Author Resources for Success

Welcome to Writing Works Wonders’ website, podcast and curated list of resources for writers. We want to encourage, inspire and accelerate your success! From writing strategies, to publishing, marketing and Writing Works Wonders custom content, you have discovered a professional community which supports your growth. Please enjoy and  contact us with your  suggestions.

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Author Clinics

Writing Works Wonders!      Author Clinics 

              On-demamd audio support!    ~~~    Just-in-Time Learning!
Accelerate your productivity and be inspired with these focused, short topics.  Author Clinics concisely present critical topics to supercharge our listeners’ day! These  brief, energizing segments are unique innovations only available from Writing Works Wonders. From Kindle Publishing to social media, audio prompting for presenting, marketing and Chapbooks, it is an expansive topic list and continues to grow!

Author Interviews

Our special collection of       Author Interviews

The inside story  on everything writing from award-winning authors! Packed with  fun, insight, revelations, special readings, and Shhhh, even secrets, these interviews never disappoint.

 

Writing Prompts from Writing Works Wonders!

 

 Writing* and Publishing Resources

 


Publishing and Narrating Services

 

 

Submitting Your Writing

BONUS TIP:  Look for unsolicited submissions (no agent j required)


Grants and Scholarships

Writing Contests

  • Special Episodes  with expert discussions on  submitting to contests!

Author Presentations Skills

Audio Prompting – Special Resource Page!

 

Develop Public Speaking Skills

Author Branding and Marketing

Social Media Platforms

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Clubhouse
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest

Social Media Management Tools

  • Buffer
  • Woofy
  • Hootsuite
  • Loomly
  • SocialOomph

Mailing List Platforms

  • Mailer Lite
  • Mail Chimp
  • SendinBlue.com
  • Constant Contact

Website Platforms and How-To

URL Purchasing – Buy your web address

 

 


Podcasting for Authors

  • Podcasting Introduction -Episode 21.
    • Podcasting provides authors powerful strategies to build their  readership and brand.  This informative episode explains why and how authors can start podcasting in non-technical terms (plain speak, please!) Kathy and Cheryl  discuss  specific guidance, offer assistance, and explain the benefits of podcasting.  Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your success! Kathy started podcasting in 2005. She is known for explaining the details simply, for all levels of experience; she writes  books and teaches workshops on podcasting.   

Podcasting Resources – Related to Episode 21! 

Simple Podcasting Equipment
  • Cell phone (or tablet, or computer)
  • Podcast platform /host
  • Microphone (recommended)
  • Free apps to record and edit audio
    • Hokusai Audio Editor
    • Wavepad
    • Anchor
    • Garageband (Apple/Mac)
    • Audacity (computer program, not app)
    • Record MP3
    • Many others!
  •  Kathy advises starting with the least cost, see how it goes and determine if you want to invest more money. Based on your needs, we can make recommendations for choices of additional  equipment.
Podcast Process Overview
  1. Podcast platform/host (we use Pinecast.com)
  2. Content- Determine your focus for each episode.
  3. Record
  4. Edit audio file
  5. Upload  audio file to your podcast platform (#1)
  6. Add title and show notes
  7. Save 
  8. Complete! Your host now automatically distributes your ‘feed”/code.
 
One Tine Setup Only
There several simple steps to set up your podcast on your platform/host and connect  to the podcast directories (i.e., Apple, Google, Amazon Music, etc.(.
  1. Name of podcast
  2. Graphic/logo (recommended)
  3. Description
  4. Designated email
  5. Setup podcast platform/host account—Now you have a url and a feed (a url address which the podcast directories use to receive your episodes).
  6. Optional- website. Use web page available on some podcast platforms or build separate one
 
Author Podcast Topics! Cheryl and Kathy share multiple ideas to cultivate your followers and reader audience.
Also, watch for information about
a forthcoming Writing Works Wonders book on Podcasting!

 

 

Website Creation for Authors

Episode 44 and 45 provide an expert overview — Coming Soon!
Coming in mid- January 2022 on the podcast feed.

Related Resources

Hosting

  • Hostgator
  • Godaddy

URL Purchasing – Buy your web address
  • Hostgator
  • Godaddy
Website Platforms
  • WordPress – Recommended
  • Wix
  • Squarespace
  • Hostgator- Many options
  • GoDaddy- Many options
WordPress Theme
  • Generate Press. Highly accessible for creator and user.
Recommended Plugins
  • Accessibility
  • Backup
    • UpDraft
  • Broken Link Checker
    • Link Checker
  • Statistics
    • WPStats
  • Security
    • Word Fence

Website How-To Books/Articles

 

Special Topics for Authors

Publisher Related

Building Characters – Resources for Authors

Support for Individuals with Visual Impairment

General Resources

For Writers

  • Episode 28  – Includes accessibility in publishing and resources- Author Interview Robert Kingett- Coming in September 2021
  • Behind Our EyesVisit site for details.
  • Friends in Art – Writers, artists, performers, etc – Special Interest Affiliate of American Council of the Blind.
  • VIP Online Toastmasters -Develop public speaking skills virtually with a group focused on the needs of presenters who are  visually impaired.

 

 Scholarships

 

 

 

 

 

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