At eBooks2go, it is our mission to put you in a position to succeed so you can live your dream. We want to keep you informed of the latest and leading resources in the industry. Below are 15 incredible tools that self-published authors like you need to bookmark this instant.
Character and setting epiphanies are tough to predict. Evernote prepares you for the future with its note-taking application. News articles, pictures, outlines, and even verbal notes can all be saved to your Evernote account. The best part is that you can connect Evernote to your mobile devices as well, allowing you to record inspiration for your novel anywhere.
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Grammarly is the next step above Spell Check. It will detect incorrect verb tenses, issues with sentence structure, and misused words. There’s also a premium plan that lets you check your manuscript for plagiarism and make genre-specific style edits. Grammarly does have a free option though that you should utilize before submitting your manuscript for review.
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This tool is your personal fiction editor. What separates Autocrit from Grammarly is that it examines your manuscript for pacing and momentum, clichés, showing versus telling, and overused words in addition to spelling, grammar, and misused words.
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Before submitting your manuscript for publication, it may be wise to collect additional opinions from beta readers or even fellow writers. Scribophile is one of the premier online writing communities out there today. Here, you can post your latest draft, collect feedback, and return the favor by offering suggestions to your literary peers.
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A one-of-a-kind educational resource about the book publishing process. You can enroll in courses about editing, marketing, publishing, and even writing.
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Canva is a free drag-and-drop design tool any author can master. One nice feature is its collection of templates. The canvas is already formatted to fit your needs, whether you are creating an Instagram post, a thank you card for your readers, or even the cover of your next eBook. Authors can also find stock images within Canva with premium photo options only costing $1.
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Creating a website sounds nearly impossible when you have no coding experience, but fortunately, the folks at Wix simplified the process. Like Canva, Wix is a drag-and-drop design tool, except for websites instead of graphics. Wix even has six design templates geared specifically for authors and poets.
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This is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations in the world. More than 65 million users review and share their favorite books. As an author, you can also use Goodreads to answer questions for fans and to introduce your book to new readers through its Giveaway program. It’s safe to say that authors need to include Goodreads in their toolkit.
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Billed as a virtual flash mob for your book, Thunderclap is a social media tool that helps authors raise awareness around an event such as their launch.
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Hootsuite makes social media management so much easier for authors. From a single location, you can examine your page analytics, respond to comments and messages, and see who is posting about you and/or your book.
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Another promotional tool authors need to use is BookBub. This expands your reach for discount and giveaway promotions.
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Hootsuite makes social media management so much easier for authors. From a single location, you can examine your page analytics, respond to comments and messages, and see who is posting about you and/or your book.
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Popjam presents a wonderful opportunity for children’s authors to reach their target audience. It is a social network made for kids under the age of 13 that allows you to share content from your book to its users. Although you can’t make money directly off the platform, kids often influence purchasing decisions of their parents. If they like your content, chances are they will ask their parents to buy your book.
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Publishizer is a crowdfunding literary agency that pitches your books to self-publishing companies, small indie presses, as well as traditional publishers based on the amount of pre-orders you generate for your book. It’s a great way to get discovered and you are able to use your orders to fund your future writing endeavors
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Most self-published authors know about BookExpo and ALA, but what local author and writing events are happening in your area? Eventbrite keeps you in the loop of what’s coming up enabling you to plan in advance for upcoming writer conferences and book fairs that serve as opportunities to connect with your readers.
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