Writers -
Writers… need some help? Try these, hopefully one will be able to assist you. Feel free to contact SLWG with questions as well, we’re here to help!
Quick Note: Members, there is another Resource Section for Writers in the SLWG Members Room. If you can’t find it here, it might be there.
Do you know of a resource not listed that writers need to know about. Please contact SLWG and tell us.
Writing Resources
There is so much information to help writers
Here are some things SLWG does to help - bring your writing/publishing/marketing/querying questions and we’ll try to help solve them!
Consider joining SLWG and accessing even more resources!
PDF of Brad R. Cook’s handout from his workshop - Resources for Researching the Book, the Genre, the Agent, and the Publisher
From the MWG/SLPA Conference in 2024
All of the resources listed are on this page or in the writers resource section of the SLWG Members Room.
Writer Resources
Articles to help some commonly asked questions
How to Format a Book: 10 Tips Your Editor Wants You to Know from TheWriteLife.com
Word Counts for Novels and Children’s Books: The Definitive Post, an article by Writer’s Digest
The Key Book Publishing Paths, by Jane Friedman
Query letter examples from Writer’s Digest
Community Partners
More Resources for Writers
Main Street Books Consignment Program
Main Street Books has a consignment program designed to allow local self-published or non-traditionally published authors space on our shelves in our brick-and-mortar shop. While we enjoy our role in celebrating local authors, our shop space is limited, and as such, Main Street Books requires authors to apply for consignment.
Please note that consignment program communication is via email, and it is greatly appreciated that you direct all questions—via email—to our consignment program coordinator, Chelsie Schuette.
Writer Beware
Writer Beware is a publishing watchdog group sponsored by SWFA, Science Fiction Writers of America.
The national organization for authors. They have many resources on their website and to their members.
VLAA
Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
The VLAA is an excellent resource for all writers.
Because the arts enrich their lives, more than 300 accountants and attorneys are supporting Missouri and Illinois artists and cultural organizations by providing direct professional services through VLAA.
Visit www.vlaa.org to learn more.
Funds for Writers
Funds for Writers has information on freelance opportunities, grants, and more. This is not a paid endorsement for Funds for Writers, they come up a lot at the meetings.
Writers Digest
Writers Digest is an excellent resource for writers. They have articles on all aspects of the publishing industry, plus webinars, and more. This is not a paid endorsement for Writers Digest, but they come up at a lot of the meetings.
Element3 Health
Element3 Health’s vibrant network of clubs, associations and benefits attracts and retains members and extends their prime of life. Gyms offer one path to staying active – but it’s hardly the only path.
ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Their mission is to realize the promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
They also got their start in 1920.
Other Organizations
More Literary Resources
for ahkeem (2017)
The award-winning documentary set in St. Louis was featured at St. Louis Writers Guild’s 2018 Gateway to Publishing Conference & Convention.