Black Friday Deals for Authors 2024 – Don’t Miss Out!

Black Friday Deals for Authors 2024 – Don’t Miss Out!

It’s that time of year again!

We’ve got a whole slew of deals from some of our friends and partners!

Most of these deals are for a limited time only (and some don’t begin until Black Friday or Cyber Monday), so keep an eye on the dates listed to make sure you get the best deal.

We have tried/regularly use a lot of these products, but not all of them. And please note, some of these are affiliate links, which does not change your pricing, but I might get a little thank you if you purchase.

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Use Instagram to help you grow your author community and sell more books!

​Instagram for Authors is a power packed course providing authors with all the tools they need to successfully use Instagram to Market and grow their author platforms… which helps to sell their books. Since implementing these strategies, our authors have been selling FOUR TIMES as many books at launch. It has thrilled us to see the results that our efforts have taken. Led by our IG strategist, this course is power-packed with all the tools you need to start and grow your Instagram account, and how to sell a ton of books at launch. DO NOT MISS IT!

Black Friday Offer: 40% off with the coupon code 40OFFIGBF 

How? Sign up here.

Sale dates: Until Dec 2


Fictionary StoryTeller

Fictionary’s StoryTeller Software and Live Courses offer a comprehensive process to improve story structure, pacing, character development, and settings.

StoryTeller Software: Visualize your plot, identify key story arc scenes, and ensure a satisfying resolution. No more guessing if your story holds up – see it all laid out clearly.

StoryTeller Premium with Fictionary Live!: Enjoy unlimited writing courses led by experienced Certified StoryCoach Editors. Join 6-week sprints tailored to your genre, from romance to fantasy. Get live instruction, weekly editing tasks, and personalized feedback to guide you through every stage of the writing process.

Professonal StoryCoach Editors: Fictionary’s StoryCoach Editors provide expert evaluations of your story’s structure, from scene-by-scene to the overall narrative. Receive actionable feedback on character development, consistency, and pacing to create a truly impactful story.

Black Friday Offer: 40% off a Fictionary StoryTeller Subscription (software only)

40% off a Fictionary StoryTeller Premium subscription (software + the Fictionary Live! Unlimited Writing Courses)

Professional StoryCoach Edits for 3 cents/word (normally 4 cents/word)

How? Sign up or login at https://fictionary.co

Sale dates: Nov 18 – Dec 2


ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid is the essential toolkit for storytellers, helping you to craft your story and bring it to life. Real-time feedback and in-depth analysis will show you how to strengthen your story, give your characters depth, add impetus to your plot and so much more. ProWritingAid provides the tools, resources and inspiration you need to unlock your potential. It’s like having an English teacher, editor, critique partner and writing buddy all in your favourite writing app.

Black Friday Offer: 50% off annual and lifetime subscriptions

How? Visit prowritingaid.com

Sale dates: Nov 18 to Dec 3

Grab ProWritingAid HERE!


Novlr

Novlr is the first writer-owned creative writing workspace that lets you focus on what’s most important; your words. Our smart design is distraction-free, writing streaks and goals keep you motivated, advanced analytics provide insights into your best writing times, and automatic cloud syncing keeps your work safe. You will be more productive with Novlr.

Black Friday Offer: Get 30% off any Novlr Pro subscription, including lifetime with the code BLACKFRIDAY24

Grab it here!

Sale dates: Nov 1 – Dec 31


Helping Writers Become Authors

Elevate your writing game with this arsenal of resources from Helping Writers Become Authors! K.M. Weiland’s popular writing books offer expert guidance on plot, character, and story structure. Take it a step further with interactive workbooks (including the Outlining Your Novel Workbook software) that can turn your knowledge into practical skills. Dive deep into character development with the Creating Character Arcs Course and the Shadow Archetypes Course, and don’t miss the unique Archetypal Character Guided Meditations for delving into your characters’ minds and dreaming up new story ideas. Whether you’re a budding writer or seasoned wordsmith, these tools from Helping Writers Become Authors tools will enhance your storytelling prowess. Invest in your writing journey today!

Black Friday Offer: 25% Off Storewide

How? Visit https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/25-off-all-books-courses-software-and-meditations-for-black-friday-2024/

Sale dates: Nov 18 – Dec 2


Jenna Moreci – Free Ebook

Writing a book can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Are you struggling to finish, or even start your novel? Are you overwhelmed by the many steps in the writing process, drowning in endless drafts, or creatively blocked? Shut Up and Write the Book is a step-by-step guide to crafting a novel from your first spark of an idea to the final edit. Whether you’re brand new to writing or wanting to hone your skills, this action plan provides straightforward advice while demystifying the art of storytelling. Enjoy bestselling author Jenna Moreci’s no-nonsense guidance and saucy sarcasm as she walks you through every step of the writing process. If you want to finally hunker down and finish your novel, read Shut Up and Write the Book today.

