Resources for Indies

Scrivener for the Best Writing Experience, Ever

Been searching for the perfect program for writing? Look no further. Scrivener works with Macs and PCs for the safest, most convenient go-to app for writers of all kinds, used every day by best-selling novelists, screenwriters, non-fiction writers, students, academics, lawyers, journalists, translators and more. Scrivener won’t tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing! Affiliate link*

Get Scrivener, for perfect word processing here.

 

Bluehost for the Best Web Hosting!

Making a website can be tricky, but Bluehost makes it straightforward, with the help of Shannon Mattern, below!  Looking for the best host for your website that won’t break your bank? Take a peek at Bluehost! They have frequent specials, too! Bluehost website specialists will work with you to get that site up and running–so you have more time to do the things you want… like write!  Affiliate link*

Get Bluehost, for the perfect website!

 

Todoist for the Best To-Do List, Ever!

Staying organized is tough–that’s why it’s always nice to get a little help. Still seeking the perfect program to manage your tasks? Look no further. Todoist works with all of your devices for seamless task management! Todoist lets you put that to-do item in where you want, for when you want! Affiliate link*

Get Todoist, for perfect organization!

 

Vellum for the Simplest Formatting Ever

If you’ve tried formatting your work for eBook or paper publication with other programs, any other programs, you’ll appreciate, well, no, you’ll love, Vellum. You get painless insertion of images and styles plus TOCs (Table of Contents) that make themselves! Simple drag and drop scene and chapter headings (like Scrivener’s Binder) make reworking of your manuscripts or creation of box sets a matter of moments rather than hours. Conversion from Vellum to files of your choice for different distributors at the click, seriously, of a button, then later, you can change the look of your story and update retailer or book links quickly. You name it, Vellum has it. Affiliate link*

“The only bad thing about Vellum is that I didn’t buy it years ago!”

Lizzi Tremayne, Author

Creating ready-to-run book files with Vellum is as simple as it gets. The only thing easier is getting a formatter to do it for you.. Designed for Mac, but I know some authors use a mac-parallel system on their PCs.

Get your fun and easy formatting with Vellum here.

 

Scapple for the Simplest Mind Maps / Flowcharts

Ever scribbled ideas on a piece of paper and drawn lines between related thoughts? Then you already know what Scapple does. It’s a virtual sheet of paper that lets you make notes anywhere and connect them using lines or arrows. Affiliate link*

Creating notes with Scapple is as easy as double-clicking anywhere on the page; making connections between ideas is as simple as dragging and dropping one note onto another. And unlike real paper, in Scapple you can move notes around and never run out of space. For Mac or Windows!

Get your quick and easy digital flowcharts with Scapple here.

 

Convert Website Visitors to Subscribers

ConvertKit makes it easy for people to join you! GET TWO WEEKS FREE MEMBERSHIP  by joining up here!

It also helps you tailor your emails to your list subscribers and lets you create beautiful optins! I love it! Affiliate link*

Get ConvertKit here

Draft2Digital for Easy, Widespread Publishing

Want to publish your books over multiple platforms from one place with a company that makes it easy? Draft2Digital puts authors first. No difficult formatting rules here. You have choices for your uploads: you can load your formatted ebooks, or Draft2Digital  can FORMAT your ebooks for you (at no charge), with special corner images or other pretties if you like! I’ve never seen such an easy way to publish. I only wish Draft2Digital had been around sooner!  Apple, Amazon, Kobo, Playster, Tolino, Barnes & Noble, 24 Symbols, Baker & Taylor, OverDrive, Bibliotheca, and Scribd are only some of the platforms to which D2D publishes. Want to make a change in a book? Found a typo? Change it in ONE place and it will change in all of them.

Draft2Digital is your one-stop publishing place for ebooks and print books as well! Even better, their support desk is responsive to questions and so helpful! I cannot recommend them enough. Affiliate link*

Get your straightforward, simple publishing with Draft2Digital here.

 

Horse, Geek, & Sword Literary Consultants to Get That Story Right

Want to write that story and include horses, techie stuff, or maybe some medieval swordplay, but know your fabulous literary works won’t hold up to scrutiny by those who know about such things? Worry no more. HGS Literary to the rescue!  We have the experience and the interest to help you see it through. Come on by and learn more about us here.

 

Make Plus for Website Themes

Make is a free theme plugin by The Theme Foundry recommended by Shannon.

Upgrading to Make Plus offers you the tools to create a truly professional website. I found it straightforward to use and they offer email support if you need it!

I use Make Plus for all of my websites! If this horse vet can do it, you can too! Affiliate link*

Get Make Plus here

 

Pretty Links for a Pretty Website Link Strategy

Pretty Links is a WordPress plugin that lets you create link redirects from your own domain. It lets you control the looks of your links and their destination. Even better, Pretty Links allows you to organize and automate your link strategy. Affiliate link*

Get Pretty Links here

 

Once Upon a Photograph:  Tell your unique story!

Once Upon a Photograph NZ artist Kajai Lang believes everyone has a story that’s waiting to be told.

Her exquisite work is featured in many of my author pics on this website, and she’s a blast to work with! Call her today for documentary photography–for telling your unique story.

Find Kajai here