Writing resources

Whether you want to become a creative writer and author or learn how to become a better copywriter for your job, you’ve come to the right place!

GENERAL WRITING SUPPORT

Need some help with your writing project or career? Here are various organizations and contacts to assist you in your writing goals.

1-ON-1 SUPPORT WITH SHARMA SHIELDS

Do you have questions about submitting short stories or novels? Have you wondered about self-publishing a memoir or tracking down a literary agent? Or maybe you’d just like to learn more about the writing community here in Spokane? Local novelist Sharma Shields, our new Writing Education Specialist, is available weekly to address your writing inquiries.

SELF-PUBLISHING RESOURCES

Keely Honeywell (an amazing local book designer): keelyhoney@gmail.com
The Write Warrior, Dwight Thompson (local designer, editor, self-published writer): thewritewarriorbiz@gmail.com
Gray Dog Press here in Spokane (for printing)
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (for design/distribution/retail)
Ingram Spark (for design/distribution/retail)
Lulu (for design/distribution/retail)
Canva (for design)

You can check with Auntie’s Bookstore to see if they can carry your book on consignment (bring a book, drop in, and ask). Local indie bookstores are amazing at supporting local writers. Always remain polite and understanding if they can’t carry your book for whatever reason.

Apply online to have your books carried in From Here Spokane

WRITING CLASSES & GRANT RESOURCES

Here in Spokane:

ONLINE WRITING RESOURCES

BRAINFUSE HELPNOW WRITING LAB

Get expert writing assistance and feedback on your writing online through Brainfuse. Upload your document, provide the details of your assignment or prompt, and receive your analysis usually within one business day.

LINKEDIN LEARNING

Learn how to become an exceptional writer, author, and storyteller through LinkedIn Learning courses. Get started for free with your library card.

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GENERAL WRITING SUPPORT

1-ON-1 SUPPORT WITH SHARMA SHIELDS

SELF-PUBLISHING RESOURCES

WRITING CLASSES & GRANT RESOURCES

ONLINE WRITING RESOURCES

BRAINFUSE HELPNOW WRITING LAB

LINKEDIN LEARNING

THE LATEST FROM THE BLOG

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