The Open Book Editor

Resources for Writers

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Book Cover Design
Dissect Designs
Multi-award-winning designer who has created hundreds of #1 bestsellers' covers, works with large publishing houses, and produces movie and TV show lookbooks for Hollywood studios.
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Classes & Competitions
Pen to Print
Organisation dedicated to supporting new and experienced authors via a huge array of web resources, story and poetry competitions, and mentorship programmes.
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Community of Authors
Society of Authors
Resources and support to help you navigate the publishing industry. Published authors can join as full members; non-published authors can join as associate members.
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Community of Authors
The Historical Novel Society
A community of authors of historical fiction looking for support from other authors of the genre, guidance about competitions and publishing, and other resources.
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Free Writers' Magazine
Write On!​
A free weekly webzine and quarterly magazine. Both are full to the brim with advice, interviews, guidance, and support for writers by authors, agents, and other industry specialists.
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Literary Agent Directory
QueryTracker
An online directory to find agents that represent your genre and in your country of choice quickly and easily. Allows you to track which agents you have contacted and when.
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Writing Advice & Tips
The Open Book Editor Blog
Free writing and editing tips to help authors of fiction and non-fiction improve their skills. Also features mindfulness guidance on how to stay enthusiastic and upbeat about your writing.