19, 2010 | 0 Comments

Bookslut is a monthly web magazine and daily blog dedicated to those who love to read. We provide a constant supply of news, reviews, commentary, insight, and more than occasional opinions.

Discover Writers

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 18, 2010 | 0 Comments

We are a creative and dynamic web design agency who have provided websites for over 100 literary and publishing clients including Ian Rankin, Philip Pullman, Alain de Botton, Francesca Simon, Jeanette Winterson, Horrid Henry, World Book Day, Ian Fleming Publications and many more. We have been providing web solutions for 10 years so we understand [...]

The Book Deal

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 11, 2010 | 0 Comments

Excellent blog by consulting editor, Alan Rinzburg: “The Book Deal is a blog for writers and book people, with a veteran insider’s views on the strange and inscrutable way books are published and the big changes going on in the business today. Look here for my take on the challenges and opportunities writers face in [...]

The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 10, 2010 | 6 Comments

A writing community open to all: “Whether you are a fiction or non-fiction writer, poet, playwright, screenwriter, songwriter, editor or someone who loves the way words connect – make yourself at home on our website. Check out our Member Web Pages and Paeans pages to find out more about our active members. Sign up for [...]

Silverwood Books

Written by Iain Broome on Dec 15, 2009 | 0 Comments

SilverWood Books offers professional publishing services for individuals and organisation – from manuscript appraisal and prep for submission to agents and mainstream publishers, through to self-publishing packages. We’d be delighted to help you with your next project.

Smashwords

Written by Iain Broome on Dec 01, 2009 | 0 Comments

From the site: ‘Welcome to Smashwords! Smashwords is an ebook publishing and distribution platform for ebook authors, publishers and readers. We offer multi-format, DRM-free ebooks, ready for immediate sampling and purchase, and readable on any e-reading device. ‘At Smashwords, our authors and publishers have complete control over the sampling, pricing and marketing of their written [...]

Poets & Writers

Written by Iain Broome on Nov 26, 2009 | 0 Comments

Poets & Writers is a US-based site with tools for writing, an exhaustive list of literary magazines, contests, and other opportunities, and general information about the US market. Many contests, grants, and awards do not specify US residents only, so this would be relevant to writers in other English-speaking countries.

Sixty Minute Story

Written by Iain Broome on Nov 25, 2009 | 0 Comments

The Sixty Minute Story is a new story form, designed for modern day fast-moving lifestyles – where the story is designed to fit neatly within a single hour of reading – which readers can discover and download straight to their mobile reading device. The website SixtyMinuteStory.com provides information and tips on how writers can publish [...]

Electric Alphabet

Written by Iain Broome on Nov 18, 2009 | 0 Comments

Marvellous blog about digital publishing by Kate Eltham, a writer and creative industries professional based in Brisbane, Australia.

floreatbooks

Written by Iain Broome on Nov 16, 2009 | 0 Comments

floreatbooks helps authors design, edit, publish and market their books. We believe in offering writers a route to market that takes the best from both the traditional and self-publishing industries. Our website and blog also contains loads of information and tips on how to get published.