Do you need to make a poster of your next book signing? Or maybe a cover image for your author page on Facebook?

For any of your marketing needs BeFunky is your all-around graphic design answer! With photo editor, collage maker, and graphic designer apps, they sport an intuitive interface with tons of tips and explanations to walk you through your creative process. Plus they stock a robust library of royalty free photos for your use and tutorials to help you along the way!

Check them out at www.befunky.com!

Looking for a way to manage your beta reader feedback? This week, we recommend BetaBooks and online app by Andrew Burleson.

BetaBooks allows you to invite readers to your book, to track their progress as they read, to control the feedback process, and then to sort, filter, and categorize that feedback to suit your writing needs!

BetaBooks has an affordable monthly subscription of just $14.99 a month, but their free version allows you to beta test one book with three readers!

Want to see if BetaBooks can streamline your next round of beta reader feedback? Check them out at www.betabooks.co!

Trying to expand your social media presence while juggling logins and passwords and posts across multiple platforms? Today, we recommend Buffer, a social media scheduling service that will help you easily engage your readers across various social media channels!

Buffer's free plan allows you to connect up to three social media channels and includes all of the major social media platforms,(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.). They also provide a helpful calendar view to plan out your posts as far down the road as you want to go! Plus, if you're word count is a little too long or your picture is mis-sized, Buffer notify you of a platform's requirements are before proceeding!

Want to give Buffer a try? Check them out at www.buffer.com!

Need help designing your next business card or book event flyer? Look no further than Canva, a free online graphic design application that can help you in your next creative endeavor!

If you don't have much design experience, never fear! Canva has hundreds of templates for everything from business cards to posters to social media graphics to get you started! They also host a broad range of free stock photos and design elements and allow you to upload your own images to incorporate into your design!

Canva's interface is simple and intuitive, and their process for creating, saving, and downloading your projects for print one of the simplest we've seen!

Want to see if Canva can help you on your next project? Check them out at www.canva.com!

Wondering how to get rid of clichés as you develop your unique writing voice? Try Cliché Finder, a simple online application that will help you root out those tired turns of phrase from your work.

Easy to use, just copy and paste your text into their text editor box and click "Find Clichés," and Cliché Finder will analyze the copy and give you a report of any clichés it contains. The application will also highlight weak or overused words that you may be able to replace with stronger ones!

Want to see if Cliché Finder can help you? Check it out at www.clichefinder.net/!

Facebook, news sites, and online shopping stealing your attention away from your writing goals? This month, we would like to recommend Cold Turkey's "Writer," a simple desktop application that will allow you to stay focused on your writing goals!

Cold Turkey's free version of "Writer" blocks everything on your computer until you reach your writing goal. Your goal can either be a duration of time or number of words typed. Once you click start, you can't go back! The fullscreen block provides a distraction free environment and motivates you to finish, so you can use your computer again!

Try it out with a smaller goal to get you going! You will be amazed at how quickly you will hit your writing goals!

Check it out at www.getcoldturkey.com/writer!

Looking for a way to grow your consistency and focus during your writing sessions? This week, we recommend Focus Writer!

Focus Writer is a lightweight basic text writer, designed to be free of the distractions of complex word processing applications. In full screen mode, there are no toolbars of windows, just a background and your text - so that you are free to concentrate!

Focus Writer’s basic features include a “find” tool to search for and replace words, as well as auto-save and goal setting functions. A pop up will show you the title, word count, percentage of daily goal and the time. Plus, you can create your own custom theme for the background!

Want to see if Focus Writer can help your next writing session? Check them out at www.focuswriter.en.softonic.com/!

Looking for the right picture, illustrations, icons, or clipart for your website, Facebook page or promotional materials? Choose the kind of free image you need at FreeImages.com!

FreeImages is a community of creators who share their photography for people all around the world to use and bring to life. They have millions of photos, illustrations, vector graphics, clipart, icons, and Photoshop files that you can download for free for personal or commercial use, no attribution required.

Looking for a product mockup to promote your next book? They also have Photoshop templates to make your book look its best!

You can check them out at www.freeimages.com!

"Have you ever set aside time to work on a writing project, and then found yourself scrolling through social media instead?

If you’re easily distracted, like us, the Freedom app is a must-have. This tool lets you block social media, email, or whatever apps and websites you choose.

Freedom is the perfect tool for distraction free writing. You can even schedule recurring focus mode sessions in advance." - ProWritingAid

The Freedom app enables you to break bad habits, eliminate distractions and focus on a single task, be more productive, and establish new habits.

