Links

These are just a few sites that I've thrown together quickly, but if you know anyone else who would love to be on this list, please email me. Thanks  ~ Joy

Writer's Resources
The New Zealand Society of Authors ~ http://www.authors.org.nz/

Writing Groups around NZ ~ http://www.authors.org.nz/wawcs0139325/writing-groups.html

Kiwi Writers ~ http://kiwiwriters.org/

Maureen Crisp ~ http://www.maureencrisp.com/

Booksellers Awards ~ http://www.booksellers.co.nz/awards

Writer's Digest ~ http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/novak

Lift Education ~ http://www.lifteducation.com/our-work/information-for-writers/

Storylines ~ http://www.storylines.org.nz/

Melinda Symanik Author ~ http://melindaszymanik.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/and-award-goes-to.html  

Help I Need A Publisher ~ http://helpineedapublisher.blogspot.com

Nicola Morgan is based in the UK. ~ www.nicolamorgan.com

Writers and Illustrators Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/404749489579877/

The Bateman New Zealand's Writing Handbook ~ http://www.batemanpublishing.co.nz/ProductDetail?CategoryId=96&ProductId=1397
Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/writershandbook?ref=stream

Graham Beattie ~ http://beattiesbookblog.blogspot.co.nz/
NZ Book Blogger.


ISBN NZ ~ http://natlib.govt.nz/publishers-and-authors/isbns-issns-and-ismns

The 100 Best Blogs for the Modern Writer ~ http://www.livehacked.com/platforms/power-100/ 

Editing and Proofreading Services
The New Zealand Society of Authors Manuscript Assessors and Editors ~ http://www.authors.org.nz/wa.asp?idWebPage=37983&idDetails=166 
 
Sue Copsey Editoral ~ sue.copsey@xtra.co.nz www.suecopsey.com 

Mary Egan Manuscript Assessment & Editing ~ sophia@maryegan.co.nz www.maryegan.co.nz

David Muller Proofreading & Copy Editing ~cmuller@ihug.co.nz

Adrienne Moris AM Publishing NZ Editing and Proofreading ~ a.morris@woosh.co.nz www.amproofreadingnz.com

Carolyn McKenzie Italian Translation, Proofreading and Copy Editing ~ carolynmckenzie@libero.it www.ventimigliaaltawords.com

Create Books Copy-editing, typesetting, proofreading ~ info@createbooks.co.nz www.createbooks.co.nz 

Diane's Proofreading and Editing Services ~ http://dianesediting.webs.com/ 

Diane is based in Auckland, NZ.

There For You Editing Services ~ http://www.thereforyouediting.com/

Melissa, I think, is based in the UK.

Writers and Authors ~ http://writersandauthors.blogspot.com

Jo is in Rome, Italy.

Proof Read My File ~ http://www.proofreadmyfile.com/
Maria Rose is London based.

Scribendi ~ http://www.scribendi.com/

Canada based.

The Write Way ~ http://kimberlinay.wix.com/writeway

Kimberleigh is based in the UK.

ProofReading.com ~ http://www.proof-reading.com/

Grammarly ~ http://www.grammarly.com/

Freya Robertson on self-editing ~ http://www.freyarobertson.com/1/post/2013/06/writing-fiction-less-means-more.html

Thelma and Louise Beta Reading Services ~ http://www.whenigrowupiwannawriteakidsbook.blogspot.com.au/p/feeling-unsure-about-your-book.html

Children's Writer's Resources

Resources for Children's Writers ~ http://www.resourcesforchildrenswriters.blogspot.com

Fiction Notes ~ http://www.darcypattison.com/picture-books/picture-book-standards-32-pages/

Maureen Crisp ~ http://www.maureencrisp.com/2013/03/un-natural.html
Maureen is based in Welllington, NZ.