Black Friday Offer: $0.99 ebook

How? Visit https://amzn.to/4h9FxEP

Sale dates: Nov 27 – Dec 2


One Stop for Writers

Whether you’re designing rich, complex characters with the Character Builder, structuring your plot with Story Maps or penning masterful description using the iconic show-don’t-tell THESAURUS database, One Stop for Writers’ arsenal of tools ensures you will write with confidence. Use BLACKFRIDAY24 at checkout to get 35% off our 6-month plan. Writing can be easier!

Black Friday Offer: 35% off our 6-month subscription plan

How? Visit onestopforwriters.com/blackfriday

Sale dates: Nov 14 – Dec 1


Inkspired

Inkspired is a dynamic storytelling and publishing platform designed specifically for emerging authors. Whether you’re crafting serialized fiction, novels, book series, webcomics, or experimenting with other creative formats, Inkspired provides you with the perfect space to write, publish, and share your work with a global audience. Our platform is dedicated to helping you grow as an author by connecting you with passionate readers from around the world, expanding your reach, and offering the tools to monetize your content.

Black Friday Offer: 25% off annual subscriptions

How? Visit https://getinkspired.com/black-friday/

Sale dates: Nov 18 – Dec 2


Atticus – Book formatting software

Transform your writing journey with Atticus.io—the all-in-one powerhouse for book writing and formatting. Forget juggling multiple tools; Atticus brings you a sleek, intuitive platform that takes you from draft to publish-ready masterpiece effortlessly. Atticus.io is your non-negotiable companion if you’re ready to publish like a pro.

Black Friday Offer: Free Course with every purchase of Atticus: Publishing for Indie Authors

How? Visit www.atticus.io

Sale dates: Nov 28 – Dec 2


Dabble

Dabble offers a streamlined writing experience, perfect for authors who value simplicity and efficiency. With its clean interface, this cloud-based platform ensures your work is always accessible, both online and offline. Key features like story notes and goal tracking help organize your ideas and track progress, while the platform’s automatic backup provides peace of mind. Ideal for writers at any stage, Dabble is the essential writing tool for crafting and refining your stories.

Black Friday Offer: 30% off a year of Dabble
40% off 2 years of Dabble
50% off a Lifetime Subscription

How? Visit: www.dabblewriter.com/store/black-friday-2024

Sale dates: Nov 29 – Dec 2


BookBrush

Your schedule is jam packed with writing, marketing, and everything else on your plate. Book Brush services can help lighten your load with your choice of two all-inclusive social media plans: Meta Plan: We’ll manage your Instagram and Facebook, creating eye-catching graphics and reels to build a strong, branded presence in the author niche and keep your fans engaged. Video Plan: We’ll produce 15 custom reels each month for your TikTok and YouTube channels, tailored to capture your unique style and audience.

Black Friday Offer: Two free months of full-service Social Media Management (with a six month contract). Get eight months for the price of six!

How? Visit: https://calendly.com/kathleensweeney/social-media-management

Sale dates: Book a consultation call by Dec 6th. Launch date will be January 1, 2025


Writing Mastery Academy

Transform your writing journey with the Writing Mastery Academy, your complete writer support system, created by bestselling author Jessica Brody (Save the Cat! Writes a Novel). Get comprehensive guidance from idea to published novel through 13+ on-demand courses, live office hours, webinars, and a supportive writing community.

Black Friday Special: Annual Membership: 20% off with code BLACKFRIDAY20

Monthly Membership: 50% off your first 3 months with code BLACKFRIDAY50

How? Visit https://www.writingmastery.com/ and use code from above

Sale dates: Until Dec 2


Miblart

Don’t miss a chance to get a professional book cover for an affordable price! Miblart is a book cover design company that creates book covers for different genres. Our services includes stock-photo manipulated cover design, illustrated cover design, logo design and branding, author swag design, formatting and layout. Everything in one place to make your book look amazing and atttact your target audience

Black Friday Offer: Get 20% OFF for book cover design packages. Use the promocode MIBL20BLACK during the checkout

How? Grab Your deal here!

Sale dates: Nov 25 – Dec 1


Getcovers

On a tight budget for book launch? Try Getcovers! Getcovers is a book cover design company that provides book cover design packages for a shockingly low price – just $10-$35, depending on the package you choose. Don’t miss a chance to save big this Black Friday and get a book cover with a 25% OFF discount!

