Useful Links for Authors and Publishers

Book1One has compiled a list of organizations you might find useful in your book writing and development process. To access the websites of any of these organizations, just scroll down and click on the organization's logo.

. A P Stylebook .		A P Stylebook A handbook for writers that provides fundamental guidelines on writing and editiorial style.
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		Archival Methods A leading supplier of photographic archival storage and presentation products in the country serving galleries and museums; city, state and federal institutions; professional photographers, and artist foundations.
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		Association of Personal Historians Is an international organization composed of skilled professionals who are passionate about preserving life stories.
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		Association of Professional Genealogists Is an independent organization of 2000 members whose principle purpose is to support professional genealogists in all phases of their work.
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		Author Connections, LLC Provides training & tools to help authors create & implement integrated book marketing programs.  Producer of the Book Marketing Boot Camp™.
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		Be It Now! Book Design by Karrie Ross Offers creative book cover design, interior typesetting & page layout, web presence, branding, helpful hand-holding and self-publishing consulting for authors.
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		Betta Book Publishing Specializes in manuscript development, ghost writing, publicity/media relations as well as book registration (ISBN, Barcoding), and layout design.
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		Blue Ink Reviews A professional, objective book review service designed exclusively for authors and writers involved in self-publishing.
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BookMarketing.com		BookMarketing.com Considered one of the most informative websites on book publishing, self-publishing, print-on-demand, book promotion, and how to sell your book.
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		CJM Books An independent book publisher who helps authors in the writing, production and distribution of fiction, nonfiction & poetry books.
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		Digital Book Designs Offers a complete, professional book formatting and design service for authors. Provides a PDF review draft prior to delivery of finished book layout PDF.
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		1106 Design, LLC Offers cover & interior book design, editing, indexing, title consulting and book creation advice, with hand holding.
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ibpa		Independent Book Publishers Association The largest non-profit trade association representing independent publishers. The IBPA provides cooperative marketing programs, education, and advocacy within the publishing industry.
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		Jill S. Eastwood A nationally recognized thesis and dissertation consultant offering comprehensive editorial support for graduate students and publishing faculty.
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		KSB Promotions Handles publicity and promotion via tailor-made campaigns for nonfiction and children's books. Helps garner media coverage for books and authors.
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		Layer One Media A full-service provider of media and direct mail services. Offerings include CD, DVD & USB production, media print, packaging and mailing list management.
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		ParaPublishing Founded by Dan Poynter, this website is filled with a large library of information on book publishing and other subjects.
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		People Speak Offers editorial, proofreading, book sheperding, marketing and publishing consulting services for nonfiction authors.
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		PhinisheD A website that offers advice, support, group discussions and networking opportunities for students writing theses and dissertations.
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		PR by the Book Specializes in literary media relations campaigns, publishing consultation and publicity tours for authors.
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		The Riverside Group Is a full-service post press operation whose products and services include binding, die cutting, foil stamping and embossing, UV coating, film laminating, index tabbing, and folding.
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		Robbi Hess A published author who provides editorial and writing assistance to individuals and small businesses seeking to improve their online and print presence.
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		Self-Pub.Net Is a website that offers information and tools as well as a directory of resources and services for self-publishing authors and independent publishers.
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		Self-Publishing Resources Provides self-publishing services to authors that include manuscript shaping, advice on book packaging and assistance in book marketing and promotional campaigns.
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		Six Penny Graphics Offers complete book design services including typesetting, composition, layout & design, covers & dust jackets, photo scanning. See website for samples.
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		Smith Publicity A full service book promotion and public relations firm. Expertise includes securing media coverage with major television, radio, newspaper, magazine and Internet outlets throughout the U.S., Canada & U. K.
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The Chicago Manual of Style		The Chicago Manual of Style A handbook for writers that provides fundamental guidelines in spelling, grammar, punctuation and word usage.
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		The Savvy Book Marketer Dana Lynn Smith helps authors learn how to promote their books through guides, coaching, blog, newletters and podcasts. Offers a book marketing tips ebook.
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		Text and Academic Authors Association Is the only non-profit membership association dedicated to solely assisting textbook & academic authors through educational and networking opportunities.
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		U.S. Copyright Office Is the office of public record for copyright registration and deposit of copyright material. The Office offers informational brochures as well as forms used in the registration process.
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		Unlimited Publishing LLC Is a nationally recognized on-demand book publishing company that combines the standards of traditional book publishing with more modern POD book production and distribution methods.
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		U.S. ISBN Agency R.R. Bowker is the offical U.S. ISBN Agency in the United States, and is responsible for assigning ISBNs as well as providing information and advice to publishers, authors, and the publishing industry in general.
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		Van-garde Imagery, Inc. Services include page layout, art programs, cover design, brochures, postcards, bookmarks, posters and newsletters.
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		Wayland Publishing Providing graphic design, and book publishing and consulting services to authors, artists and writers since 1993.
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		YouDoPR.com Provides a unique service that enables authors with limited budgets to develop and implement self-promotion programs for their books.
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