Joy Cowley ~ http://www.joycowley.com/
Joy is based in Wairarapa, NZ.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators ~ http://scbwiaustralianz.com/

Writing Teen Novels ~ http://writingteennovels.com/

Dummies ~ http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/writing-childrens-books-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html

Creative Kids Tales ~ http://www.creativekidstales.com.au/links/childrens-publishers-aus.html

Australian Picture Book Publishers ~ http://diannedibates.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/australian-picture-book-publishers.html  

NZ Children's Books in Print ~ http://issuu.com/crissiblair/docs/nzcbip12-13_digital

Self-publishing Resources

C/Net ~ http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-18438_7-10119891-82/self-publishing-a-book-25-things-you-need-to-know/ 

Wikipedia 'Self-publishing ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-publishing

A Newbie's Guide to publishing ~ http://jakonrath.blogspot.co.nz/

Infographic How To Get Published ~ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/20/how-to-get-published-infographic_n_3306506.html?utm_hp_ref=tw

The Story Bridge ~ http://thestorybridge.blogspot.com
James is based in Auckland, NZ.

Aaron Shepherd ~ http://www.newselfpublishing.com/
Aaron is frm the States.

The Book Designer ~ http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2013/07/amazon-algorithms/

August Wainwright ~ http://augustwainwright.com/the-indie-50-the-50-best-sites-for-indie-and-self-published-authors/ 

Category Search for Amazon ~ http://www.merchantwords.com/search/children-s-ebooks/sort-highest

Book Design Template ~ http://www.bookdesigntemplates.com/template-gallery/ 
 

Ebook Resources
Kindle Direct Publishing ~ https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/help?topicId=A3R2IZDC42DJW6


Simplified Formatting Guide ~ https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/help?topicId=A17W8UM0MMSQX6

Smashwords ~ http://www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_publish_on_smashwords

Smashwords Style Guide ~ http://www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_publish_on_smashwords

The Craicer Blog ~ http://www.maureencrisp.com/2013/06/when-game-gets-broken.html

Print-on-Demand (PoD)
Create Space ~ https://www.createspace.com/

Lulu Publishing ~ http://www.lulu.com/

Lightning Source ~ https://www1.lightningsource.com/international/index.aspx?loc=en-au

CreateSpace Vs Lightning Source ~ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/terri-giuliano-long/self-publishing-platforms_b_2810092.html

Illustrators
Sarah Anderson Illustration ~ http://www.sarahandersonillustration.com/Sarah_Anderson_Illustration/Sarah_Nelisiwe_Anderson_Illustration_-_HOME.html 
Sarah is based in NZ.

New Zealand Ilustrators
Jason Brown (NZ)
Email: unkaval@gmail.com
Photography can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/astronomr/ 
 

Paul Lafaele (NZ)

http://mrlafaele.wordpress.com

https://www.facebook.com/paullafaele

Paul Elder (NZ)

http://www.hairytrolldesignz.com/

Chan Ghee Leow (NZ)

https://vimeo.com/71094521

Danielle Tran (NZ)

danielle.tran@floatingdragon.com

021 106 1755

Suzanne Beer (NZ?)

https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.beer.54

James Copsey (NZ)
http://illustrations-james.tumblr.com/

Sandra Morris Illustration Agency (NZ)
http://www.illustration.co.nz/index.html  

FBI Illustrators (Fabulous Bureau of Illustrator) 
http://www.illustrators.co.nz/

International Illustrators

Elance (Intl)

www.elance.com

Ewa Podleś (Intl)

http://www.rozalek.com

rozalek@yahoo.com

Isella Vega (Intl)

http://isellavega.daportfolio.com/about

isella.vega@gmail.com

Hozayfah Art (Intl)

Hozayfah_elderdawy@yahoo.com

Pat Lewis (Intl)

http://www.patnlewis.com/

Jim Brenneman (Intl)

http://artboyalpha.blogspot.com/

Veronica Grech (Intl)

http://www.veronicagrech.com/

Helen H. Wu (Intl)

https://www.facebook.com/HelenWuStudio

http://helenwustudio.com/

helenwustudio@gmail.com

Art Competitions ~ http://www.chromacon.co.nz/art-competitions/

Hairy Troll Designz ~ http://www.hairytrolldesignz.com/ 

Paul is based in Hamilton, NZ.

Brain Pickings ~ http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/12/10/little-big-books-gestalten/

Marketing and Promotions

Write On ~ https://www.facebook.com/Write.On.NZ?fref=ts

Yvonne is based in Hamilton, NZ.

