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The Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast
Almost 100 episodes full of simple, actionable, and step-by-step strategies that you can implement in your writing right away!
LISTEN NOW →Scrivener
FOR WRITING & EDITING
Scrivener is the go-to app for novelists and screenwriters. It helps you organize your ideas in one place so that you can stay organized and focus on what you do best—writing! I use Scrivener for my own work and can't recommend it enough! GET SCRIVENER →
My Scrivener Template
FOR EASY STORY SETUP
This customized Scrivener template makes it easy to follow along with what I teach inside of my Notes to Novel course. However, you don't have to be a Notes to Novel student to benefit from this template. CHECK OUT MY TEMPLATE →
Learn Scrivener Fast
FOR LEARNING SCRIVENER
In this self-paced online program, Joseph Michael (a Scrivener enthusiast) cuts through the noise and teaches you exactly what you need to know to write and edit your novel using Scrivener. It literally helps you learn Scrivener fast. LEARN SCRIVENER →
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How Can I Help You Get to Your Next Big Milestone?
STORY STARTER KIT
I have an idea for a story, but I need help getting started.
DIY EDITING CHECKLIST
I have a messy draft and I need help with revisions.
PUBLISHING PATH GUIDE
I need help deciding which publishing path to pursue.
Kajabi
FOR YOUR WEBSITE & EMAIL LIST
Kajabi contains all the features you need to create your author platform. Because they make it incredibly easy to manage both your website and your email list in one place, I am a huge fan of this powerful tool. I use Kajabi for my website, email list, and courses. TRY KAJABI →
Asana
FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Writing, editing, and publishing a book means managing a lot of moving parts, so you’ve got to stay organized. Asana can help you keep track of your work and communicate with any outside contractors you might work with in the future. START USING ASANA →
Google Drive
FOR FILE ORGANIZATION
Accessible from anywhere with internet, Google Drive is a great collaborative tool if you're working with a co-writer, a book coach, or an editor. Unlike DropBox, multiple parties can work in a file at once without having to download and re-upload the file. SIGN UP →
Canva
FOR IMAGE CREATION
Canva is a fantastic design tool for non-designers. It’s user-friendly and the free version gives you access to most of the features you'd want to use. You can use Canva to create social media images, inspiration/mood boards, book cover photos, and more. TRY CANVA →
Kindlepreneur
FOR SELF-PUBLISHING RESOURCES
Kindlepreneur is an excellent free resource that will give you everything you need to self-publish and market your book. Think things like book formatting, cover design, marketing strategies, and so much more. VISIT KINDLEPRENEUR →
Savannah is a developmental editor and book coach who helps fiction authors write, edit, and publish stories that work. She also hosts the top-rated Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast full of actionable advice that you can put into practice right away. Click here to learn more →