This list of resources has been compiled by members of the SCWA Surfside Chapter to help authors write, publish, and market their books.
Please use the contact form to recommend a link that’s not here.
Plotting
- Plottr – https://plottr.com/
- Jami Gold – https://jamigold.com/for-writers/
- Save the Cat – https://savethecat.com/
Writing & Editing
- Pro Writing Aid – https://prowritingaid.com/
- AutoCrit – https://www.autocrit.com/
- Hemingway Editor – https://hemingwayapp.com/
- Final Draft – https://www.finaldraft.com/
Publishing
- Draft2Digital – https://www.draft2digital.com/
- Amazon KDP – https://kdp.amazon.com/
- Ingram Spark – https://www.ingramspark.com/
Productivity
- News Feed Eradicator (hides your social media news feed to eliminate distractions) – https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/news-feed-eradicator/fjcldmjmjhkklehbacihaiopjklihlgg?hl=en
- Tomato Timer – http://www.tomatotimers.com/
Websites & Domains
Websites
These also offer domain hosting. If you need domain hosting only, please see the section below.
- WordPress – https://wordpress.com/
- Wix – https://wix.com/
- Google Sites – https://sites.google.com/
- GoDaddy – https://www.godaddy.com/
Domain Hosting Only
- Bluehost – https://www.bluehost.com/content/bluehost/en
- Google Domains – https://domains.google/
Marketing Resources
Marketing – Physical
- Business Cards
– VistaPrint – https://www.vistaprint.com/
– Office Depot – https://www.officedepot.com/ - Bookmarks
– Mallory Rock from Rock Solid Book Design – https://rocksolidbookdesign.com/services/ - Postcards, Posters, and More
– Jeribob’s Ship & Print (Garden City, SC) – https://www.jerribobsmail.com/
Mallory Rock from Rock Solid Book Design – https://rocksolidbookdesign.com/services/ - Bookplates
– Bookplate Ink – https://bookplateink.com/ - Stickers
– Sticker Mule – https://www.stickermule.com/
Marketing – Digital
- Reedsy – https://reedsy.com/
- Allauthor – https://allauthor.com/
- Novel Publicity – https://www.novelpublicity.com/hire
Social Media
- Facebook Business Page – https://www.facebook.com/business/help/473994396650734?id=939256796236247
- Facebook group for TikTok Authors – https://www.facebook.com/groups/4984960078203132
- Facebook Author Page – https://kindlepreneur.com/facebook-author-page/
Facebook Author Communities
- 20 Books to 50k FB Group (they have a zero tolerance for self-promo) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/20Booksto50k
- Book Cover Marketplace Group on FB – https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookcovermarketplace
- Author Ads & Marketing Mastery with Melissa Storm – https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorads
Events & Book Signings
— Most outdoor vendor spaces are 10×10 while indoor ones run 8×8. We’ve listed some retailers below, but your mileage may vary depending on the venue and location.
- Folding Tables – Amazon, Costco, or Sam’s Club
- Chairs – Costco or Sam’s Club have white folding chairs that match the table, but anything comfortable and easy to stand up from as needed will work.
- Table Covers – Amazon
- Tent/Canopy – Amazon or Dick’s Sporting Goods
The weights that come with the tent don’t always work if there’s a high wind, and not all venues allow tent stakes. Side panels are available for an extra fee in case of inclement weather or very sunny days (or anything in between).
More Resources
- Get Covers (affordable book covers & marketing services) – https://getcovers.com/
- Chris Fox’s Books for Authors – https://www.chrisfoxwrites.com/write-faster-write-smarter/
- Becca Syme’s Author Coaching & Services – https://betterfasteracademy.com/
- Newsletter Ninja – https://newsletterninja.net/
- 7 Figure Fiction – https://7figurefiction.com/
- Dropbox (cloud storage) – https://www.dropbox.com/
- Fiverr (freelance services for cover designers, editors, VAs, etc.) – https://www.fiverr.com/
- LastPass (password storage vault) – https://www.lastpass.com/
- Free Author Resources – https://beckymuth.com/authors/
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