Resources

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Andrea Farr, Nashville Geek

WORDPRESS WEBSITES

Nashville Geek specializes in WordPress website design & development, website applications, conversions and site enhancements.

Anita Henderson, Write Your Life

WRITING COACH and GENEALOGY

Writer, storyteller, The Author’s Midwife. Founder of Write Your Life and The Genealogist’s Writing Room.

Becky Bayne, Becky’s Graphic Design

BRANDING, BOOK FORMATTING, COVER DESIGNER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, PUBLISHING PREP

We turn your amazing ideas into brands, books and marketing collateral so you can share your unique story with the world.

Becky Robinson, Weaving Influence

BOOK MARKETING, SOCIAL MEDIA

Weaving Influence, a boutique digital and public relations firm that firm that specializes in serving authors with comprehensive book marketing services. 

Brandon Towl, Words Have Impact

WRITER, WRITER SOURCING

Creative copy. Content Management. Market Positioning. Thought Leadership.

Debbie Bennett, Little Red Bird

BRANDING, MARKETING

We are disciples of strategic insight, brilliant creative executions, and brand differentiation.

Frank Weimann, Folio Literary Management

PARTNER AND AGENT

Non-Fiction, Narrative Non-fiction, Memoir, Prescriptive Non-Fiction

Fred E. Miller, No Sweat Public Speaking

SPEAKING COACH

The top source for developing, practicing, and delivering a great presentation and elevator speech while lessening the fear of public speaking.

Janelle Walden Agyeman, Marie Brown Associates Literary Services

AGENT

Literary agent Janell Walden Agyeman represents a number of clients in young adult fiction, middle grades fiction, contemporary women’s fiction, and more.

Jessica Hatch, Hatch Books

EDITOR

Jessica dug her way through the slush pile at Writers House and learned what makes a book successful at St. Martin’s Press. With that experience in trade and indie publishing, professional editor Jessica Hatch offers guidance for your book path, every step of the way.

Laura Bush, PhD, Peacock Proud

BOOK COACH AND PUBLISHER

Dr. Laura L. Bush, entrepreneur, author, and writing coach is available for speaking engagements and writing workshops. She hosts the Book-in-a-Barn writing retreats.

Marcia Layton Turner, National Association of Ghost Writers

GHOSTWRITER, CO-WRITER

The Award-Winning Business Ghostwriter for CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Business Owners. Marcia is Executive Director of the National Association of Ghost Writers.

Margaret Brown, Socialize L.A.

SOCIAL MEDIA, PROMOTION

I’m Margaret Brown, along with the SocializeLA.com team, we help business owners and marketing pros flex their influence to make an impact in their business and their life.

Marika Flatt, Author to Influencer

BOOK PROMOTION

Our sole purpose is to help you cross the threshold from author to influencer.

Matt Seidel, Matt Seidel Photography

PHOTOGRAPHER

Matt Seidel is a Midwest commercial advertising photographer specializing in lifestyle, portrait, & brand narrative images for agencies, brands, and publications.

Melissa Rosati, Melissa’s Coaching Studio

LIFE, CAREER, AND CREATIVITY COACH

Melissa A. Rosati, CPCC, lives and works in New York City. She owns Melissa’s Coaching Studio, LLC, offering intuitive coaching & journal writing programs.

Miriam Salpeter, Keppie Consulting

SOCIAL MEDIA, CAREER CONSULTING

Miriam Salpeter is owner and founder of Keppie Careers, a coaching and consulting firm helping job seekers and entrepreneurs leverage social media and other marketing materials to accomplish career and business goals.

Sandy Beckwith, Build Book Buzz

PUBLICIST, WRITER, EDITOR

Sandra Beckwith is a national award-winning former publicist. She now teaches authors like you how to publicize, promote, and market your books.

Theresa Ashby, Kaleidoscope Media

WEBINARS, COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY

Dr. Theresa Ashby is known as a Stratologist. She is recognized as a savvy, provocative, and genuine individual and is widely respected for her business acumen.

Member and Associations

Alliance of Independent Authors

The Alliance of Independent Authors is a professional business membership organisation for self-publishing authors. A non-profit, we provide trusted advice, supportive guidance, and a range of resources, within a welcoming community of authors and advisors.

Central West End Association Alliance of Independent Authors

The primary purpose of the Central West End Association is to preserve and promote the best attributes of our vibrant community. We serve as a resource for residents, visitors and the institutions that call the Central West End home.  

National Association of Ghost Writers

The Association of Ghostwriters is the leading professional organization for ghostwriters of books, articles, speeches, blogs and social media content. Members are experienced ghostwriters dedicated to providing high-quality content.

She Writes Press

Unlike self-publishing platforms that publish whatever comes through regardless of quality, SWP is a curated press that works with authors to ensure that their books will be well-received in the marketplace. 

St. Louis Forum

The mission of St. Louis Forum is to promote the advancement of women through distinctive experiences that enable influential women leaders to connect and grow professionally and personally.

St. Louis Publishers Association

Empowering authors to publish, promote, and sell more books.

The Book Masters

Since 2014, we have been providing services to help thousands of people make their mark in the industry. We aim to provide a platform for authors, no matter if they’re at the beginning of their career, already established, or writing for fun.

The Book Shop

Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores.

The Ohio State University Press

Since 1957, it has been the mission of The Ohio State University Press to advance knowledge by disseminating scholarship in the humanities and the social sciences. 

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