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WritingTool Plottr Plotting and Outlining Software

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I started using Plottr early this year, and have been using it for outlining and organizing a WIP. I love the character pages I can create there and import into Scrivener, as well as story locations, and much more. The developers are very much hands on and receptive if you have suggestions for new features, or if you need help with a feature. Their videos started out very techy but have become extremely helpful.

I also love how I can import into Scrivener and not reinvent the wheel with outlines and new characters. Lots to love.
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WritingTool Scrivener

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Scrivener is the go-to app for writers of all kinds, used every day by best-selling novelists, screenwriters, non-fiction writers, students, academics, lawyers, journalists, translators and more. Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing.

Crit Group SavvyAuthors' IndieCafe Crit Matching Program

Finding a good crit partner who will follow you through all the books in your series is a tough one. They don't get paid. They just hope you'll do the same for them--and that's what SavvyAuthors is all about. Writers helping writers. So, with that in mind, let us help you find your forever crit partner--because they do exist. You just have to know where to look.

Every two weeks (or more) SavvyAuthors will run the Crit Matching Tool and match up everyone who has opted in for that period. For all the deets check out our overview of the program and the FAQ or head back to the Indie Cafe' to find out when the next match choice will be run.
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Manuscript Formatting The Book Khaleesi

They provide a pretty complete selection of services, from proofreading to more thorough editing. They offer formatting for eBooks and paperbacks; both straight-forward formatting to overall book design. They do cover design, as well as banners (moving and still) and book trailers (clips vs cinematic).
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Book Cover Artists Deranged Doctor Design

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Imagine yourself surrounded by a vast ocean books. You look around and gasp - there are so many! Millions of volumes, their pages flitting and fluttering around you. They never end, and more keep coming. There's a fresh deluge every day, and the quality varies wildly. How do you separate the wheat from the chaff?

Now imagine that you have one very special book in your breast pocket, kept close to your heart. It's an extraordinary book, because it's the one you've written. You've poured your sweat, ink, and tears into it, and now's the time to send it downstream where it will have to find it way among the others.

You're afraid that it might not make it. The currents may be unkind, and it could sink straight to the bottom. You know that readers will love it, if it can only drift their way. If anyone's going to pluck it from the water, it's going to have to make a good first impression.

We'll make your book stand out in that huge crowd.
We'll help your pride and joy on its path towards an audience.

Manuscript Formatting formatting4u.com

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With the ever-changing landscape of the publishing industry, authors are finally able to meet the requests of their readers directly without going through a traditional print publisher. The internet has made this possible.

It’s also created a headache for those not familiar with formatting to the various platforms: Kindle, Nook, iBooks, etc.

We’re here to take away that headache. Just call us Aspirin.

Don’t have a cover? Not a problem. We have resources for that.

What if you only have an e-Cover? We can help you there without significant cost to you. (After all, you already spent money on that front cover.)

Need an editor? Got it covered.

Not sure how to set up your account or eStore? We can help there, too.

Internet publishing can help increase your quality of life via sales you may never have had. Let formatting4U.com help you get there.
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Book Cover Artists For the Muse Design

From their Website: For the Muse Design creates affordable designs with the authors vision as the stepping stone to something creative and beautiful. Feel free to browse the site and see what Award-winning designer Elaina Lee has been up to. For the Muse may be just what you've been looking for to create the perfect, memorable work of art for your book, website, social media page or anything else you may have need of a designer for.

Proofreader Practical Proofing

From their website: Those of you who are mid-way through a multiple book series may find yourselves in need of a sensible way to keep track of characters, places and events. I have been working to perfect a series bible format that will make the chore of keeping your stories consistent and harmonious so much easier!

Editor Excellence in Editing

From their website: Whether you're submitting to a major publisher, querying agents, or planning to self-publish, a second pair of eyes is a must before letting that manuscript or partial out of your hands. Sure, the world loves a great story, but the world embraces a great, well-told story. That's where Excellence in Editing comes in.

Book Cover Artists Drop Dead Designs

From their website: People decide within the first two seconds of seeing your book cover, whether they will read it or not. You must have a unique and eye-catching book cover that stands out from the rest. The great news is, this does not have to cost you a fortune! Are you a new author looking for your first book cover? Are you an author looking to refresh some old book covers? We can help you!

Promotion Service RABT Book Tours and PR

From their website: RABT Book Tours & PR was started by an avid reader with a genuine love to read.

RABT was founded in 2012 and over the last 6 years it has grown into a full blown PR Service to help Authors, Publishers, and Publicists take novels to the next level. Having 6 Years in business, we have learned the ins and outs of many facets of not just book publicity, but specifically publicity for eBooks.

