Feb 24, 2018 | Author Resources, Authors Research
Authors need Resources – that’s a fact. Finding the right resource can be a total nightmare. Some of us, as newbie authors, have no idea just how vast and complex the book market and world really is. Here’s a list of just some of the incredible number of research and resources every author needs to know about. If you know of a great resource that’s not on my list, please tell me about it. Every author can be successful if they know the rules of the game, and where to locate those rules.
Government of Canada – Canadian Heritage
Retail Council of Canada
BookNet Canada
CataList Canada
Book Depository
WorldCat
eBound Canada
Canadian Electronic Library
National Library of Canada
Gutenberg Canada – Public Domain
Gutenberg Australia – Public Domain
Gutenberg USA – Public Domain
Many Books – Public Domain
LibriVox – Audio Books – Public Domain
Internet Archives
Wikipedia – Online Research Encyclopedia
JSTOR – Digital Library
TopShelf Magazine
Askew & Holts – Library Stock
Wikimedia Commons
DuoLit – Best Newbie Author Info
Canadian Writers Union – Contracts
Canadian Writers Union – How-to Guides
Quill & Quire – Hottest Canadian Writers Online Magazine
Glossary of Publishing Terminology
CANSCAIP – Canadian YA Literature Association
Canadian Council for the Arts – Grants
Canadian Encyclopedia – Writers Search
Wikipedia – Public Domain Images Resources
Harvard Law School Library
Creative Commons
British Library
Digital Vatican
Feb 24, 2018 | Author Resources, eReaders & Apps
Shopping for the lastest eReader, or eReading App? Perhaps you need an update for your eReader? There are many options out there, and this list will help you find the right one for you and your budget. With so many eBooks out there, and many websites offering free ebooks, this is the starting point. The more we read, the more we learn – authors must read every day, to expand our writing style and word skill. If you know of an App that’s not listed here, please let me know so I can add it to the list.
Kindle
Nook
Kobo
iBooks
Blio
Adobe
Icecream
Bookviser
FBReader
Audible
Feb 24, 2018 | Author Resources, Essential Software
Finding the right Software for the right job isn’t always easy. If you can’t afford the Editor, Graphic Artist, are willing to generate those MOBI & EPUB Files yourself, wish to learn Screen/Script Writing, create FlipBooks or need help with your Writing Style, here’s the list. I’m always in need of Software, and my searches are investigated prior to my purchases – get a trial version, always, before buying. If you have found a great software package, and wish to add to this list, please contact me.
Final Draft 10 – Script/Screen Writing
Celtx – Script/Screen Writing
StyleWriter – Text Editing like a ‘hired Editor’
Microsoft Office – Purchase Word or ALL
Microsoft Office Manuals – Free Downloads
Grammarly – Cleanup Your Text
CoffeeCup Software – FTP & More!
Open Office – FREE Office Suite & MS Compatible
Adobe Photoshop – Create your own Book Covers
Calibre – Create ePub, PDF & Mobi Files
Google Tools – Analytics, Docs & More
Flash Book Maker – Create Flip Books
FlipBuilder – Create Page Flip Books
WINZIP – Zip your files for your Publisher
Opera – Web Browser
Opera – eMail Client & Handler
Feb 24, 2018 | Author Resources, Making Life Easier
There are some super tools to help you with many tasks. From finding the right Fonts and Graphics for your book covers to free Music for your book trailers, widgets, business cards or even making it easier to save your multiple account logins, this list will grow as I come across even more wonderful tools. Simplifying those tasks that take up your time, or automating them, you’ll find you have much more time to write. Isn’t that the most important thing on an author’s mind?
LastPass – Accounts Login Saver
Hongkiat – Free & Paid Graphics
1001 Free Fonts – Search & Download
Cover Vault & “How to use Photoshop Templates”
DaFont – FREE Fonts
FontSpace – Search & Download
ACX – Audio Book Creation
Giphy – GIF Maker
Vista Print
Globe Revolving Maps
MailChimp – Free Version
Amazon Associates Tools
Flash Vortex – Banners
WordPress Add-ons & Plugins
DropBox – File Storage & Sharing
Feb 24, 2018 | Author Resources, Books To Films
Books to Film is a very real dream of many authors. Finding those who know the industry, following them and learning from them, adopting them as mentors, is the first step to bringing your dream to reality. For me, this reality also consists of purchasing the software the big-name scriptwriters and filmmakers use and teaching myself to bring my novels to scripts. Multi-generational films/movies and their scripts can be found, and when you do find them, watch and read them through, because those are the keys to discovering why they have been popular and have become classics and successful for generations. Many of these links below will either offer insight to the industry, further details, or allow the free download of the scripts and films – you should never have to pay for them if they are in the Public Domain, yet many websites charge varying prices.
Fandango
Film Affinity
Go Into The Story
IMDb
IMSDb
IMDb – List of PubliScreenwritings
Scriptwrecked
Screenwriting Goldmine
Daily Script
Stage32
LA Screenwriter
The Script Lab
The Writing Room
Simply Scripts
Page Awards
Indie Film Hustle
NY Film Academy
Script Reader Pro
ScriptMag
Awesome Film
B&W Old Movies
Public Domain Movies
Archive.org Feature Films
Public Domain Flicks
Ranker – Public Domain Films
Public Domain Movies
Wikipedia – List of Films in the Public Domain