Black Friday Offer: Get 25% OFF for book cover design packages. Use the promocode BLACKDEALS during checkout

How? Visit: https://getcovers.com/book-cover-design/

Sales dates: Nov 25 – Dec 1


Publisher Rocket – one of our FAVORITE tools!

Publisher Rocket is the ultimate tool for authors to optimize their book listings and dominate the Amazon marketplace. Publisher Rocket will help you get your book in front of more Amazon shoppers so you can spend less time marketing and more time writing. Using Publisher Rocket’s features, you will be able to see what keywords are helping other books make sales, find the best categories to drive bestseller status, and more. With amazing tutorials, using Rocket is incredibly simple and intuitive. So, get your book in front of more readers with Publisher Rocket, because great books deserve to be read.

Black Friday Offer: $30 off Publisher Rocket software (normally $199). And free Mastering Keyword and Category Course ($50 value)

How? Grab your deal here! (**DEAL IS NOT ACTIVE UNTIL NOV 28**)

Sale dates: Nov 28 – Dec 2


MasterWriter

MasterWriter is the most powerful suite of writing tools ever assembled in one program. Why struggle to find the right word when you can have all the possibilities in an instant?

Black Friday Offer: 40% Off a 1 or 2-Year License

Visit: https://www3.masterwriter.com/store/licensepromotion.do?dcn=10447&writer_type=1

Sale dates: Until Dec 3


MailerLite

MailerLite is an email marketing tool and website builder for businesses of all shapes and sizes. The key idea behind MailerLite is simplicity. We provide our customers with straightforward and user-friendly tools such as a Drag & drop email editor, website builder, and an intuitive subscriber management interface. We just created a workshop on how to use MailerLite, you can check it out here!

Black Friday Offer: Get 33% off any annual plan, that’s 4 months free.

How? Click here.

Sales dates: Nov 21 – Dec 16


I haven’t had the opportunity to try out everything on this list, so I’m not officially recommending any of these products or services (beyond ProWritingAid, PublisherRocket, BookBrush, and Fictionary – of which I use all of and love!) Also, some of the links above are affiliate links, and some are are not.

I hope you find something that works for your needs!

Write on!

Alexa

Alexa Bigwarfe

Publishing Consultant and Book Marketing Expert

Write|Publish|Sell

Black Friday Deals for Authors 2023 – Don’t Miss Out!

Black Friday Deals for Authors 2023 – Don’t Miss Out!

It’s that time of year again!

We’ve got a whole slew of deals from some of our friends and partners!

Most of these deals are for a limited time only (and some don’t begin until Black Friday or Cyber Monday), so keep an eye on the dates listed to make sure you get the best deal.

We have tried/regularly use a lot of these products, but not all of them. And please note, some of these are affiliate links, which does not change your pricing, but I might get a little thank you if you purchase.

Women in Publishing Summit

The largest virtual summit designed to support women in the publishing industry. Authors, editors, publishers, book marketers, etc come together to build community, network, learn together, and support each other.

Black Friday Offer: Save $125 ($25 off the early bird pricing of $147)

How? Visit womeninpublishingsummit.com and use code BLACKFRIDAY

Sale dates: Until Nov 30

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Write|Publish|Sell

We’re celebrating 10 years in the business of supporting authors with a bundle of 4 of our most popular book marketing workshops for ONLY $10!

Black Friday Offer: 4 Marketing Workshops for only $10

How? Visit writepublishsell.com/marketing-bundle to grab the bundle!

Sale dates: Until Nov 30


Fictionary StoryTeller

Looking for a structured approach to edit your book? Fictionary’s groundbreaking software, combined with live expert guidance, gives you the tools and support you need to write an unforgettable story.

1) 40% off StoryTeller Editing Software

Generate a story arc that allows you to see how your structure, characters, plot, and setting compares to best-in-class.

2) 40% off StoryTeller Premium

Premium subscribers get the powerful combination of StoryTeller software and personalised guidance from our Fictionary Certified StoryCoach Instructors. Stay focused and on track by joining our six-week, real-time editing courses. It’s a sure-fire way to get your manuscript over the finish line.

3) 40% off StoryCoach Software

StoryCoach is the only software that allows professional editors to easily deliver comprehensive and objective story feedback and insights to their clients. Clients will love your work, and you’ll have more time to edit more books!

4) 40% off StoryCoach Editor Certification

Fictionary StoryCoach Certification stands out as a unique editing qualification, laser-focused on the art of story editing, not mere copyediting.

Black Friday Offer: 40% off all Fictionary products.

