A long while back, I started making author marketing templates. My goal was to create thoughtfully designed book promotion templates for authors using Canva that looked as clean and professional as anything made in Photoshop. As a book cover designe...
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Every writer hits a wall at some point, and writing challenges are one of my favorite ways to get past writer's block, no matter what project I'm working on. Writing challenges can be super useful because they remove decision fatigue and can help yo...
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If you run a bookish social media account and create your own book promo graphics, you probably know how hard it is to make sure everything stays looking pretty. And if you're new to the bookish social media scene (or a brand new author just trying ...
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Many authors create mood boards, playlists, and Pinterest collections to help bring their book characters to life. Character art can be another valuable tool in your writerly arsenal, helping you to visualise your characters more clearly without lea...
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Blank document paralysis is something almost every writer experiences. When writer's block hits, even writing a handful of words can feel impossible. Sometimes writers do not need more planning... they need momentum. Printable writing prompts and st...
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Finding affordable book cover designs that actually look professional, fit your genre, and are still available can be tricky. Many of the best premade covers and author marketing assets quietly sell through private channels long before casual shoppe...
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When promoting your book, the visuals matter just as much as the story itself. From bookmarks to social media graphics, book character art is a great way to help readers visualise your world and build hype for specific chapters (especially if you're...
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A lot of people ask me: is self publishing better than traditional publishing? Honestly, the answer varies a lot depending on not only your goals, but also your preferences when it comes to creative control. Everyone has their own opinion on which p...
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Author website builders are absolutely everywhere, and most authors (me included!) love to have their own little corner of the internet to call their own. Having your own author website is great for many reasons, but personally? Having your own corn...
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Coming up with social media content can be surprisingly difficult as an author. When most of your creative energy goes into writing, thinking of new posts every day can feel exhausting. If you find yourself getting stuck and wondering what to share,...
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Premade book covers are often considered to be a budget option, but if you're looking for an affordable book cover then premades can be a super appealing option. Designed with indie authors in mind, professional premade book covers come in pretty mu...
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Body doubling isn't a new thing, but there's still tons of people who don't know about it. If you struggle with motivation, keeping on track, or flounder when you're working from home (as many of us authors do), then body doubling is a great techniq...
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Anyone who knows me probably knows that I try anything and everything when it comes to software. All the writing apps? Check. All the different Blender tools? Yep. And it's no different when it comes to cover design, either - by now, I've tried almo...
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Over the past few months, animated book covers have become trendy, and you can spot them all over social media right now. They look great, help 'stop the scroll' on social media, and make great marketing assets... but a ton of authors are stumped! W...
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Back when I started writing, I wrote and wrote and wrote, never once getting caught up in the trap of making sure every tiny little thing was perfect. Then again, I was around the age of five, so that tracks. As I got older, I started to worry more ...
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