Publishing Resources

Writing & Publishing Blogs

• Big Bad Book Blog
  >> Blog by Greenleaf Publishing Group. Lots of info, a bit of attitude. Fun and informative.
• Down the Writer's Path
  >> When the writing life and publishing collide, sparks fly. Writer Vikk Simmons examines the writing life.
• IndieReader.com
  >> Features independently published books. Resources for authors and readers.
• Resources for Children's Writers
  >> Children’s author Rachelle Burk offers resources for children’s writers.

Publishing Associations

• Independent Book Publishers Association (formerly PMA)
  >> Industry association for small publishers. Great newsletter and other benefits.
• Small Press Association of North America
  >> Publishers group geared to small and self publishers. Newsletter, discounts and other benefits.

Promotional Resources

• Midwest Book Review
  >> Reviews books by small presses. Site has lots of information for authors and publishers.
• Publicity Resources for Authors and Publishers
  >> Publicity training, media lists, press release help and more.

Distribution and Fulfillment

• Book Clearing House
  >> Distribution and fulfillment services for small presses.
• Ship My Books
  >> They will provide fulfillment services and ship orders for you.

Printing and Production

• Aeonix Printer List
  >> Annotated list of book printers

Resources for Publishers

• ISBN Agency
  >> Obtain a block of ISBNs in the U.S.
• ISBN Agency – Canada
  >> Obtain a block of ISBNs in Canada
• New Self-Publisher’s FAQ
  >> Great information for self-publishers
• Resources for Small Publishers
  >> Upper Access provides an annotated list of useful resources
• UK Copyright Registration
  >> Register UK copyrights

Resources for Your Web Site

• Free Keyword Research Guide
  >> Learn how to identify and use the best keywords to bring traffic to your Web site.
• Web hosting services
  >> Inexpensive Web hosting service with lots of extras. Easily set up and maintain a Web site or blog.

Copyright and Public Domain

• Public Domain Information
  >> Learn how to find and profit from public domain books and other materials.
• U. S. Copyright Office
  >> Official site of the U.S. Copyright Office