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Writer's Toolbox
Writer - empower thyself! There are thousands of resources online to help you find writing programs, publishing industry news, networking opportunities, and so much more.
Whether your goal is to publish traditionally or independently, you can find many resources on this page.

Researching Literary Agents
Writing Programs
DIY Indie Publishing Resources
Indie (or self) publishing is not for everyone. Here is a short list of things that will be on your to-do list. Below that are links to some service providers to help you.
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Cover artwork
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Copyediting
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Book formatting
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Book blurbs
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BISAC code
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Data uploading: categories, keywords (Amazon, Kindle, Ingram Spark etc.)
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Amazon advertising
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Kindle Unlimited
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Book reviews
Check Out These Resources:
Prepare to Publish: Formatting
Self Publish Org: ALL the help
ISBN: Bowkers
All About CIP/PCIP Library Catalogs
Book Funnel

Indie & Hybrid Resources
Important note: If you are considering whether to self, or indie publish, please do some thorough investigating and soul-searching about what your expectations and limitations are.
Please read this blog post about my choice to publish The True Adventures of Gidon Lev independently.
Here is a handy self-publishing checklist.
With that, below, I have included resources that are vetted as well as resources that you need to vet yourself.
If you would like to set up a Zoom consultation with me to discuss your project and what path best suits you, please do so here.
Ten Best Self-Publishing Services
Services I can recommend:
She Writes Press
Spark Press
Green Leaf Publishing
Hybrid Publishers Rated by Alli
Buyer Beware; Please Do Your Due Diligence:
List of Hybrid Publishers
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