40% off six months of a monthly subscription or

40% off one year of an annual subscription.

How? Sign up or login at https://fictionary.co and then use code BLACKFRIDAY2023 when upgrading.

Sale dates: Nov 16 – Nov 27.


ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid gives you clear, easy steps to improve your writing so you can write, edit and share your stories with confidence. ProWritingAid’s real-time feedback and in-depth reports offer world-class grammar, style and consistency checking. Writers strengthen their prose, improve their clarity, and have more time to focus on their story when using ProWritingAid. If you are serious about writing, then this is the grammar and style checker for you.

Black Friday Offer: 50% off all subscriptions, including a lifetime license.

How? Visit prowritingaid.com

Sale dates: Nov 13 – Nov 29.

Grab ProWritingAid HERE!

The Novel Factory

The Novel Factory is the ultimate novel writing software, and includes character development tools, plot templates, target tracking and so much more. Developed by author, Katja Kaine, the software includes a wealth of writing advice, which helps new writers master the craft and more established writers hone and perfect their skills. So many writers have said it has changed their writing lives – allowing them to achieve goals they had been struggling with for years. It’s completely free to try for 30 days, so why not see if it lives up to the hype?

Black Friday Offer: 30% off a one-year license

Grab it here!

Sale dates: Nov 15 – Nov 24.


Helping Writers Become Authors

Elevate your writing game with this arsenal of resources from Helping Writers Become Authors! K.M. Weiland’s popular writing books offer expert guidance on plot, character, and story structure. Take it a step further with interactive workbooks (including the Outlining Your Novel Workbook software) that can turn your knowledge into practical skills. Dive deep into character development with the Creating Character Arcs Course, and don’t miss the unique Archetypal Character Guided Meditations for delving into your characters’ minds and dreaming up new story ideas. Whether you’re a budding writer or seasoned wordsmith, these tools from Helping Writers Become Authors tools will enhance your storytelling prowess. Invest in your writing journey today!

Black Friday Offer: 25% off all products in the store

How? Visit www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/25-off-all-books-courses-software-and-meditations-for-black-friday

Sale dates: Nov 13 – Nov 27.


Jenna Moreci – Free Ebook

Are you struggling to finish, or even start your novel? Are you overwhelmed by the many steps in the writing process, drowning in endless drafts, or creatively blocked? Shut Up and Write the Book is a step-by-step guide to crafting a novel from your first spark of an idea to the final edit. Whether you’re brand new to writing or wanting to hone your skills, this action plan provides straightforward advice while demystifying the art of storytelling.

Black Friday Offer: 50% off Shut Up and Write the Book ebook

How? Visit books2read.com/suawtb

Sale dates: Nov 24 – Dec 1


One Stop for Writers

Ready for a game-changer? Look no further than One Stop for Writers – your ultimate storytelling companion. Our groundbreaking tools will help you craft characters with true depth, invent fresh and captivating plots, and construct immersive worlds that your readers won’t want to leave. Whether you’re just starting your journey or need an extra push to get your book to the finish line, our Storyteller’s Roadmap guides you as you plan, write, and revise, and our one-of-a-kind Description Thesaurus database will help you master show-don’t-tell, so only your best prose makes it to the page.

Black Friday Offer: 40% off a Six-Month Plan

How? Visit onestopforwriters.com/blackfriday

Sale dates: Nov 24 – Dec 1


Sacha Black

Do you want to improve your prose, characters or storytelling? Join rebel author, podcaster, and bestselling author Sacha Black for her writing classes, books and audiobooks.

Black Friday Offer: 30% off Books and Courses

How? Visit sachablack.thinkific.com and use code BLACKFRIDAY30

Sale dates: Nov 20 – Dec 3


Atticus – Book formatting software

Transform your writing journey with Atticus.io—the all-in-one powerhouse for book writing and formatting. Forget juggling multiple tools; Atticus brings you a sleek, intuitive platform that takes you from draft to publish-ready masterpiece effortlessly. Atticus.io is your non-negotiable companion if you’re ready to publish like a pro.

Black Friday Offer: Free Course with every purchase of Atticus: Publishing for Indie Authors

How? Visit www.atticus.io

Sale dates: Nov 22-27


Scribophile

Scribophile is one of the web’s largest online writing communities and workshops. Writers of all skill levels join to make friends, finish their novels, help each other improve, take writing classes, and meet beta readers.

Black Friday Offer: 30% off a Scribophile Premium membership

How? Visit: www.scribophile.com/join/black-friday

Sale dates: Until Nov 30


PublishDrive

Self-publishing platform with a global reach Easily self-publish ebooks online, audiobooks, and print books to thousands of stores worldwide. One click, publish everywhere.

