The Self-Publisher's Ultimate Resource Guide is the first and largest collection of curated and verified resources for independent authors who plan to publish their own books. Produced by a team with long experience in both traditional and independent publishing, the over 850 resources are listed in an easy-to-use format that includes live links, phone numbers, email addresses and brief descriptive copy. The Guide makes vendors and other resources easy to find by separating them into 33 distinct categories within the 3 main tasks the self-publisher must deal with. How to Prepare, Publish, and Promote their books: PREPARE Content & Developmental Editors Copyeditors & Proofreaders Indexers Cover & Interior Book Designers Image Sources Illustrators & Cartoonists Translators Writing Software Writers' Conferences & Workshops Offering Scholarships Grants and Funding for Writers Professional & Trade Associations Best Books on Writing PUBLISH eBook Conversion Print-on-Demand (POD) Printing & Distribution Services Subsidy Publishers Short Run Printers Book Production Software Best Books on Self-Publishing Helpful Links PROMOTE Website Design for Authors Social Media Consultants Book Review Services Press Release Services & Sources Best Blogs on Self-Publishing Book Blog Tours Marketing & Publicity Sites to List eBooks News & Views eBook Aggregators & Book Distributors Major Retailers Writing Contests, Fellowships & Prizes Book Awards for Self-Published Authors Consumer Protection The Self-Publisher's Ultimate Resource Guide ebook version is updated regularly to provide current information and links in the fast-changing indie publishing world, and the authors are actively soliciting input to keep listings current and comprehensive.