Interested in seeing if Freedom is for you? Check out their free trial at www.freedom.to

"Google Docs allows real-time collaboration with editors, beta readers, and fellow writers

If you’re working on a collaboration, Google Docs is one of the best… Multiple writers can work on the same document at the same time.

Let’s say you want to get feedback on your writing from a critique partner or a beta reader. If you invite them to your Google Docs file, you can watch as they leave comments, in-line edit suggestions, and even emoji reactions on specific passages of your work." - ProWritingAid

Google Docs also lets you set the permission level of every person you grant access to! Best of all, it's totally free.

Try out Google Docs at docs https://docs.google.com!

If you are looking for the difference between “backward” and “backwards” or how to use reflexive pronouns, Grammar Girl's YouTube channel is for you!

New York Times bestselling author Mignon Fogarty shares her weekly Grammar Girl podcast and video tips about English, grammar, and writing. Her website has been named one of Writer's Digest's 101 best websites for writers multiple times, she is on the Writers Board for NaNoWriMo, and she is an inductee in the Podcasting Hall of Fame.

Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/c/grammargirl/search!

Need to cut down your word count? Shrink your manuscript? Strengthen your message?

Hemingway editor is an excellent free app that will help you do just that. Hemingway will highlight complicated sentences, passive voice, adverbs, and more so that you can write tighter, bolder copy!

Check it out at https://hemingwayapp.com/.

Wondering how your author site ranks compared to industry standards for performance? Curious about the experience your readers have when they visit?

We recommend Hubspot's Website Grader as the perfect tool to help you analyze and improve your reader's experience on your author site!

Getting your report couldn't be easier. Simply copy and paste the web address of your site into the "website" field, enter your email address, and click "Get your score." In a few minutes, the grader will give you a full report of your website's performance, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), mobile compatibility, and overall security along with helpful tips to help you improve the areas that are weak!

Want to see how your website stacks up? Check them out at https://website.grader.com/!

Looking for a way to capture all those thoughts, pictures, and moments of inspiration for your next book?

This week, we recommend Joplin, a free note-taking app that allows you to capture your thoughts and securely access them from any device! Joplin's notes are searchable and can be copied, tagged, and modified either from the applications directly or from your own text editor!

Joplin also allows you to collect images, videos, PDFs and audio files and even has a web-clipper function to save related web pages. If you're collaborating, you can easily share your notes with others and synchronize with other services such as Dropbox.

Want to see if Joplin can help you? Check them out at www.joplinapp.org/!

Looking for a rock-solid word processor without the hefty price tag? We recommend Libre Office, the most versatile free office suite on the market! Its powerful and feature-rich word processor (Writer) is clean and easy to navigate and will be familiar to Microsoft users.

LibreOffice's other applications include Calc (spreadsheets), Impress (presentations), Draw (vector graphics and flowcharts), Base (databases), and Math (formula editing)and more…and did we mention it’s all totally free?

Check it out at www.libreoffice.org!

Need a little help proofing your latest copy? One of the best ways to review your work is to read it out loud. If that seems like a daunting task, we recommend NaturalReader!

NaturalReader is a fantastic text-to-speech reading app to help you review your work. It couldn't be easier to use, and it's totally free!

“To use [NaturalReader], simply copy/paste your writing into the text box, choose a voice and reading speed, and follow along with the magnified text at the bottom. You can pause, rewind, fast-forward, and change the other settings at any time; it’s all incredibly easy and conducive to comprehension.” - blog.reedsy.com/writing-apps/

Want to see if NaturalReader can help you? Check it out here!

Looking for a way to maintain your writing focus in an increasingly noisy world? Noisli's high-quality white noise app is an excellent option that helps you write distraction-free!

Create a personal environment that fuels creativity and reduces stress by mixing and matching sounds from Noisli’s library or by trying out their curated playlists. Their free version also offers Timer and Text Editor tools that are the perfect additions to set your next writing session up for success.

Check them out at www.noisli.com!
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Researching topography or the layout of city streets for your work of modern or historical fiction? Or maybe you want a bit more information to fill in the finer points of your memoir or auto-biography?

Whether fictional or factual, Old Maps Online indexes over 400,000 maps from all over the world—some dating back to the mid 1800’s. Its database serves as an excellent resource to search out the details that capture your readers imagination and bring your story to life.

Check it out at www.oldmapsonline.org!

