Best of the Web for Writers
The internet is filled with resources for writers that are even more informative than my blog. Most of these websites are most valuable to the independent author or the writer working with a small press. If you’re a writer, you will want to check these sites regularly, and some you should bookmark.
I’ve talked about Goodreads before but it has to be high on this list. To readers it’s a social network, but for writers it’s a valuable tool for building your platform. If you don’t have a profile there you need to create one. You’ll find it easy to network with authors, reviewers, and most importantly, with readers.
Another web site worth visiting belongs to The Independent Book Publishers Association. The IBPA is a wonderful organization that, despite its name, is very valuable for writers. There is a registration fee, like any other association, but I think it is well worth it to get the great magazine, sit in on the informative webinars, and have the chance to attend the annual conference.
Have you seen Write On by Kindle? What’s cool is that you can both give feedback to others and get support yourself every step of the way through your creative process. As part of a virtual critique group you can read the writing of other authors and offer helpful feedback. Then you can post your own writing and hear from others about it.
Another bustling online community called SheWrites is only of interest to half of us. More than 27,000 authors have joined, and they range from seasoned pros to eager beginners. This is another opportunity to build a profile, then build a network, share your writing and wait for valuable advice. And you’ll find wide ranging discussions in the forum.
Christina Katz’s’ Writing and Publishing School blog is called Prosperous Writer. Her focus is generally on helping writers stay on track and follow through when they are tempted to give up. There are other cool features, like the “Writer Mamas” section aimed at mothers who want to give both their children and their writing enough time.
Kindle Boards /is a site hosting a series of conversation strings. There is really a ton of valuable information here about ebooks, promotion and publishing in general. Just be sure to spend your time on the most current and active conversations.
Next week I’ll point out some more valuable websites for writers to check.
I’ve talked about Goodreads before but it has to be high on this list. To readers it’s a social network, but for writers it’s a valuable tool for building your platform. If you don’t have a profile there you need to create one. You’ll find it easy to network with authors, reviewers, and most importantly, with readers.
Another web site worth visiting belongs to The Independent Book Publishers Association. The IBPA is a wonderful organization that, despite its name, is very valuable for writers. There is a registration fee, like any other association, but I think it is well worth it to get the great magazine, sit in on the informative webinars, and have the chance to attend the annual conference.
Have you seen Write On by Kindle? What’s cool is that you can both give feedback to others and get support yourself every step of the way through your creative process. As part of a virtual critique group you can read the writing of other authors and offer helpful feedback. Then you can post your own writing and hear from others about it.
Another bustling online community called SheWrites is only of interest to half of us. More than 27,000 authors have joined, and they range from seasoned pros to eager beginners. This is another opportunity to build a profile, then build a network, share your writing and wait for valuable advice. And you’ll find wide ranging discussions in the forum.
Christina Katz’s’ Writing and Publishing School blog is called Prosperous Writer. Her focus is generally on helping writers stay on track and follow through when they are tempted to give up. There are other cool features, like the “Writer Mamas” section aimed at mothers who want to give both their children and their writing enough time.
Kindle Boards /is a site hosting a series of conversation strings. There is really a ton of valuable information here about ebooks, promotion and publishing in general. Just be sure to spend your time on the most current and active conversations.
Next week I’ll point out some more valuable websites for writers to check.
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