Resources
Check out these recommended Resources
Andrea Farr, Nashville Geek
Nashville Geek specializes in WordPress website design & development, website applications, conversions and site enhancements.
Anita Henderson, Write Your Life
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
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
Creative copy. Content Management. Market Positioning. Thought Leadership.
Debbie Bennett, Little Red Bird
We are disciples of strategic insight, brilliant creative executions, and brand differentiation.
Frank Weimann, Folio Literary Management
Non-Fiction, Narrative Non-fiction, Memoir, Prescriptive Non-Fiction
Fred E. Miller, No Sweat Public Speaking
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
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
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.
Jim Aronoff, The Aronoff Company
Laura Bush, PhD, Peacock Proud
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
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.
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
Our sole purpose is to help you cross the threshold from author to influencer.
Matt Seidel, Matt Seidel Photography
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.
Rita Duckworth, Rita Duckworth Writing and Editing
Sandy Beckwith, Build Book Buzz
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
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.