Links:
A. Audio
B. Blogging
C. Computer Stuff
D. Children’s/Family Sites
E. For Women Entrepreneurs & Networking
F. Newsletters, Ezines and more
G. For Teachers and Homeschoolers
H. Writer’s Stuff and Fairs/Conferences
I. Canada
J. United States/International
K. Great Britain
L. More Links for Writers & Publishers
M. POD, Epublishing etc.
N. Marketing Help
O. Major Publishers
P. Highly Recommended Novels
Q. Great Books by Self-published Authors
R. Fun and Entertainment
Links – Part I
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A. Audio:
Moonbeam Series - old-fashioned fairy stories (chapter books) and audio books
Spoken Network - purchase audio books online
Laughing Through Life – Autobiography of bestselling author, J. Robert Whittle
B. Blogging:
Blog Wild! - a superb book on how to blog for business
Blogpulse – lists
Shameless Self-Promotion – thinking, writing, business ideas
Self-Publishing Basics – sister site for Self-Publishing.com -
C. Computer Stuff:
Disabled Writers – Group at MSN
Website link check – This domain is link checked by this company
Monica Works – Web design, development and graphics – View a sample here
Create free PDF documents
Lookup IP - find the address of your computer
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D. Children’s/Family Sites:
Moonbeam Series – old-fashioned fairy stories and audio books for ages 4-10
Violet the Pilot Series – great series about a little girl who is a pilot
Sunny’s Grand Adventure – children’s book for 4-10
Just For Kids Who Love Books – kid’s books recommended by a teacher
Children’s Writing Supersite
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
E. For Women Entrepreneurs & Networking
TimeFinders.net - Resources and coaching for women
Small business loans - for Canadian Women-owned businesses only.
Tracy Lyn Moland, motivational speaker and author of Mom Management
Roaring Women – Networking, Motivation and Coaching
Wendy Hearn Coaching Services – Business, Personal and Life Coaching
F. Newsletters, Ezines and more:
Author Marketing Expert – Penny Sansevieri’s self-publishing newsletter/blog
WriteABookNow.com - Steve Manning’s eLetter of fab tips on writing etc.
Write 4 Kids - Website with newletter on writing for Children
How To Write a Tips booklet – Paulette Ensign’s useful advice
Writers Weekly – free weekly newsletter for writers
Ask Jeeves – ask any question to search the internet
About.com – fabulous site to learn about anything!
G. For Teachers and Homeschoolers:
Teens Read Too – Great Teen Site with contest for free books!
BC Ministry of Education – literacy site
BC Homeschool Association
Canadian Teacher Magazine
Canadian Federation of Teachers
BC Teacher-Librarian Assoc. (BCTLA) – Bookmark Magazine
Teacher-Librarian – Journal for T-L Professionals (USA)
Family Unschoolers Network
Useful Education Links
Homeschooling Today Magazine
H. Writer’s Stuff and Fairs / Conferences
Surrey Int. Writer’s Conference, Surrey, BC – don’t miss it!
Publishers Weekly
Independent Publisher Awards (IPPYs) and book servicesThe Literary Fair, Victoria, BC – www.victoriaschoolofwriting.org/
Penticton, BC – Conference – http://www.penwriters.com
Vancouver Int. Writers and Readers Festival – a huge festival
Sechelt, BC – Writers Festival - small but very popular
Winnipeg, MB: Winnipeg International Writer’s Festival
Ottawa, ON: International Writer’s Festival
Science Fiction Convention – Calgary – http://www.con-version.org/
Other SF info: http://www.sfcanada.ca/links.htm#Conventions
Book Expo America
Novalearn.com – Writer’s Software
Bowker – purchase ISBNs, Online book databases etc.
Copyright registration forms
Small Publishers Assn of North America
The Publishing Law Center
Find a Publicist or Copywriter
I. Canada
Media Finder - Canada and USA
Assoc. of Book Publishers of BC - useful info for book publishers
Canada Literacy Award - it’s hidden (not a direct link)
Find a Canadian Postal Code
Association of Canadian Publishers
National Library of Canada - FREE ISBN’s / CIP’s – Canadian Publishers
Canadian Bookseller’s Association
Vancouver Public Library
Canadian Library Gateway
Canadian Writer’s Journal
Federation of BC Writers
On-Line Guide to Writing in Canada
Canadian Newspaper Assoc.
Canadian E-authors
Canadian Author’s Assoc. (CAA)
J. United States / International
Media Finder - Canada and USA
Association of American Publishers
American Booksellers Association
Ingram Book Company (wholesalers)
K. Great Britain:
Nielsen Book Data (formerly Whitaker) (UK)
Find a UK Postcode
see Part 2 for rest of them …
