The Writer’s Toolbox

Tools for getting published:

  1. Comfy chair
  2. Book Proposal (non-fiction)
  3. Synopsis (fiction)
  4. Completed Manuscript (fiction)
  5. 2-3 Sample Chapters (non-fiction)
  6. Marketing Plan
  7. Query Letter
  8. Literary Agent
  9. Traditional Publisher
  10. Print-on-Demand (POD) Publisher
  11. Self-publishing know-how
  12. Social Media
  13. Coffee (or beverage of choice)

Tools for the published author:

  1. Website
  2. Professional Author Photo
  3. Author Bio
  4. Blurbs/Endorsements
  5. Press Release
  6. Sample Interview Questions
  7. Book Trailer
  8. Book Reviews
  9. Social Media
  10. Blogs
  11. Articles
  12. Bookmarks
  13. Celebrity champagne (or beverage of choice)

Resources for Writers

Writers Conferences & Writing Workshops Guide
Query Tracker
Funds for Writers
Publisher's Weekly
Reader's Circle