Resources for Writers

”Authors should take note. The days of waiting for a publisher to promote your book are gone. Be bold, be inventive, and do something readers will remember.“

I thought this quote was too good not to share. This is the type of motivational phrase I might print out and pin to my bulletin board. It comes from today’s email from Self Publishing With Dale.

If you’re an author, are you constantly working to improve your craft and stay current in the industry? We all learn differently, but nearly all of us can use some help along the way. I’ve used writing conferences, webinars, podcasts, books on writing, writers’ groups, and more to become a better writer and to learn how to better market my writing.

Writing and publishing experts often send out a FREE version of their newsletter in email format. Two such newsletters I subscribe to are by Jane Friedman and Dale L. Roberts. Of course, there are other great newsletters and experts in the writing world, but I don’t have time to follow all of them. Jane and Dale both summarize current, essential information about what’s happening in the writing and publishing realm.

I’ve followed Dale (and at times his wife Kelli) since 2020. Dale always has the latest news about platforms indie authors use. Jane is an expert on the business of writing, the influence of AI in writing, and what I like to think of as “the big picture” in publishing. Both Jane and Dale provide high-value content. All you have to do is sign up and take a few minutes to read their emails. If you are serious about writing and publishing, you’ll be glad you did.