{"id":19131,"date":"2018-05-08T21:39:21","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T04:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?page_id=19131"},"modified":"2026-02-23T21:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T05:18:01","slug":"recommended-partners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/recommended-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Recommended Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Recommendations<\/a>Here is a partial list of recommended writing teachers, consultants, and other experts.<\/p>\n

Plus tech tools.<\/p>\n

These are people I know and trust and tools I use.<\/p>\n

As with all recommendations, do your homework to be sure the person, business, or tech tool you decide to work with is a good fit for you.<\/p>\n

WRITING TEACHERS<\/h1>\n

Lynn Johnston’s\u00a0Write Smarter, Not Harder<\/h2>\n

Books, Courses, Downloads<\/p>\n

http:\/\/writesmarternotharder.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Edit and revise your manuscript with her course, Manuscript Magic.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Kristin Noland: Noland Editing<\/h2>\n

Developmental and line editing services for speculative and crime fiction and author resources.<\/p>\n

Check out her services and resources:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nolandediting.com<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nolandediting.com\/academy<\/a><\/p>\n

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Shortcuts for Writers paid courses and free resources<\/h2>\n

Stacy Juba at Shortcuts for Writers has some great paid and free courses. She’s a wealth of editing information and writer’s life support for novelists.<\/p>\n

Check out her free courses here:<\/p>\n

\u2705 Line Editing Made Simple, a 5-day introductory class<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2705 The Looks and Gazes Quickstart Guide (sample pages of the Energize Your Writing Toolkit)<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2705 How to Create Your Editing Game Plan and Fast-Track Your Book on-demand masterclass<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2705 Your Best Writing Year Ever: 4 Time Management Hacks to Kickstart Your Productivity on-demand masterclass<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jericho Writers<\/h2>\n
Founded by bestselling author Harry Bingham, Jericho Writers provides writers with all the tools they need to edit, write, and publish their books. They offer one-to-one mentoring,\u00a0professional editing services,\u00a0tutored courses<\/a>,\u00a0 a literary agent database, online and in-person events, an online writing community, and more.<\/div>\n
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https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n
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Vanessa Kier: The Writer Tech Stop<\/h2>\n

Tech Resources for Writers, Consultations, Courses, Helping Writers with Mailchimp, Scrivener, WordPress, and Other Essential Applications<\/p>\n

https:\/\/thewriterstechstop.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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C.S. Lakin: Live, Write, Thrive<\/h2>\n

Editing services, Online Courses, Workshops and Retreats<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.livewritethrive.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Details on her extensive critique service here:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.critiquemymanuscript.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

(If you do sign up, please tell her I “Beth Barany” sent you. In full disclosure: I do get a referral fee.)<\/p>\n

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Jordan Rosenfeld: Practice. Polish. Persist.<\/h2>\n

Books, Writing Classes, Editing Services<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.jordanrosenfeld.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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Brooke Warner: She Writes Press<\/h2>\n

She Writes Press is an independent publishing company founded to serve members of SheWrites, the largest global community of women writers online, and women writers everywhere.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/shewritespress.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Diana Lynn: Build A Story – A Writer’s Workbook and Novel Planning<\/h2>\n

A hands-on workbook<\/a> adaptable to any level of author experience and writing preference. Worksheets, and action lists to arrange every aspect from idea to setting, and from character to climax. Visit Diana\u2019s author page<\/a> to choose from a variety of covers to inspire your creativity.<\/p>\n

Book Link: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1947594052<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon Author Page: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bKqa93<\/a><\/p>\n

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Melquea Smith – Children’s Book Illustrator<\/h2>\n

Through her work, Melquea will be not only your illustrator, but your thought partner as your book is being brought to life.<\/p>\n

See her portfolio on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/prettykittypaintings\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Hire Melquea for your next children’s book project.<\/a><\/p>\n

Site: https:\/\/www.prettykittypaintings.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tech Tools + Business Experts<\/h1>\n

Thrivecart<\/a><\/h2>\n

: For you if you want to sell courses and products. For coaches, business and lifestyle experts, creators, affiliates, digital marketers, etc.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Email Marketing Membership<\/a><\/h2>\n

: For you if you want to up your email marketing game or get it started. $9 per month. So affordable and so useful. Run by Liz Wilcox.<\/p>\n

Pinterest for Marketing<\/h1>\n

Your Pin Coach<\/a><\/h2>\n

: For your if have evergreen products, like books or courses.<\/p>\n

I am an affiliate for these service providers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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