Black Friday Offer: Subscribe to our annual plan, and get 12 months of service for the price of 9.

How? Visit: account.publishdrive.com/register/black-friday-2023

Sale dates: Until Dec 31


Novlr

Novlr is the first writer-owned creative writing workspace that lets you focus on what’s most important- your words. Our smart design is distraction-free, writing streaks and goals keep you motivated, advanced analytics provide insights into your best writing times, and automatic cloud syncing keeps your work safe. You will be more productive on Novlr.

Black Friday Offer: $50 off an annual subscription of Novlr Pro

How? Visit novlr.org/black-friday and use code BLACKFRIDAY23

Sale dates: Until Dec 31


First Editing

FirstEditing’s professional editors correct and perfect every word so you can publish your manuscript confidently and successfully. You get an expert editor in your genre to personally edit your writing, revise your syntax, and advise you on how to develop and structurally strengthen your writing. They choose their best editor for your project which allows you to save time and energy while avoiding the frustration of “shopping” for a freelancer. Their editors are vetted, trained, and certified experts with publishing experience who can coach you too. Plus, you’ll receive a satisfaction guarantee and a FREE editing sample of your writing.

Black Friday Offer: 21% Off Any professional editing service including Certified Structural Editing, Book Coaching, and more.

But we’ve got an even better deal! Use our Women in Publishing Summit deal and get 25% off!

How? Grab Your deal here!

Sale dates: Nov 25 – Dec 5


Self Publishing Advice Conference (SelfPubCon)

Get unrestricted access to the full archive of the Self-publishing Advice Conference, SelfPubCon, including the recent Success Mindset for Indie Authors conference! SelfPubCon, the Self-Publishing Advice Conference, runs in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) and runs once a year, featuring the cream of self-publishing authors and advisors. The access passes give six-month or lifetime access to an extensive conference archive featuring self-publishing advisors like Jane Friedman, Mark Dawson, Joanna Penn, Anna Featherstone, Karen Inglis, Russell Nohelty, Ricardo Fayet, Orna Ross and 100+ more.

Black Friday Offer: 50% off a 6-month or lifetime all-access pass.

How? Visit: selfpublishingadviceconference.com/access-passes/ and use code: BLACKFRIDAY23

Sales dates: Until Nov 30


Publisher Rocket – one of our FAVORITE tools!

Publisher Rocket is the world’s leading book marketing software that has helped over 70,000+ authors of all levels sell more books, and save loads of time doing it. It comes from Dave Chesson, the brains behind Kindlepreneur, so you know you’re in safe hands!

Black Friday Offer: Get the Kindlepreneur Keywords and Categories Course for Free with Publisher Rocket Book Marketing Software (Normally $50)

How? Grab your deal here!

Sale dates: Nov 21-29


Myth HQ

From Jason Hamilton (aka The Nerdy Novelist on YouTube), comes AI Storyteller Premium, which is a thorough training platform designed to help authors navigate the world of AI, finish a book, and publish it using AI tools, but without sacrificing the quality of the book itself.

Black Friday Offer: Get the membership for $27 a month (normally $47/month) and get the book, 10,000 Words an Hour, for free with your free trial.

How? Visit storyhacker.ai/special-offer-1

Sale dates: Nov 20-Dec 21


Writers Room Membership

The Writers Room is the world’s fastest growing virtual community for writers who want to master the craft and make a living as a writer. Led by Maxwell Alexander Drake – Comic Con San Diego’s pre-eminent writing instructor – Join regular writing sessions, critique pods, develop circles, story intensives and more.

Black Friday Offer: 50% off your first three months.

How? Visit writersroom.us/girlfriday

Sale dates: Nov 21-28


Masterwriter

MasterWriter is the most powerful suite of writing tools ever assembled in one program. Why struggle to find the right word when you can have all the possibilities in an instant?

Black Friday Offer: 40% Off a 1 or 2-Year License

Visit: https://www3.masterwriter.com/store/licensepromotion.do?dcn=10387&writer_type=2

Sale dates: Nov 15-Dec 1

I haven’t had the opportunity to try out everything on this list, so I’m not officially recommending any of these products or services (beyond ProWritingAid, FirstEditing, PublisherRocket, Fictionary, and PublishDrive – of which I use all of and love!) Also, some of the links above are affiliate links, and some are are not.

I hope you find something that works for your needs!

Write on!

Alexa

Alexa Bigwarfe

Publishing Consultant and Book Marketing Expert

Write|Publish|Sell