{"id":1942,"date":"2012-03-24T15:11:58","date_gmt":"2012-03-24T20:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.booklifenow.com\/?page_id=1942"},"modified":"2012-04-08T22:25:21","modified_gmt":"2012-04-09T03:25:21","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/dev.booklifenow.com\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"
Here is a list of resources and organizations which we have found helpful in our own publishing careers. We hope you find them useful to you as well!<\/p>\n
SFWA<\/a> RWA<\/a> MWA<\/a> SCBWI<\/a> Absolute Write Forums<\/a> Writer Beware<\/a> Preditors & Editors<\/a> Inkpunks<\/a> Functional Nerds<\/a>
\nSFWA, short for “Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America,” an organization for professional science fiction and fantasy authors in the United States.<\/p>\n
\nRWA, short for “Romance Writers of America,” an organization for professional romance authors in the United States.<\/p>\n
\nMWA, short for “Mystery Writers of America,” an organization for professional mystery authors in the United States.<\/p>\n
\nSociety of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators: The international professional organization for writers and illustrators of children’s literature since 1971.<\/p>\n
\nA forum dedicated to all kinds of publishing information, populated by newbies and seasoned veterans.<\/p>\n
\nA publishing industry watchdog group sponsored by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America with additional support from the Mystery Writers of America, shines a bright light into the dark corners of the shadow-world of literary scams, schemes, and pitfalls.<\/p>\n
\nA guide to publishers and publishing services for serious writers since 1997.<\/p>\n
\nCollective of authors, free-thinkers, and creative professionals.<\/p>\n
\nFunctional Nerds is the new podcast from author\/blogger Patrick Hester and musician\/blogger John Anealio focusing on science fiction and fantasy media.<\/p>\n