We have a genunie love for all writing, because of that, we work in all genres. This is a great way for an author of multiple genres to only have to work with one publicist.

Everything we do is customizable. We know that every book will have different publicity needs and we are willing to work to make sure your novel is getting exactly the right promotion for it.

Promotion Service Authors Cross Promotion

From their website: Hi. I'm Amy Vansant. That's me drinking a bloody Mary on the left. Why? Because I was spending all my time testing out promotion sites, trying to find editors, trying to find cover artists, trying to think of new ways to promote my books... when I SHOULD HAVE BEEN WRITING. You'd want a bloody Mary, too.

My editing is probably wrong here. Is "Bloody Mary" capitalized? Just the "Mary?" Grr.

But I have an editor now! Two actually. And it only took me a year to find them.

I created this site to help authors, particularly Indie authors, avoid all the pitfalls I had to slog through. New authors will find a quick way to solve a lot of their marketing and production problems, and more experienced authors will band together and GROW with our Mailing List Building events and Read & Review programs.

Book Cover Artists Patrick Sipperly: Book Cover Design/ Video Productions

From their website: The best book cover design is one that attracts readers to buy the book, without misleading them. Something eye-catching and relevant to the story.

Cool book covers won't embarrass the reader if they're reading the book in public. They'll be glad to show it off! We aren't supposed to judge a book by its cover...but we do, don't we? So, when contemplating a design, put yourself in the shoes of a buyer. Is this interesting or intriguing enough for someone to buy? Is this the best book cover design you can get - without costing an arm and a leg?

Arizona Video Company is happy to offer the services of our book cover designer and graphic artist Patrick Sipperly.

Copywriter Just Great Copy

From their website: I’m a wordsmith. I love to gather information and communicate it creatively in a variety of ways. Do you like your copy straight up? Serious but lively? Humorous? Conversational? Whatever tone you choose, I’ll find the right words to convey your message. And best of all: I’ll deliver a clean piece of writing on deadline.

Grow your business with effective web content and marketing materials.

Editor Suzanne Johnson

From Suzanne's website: I have more than thirty years in copy editing and developmental editing both fiction and nonfiction, including two years as the founding copy editor for Entangled Publishing. My copy-edited works include best-selling paranormals by authors such as Laura Kaye and Jennifer Armentrout, and I'm a wiz at uncovering POV slips and run-on sentences. I love editing all genres of romance fiction with experience in contemporary romance, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, fantasy romance, and romantic suspense/thrillers. As an award-winning published author myself, with twenty-plus novels and novellas in romantic suspense, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance, I know what it takes to make your words sing and your story shine.

Book Cover Artists Jeffrey Kosh Graphics

From their website: I ’m a graphic designer working mainly on book covers, movie posters, logos, merchandising art, DVD boxes, and advertising.

Being a published author myself, I know how much a good cover can influence a reader to buy a book, so I do my best to find out the right image for my client's needs.

When you buy a graphic work from JKG, you can stay sure it becomes absolutely yours. All graphics are made with free or personal stock (mostly from our photographers, Lorraine Versini and Stefano Sciortino), and are combined, and blended, to create a unique new picture that will never be reused or resold.

A book cover or poster needs to say it all at a glance. Readers and viewers need to feel motivated and moved to buy a book or watch a movie because of these qualities. To accomplish this, we collaborate with the commissioning author until a satisfying final result is achieved.

We also have a 'pre-mades' section with flat prices (from 25 to 45 dollars).

Book Cover Artists Victoria Cooper Cover Art

From their website: I offer a wide variety of premade covers in various categories. Upon purchase, I will add your title/author info and send to you in a high-resolution file of 2400 x 1600 (if you need a different size/file type just let me know). I can do any typography changes, include the font and font colors/effects to fit what you desire. I am also willing to make small changes to the cover to fit your needs.

I also do custom covers, starting at $85 for an ebook cover, $100 for an ebook cover and wrap around print cover.

Book Cover Artists Wicked Smart Designs

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Stand out from the crowd.

Want to make the bestsellers list? Put your book in our hands to make an impact in a sea of mediocre. Trust that your ideas can come alive and drive readers for your best sales yet!

From e books, to full print, we have you covered!
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Book Cover Artists Yocla Book Cover Designs

From their website: Giving the market what it wants is key to making sales. We understand that a good book cover not only is pretty, but also fits genre and reader expectations. Through extensive market research, we will make sure your cover fits market trends, while fitting your story.

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