Love To Write Books:How To Write A Novel, Get It Published, And Get It On Film
Literary Market Place by Karen Hallard is a directory that provides important information about the American book publishing industry. LiteraryMarketPlace.com, an online subscription database, offers the data included in the book.
The Writers Market by Robert Lee Brewer and Chuck Sambuchino is another source of agents, publishers, and other resources for aspiring novelists. Their online database, WritersMarket.com, provides up-to-date market information.
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation by Jane Strauss is highly recommended for those who desire to edit their work and accomplish this with an easy to understand guide. Ms. Strauss has an extremely helpful web site GrammarBook.com. Online Sources
Book Printers RJ Communications offers printing and other services to authors and self publishers. They also publish an amazing newsletter filled with valuable information. Nicholls Fellowships in Screenwriting is an international screenwriting contest given by The Academy of Arts and Sciences—The Oscars. There are five winners of the fellowships, who receive $30,000 each. Numerous fellows have experienced incredible film success. For further information, please visit the web site Oscars.org/nicholl/index.html.
Events Book Expo Cannes Film Festival is a prominent, annual festival that celebrates the achievements of the film industry. The event, which takes place in the town of Cannes in France, honors the movie business with film viewings, contests, awards, seminars, exhibits, etc. To find out more about this exciting celebration of one of our greatest art forms, visit Festival-Cannes.fr/en. Inspiration
The Writers Guide To Writing Your Screenplay: How to Write Great Screenplays For Movies and Television by Cynthia Whitcomb is a fantastic book by a talented writer who has sold over 70 screenplays. In addition, Ms. Whitcomb is a speaker, teaches courses, and critiques screenplays. To learn more, visit CynthiaWhitcomb.com.
The Screenwriter’s Bible: A Complete Guide To Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Screenplay by David Trottier is an excellent book by a successful screenwriter and script consultant. Learn more about Mr. Trottier, his books, and writing services at Keepwriting.com.
1,001 Ways To Market Your Books By John Kremer offers invaluable concepts for book promotion. This book is wonderful if you’re seeking a traditional publisher or you're preparing to self publish. Mr. Kremer is also a consultant, who offers a variety of book marketing services. To learn more visit BookMarket.com.
Self-Publishing Manual, How To Write, Print, and Sell Your Own Book By Dan Poytner is an outstanding book for those who plan to self publish. Mr. Poytner is a successful self-publisher who has sold millions of books. To learn more visit ParaPublishing.com.
WritersLittleBlackBook.com is an amazing online directory for screenwriters. Created by talented screenwriter, Michael Elliot, this site is desgined to give you access to those film industry contacts who are most likely to read and consider your script.
Book-Remarks.com is a wonderful site created by author Cydney Rax. It promotes literary works, which reflect African-American culture.
Agentquery.com is an excellent, free online directory of literary agents.
WGA.org and the WGAeast.org are the sites for the Writers Guild of America, the premier organization for screenwriters. It lists a free online agent directory for screenwriters.
Bookmarket.com/selfpublish.html is book-marketing expert, John Kremer’s site. It is full of inspiring information about successful self-publishers.
Book Publishers
Allura Publishing is an exciting e-book and print publisher of sensual romance and mainstream fiction. Please visit AlluraPublishing.com.
51 East 42nd Street
Suite 1202
New York, New York 10017
800 621-2556
RJCom.com
Boyd Printing offers high quality printing services.
5 Sand Creek Road
Suite 2
Albany,
800 877-2693
518 436-9686
BoydPrinting.com
Professional Press has a long history of producing books for self-publishers.
PO Box 3581
Chapel Hill,
800 277-8960
919 942-8020
ProfPress.com
Lulu.com is a multi-service company that also offers high end printing.
Software
Final Draft is the popular screenwriting software used by many
Contests
The National Endowment of the Arts Literature Fellowship is a grant offered by The National Endowment of the Arts. A public agency, it promotes the achievements of new and veteran creative writers by awarding them a $25,000 Literature Fellowship. For more information, visit their web site at Nea.gov/grants/apply/lit/index.html.
Writers Digest Writing Awards is Writers Digest’s yearly contest to discover talented novelists, screenwriters, poets, etc. Winners receive cash prizes and award certificates. For further information, please visit WritersDigest.com.
Romance Slam Jam is a yearly celebration of the romance book industry, bringing together authors and readers of the genre. An award ceremony, book signings, and workshops take place. Visit RomanceSlamJam.org for more information.
Joel Osteen is Pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Listen to his beautiful message of hope and feel inspired to reach for your dream. Check your local television listings for broadcast times. Pastor Osteen has also authored two best-selling books Your Best Life Now, and Become A Better You. Visit his official web site JoelOsteen.com.
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