Has research for your next book got you slogging through dozens of open internet tabs? This week, we recommend the OneTab web browser add-on as a handy tool to help you streamline your internet research!

Whenever you find yourself with too many tabs, OneTab can convert all of your tabs into a list. When you need to access the tabs again, you can either restore them individually or all at once. Drag and drop tabs in your OneTab list to reorder them. Export and import lists of tabs as URLs. Or create a webpage from your list to share with other people!

Best of all, OneTab makes sure all of your browsing information is kept entirely private, and it is totally free! OneTab works on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, and Safari!

Check them out at www.one-tab.com!

Pacemaker is a playful way of making peace with your writing goals. You set a word count goal, chip away at it day by day and finish on time! Plus, they’ve designed different plans so you can approach your writing target in various ways to suit your style.

Once you’ve chosen your strategy, simply tell Pacemaker when you can commit more or less time to your work and how you want to approach the workload, and Pacemaker will calculate a schedule that will help you finish on time! No need to wrestle with spreadsheets or do manual calculations!

Want to try it out? Their basic plan is free! You can check out pacemaker at www.pacemaker.press/home!

Looking for some stock photography that will knock it out of the ballpark for your author site, blog, or book cover?

Pexels is a unique community of contributors that have created a vast library of compelling and distinctive free photos! Whether you're looking for traditional images or something more conceptual, the Pexels library offers a plethora of beautiful and emotive options to choose from. Let's put it this way, if you are looking for it, it's probably on Pexels!

Want to explore their library? Check them out at www.pexels.com!

Looking for that one word that captures the heart of what you’re really trying to say? If you are, this week we recommend Power Thesaurus, a community-driven thesaurus that gathers words and sentences from multiple sources online to expand your word choices as you search for the perfect word!

For example, a search of “curious” brings up 394 synonymous words and phrases to help spark your creativity, along with antonyms, word definitions, and example sentences!
The best thing? The basic version of Power Thesaurus is completely free.

Check them out at www.powerthesaurus.org!

Wondering how long it actually takes your readers to enjoy your most recent blog post, newsletter, or article?

If you are, this week we recommend Read-o-Meter, a simple online app that estimates the "read" time of your work to help you gauge whether your content matches your audience's needs. If you have busy readers, sometimes sharing estimated reading times can help them make the decision to click!

How does it work? Simply copy and paste your text into the Read-o-Meter text editor to calculate your work's estimated reading time based on the average reading speed of 200 words per minute!

Try them out at www.niram.org/read/!

Looking for a way to get your creative juices flowing? Check out Reedsy’s writing prompts! Reedsy releases five new prompts every week and has an archive of past prompts that you can search by genre.

Want weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox? Reedsy has a weekly newsletter just for prompts. And if you feel ready for a little competition, submit a short story using the weekly theme for a chance to win a $250 prize in their weekly contest! (Yes, they run this contest every single week!)

Check it out at blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/!

Looking for a way to write, organize, and format your next manuscript? This week, we want to recommend Scrivener as an excellent and affordable option for your next book!

Tailor-made for long writing projects, Scrivener banishes page fright by allowing you to compose your text in any order, in sections as large or small as you like. Got a great idea but don't know where it fits? Write when inspiration strikes and find its place later. Grow your manuscript organically, idea by idea.

Once you're ready to share your work with the world, compile everything into a single document for printing, self-publishing, or exporting to popular formats. You can even share using different formatting, so that you can write in your favorite font and still satisfy those submission guidelines.

Wonder if Scrivener can help you? Check them out at www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview!

Looking for a simple way to keep track of you research notes and more as you prepare to write your next book? This week, we recommend Simplenote!

Simplenote is a minimalistic but powerful app that allows you to make notes, tag notes, view note history, share notes, create checklists, voice dictate, and so much more!

A few examples of what Simplenote can do for writers:

• Create outlines
• Organize basic research notes and references
• Catalog characters information and backstories
• Store ideas for future projects
• Take notes and record ideas on the go
• Supplement other writing applications and software

Check them out at www.simplenote.com!

Most writers have a favorite dictionary. But if you’re in the market, we’d love to suggest www.thefreedictionary.com.

It boasts a Dictionary; Thesaurus; Medical, Legal and Financial Dictionaries; Acronyms; Idioms; Encyclopedia; and Wikipedia Encyclopedia entries all available, as applicable, for every word you search. In short, this dictionary is one of the quickest ways to jump-start your writing research!

