This book takes you on the wild ride that the first time inventors of a niche product (MouseDriver) actually experienced.  If you are thinking of taking the leap with your idea you have to read this true and realistic story.

Although first published in 1997 this book still holds plenty of insight and information to help a start-up inventor take an idea to reality.  Learn from this self-proclaimed ‘Guru to Independent Inventors’

Get your highlighters out!  This book has so much useful information that you’ll be referencing it throughout your first invention process.  It’s important to think of every angle and with this resource you can.

The true guide for getting your invention to market, without losing your shirt!  Get prepared by understanding Paul’s invention journey. Good, bad, successful or ugly, you’ll gain full access to an inventor’s world.

A step by step guide from a real mom, turned inventor/entrepreneur.  From A-Z you get everything you need to know.  Don’t let the title fool you, this book is really great for any future inventor (guy or girl).

This magazine is truly for idea people.  What’s nice is that they don’t sugar-coat the truth.  Whether success or struggles all aspect of taking a concept from an idea to an actual marketed product is discussed.

The champion for inventors and entrepreneurs is Don Kelly.  If you need a patent search or patent it’ll be tough to find anyone better than Don.  Besides good work Don provides fair and reasonable pricing.

United Inventor’s Association

Every group has their organization and this one is it for inventors.  Join for free first and gain as much as you can, after that, if you are thirsty for more you can sign up for a yearly paid membership.