Resources for Writers

Databases & Directories

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Comp-Finder

A database of fantasy, science fiction, and horror novels (debut, standalone, and first-in-series) that have been traditionally published in the last five years. This is intended to help querying writers find comparative titles, though it’s also great at exploding your TBR.

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Cover Designers

A directory of book cover designers. I am not affiliated with any of these artists; I simply appreciate their design skills and think their portfolios look good for their price points. I’ve checked that the designers state they do not use generative A.I.

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Books on Writing

These are the craft books I recommend the most often. Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org, so if you click through and purchase any of the books linked to there, I will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie book store!

For inspiration/encouragement:

For specific age categories / genres:

To level up your craft:

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