"TheFreeDictionary.com now allows you to create your own personal homepage …you can add your own bookmarks, weather information, and RSS feeds from anywhere on the web."

Check it out at www.thefreedictionary.com.

If you are looking for excellent imagery for your book cover, blog post, or article, look no further than Unsplash.

With 1,000,000+ free images, Unsplash boasts “the world's premier collection of high-quality pictures—submitted by our community of talented contributors and completely free to use for any purpose.”

Check it out at www.unsplash.com and “Make something awesome!"

Looking for a place to dive in and research that story on your heart? Today, we’re recommending Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.

Wikipedia hosts millions of articles in multiple languages on everything from history to botany to space travel. And for those researching for biographies and historical fiction, their sister site—Wikimedia Commons—also boasts a fantastic array of public domain photographs, paintings, audio recordings, and books that are free for use! (Just be sure to review the terms of the post author at the bottom of the entry.)

Start exploring at www.wikipedia.org or

www.commons.wikimedia.org!

Most word processors will display your word count for you, but if you are looking for a little extra help, we suggest Word Count!

Word Count is a simple and free text and webpage word counter. Simply copy and paste your text or your webpage url, and Word Count will give you a rundown that lists your “top” (aka repeated and overused) words and phrases. It also provides a helpful rubric outlining typical word counts for different mediums and platforms. If you’re trying to hit or fit a specific goal for that article, devotion, or essay, Word Count will give you an instant confirmation that you’re on the right track! (Or maybe still have a little work to do…)

Check it out at www.wordcount.com!

There are thousands of apps to help you organize your time and maximize your creativity. But if you are a pen-and-paper kind of writer, who finds technology a bit overwhelming, I have good news…

“Worksheet Works” is an excellent resource for customizable printable calendar and planner pages that will give you the tools you need to plan what you want the way you want! From hourly day and week planners for scheduling your writing times to multi-month and annual calendars for planning your long-term goals (and all kinds of sheets in between!), these simple worksheets are easy to set up, print, and use. Best of all, they are completely free!

You can check them out at www.worksheetworks.com/miscellanea/calendars.html!

If you are looking for some music to set the tone for your next writing session, YouTube has a nearly infinite selection of hour-long (or more!) mood music to choose from! From smooth jazz to Italian to Asian and beyond, simply type the nation, region, style, decade, or artist you want into the search bar and add the words “soundtrack” and/or “instrumental" to your search. YouTube will pull a host of options to fit your style!

And if you're looking for modern music or a certain artist's work, simply type their name or band into the search bar and add the word “playlist.” You'll be ready and rarin' to go within moments!

Check it out at www.youtube.com!

Looking for a way to collect your inspirations and organize your ideas for your next work-in-progress? This week, we recommend Zoho’s Notebook!

Notebook is an application with a simple yet flexible interface that allows you to collect and organize ideas in the method and format that suit you best! Whether you need to create a to-do list, to collect documents and photos, or to brainstorm and discuss ideas collaboratively, Notebook has got you covered! You can easily sort and group your ideas into helpful wikis and notebooks. Plus, their application will sync across all of your devices for easy access whether you're at work, at home, or somewhere in between!

Want to see if Zoho Notebook can help you? Check them out at https://www.zoho.com/notebook/business-solution.html?!

Looking for a word processor that will let you capture ideas and write scenes on the go? Try Zoho’s Writer application!

Writer is a clean yet robust application that syncs across all of your devices, so that whether you’re at home or away, you'll be ready when inspiration strikes! Writer is also a powerful collaborative tool that allows you to easily share your documents with readers and writers. Even better, Writer is 100% compatible with Microsoft Word. If you already have a work in progress in Word, simply open your document in Writer and start writing! But best of all, Zoho keeps your information 100% secure and is 100% free!

Want to see if Zoho Writer can help you navigate your next writing adventure? Check them out at www.zoho.com/writer/?src=zGlobalAllProducts!

Wondering which hashtags to use for your next social media post? This week, we recommend best-hashtags.com as an excellent resource to research trending hashtags on a variety of topics across the mainstream social media platforms!

Best-hashtags.com allows you to enter the hashtag you are considering, and its search engines scour social media platforms to find the related hashtags that are currently popular! Each search pulls up a handy report ranking the trending hashtags by their popularity and relevance.

Want to see which hashtags might suit your next post? Check them out at www.best-hashtags.com!

