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Writing
ProWritingAid
This editing tool analyzes your writing and offers a set of reports. I can’t tell you how many times ProWritingAid has saved me from typos, repeated words, and passive sentences. It also has a free plugin to make you look like a genius online! I use this daily. Get your free trial today!
Scrivener
Scrivener is powerful writing software. Keep your research together, organize with cork board view, and jump from one part of your novel to another without losing your mind.
Hope*Writers
Hope*Writers is a community of working writers dedicated to helping you make progress as you learn to balance the art of writing with the business of publishing. They open for new members a couple of times each year – in the meantime, grab their guide: 10 questions to ask yourself before you write a book.
WordPress Resources
All my web sites are built with WordPress, and these are resources I use and recommend.
Astra Pro theme
Elegant Themes and their amazing Divi theme and builder.
Page Builder – Beaver Builder, and Ultimate Add-ons for Beaver Builder
Managed WP hosting from Siteground
Marketing
Email Marketing with ConvertKit
Create landing pages, deliver digital products, and build your email list with ConvertKit. It’s easy to use (and they have great support). You can start with their free plan for up to 1000 subscribers!
Social Media Campaigns with MissingLettr
MissingLettr creates social media campaigns that run up to a full year. One of my favorite tools!
Use this link to get 50% off ANY plan for the 1st 3 months.
Travel
You need a good way to charge your phone. Those USB ports in public places are just waiting to steal your data. Plug into this instead. The RAVPower 16750mAh Power Bank is the exact model I use to power my phone and my tablet all around the world. The solar models are also good. And RAVPower is a brand you can trust.Luggage, handbags, and travel items from eBags.com – get 20% off your order today.Use Booking.com and they’ll reward both of us with a $20 gift! I love this site because I can book a room anywhere in the world, they have great customer service, and it’s easy to change or cancel without a hassle and without extra charges.
Money
One of the best things you can do for yourself is to get out of debt. Undebt.it is a free online tool you can use to create your own debt snowball plan. The paid version adds premium features for just $12 a year.
More Favorites & Home Studio Setup
Top-rated managed WordPress host – SiteGround
Planning & Processes – Trello
Quick Writing App – Bear
PDF Expert (annotate and edit PDF files)Free Audiogram Creator – Headliner
I use Zoom for remote meetings and to record the podcast.
Podcasting Microphone – Blue Yeti
Audio Editing Software – Audacity (free) and Hindenburg
Shopping
#AllTheThings at Amazon.com