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

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Writer Beware is a publishing watchdog group sponsored by SWFA, Science Fiction Writers of America.

 
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The national organization for authors. They have many resources on their website and to their members.

VLAA
Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts

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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

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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

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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

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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.


More Literary Resources

 
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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.