BIG NEWS!! It's here!! The website has been completely updated. Months spent meticulously redesigning the front and back end functionality have produced an overall bigger and better experience for all.
Here's a summary of the main updates and additions that we hope you enjoy, whether you are an author member or public viewer considering joining:
New logo and branding. We designed a whole new look for a fresh new start, including a fun, vibrant logo and header image, new colors, fonts, images, and backgrounds.
Better context. Clearly labeled sections with descriptions to guide you to where you want to go.
Enhanced author profile. Additional fields and better depth of information to help you represent you and you book better, get connected with what you need, and match you with the best publishing support.
Improved publisher portal. Makes it easier to find you! Publishing professionals can search for manuscripts by specific genre, by word count, and by manuscripts that are finished or in progress. They can even find authors who have been previously published or are brand new to writing a book. You get to tell them what you are about, what you have going on, and what you are interested in.
New editing inquiry survey. Stay on the site and access a custom built survey to get you what you need for when you are ready to edit your book. Fill out the new embedded form with information about your book and what you are looking for in an edit and get a response faster.
New featured author. Check out Adam Richardson and his new book Famous Things! Also check out the updated Featured Author interview library here.
New Writers Connecting with Readers. Support three new self-published authors with links to their books. And others coming soon...
Better Blog. New blog posts including those by guest bloggers writing on topics related to reading and writing books, plus Insight articles on everything writing.
Revised Resources. New contests and recommended reads on a variety of topics.
Easier contact. Skip the email and send a quick message via a clever contact form.
To Do:
Browse the site to see for yourself!
If you are an author member, log in and update your profile with the latest information and your latest book deets and contact info. And don't forget to change your password!
If you are not a member, sign up a FREE author profile no matter where you are in your book plan - at the idea stage, draft, or complete and ready to publish!
Drop us a line and let us know what you think.
Spread to the word!
Thank you for your support! And we hope you enjoy the new site.
Your friend in words,
Anne M. Carroll
Founder & Community Manager - Writers' Connection