Tools, Tutorials, And Resources For Authors And Writers
Here are my recommended tools for writing and editing, publishing, and book marketing.
For writing and editing
1. Scrivener
Scrivener is 1 tool for writers, and as well as using it to organize articles, research, and podcast episodes. It’s amazing writing software with brilliant drag and drop functionality, so you can write out of order and just switch things around later. It is also available as an app for iPhone and iPad.
Before you send your manuscript to an editor, it’s a good idea to make it the best it can be by running it through editing software. There are a few options for software, each with its pros and cons.
It has integrations with all the writing software and specifically allows you to work within Scrivener, saving a lot of time in copying and pasting. It has lots of useful tools and reports, including a grammar checker, and helps you learn how to improve your writing. You can check it out for free.
Remember: As much as software can help, it will never replace a professional editor in terms of helping you make your book the best it can be.
Remember: As much as software can help, it will never replace a professional editor in terms of helping you make your book the best it can be.
Book cover design
If you want your book to stand out, I recommend professional book cover design. You can find a list at. Your book cover is one of the most important aspects of marketing your book. If the cover isn’t enticing or doesn’t resonate with your genre, no amount of marketing will help sell your book.
I highly recommend using a professional for your cover design in order to make it the most effective for your book. As an author, you don’t have all the skills needed to create a great book, and this is one area worth spending on.
1. Reedsy
Reedsy has a marketplace of vetted professional book cover designers with experience in every genre. They also have editors and marketing professionals.
More book cover designers
Author Packages – ebook and print book cover design, plus formatting services
Ebook Launch Cover Design: Beautiful cover designs for ebook and print
JD Smith Design: Jane is my current designer, as well as doing my interior formatting.
Damonza: Books made awesome, specialist book cover designs for bestselling books.
GoOnWrite : James does book cover commissions and has pre-made covers available.
INeedABookCover: Book cover design directory
17 Studio Book Design: A great selection of reasonably priced pre-made covers as well as design packages for covers and ads.
Brandi McCann: Book Cover Designer
Books Covered: Design agency creating market-leading book cover design
Carl Graves at ExtendedImagery: Although I don’t know Carl personally, he does Joe Konrath’s covers and also has some sales on ready-made covers now and then which is a great idea to keep costs down.
Cover Design Studio: Need cover design on a budget? Customize template book covers for your books.
Robin Ludwig Design: Robin does book design for some friends of mine so I can recommend her services.
Book formatting and layout
I recommend formatting e-books with Vellum, which creates beautiful e-books and makes printing and formatting books surprisingly easy – and even fun! You can download this software and learn how to use and enjoy it. (Mac only)
