Publishing Resources
Here’s a small list of articles and resources for further reading, research, and assistance. We highly recommend doing your own independent research into each entry as they’ve not been strongly vetted. We hope they serve as a starting point to a deeper dive into your publishing journey.
And if you have any specific questions, you might find the answers on our FAQ page.
General Book Info
How a Book Is Made—New York Times
How to Self-Publish Your Book—Kat Theo via YouTube
The Parts of a Book and the Elements of Content—LiveAbout
100 Common Publishing Terms—Writer’s Digest
The Anatomy of a Book—Lulu Blog
Book Formats: The Different Types Explained—Book Riot
Getting Started
The Indie Authors Guide to ISBNs—BookLife
How to Copyright a Book: A Definitive Guide—Reesy Blog
Register Your Literary Works—U.S. Copyright Office
How to Create a Copyright Page—DiggyPOD
What Every Indie Author Needs to Know About E-Books—BookLife
How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book in 2023—Reedsy
How to Get a Library of Congress Control Number—Old Mate Media
Traditional Publishing
How Can I Get Published?—Penguin Random House
Getting An Agent—Penguin Random House UK
Equity Directory—Database of BIPOC Literary Agents
Kokila Q&A: Submissions (Unagented—Children, MG & YA)
Getting Published: Resources for Today’s Tough Marketplace—Lee & Low Books (Children’s Books)
#DVpit—Seasonal Unagented Pitches for Marginalized Voices
Independent Publishers
Should You Go with an Indie Publisher?—Aspiring Author
Submission Guidelines for Writers—Lee & Low Books
Publishers That Accept Unagented Submissions—The Writer’s Center
Best Independent Publishers—Reedsy Blog
The Big, Big List of Indie Publishers and Small Presses—The Nonconformist
Hybrid Publishing
Community, Workshops & Mentorship
Kweli
The Word
Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation (VONA)
We Need Diverse Books
Asian American Writers’ Workshop
Muslim Writers’ Salon
Black Creators HQ
Spoken Black Girl
KitLit Writers of Color+
Black Writers Only
The BIPOC Bookshelf
Read, Write & Create
Emerging Voices Fellowship—PEN America
Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators
Publishing and Program Grants for Women Authors—Publish Her™ Story
Editing and Copyediting
What Does a Book Editor Really Do?—EliteAuthors
What Does a Proofreader Do?—Reedsy
Tea Tuesday: Q&A on Book Publishing—Alex Elle via YouTube
Writing
Dreamwood (Women-identifying Writers of Color)
Writing Diversely
Writers Helping Writers
The Authors Guild
Conscious Style Guide
Grub Street
Design
Master Class—5 Tips to Consider When Designing Your Book Cover—Virtuous Con via YouTube
Anatomy of a Book Cover: The Process of Book Cover Design—Book Riot
Behind the Scenes: Designing Your Book’s Interior—Penguin Random House
Behind the Scenes: Designing Your Book’s Cover—Penguin Random House
Book Design: Everything You Need to Make a Stunning Book—Reedsy Blog
I Need a Book Cover
Finding BIPOC Creatives & Professionals
Blk + Brwn Book Designers
Latinxs Who Design
Blacks Who Design
API Who Design
Indians Who Design
Filipinos Who Design
Women Who Draw
Hire Black Female Creatives
People of Craft
People of Color in Publishing Freelancer Listing
The BIPOC Bookshelf
Editors of Color
Printing
Book Printing Services: Which One Is Right for You?—Reedsy Blog
Offset Printing Versus Print-On-Demand—BookLife
DIY: Print-on-Demand 101—BookLife
Marketing & Distribution
Black and Brown-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.—Blk + Brwn Book Designers
Facebook Ads: A Guide for Indie Authors—BookLife
Diverse-Owned Bookstores You Can Support Right Now—We Need Diverse Books
Ebook Distribution: The Complete Guide for New Authors—Reedsy Blog
How to Get Book Reviews to Market Your Self-Published Book—IngramSpark
How Indie Authors Get Their Books Into Libraries—IngramSpark
Data, Sales, and Integration
How to Get Self-Published Books into Stores and Libraries—BookLife
Book Connect
BookScan
Royalties
Book Royalties—How to Get the Most Money for Your Hard Work—Self-Publishing School