Our Favorite Tools & Resources for Writers

ProWritingAid

A grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package. Click here to learn more and get 20% off. You can try their grammar checker right now by clicking here. (affiliate links)

Author School

Author School gives you the tools you need while pursuing publishing. Click here to learn more.

Squarespace

Squarespace is where we got our start. It is our all-time favorite website-building platform. You can get started easily and your website will grow with you as your business grows. You can also sell your own products and services straight from your Squarespace site, which can help you grow your income without paying for additional services. Squarespace offers a free 14-day trial for new websites.

Kajabi

We switched to Kajabi for about a year when we started offering online courses. We’ve since switched back to using Squarespace because they’ve added membership features. Building a website on Kajabi requires a higher level of time and skill than building on Squarespace, but it is a great choice for some people. To get a free 28-day trial, click here. (affiliate link)

ConvertKit

ConvertKit is Taryn’s favorite choice for growing an engaged email list. It’s a robust software that’s built specifically for writers. It integrates seamlessly with Squarespace to make it easier to email customers (from your shop) and members (from your course or membership). Additionally, you can offer paid newsletters and sell digital products & services directly through ConvertKit. Click here to learn more. (affiliate link)

Flodesk

Flodesk is an affordable, aesthetically-pleasing email marketing software. It currently lacks features and integrations compared to ConvertKit, but it can be the right choice for some writers. Click here to learn more. (affiliate link)

Google Workspace

Need a professional email address with your domain name? Google Workspace has you covered. Click here to get yours.

Canva

Canva is your new best friend for designing social media graphics, PDFs, and more. We recommend investing in the Pro account so you can take advantage of magic resizing and the built-in brand guide to help you keep your favorite colors & fonts at your fingertips. Click here to learn more. (affiliate link)

Creative Market

Creative Market is where we purchase most of the stock photos, graphics, and fonts for our client projects. It’s a great place to go for affordable assets for your DIY projects. Click here to learn more.

Adobe InDesign

If you’re designing your own self-published book, or just want to up-level your design, Adobe InDesign is the program the pros use. It’s the program we use to design book covers, interiors, and epub files. Click here to learn more. (affiliate link)

InDesign Field Guide

Kelsey Baldwin of Paper & Oats is the expert in learning to use InDesign to create PDFs, ebooks, print books, social media graphics, and more. Learn from Kelsey in her FREE Design Workshop. Click here to sign up. (affiliate link)

ClickUp

Taryn’s favorite all-in-one tool for managing life and business tasks. Make room in your brain to be creative by downloading all the “stuff” into a system. Click here to learn more. (affiliate link)

Dubsado

If you offer client services, like freelance editing or coaching, Dubsado is your all-in-one tool for invoicing, contracts, proposals, scheduling, and more! If you’ve ever admired the appearance and seamlessness of our processes, Dubsado gets the credit. To start your free trial, click here. (affiliate link)

Google Workspace

You’re probably familiar with using Gmail or Google Docs, but if you’re not yet utilizing it for your business, you should. Cloud storage, professional email, forms & spreadsheets, oh my! Click here to learn more.

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