Pressbooks Public
Need help getting your book ready for publication? Use Pressbooks Public to create, edit, format and generate your eBooks and ready-to-print books with ease.
SELF-e
Upload your independently or self-published eBooks to SELF-e. Your book will appear alongside hundreds of local and statewide authors in the Indie Illinois collection. Your book could be chosen for review by Library Journal and made available to libraries across the country!
Did you already publish a print book that you want to include in our Local Collection? Complete the form below and we’ll get back to you with more information.
Resources for Writers
Need help getting started overcoming the dreaded writer’s block? We’ve curated a selection of digital and print resources to help you write, edit and publish your work.
Lynda.com
High-quality instructional videos taught by recognized industry experts. A Fountaindale Library card is required to access these courses.
Gale Courses
Online, instructor-led courses for professional development and personal enrichment. A Fountaindale Library card is required to access these courses.
Print Collection
Browse our collections of physical material to help with your writing. If you see something you like, you can request it using your library card.
Pressbooks Public Help
SELF-e Help
Events for Writers and Readers
- Nameless Writers Group
- NaNoWriMo
- Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project
- Adult Book Clubs
- More reading, writing and publishing events
Submit a Book
Did you write a book that you want to add to our local print collection? Submit your book information using this form, and we will contact you within three business days with more information.