Want some resources to help you out?
My favourite way to procrastinate my own writing is to create sheets to keep track of things. Here they are for your use too!
Resources
Monthly word tracker
If you are like me and got sucked into keeping progress of your writing every day, you may enjoy this simple and clean monthly word tracker for 2 writing projects at a time.
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Get an annual summary at the end
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Base goals on words to write or words to reach
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Modified daily goal updates based on your progress
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Input final WC for the day and see your progress
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Set monthly goals for2 projects at a time
Book promo tracker
After learning about all these epic book promos available for indie authors, and then learning that the best way to utilize them is by stacking them, I decided to create a mini book promos tracker!
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Keep track of multiple promo events at once
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View a gnatt chart of all to make sure they stack
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Keep track of sales during that time
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Highlight promos that require a price drop
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Pick from multiple of your books for each promo
Structure map (updated!)
Whether first draft or editing further down the line, this structure map can help you make sure your pacing is following a writing structure. Up to you which one! Or maybe even which two?
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And changes based on writing status
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Comparisons for future drafts and suggested goals
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Use two structures at a time
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Adjustable goals
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7 structure maps to choose from
Word drafting template
I've found it easiest to keep track of my drafting via headers, clean fonts, and that macro mentioned above. This is a copy of the Word template I use (with the above macro) to keep everything organized.
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Use preset styles for chapter headings
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Change entire format/colours via styles menu
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Use the Macro button at the top to get your WCs
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Just add the file to the appropriate folder on your computer` (depending on Word and OS versions)
Social Media Promo Package
A smart PHOTOSHOP file containing a master artboard. Changing the graphics on the master artboard, creates 18 different promo graphics to show off your book's cover in print and digital, interior, and title.
Please read all details before purchasing.
Final promo images include:
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6 landscape graphics at 1920x1080px
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3 banner graphics at 1100 width and various heights
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6 portrait graphics at 1080x1920px
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2 square graphics at 1080x1080px
Chapter word counter (Word macro)
Please note, I am not the creator of this macro - there are links that are included in the comments for the different sources for it and there are some modifications to it as well.
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Word macro (must install/add)
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Must use the same heading style for chapter titles
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Counts all words in a chapter (including titles)
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Creates a new document with a list of all chapters, their starting page number, and total word count
Custom font - Golden Curves
This is a custom designed font that can be used for your book covers, headings, and author logos. Every character is designed around the golden rule with perfect curves, wide circles, and thin letters.
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Use for your sci-fi, fantasy, or thriller books
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Combine diamonds and lines for a unique look
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Embed in your epub files for consistency
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Create a monogram style author logo
TBRCon 2025 | How to Market Through Email Newsletters
An online panel live with a few authors (myself included) talking about their newsletters with some tips, tricks, and basic advice of what to do and not do with your own newsletter - regardless of the size.
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Starting out a newsletter
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Tips from 10+ years or 1 year of writing
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Recommended platforms and their uses
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Privacy, safety, accessibility, and more
Custom font - Golden Diamonds
This is a custom designed font that can be used for your book covers, headings, and author logos. The upper case consists of diamonds and the lower case a repeating line design to create unique combinations.
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Use for your sci-fi, fantasy, or gatsby-inspired books
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Combine diamonds and lines for a unique look
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Embed in your epub files for consistency
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Create a monogram style author logo
