Resources collected here are for writers and editors. I have used these resources with my novels or editing experiences. I have shared posts under the “miscellaneous” category regarding my experiences with them.

Podcast, conferences & writing groups
Alessandra Torre—Authors A.I Write books Readers Love
PublishHer Podcast
GrammarGirl Podcast
Inkers Con—there is a virtual and live option
Women in Publishing Summit—annual virtual conference
ProWritingAid does week-long themed conferences throughout the year: Fantasy Writer’s Week (April), Crime Writers Week (June), Romance Writer’s Week (February) . . .

Dictionary information
The standard dictionaries used by North American copy editors for Canadian, American, and British spelling are:

• Canadian Oxford Dictionary, 2nd edition—the go-to dictionary for copy editing in Canadian style because of its focus on Canadian words and spellings
• Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition—the standard dictionary to use when copy editing in American style
• Oxford English Dictionary—the standard dictionary to use when copy editing in British style

Tools
ProWritingAid (editing tool)
Grammarly (editing tool)
FriesenPress (publishing service provider)
Bookbrush (great for making your own book covers, advertising, and more)
Canva (this platform can be used for book covers and advertising)
Bookfunnel (a platform that helps with delivering ARC copies, free stories, can help build email list, and new readers)
Book Award Pro (find awards and reviews suitable for your book)
LitNuts (promote your book)
Written Word Media (book marketing)
The Fussy Librarian (advertising for free and bargain books)
BookLife (trade reviews and other services)
Foreward Clarion Reviews (trade reviews for indie books)
BlueInk Review (trade reviews)
Self-Publishing Review (offers editorial and book review services)
IndieReader (reviews, awards, marketing, and distribution)
The Prairies Book Review (reviews and author interviews)
BookView Review (reviews and author interviews)
Kirkus Reviews (trade reviews)
Literary Titan (author services including book reviews and awards)
Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews & Award Contests (reader reviews and book award contests)
Library and Archives Canada—ISBN
Library of Canada Archives Login—Legal Deposit

Helpful spelling, grammar, punctuation & other links
Editors Canada
Editor Skills
Editorial Freelance Association—rates
Government of Canada—Hyphens and dashes
Columbia Journalism Review—Hypen-ation
Brightside Story Studio—Book Publishing Flow Chart
FriesenPress—A guide for print-on-demand authors
Writer’s Digest—Loglines, elevator pitches, and more
Heidi Turner (LinkedIn)—Content marketing expertise

Books
1. The Grammar Devotional: Daily Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl by Mignon Fogarty
2. On Writing and Worldbuilding, Volume 1 by Timothy Hickson
3. The Business Side of Creativity: The Complete Guide for Running a Graphic Design or Communications Business by Camerson S. Foote
4. The Six Figure Freelancer: How to Find, Price and Manage Corporate Writing Assignments by Paul Lima
5. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Brown & Dave King
6. Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker
7. A Memoir of the Craft: On Writing by Stephen King
8. How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author by Janet Evanovich
9. Creating Characters: The Complete Guide to Populating Your Fiction a Writer’s Digest Book

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