Need to collaborate on your next book? This week, we recommend Etherpad, an online editor that allows you and your co-author to write and edit together in real time!

Etherpad's distraction-free interface and unique color coding for each contributing writer enables you to easily keep track of who's doing what as you and your writing partner work. And if you're looking for some more advanced options, Etherpad boasts 200+ plugins to customize the app with exactly the features you need!

Want to see if Etherpad could work for you? Check them out at www.etherpad.org!

Want to know how to organize your writing project like the pros without paying the fee?

This week, we recommend yWriter! This free novel writing program is a powerful piece of software, allowing you to break your book into chapters and scenes. Tracking progress is easy with the 'status' flags to mark each scene: outline, draft, 1st edit, 2nd edit or done.

yWriter also creates auto backups of your work, making it easy to revert to an earlier version, and includes helpful tools like a word count, timeline, story outline, and scene summaries. Best of all, the application is completely free!

Check it out at www.ywriter.en.softonic.com/!

As writers we all need encouragement and direction for our journey. One wonderful way to receive that is by developing our connection to our King through the habit of prayer journaling. Journaling is simply taking time to have an intentional conversation with the Lord, by asking questions and then listening for and writing what you feel He’s showing you.

If this idea is new to you, Carol Round's beautiful book “Journaling with Jesus” well help you get started!

To learn more from Carol Round on Journaling and other topics visit www.carolaround.com!

Looking for a simple tool that can help you through every stage of your writing journey? This week, we recommend Dabble!

Dabble is a writing tool made by fiction writers for fiction writers to make the writing process as simple and beautiful as possible while still providing you with all the tools you need to craft a great story! From formatting to plotting and notes to organization and editing, Dabble has been structured to help you FOCUS on your work and actually finish that book that’s been on your heart.

Dabble is affordable, starting at just $7 a month, but before you dive in, check out out their free trial to make sure Dabble is a fit for you!

Want to see if Dabble can streamline your next work in progress? Check them out at www.dabblewriter.com!

Are you itching for some earnest, honest feedback on your book? Scribophile is a free online writing community that uses a point-based peer critique process that ensures every member will receive feedback for their manuscript in a supportive environment. Through their simple process, every user earns points to submit their work for review, by reviewing and giving feedback on the work of others.

Scribophile also hosts a daily "Writing Together" meet up on Zoom, where you can work alongside writers from across the world while you add to your daily word count! Scribophile is also a great place to develop friendships, meet beta readers, and compete in free writing contests for cash prizes!

Want to see if Scribophile is for you? Check them out at www.scribophile.com!

Need to get your thoughts organized for your next book? This week, we recommend Mindomo!

Mindomo is a user-friendly mind mapping tool designed to help you easily frame and structure your thoughts in a visual format. Mindomo’s free version allows you to map up to 40 topics on your desktop computer and offers the ability to collaborate, customize, and download your diagrams.

Want to mind map on the go? Mindomo’s affordable monthly subscription allows you to access and create mind maps from your phone and other mobile devices! Plus they offer helpful mind mapping templates and integrations with apps like Google Drive and others, so you can include helpful images and documents in your mind maps!

Want to see if Mindomo can help you? Check them out at www.mindomo.com!

Looking for an auto critique tool that won't break the bank? "Slick Write is a powerful, free application that makes it easy to check your writing for grammar errors, potential stylistic mistakes, and other features of interest." - (slickwrite.com)

Simply enter your copy into their word editor and click "continue," and Slick Write will analyze your work and generate a report of stylistic features and flaws, structure analysis, repeated words and phrases, plus a wealth of other statistics!

Want to see how your copy stacks up? Check it out at www.slickwrite.com!

Want to make your manuscript its best before sending it to a professional editor, agent, or publisher?

ProWritingAid is online and downloadable application that thoroughly analyzes your writing, highlighting strengths and weaknesses in over 25 different reports to help you make your story its very best. In addition helping you stamp out passive voice, redundancies, and a host of other writing faux pas,

ProWritingAid also evaluates your storytelling strength and provides suggestions on sensory words, pacing, showing versus telling and much more!

Want to see if ProWritingAid can help take your writing to the next level? Give their software a try with their free version at www.prowritingaid.com!

Looking for a way to track your writing goals? Story Origin is an application that offers a free Goal Tracker to set and track your word count goals for an unlimited number of manuscripts! Simply add your current work in progress, your goal, and your deadline. Then, as you log your daily word count, Story Origin will track and display your cumulative progress. Already in the editing phase?

