Author Resources
Once your manuscript is accepted, via the submission process on our home page, click here to accept the contract and submit your final manuscript.
The Fine Print by Mark Levine (For Self-Publishing)
A Simple Guide to Marketing Your Book by Mark Ortman
Complete Guide to Book Marketing by David Cole
Finding an Editor
Below are several links, which we have provided to assist you in finding an editor. When looking for an editor, talk to several. Finding an editor is like finding a partner—you have to be compatible. Have a short conversation with each one. Ask about their experience and if they specialize in a certain genre. Discuss your book and see if they feel comfortable with it. Discuss pricing. Keep in mind that it's your creative effort you're having edited. Be flexible within your budget. Get a written quote before committing to giving them the job. Honor your commitments. Lastly, have a thick skin. Do not take their comments personally. You are paying them to give you their best recommendations. If they were to do any less, they wouldn't be doing their job. If disagreements do occur, discuss them openly and calmly. You are both working to the same end. Be pleasant and professional and expect no less in return.
Informational Sites
Write and Publish Your Book
Information, Reviews, and Resources for all Writers. An excellent site, we recommend a visit!
http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com
Manuscript Transcription
Fran Vella
Phrasemaker
franvella@eartlink.net
Proofreading
Jeanmarie Martin
A Way With Words
readydex@aol.com
Editors
Sheri Swanson
Inkplot
sheri@inkplot.net
Lisa Rosenthal
lisa@lisarosenthal.com
Judy Bozarth
jsbozarth@covad.net
Lianna Wlasiuk
lianna@comporium.net
http://www.linkedin.com/in/liannaw
Dave Carew
Davecarew1964@aol.com
Lee Cirillo
lee.cirillo@comcast.net
Indexing
Margy Olmstead
Oak Grove Indexing Services
margy@oakgroveindex.com
Organizations
Northwest Independent Editors Guild:
http://www.edsguild.org
Bay Area Editors Forum:
http://www.editorsforum.org/
Editorial Freelancers Association:
http://www.the-efa.org/index.html
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