Author Resources
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Query Tracker www.querytracker.net/index.phpSearch for literary agents & publishers throughout extensive database search tools.
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First Editing www.firstediting.com/Professional Editing Services
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Kikus https://www.kirkusreviews.com/Kirkus serves the book and literary trade sector, including libraries, publishers, literary and film agents, film and TV producers and booksellers.
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Money-Saving Guide for Authors and Writers https://couponfollow.com/research/money-saving-guide-authors-writers/Resources for writers who are looking to improve their craft and save money on career expenses. Thank you, Hannah for this amazing link to a surplus of information on becoming a successful writer. You are greatly appreciated for your invaluable contribution.
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A Resource Guide to Writing Basics https://www.wristbandexpress.com/content/hand-hobbies-a-resource-guide-to-writing-basics/No matter why we write, it's important for everyone to be able to write in a clear and understandable way. Anyone can improve this skill with a bit of practice with these great writing basics. Thank you LouAnne Taylor and your Children's Writing Workshop for suggesting this wonderful resource.
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https://www.zenbusiness.com/info/writing-careers/ Want to be a published author someday? Here's a must read for building the foundation. Thank you, Amelia, for sharing this essential base of knowledge every writer must know. Your contribution is invaluable.
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Author Media www.authormedia.com/blog/Building professional author websites
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Writer's Digest www.writersdigest.com/Tips, Secrets, Resources, Workshops, and everything else that makes us better writers.
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Rachelle Gardner www.rachellegardner.com/Rachelle Gardner is an agent helping authors bring worthwhile books to publication.
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Advanced Fiction Writing www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/How to write, and market excellent fiction novels
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Writers Beware www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/Helping writers avoid scams, pitfalls, and the general fallacies of the book publishing industry.
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Predators & Editors pred-ed.com/A guide to the publishing industry that Informs the stinging truth for Artists, Composers, Game Designers, Poets, and Writers of all persuasions.
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Agent Query www.agentquery.com/writer_hq.aspxDatabase of literary agents, networking, and resources
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Fiction Factor www.fictionfactor.com/articles/query.htmlWriting the perfect query letter
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Why Don't Literary Agents Get Back With Me? www.denpatrick.com/2014/02/response-times-guest-post-by-juliet.html?m=1So why does it take so long for agents to respond to your query letters. Know the truth behind a literary agent's life, or the lack of in this great article through an agent's perspective.
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The Chicago Manual of Style https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.htmlIf you’re a professional publishing your work, you’d use The Chicago Manual of Style. While lots of organizations use different style guides, the Chicago Manual of Style is the standard for book publishing in fiction and nonfiction and is often used in the arts and humanities for academic papers.
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