On her resources page Friedman includes information on editing and coaching, copyediting and proofreading, book design and production, marketing and publicity, photo editing, agent and publisher research—you name it, she’s found it.
She also periodically puts out a useful newsletter called Electric Speed. I’ve found that every issue has relevant links, products and other information related to writing and to the continually evolving state of publishing. This link includes an archive and a sign-up option at the bottom if you’d like to receive the newsletter.
Independent Book Publishers Association
The IBPA has created several resources for independent publishers and self-published authors, including their standards checklist. They created this to help level the playing field for independent publishers and for self-published authors “by offering a structured means by which to ensure that books be judged on merit and quality rather than on the business model used to produce them or the size of the publisher.”
Their industry standards checklist page also has links to downloadable examples and other resources related to book covers, interior spreads, and copyright pages.
California Lawyers for the Arts
If you’re in California, this organization has extremely helpful information, including several topics they’ve uploaded on YouTube and workshops across the state that you can attend. Topics include copyright issues and contracts. If you aren’t in California, the information may still be applicable, but you’ll need to check with your local American Bar Association office or Arts organizations.
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