ADDITIONAL WRITING RESOURCES
General Procedure Resources:
- Saving and Storing Your Manuscript
- Formatting Your Manuscript
- Converting Your PDF Book Page Files
- Getting Your Own ISBN and Barcode
- Writing Rear Cover Blurb or Synopsis
Articles of Interest:
- Self Publishing Tips for New Writers
- Tips on Setting Out Your Book
- Never Judge a Book By its Dust Cover
Saving and Storing Your Manuscript
To save and store your manuscript there are a range of word processors available. Some are free, others can be purchased by monthly or quarterly subscription. Alternatively you can buy the full desk top version via download or disc.
MICROSOFT OFFICE (any version)
Download – Current Version available (Buy or Subscribe to Office 365)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/
Open Office is available for free download but has limited editing features.
If you are setting up your book in Word you will need a full version to be able to convert to PDF format for printing.
Formatting Your Manuscript
Typesetting and Formatting advice:
Some sound tips on how to format your manuscript for publication prior to embarking on your book page set up. Look for the tips on font type and size, margins and spacing as they are particularly useful.
Formatting Tips for Print Publishing
10 Great Tips for Preparing your Manuscript for Publication
Converting Your PDF Book Page Files
To make your files print ready you need access to editing tools in the full version. Free versions do not allow access to these tools. Therefore you will need to subscribe to the program or a similar one for a minimum one month subscription to convert files.
ADOBE Acrobat DC Pro Download
Download (Buy or Subscribe) Free 7 Day Trial available
https://acrobat.adobe.com/au/en/acrobat/pricing.html
Getting Your Own ISBN and Barcode
Where you’ll need to go:
TO PURCHASE ISBNs and Barcodes direct – go to Bowker (USA):
TO PURCHASE ISBNs direct – go to Thorpe-Bowker (AUS):
https://www.myidentifiers.com.au
Write a Rear Cover Blurb or Synopsis
For some great tips on how to write the back cover synopsis for your book click on the following links:
How To Write A Back Cover Blurb For Your Book
Writing Your Book’s Rear Cover Copy
7 Tips for Writing a Great Back Cover Sales Pitch
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Tips for New Writers
Sound thoughtful advice from someone who’s been there and done that
Self Publishing Tips for New Writers
Never Judge a Book By its Dust Cover
OTHER WRITING LINKS:
Writing Sites and Forums
List of 100 Best Writing Sites for 2018
Writing Contests
Contests for Poets and Writers
List of Contests for Poets and Writers 2018
