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The first year of publication can be a daunting learning experience. The following resources are links to services and other information I have discovered along my journey. I hope you find it beneficial.

In addition, I have included some of my favorite historical research sites. Enjoy!

A D V E R T I S I N G:

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B O O K    R E V I E W E R S :

First…you might want to make an eARC which is cheaper than mailing paper copies. Don’t know how? Visit Lori Devoti’s website for detailed instructions.

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B O O K   T R A I L E R S:

Did you sell a book? Then you might want to look at creating a book trailer. If you aren't computer savvy you could hire someone:

And once you get that book trailer, don’t forget to upload it:

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C O N T E S T S:

UNPUBLISHED AUTHORS: I encourage you to visit Stephie Smith's contest chart. No other compares on the web.

PUBLISHED AUTHORS:

Contest Group Name
Deadline
Anne Powers Fiction Council for Wisconsin Writers
Jan
Award of Excellence Colorada RWA
Jan
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence Southern Magic
Jan
Passionate Plume Passionate Ink
Jan
Book Buyers Best Orange County RWA
Jan
Booksellers Best Greater Detroit RWA
Jan
Judge a Book By Its Cover Houston Bay Area RWA
Jan
Golden Quill Desert Rose RWA
Jan
Winter Rose Award of Excellence Yellow Rose RWA
Jan
Write Touch WisRWA
Jan
Lories From the Heart Romance Writers
Feb
Prism FF&P
Mar
More Than Magic Romance Writers Ink
Mar
Beacon Award First Coast Romance Writers
Mar
Daphne du Maurier Kiss of Death
Mar
The Maggie Georgia RWA
May
Aspen Gold Heart of Denver RWA
May
Golden Leaf New Jersey RWA
Jun
Lauries Smoky Mountain RWA
Jul
Laurel Wreath Volusia County RWA
Aug

Barclay Gold Contest

Low Country RW
Sep
Eppies EPIC
Sep
RITA Romance Writers of America
Nov
Anne Bonney Readers’
Choice Award 		Ancient City Romance Writers
Nov
Holt Medallion Virginia Romance Writers
Dec
National Readers’ Choice Awards   Oklahoma RWA
Dec
Dream Realm Awards Dream Realm
Dec
R O Y A L T Y   F R E E   M U S I C   S I T E S:
You might want to add some music to your book trailer.
F O R    T H E    W R I T E R:
M A R K E T I N G   &   P R I N T I N G:

*Iconix.biz is my personal preference. They do quality work for a great price.

P R O M O   P E N S   &   T R I N K E T S:
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S:
P O S T A L   S E R V I C E S :
Be sure to inquire about "MEDIA MAIL" at your local post office. This service offers a discounted rate for the mailing of books.

P U B L I S H E R S:

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W E B S I T E    D E V E L O P E R S:

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F O O D:

H E R B S    &    F R A G R A N C E S:

M A P S:

ENGLAND

ICELAND

ITALY

SCOTLAND

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M O N E Y:

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P I R A T E   R E S O U R C E S:

S C O T T I S H   R E S O U R C E S: