Resources

Writing and Editing Tools

ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid is an attempt to provide advanced editorial services through software – a style-checker rather than a spellchecker. It provides the sort of information that is usually the purview of editors and beta readers.

Fictionary

Fictionary makes editing easier by applying universal storytelling structures to each and every scene. Evaluate and revise your manuscript against 38 Fictionary Story Elements to tell a powerful story readers will naturally connect with.

Publishing Tools

BookBaby

BookBaby has become the nation’s leading self-publishing company. We believe in People Powered Publishing, which means our crew is dedicated to helping all writers self-publish successfully.

BookFunnel

Whether it’s delivering your reader magnet, sending out advanced copies of your book, handing out ebooks at a conference, or fulfilling your digital sales to readers, BookFunnel does it all.

Pubsite

Author Websites Made Easy – Promote your big ideas like the professionals!  Build a complete author website fine-tuned for selling your books, services, courses, and speaking appearances. Using simple tools, get your website up and running in only a few hours.

WritePublishSell

We offer a full publishing solution or we can support you at different stages along the way. If you need help with anything related to writing, publishing, or selling your book, we have done FOR you, done WITH you, and DIY solutions. 

BetaBooks

When you run a beta, it's all about the feedback, and with BetaBooks, you're in control. With BetaBooks, you can securely share your manuscript, track reader progress, and save and organize all your feedback in one place, all while conducting your best market research. Simply input your manuscript, invite your readers, and get ready to see the big picture like never before!

Bowker

Bowker is the world’s leading provider of bibliographic information and management solutions designed to help publishers, authors, and booksellers better serve their customers. Creators of products and services that make books easier for people to discover, evaluate, order, and experience, Bowker is the official ISBN Agency for the United States and its territories and Australia.

Marketing Tools

Bublish

Bublish helps authors market their books through a really innovative tool called a Book Bubble. Use the code ALEXABDISCOUNT2019 for $20 off your annual fee when your free trial expires!

Your Author Engine

Welcome to Your Author Engine!  Where you can take control of your author career… then take it to the next level.  Follow Melissa as she doesn't just talk about what it takes to market books, she does it with you!

PublisherRocket

Publisher Rocket will help get your book in front of more Amazon people.  Rocket gives real data that shows exactly what Amazon book buyers type into Amazon, and how many people search for these things.

Reader’s Favorite

Readers' Favorite is owned and operated by authors for authors. Our staff provides fellow authors with a valuable set of resources to help them succeed.  We truly are looking out for our fellow authors.

Book Brush

The easiest way to create professional ads & social media images for your books!  Choose your ad size, upload your book cover(s), select a background image, then add text boxes and stamps. Book Brush instantly creates the image for you to download. 

Fiction Marketing Academy

Discover step-by-step how to market your novels with advice from the world’s best of the best (even if you’re starting from scratch). Fiction Marketing Academy is the place to find the most up-to-date book marketing tactics and strategies. All for specifically aimed at indie fiction writers. All FREE (for a limited time)

Author Business Tools

ConvertKit

ConvertKit is email marketing software for creators.  Because we’ve been there before and are there now too, we know what you need to run a successful business.

17Hats

Your Solution to ‘Too Much Work, Not Enough Time’ is here!  We create custom tailored integrations for the needs of the self-employed.  With 17hats, you’ll be in control of your business.

Trello

Trello is a visual management software with cards, lists, board, checklists, etc. Use this powerful tool for content management, client communication, project management and flows.

Effortless Webkits

We build high-converting WordPress websites & membership sites and offer WordPress tech support. Plain & simple.

Siteground

Website hosting crafted for easy website management.

SendOwl

Sell Digital Products (ebooks, courses, pdf downloads) easily from your website.

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