Writer's Resources

I'm sorry. This week has been messed up. Hubster has been away on a business trip, and I've been pining away for him, so things are more than a little out of whack. The good news is, he comes home today (***APPLAUSE***) and my life will return to normal. Or close to it. Because I'll probably be stuck to him like a bump on a log for a little bit.



But, although I know you faithful readers really like to know that yes, there are great marriages still today and that I missed and love my husband to pieces, that's not why you visit this blog. So. Let's do something you'll find useful.



If you're a writer, chances are, you search the internet for resources; things that will help you as you search for that perfect, non-cliched phrase. Or perhaps you're like me and you get sidetracked. Horribly. Maybe, you're on the verge of sending a query letter to an agent or editor, and you'd like to find something that would help you write the perfect one.



I'm not sure I can help you write the perfect query letter, but I do know there are lots of resources for writer's out there. Here are a few that I've found to be more than a little helpful in my meanderings around the internet. You can see my growing list on my website, BooksByAmanda.



Useful Articles -

Advice for new authors - Rachelle Gardner

How to write a query letter - Rachelle Gardner

How to edit your novel - Nathan Bransford

How to find a literary agent - Nathan Bransford

5 Ways to publicize and market your book - Chuck Sambuchino

Marketing Essentials every writer should know about - Zachary Petit



Useful Websites -

Author Media

Michael Hyatt

Preditors & Editors

Writers Beware

Writers Digest



Books -





I realize these are just a few. What are your favorites?



One more thing. I've been invited to speak at the Maury County Library this Thursday, so if you're in Columbia, TN and would like to have a chance to visit, eat, laugh, and get a Kobo Reader, come by and see me!


Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
The Price of Trust ~ Christian Romantic Suspense
http://www.booksbyamanda.com