Story Origin can also track editing goals, and when you're done, their paid plan boasts an array of marketing tools to help you get your newly published book into readers' hands!

Want to see if Story Origins can help you reach your writing goals? Check them out at www.storyoriginapp.com/features/word-count-writing-tracker-and-planner!

Need help organizing and structuring your next book or novel? Milanote is a professional application that allows you to brainstorm, research, develop, and organize your thoughts for your next book! Use their web clipper, character templates, and drag and drop elements to collect, sort, and structure your ideas in a beautiful merging of visual and written formats. Plus, their software protects your privacy with end-to-end encryption to ensure your ideas remain entirely yours. 💻🌟

Want to see if Milanote can help you? Check it out at www.milanote.com/product/writing-software!

Want to capture your thoughts on the go? Otter.ai is a desktop and phone application that transcribes speech in real-time, making note-taking simple no matter where you go! Otter.ai allows you to easily record and transfer your transcribed text. Notes can be accessed and downloaded as text files from their website and then copied into your favorite word processor for editing!

Want to see if Otter.ai can help you catch your next moment of inspiration? Learn more at www.otter.ai!

Looking for an affordable way to create ebooks and pdfs for publishing? This week, we recommend Atticus!

Atticus is an application that can take you from page one in writing your book to the creation of print-ready pdfs and ebooks! With over 17 templates, 1,200 combinations, and a custom theme builder, Atticus can help generate a table of contents, add graphics, and customize details to suit your story’s unique genre and style. To get started, simply open their word editor and begin writing or import your text from Microsoft Word and begin customizing!

Once your book is ready, Atticus can export professional pdfs and ebooks compatible with any book market and platform. Best of all, there is no subscription plan. Once you pay for the software, it’s yours to keep!

Want to see if Atticus can help you? Learn more at www.atticus.io!

Looking for a way to create a simple but professional emails and newsletters to reach your reader?

Brevo is an intuitive email platform that equips you to create professional-looking emails in no time! With a library of templates and their simple drag-and-drop builder, Brevo allows you to easily create email designs that capture your brand and wow your readers. Plus, with their free plan, you can email up to 300 contacts a day!

Want to see if Brevo can help you connect with your readers? Check them out at www.brevo.com!

Looking for a clear path to self-publish and print your book? Barnes & Noble Press is a fast, free, and easy-to-use self-publishing service that empowers authors to publish and sell print books or eBooks directly to millions of readers. B&N Press has made the self-publishing process simple, allowing you to remain in full control of your book from cover, to price, to promotions and more without any hidden fees or exclusivity clauses.

Not sure where to start? They also have a team of trusted third-party partners to guide you through every step of the publishing process. Better yet, B&N Press offers competitive royalty pricing to ensure you are earning top dollar on your books!

Want to see if B&N Press can help you? Get started at press.barnesandnoble.com!

Looking for a way to create a simple but professional email newsletter? MailerLite is an easy-to-use affordable marketing tool that can help you create polished and professional looking newsletters and email campaigns!

With their library of templates and simple drag & drop editor, setting up and customizing professional and engaging emails is a breeze. On their free plan, you can build a list of up to 1,000 subscribers and create sign-up forms and pop-ups to integrate with your author website. With their paid version, MailerLite even enables you to sell your ebooks directly to your readers with a 0% MailerLite fee.

Want to learn more? See if MailerLite can help you at www.mailerlite.com/mailerlite-for-authors!

Wondering about the read time for your next blog post, article, or talk? The Reading Time Calculator is an online application that can help!

The Reading Time Calculator calculates how long it will take to read any text based on scientific research and reading speed studies. They also have helpful rubrics of evidence-based reading speeds for different types of content and reader levels. Just paste your content or enter the word count, and they will tell you how long it will take to read, whether that’s silent reading, reading aloud or skimming!

This application is perfect for articles, blog posts, essays, and more! Want to see if the Reading Time Calculator can help you? Check it out at www.readingtimecalculator.com!

Looking for ways to jump start your next work in progress? This week, we recommend Reedsy's 2025 Novel Sprint!

This November, Reedsy is launching their very first month-long challenge to write a 50,000 word novel! If you've been looking for something to boost your motivation, consider joining thousands of other writers to hit your word count goals, and unlock prizes and perks along the way!

Want to see if Novel Sprint can help light a fire under your next project? Learn more at www.reedsy.com/studio/challenges/reedsy-novel-sprint-2025!