Resources for Indie Writers
The purpose of this page is to be a quick reference guide to for authors wishing to independently publish their works as eBooks, paperbacks and audiobooks.
Disclaimer: Should you choose to use any of the services listed on this page, the author of this page assumes no liability.
Disclaimer: Should you choose to use any of the services listed on this page, the author of this page assumes no liability.
Grammar & FormattingTip #1: Avoid the "me first" mentality. Always put the other person first.
Example: My sister and I went to the store. Tip #2: Homophones - words that sound the same but are spelled different. Example: Their (possessive) There (location) They're (contraction for they are). Your (possessive) You're (contraction for you are) Too (meaning also) Two (the number 2) To (denoting motion toward something). When writing, take a moment to check to be sure you're using the correct spelling of the word. Tip #3: The As Trap Avoid the overuse of the word as. If you find that you are using as a lot, you might want to find another word and change it up a bit. Use words like when, while, then, or because to make clear time and cause. Example: When I was in the tanning booth, someone stole my wallet. Example: Because I was talking my, soon-to-be ex-, wife left the room. Tip #4: Than vs Then Than is a comparison word. ie: She is prettier than her sister. Then denotes time. ie: There was a flash of lightning then the crash of thunder. Tip #5: Writing Numbers - Always spell out number at the beginning of a sentence. - Spell out numbers from 2,100 to 9,900 when they are expressed in hundreds. Example: twenty-one hundred - Spell out ages of persons and things, centuries, street numbers (up to twenty), military bodies, political divisions and sub-divisions and sessions of Congress. - Spell out the time of day when A.M. and P.M. are not used. - Use numerals when doing technical writing, siting a page number, house numbers and streets above twenty, measurements, hours of the day when using A.M. and P.M.* (*printed matter uses small caps for the abbreviations A.M. and P.M.) - Spell out the dates when the day precedes the month or the month is omitted. Example: The fifth of May.... Example: On the fifth the revolution.... Tip #6: Capital Rules -If words are directed by a person to himself or are merely unspoken thoughts, capitalize the first word but do not use quotation marks. Example: He said to himself, Here we go again! -Do not capitalize words indicating position or occupation when they are not used as titles. Example: The architect, Riley, and the treasurer, Chuck, were always at odds. -Do capitalize titles used in direct address expect when they can be applied to a wide class of people. Example: Yes, Your Honor, I understand. Example: The lords of the land rode into battle. |
Editing ServicesJennifer Willis : Jennifer's editing services include: developmental, structural, and line editing
as well as proofreading and copy-editing. Experienced in editing memoirs, academic papers, technical documents, and essays, she specializes in fiction—sci-fi, urban fantasy, and paranormal are her favorites. Contact her about her fees or visit her website by clicking on her name. Running Horse Author Services
Indie author Pam Bainbridge-Cowan assists authors with formatting manuscripts for print and eBooks. Check out her website for her fees and her availability by clicking on the heading .
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marketing & ads
once you have published your book, now the real work begins, spreading the word so potential readers know about it.
To that end, you may want to consider creating an ad. Listed below are sites that offer various services that can help. diybookcovers.com lets you create a 3D mock up of your book. These images can be used to create your own ad.
Mockup shots.com This is a paid site. You pay once for the service. You upload your cover art. Then they plug it into hundreds of different photos giving you an instant ad to use on social media.
Indie-friendly BookstoresBooks N Time - Silverton, Or
Jan's Paperbacks - Beaverton, Or Interstellar Overdrive - Vancouver, WA Vintage Books - Vancouver, WA Cover to Cover - Vancouver, WA
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