Links to Resources for Writers -- By Sidney W. Frost

Resources change frequently. If a link doesn't work, try searching the Internet for the latest information. Send corrections and additions to sidfrost@suddenlink.net.

General Information

http://oedb.org/ilibrarian/150-writing-resources/

http://margaretatwood.ca/resources-writers/

http://www.writersdigest.com/writersresources

https://www.writingclasses.com/resources/index

http://writershelpingwriters.net/resources-for-writers/

https://writetodone.com/the-10-free-resources-every-writer-needs/

Book Writing Software

Kindlepreneur's Best Book Writing Software:  Best Book Writing Software (2021) [UPDATED!]: Coupons + Discounts (kindlepreneur.com)

ISBN, Barcodes and QR Codes

Bowker: http://www.bowker.com/

Kaywa: http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

QRStuff: http://www.qrstuff.com/

URL Shorteners

http://tinyurl.com

https://bitly.com/

https://zapier.com/blog/best-url-shorteners/

In addition, Twitter provides a service of shortening URLs in tweets.

Scheduling Tweets

TweetDeck by Twitter: https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/

Twuffer: http://twuffer.com/
Twittimer: https://twittimer.com/

HootSuite: https://hootsuite.com/

Other Tweet Apps

Tweriod: http://www.tweriod.com/

Blog Services

WordPress: http://wordpress.com/

Blogger: https://www.blogger.com/home

Blogging Platforms: http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-choose-the-best-blogging-platform/

Blog Hops

Blog Hops for Writers: https://raimeygallant.com/2017/06/06/bloghopslistforauthors/ 

Story of Five: http://www.storyoffive.com/whats-a-blog-hop/

Contest and Giveaway Apps

http://www.rafflecopter.com/

http://giveawaytools.com/

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway

http://promosimple.com

Examples of Using Pinterest to Advertise

Pinterest Guide: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/your-guide-to-pinterest/

Book 3 Images: https://www.pinterest.com/sidneywfrost/love-lives-on/

Community Board: https://www.pinterest.com/crossreads/christian-books-~community-board~/

Books by Sidney W. Frost: https://www.pinterest.com/sidneywfrost/books-by-sidney-w-frost/

Book 4 Images: https://www.pinterest.com/sidneywfrost/the-vengeance-squad-goes-to-england/

Bookmobile Books: https://www.pinterest.com/sidneywfrost/books-with-bookmobile-references/

Social Book Cataloguing

https://www.goodreads.com/

E-Mail Services

Mail Chimp: http://mailchimp.com/

Constant Contact: http://constantcontact.com/

Benchmark Mail: https://www.benchmarkemail.com/

Requesting Reviews

Blue Ink Reviews: https://www.facebook.com/blueinkreview/

Amazon Guide: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_left_v4_sib?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201967050

Step-by-Step Publishing: http://ww38.stepbystepselfpublishing.net/reviewer-list.html

Advertising

Author Gifts: http://www.zazzle.com/local+author+gifts

Free and Discounted Book Listing Services

Fussy Librarian: http://www.thefussylibrarian.com/for-authors/

Christian Book Heaven: https://christianbookheaven.com/