Islanders Write, Resources for Debut Authors
Alice Early
Islanders Write 2022
Debut Authors, A Survival Guide
Resources for debut writers
Book Industry
Jane Friedman, blog (free) and The Hot Sheet (subscription)
Elizabeth S. Craig, Twitterific Writing Links—weekly roundup of top writing links
Website: www.elizabethspanncraig.com
Twitter: @elizabethspanncraig
Library of writing articles: Hiveword http://hiveword.com/wkb/search
Kate McKean, Agents & Books
Newsletter/blog with FAQ about how to find agents and write books, some free, some subscription
Katemckean@substack.com
Craft:
Mary Carroll Moore, writer, coach, writing retreat leader. Weekly (Friday) blog about writing and the writing life
Angela Ackerman, frequent Twitter poster, writes books on character development (thesauri of dilemmas, wounds, traits, etc.)
https://writershelpingwriters.net/
Rebecca Heyman, Reading & Writing with Rebecca, freelance editor, writing coach, blogger. Creator of First Line Frenzy, a regular Facebook live feature where writers can submit their first sentence for live critique.
Querying
Publisher’s Lunch, free and subscription daily email with information on book industry deals. Useful for seeing which agents are selling which books to which publishers.
https://lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/
Manuscript Wish List, free subscription. Lists of agents and what they want, periodic pitchwars sessions
https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/
Query Tracker, free and subscription site for identifying agents and keeping track of your queries, responses, and follow up.
Book Marketing:
David Gaughran, book marketing guru, many free posts and videos
Dave at Kindlepreneur, free seminars and tips about how to sell/market on Amazon
Penny Sansevieri, A Marketing Expert, regular posts about book marketing
https://www.amarketingexpert.com/
NoveList, EBSCO, tips on connecting with readers and libraries
https://www.ebsco.com/novelist