AUTHOR RESOURCES Here you'll find some useful resources for writing and publishing: a list of recommended colleagues who can help you with the various aspects of publishing and marketing your book, and some websites that may come in handy.

RECOMMENDED COLLEAGUES The following are companies and freelancers whose services we are happy to recommend.

Company	Service
AcEDemy	Specialised academic editing and proofreading services
Arty Pup	Innovative illustrator and collage artist
Booked PR	Brilliant book publicist with an impressive track record in getting results
Creative Keane	Creative and friendly web design; this site is thanks to her
Ebooks By Design	Expert ebook conversion services
Matador	Well-respected self-publishing company; recommended in the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook and our partner in The Novel Prize 2012
Open Book Digital	Top-notch digital marketing support for authors
Sarah Bird Photography	Fabulous photographer for author photos; her photo of Robyn Young is our favourite

USEFUL WEBSITES FOR AUTHORS

An eclectic mix of websites for authors:

Authonomy: HarperCollins' website that helps unpublished writers.

The Bookseller: Keep up-to-date with the latest news in publishing.

Goodreads: A thriving online community for authors and readers.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tricks: For straightforward spelling, punctuation and grammar explanations.

The Literary Gift Company: All manner of products for writers and readers.

Mslexia: For women who write.

Society of Authors: A must-join if you're published.

Writers and Artists: Great industry advice for writers and artists.

WriteWords: Community and directory for authors.

IUsedToBelieve: Great inspiration for children's writing.