Mary Egan Publishing Digital and Self-Publishing Experts ~ sophia@maryegan.co.nz www.maryegan.co.nz

DIY Publishing Manuscript to Market with DIY Publishing ~ lis@DIYpublishing.co.nz kris@DIYpublishing.co.nz www.diypublishing.co.nz

Lighhouse PR NZ Specialists in Book Marketing and Publishing ~ sarah@lighthousepr.co.nz
www.lighthousepr.co.nz

Create Books Printing and Distribution, Marketing ~ info@createbooks.co.nz  www.createbooks.co.nz  

SM4 Writers ~ http://socialmedia4writers.com/
Laurence is based in the UK.

Author Discovery ~ http://authordiscovery.com/
http://authordiscovery.com/2013/06/21/12-author-profile-sites-to-boost-your-discoverability/

Your Writer Platform ~ http://www.yourwriterplatform.com/blog-post-blunders/
http://www.yourwriterplatform.com/author-website-elements/

Writer's Digest ~ http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/how-can-the-average-writer-make-money-self-publishing-e-books  


Social Media Today ~ http://socialmediatoday.com/martinmeyergossner/1578936/how-write-perfect-post-infographic


Liz Long on how she used sites to promote her ebook promotions ~ http://lizclong.com/2013/06/10/amazon-kdp-select-how-i-got-over-20k-downloads/

Circulating your name as an Author ~ http://rachaelrippon.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/guest-post-circulating-your-name-author.html?spref=fb

Free Ebook Sites by Damimepub ~ http://damimepub.blogspot.co.nz/2013/02/the-best-free-ebook-sites-for-you-to-use.html 

Freebies ~ http://freebies.about.com/od/onlinebooks/tp/free-kindle-books.htm

Stroppy Author ~ http://www.stroppyauthor.com/2013/07/platform-and-profession.html#comment-form

Help I Need A Publisher ~ http://www.helpineedapublisher.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/networking%20for%20authors

A very interesting read about "What deals will publishers offer in five years’ time? ~ http://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2013/08/11/future-of-publishing-what-deals-will-publishers-offer-in-five-years-time/

Zee Southcombe ~ http://zeesouthcombe.com/best-of-the-blogging-world/

Gallycat Book Promotions ~ http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/15-places-to-promote-your-book-for-free_b76294


A list of Indepentant Bookstores in NZ ~ http://booksellers.co.nz/independent-stores


Non-USA Tax Advice
Catherine, Caffeinated ~ http://catherineryanhoward.com/2012/02/24/non-us-self-publisher-tax-issues-dont-need-to-be-taxing/#comment-29944 
Catherine is based somewhere in the world and has some fantastic advice on self-publishing. But her Tax Advice is best here. :)


Vanity Publishing
Print-a-book NZ ~ http://www.printabook.co.nz/?gclid=CPCv1-KIkrgCFSdepgodwXMAvQ 

Xlibris NZ ~  http://www.xlibris.co.nz/requestkit2/index.aspx?cat=ppc&ls=search%20engine&src=Google&gkw=NZ%20Search&kw=Book%20Publishing&gclid=CP-AreOIkrgCFSdepgodwXMAvQ

Copypress NZ ~ http://www.copypress.co.nz/self-publishing-book.php 


Cover Design
The Future of Ink ~ http://thefutureofink.com/killer-ebook-cover/ 

Cinda Fernando Cover Design ~ http://cindafernando.com/2012/book-cover-design/ebook-cover-tips-thumbnail/

Huffington Post Self-Publishings Worst Covers ~ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nathan-shumate/selfpublishings-worst-cov_b_2457689.html

Book and Cover Design ~ http://www.bookandcoverdesign.com/tips.php

Write on the River ~ http://writeitforward.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/the-dos-and-donts-of-cover-design-publishing-lesson-1/

The Book Cover Archive ~ http://bookcoverarchive.com/

The Huffington Post ~ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/27/best-book-covers-2012-_n_3509364.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/30/book-cover-design-indies_n_3354504.html

Dear Author ~ http://dearauthor.com/features/letters-of-opinion/guest-post-brave-new-world-what-ive-learned-about-cover-designs-for-digital-publishing/