The Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network (SPAWN) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation for the purpose of to providing opportunities, information and resources for authors, illustrators, graphic designers, photographers, editors, self-publishers, and others involved in the process of publishing.
SPAWN also gives these creative professionals the opportunity to exchange ideas and information with each other and the general public. Their website offers you information on writing and publishing. It also offers links to research sources, publishers, printers, and the media.