Resources for Publishers

The St.Louis Publishers Association strives to help authors and publishers create, produce and market books. The following articles, web sites, and other resources can expand your knowledge of the book publishing business. Look for additional resources at our monthly meetings.

Beginner's Tips

SLPA advice for aspiring authors and publishers

What Kinds of Freelance Editors Are There?

This synopsis defines the distinctly different types of editing, and editors, required by a book in development. By Andrew Doty

The Copyediting Process in a Nutshell

What is the copyediting process? Find out in this one-page summation. By Katherine Pickett

Why You Need a Professional Book Designer

Your book cover is the single most important marketing tool you have to sell your book. By SLPA members Peggy Nehmen and Bobbi Linkemer

Is Independent Publishing for You?

Quick, concise clarification of what it really means to publish your book independently. By SLPA member Linda Austin

Methods of Publishing

Brief yet thorough explanation of the different methods available to publish your book, with pros and cons. By SLPA member Linda Austin

Self-Publishing: How Much Will It Cost?

Ballpark figures of rates and fees, to help you estimate the cost of publishing your book.

Getting your Book into the Marketplace

How do you get your print into the bookstore , and where else can you sell it?
By SLPA member Linda Austin

How to start a Publishing Business in Missouri

The basic steps to forming a company so you can make money as a publisher selling your books.
By SLPA member Linda Austin

Sales Tax Basic

For Writers by Helen Sedwick

Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)

Sandra Friedman (writing, publishing, marketing)

Jane Friedman(writing, publishing, marketing)

Joel Friedlander (writing, publishing, marketing)

Bryan cohen, Sell More Books Show

Fauzia Burke, Online Publicity, Social Media, and Website Development Judith Briles, Author, Speaker, Consultant, Radio Show Host

Amy Collines, author and owner of New Shelves Books, a book distribution, sales and marketing company.

David Wogahn-AUTHORIMPRINTS.COM

Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula Podcast Joanna Penn, author, book marketing expert Jon Kremer (book marketing)

SFWA Writer Beware (warnings, considerations)

US Copyright Office (register copyright)

Bowker identifier Services (Purchase ISBNs)

BISAC book subject heading (Standard genre categories)

The Permission Group (copyright and permission consulting company)

Association of publisher for special sales

Midwest Book Reivew

(Information about submitting books for review along with publishing information and resources)

EDITING, PROOFREADING, INDEXING, DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION,PRINTING,
AND MARKETING SERVICES

We can put you in touch with professionals who can handle these specialized task for you at industry-standard rates.

See: Service Providers