Tools for Authors and Editors
Below you’ll find a variety of courses, tools, and sites that I recommend for authors—especially my kidlit authors—and editors. Many of these links are affiliate links, which means I’ll be compensated or credited in some way if you click through and make a purchase.
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books to help you write for kids
TOOLS I LOVE AND USE
Web hosting, amazing customer service, and all kinds of extras. What are you waiting for?
Must-have so your website is legally protected! Includes Website Terms & Conditions, Website Disclaimers, and GDPR Compliant Privacy Policy.
Use Square to sell your books on your website or to sell books in-person.
A free Elementor template you can use on your website to add subscribers to your email list.
You have a lot to share—why not devote a page to it? (And not to get too meta, but you’re looking at the template in action right here!)
More than 100 bite-sized lessons to help you with SEO on your website. Brought to you by the super-helpful crew at Lyrical Host.
There’s a lot of tech that you have to learn when you’re starting an online business. SavvyVault is a monthly membership that teaches you how to use these different programs (and many more!). Join month-by-month or purchase an annual subscription.
TEMPLATES AND TOOLS
Why outsource your Link in Bio page to a company when you can host it on your own website? Download this template to help you create a page that’s just right for you.
Social media graphics, marketing materials, signs, banners . . . there’s so much you can create with Canva.
Schedule all of your pins and Instagram posts from one site.
GROW YOUR AUDIENCE
Why? Because email marketing only works if people actually read your emails!
This ebook helps you nurture your relationship with your audience so that you get more sales with less emails.
How To Make Email Marketing Painless and Profitable (even if the thought of writing to your list gives you cold sweats)
The course that teaches you how to add a noticeable bump to your bank account each month without resorting to any slimy marketing tactics or adding tons of extra work to your busy schedule.
GROW YOUR AUDIENCE
Map out your writing, editing, illustrating, publishing, and marketing for the entire year. Choose paper or dry erase with a Sunday or Monday start. Looking around midyear? Buy a calendar at a discount!
You’ve seen it in use as an editing client. Now use it to organize your school visits and public events to promote your book.