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Free Resources for Indie Authors

Templates, guides, and tools to help you write, publish, and launch your next book.

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Quick Start Guides

Get up and running fast with these step-by-step guides.

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Getting Started with PublisherMate™

Learn your full workspace in 15 minutes. Covers editor, Story Bible, Launch Center, and analytics.

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Story Bible Setup Guide

Build a character and world-building system that stays connected to your manuscript.

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Launch Planning Checklist

The complete 36-step guide from final draft to launch day. Never miss a step.

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Writing Goals System

Set up daily word count targets, track your streaks, and build a sustainable writing habit.

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Templates & Downloads

Professional templates used by thousands of indie authors. Free to download.

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Novel Outline Template

A 12-chapter Freytag's pyramid structure with scene-level notes and character arc tracking.

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Launch Checklist PDF

The complete 36-item pre-launch checklist — from ARC team to launch day execution.

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Story Bible Starter Kit

Character sheets, world-building forms, and plot tracker. Drop it into your Story Bible on day one.

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Book Proposal Template

A professional book proposal structure for submitting to agents and traditional publishers.

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ARC Email Templates

5 professional email templates for recruiting, onboarding, and following up with your ARC team.

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Marketing Calendar Template

A 90-day author marketing plan: pre-launch, launch week, and post-launch activity schedule.

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Video Tutorials

Step-by-step walkthroughs of every major feature.

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Getting Started in 15 Minutes

A complete walkthrough of your new workspace — from manuscript editor to launch tools.

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Story Bible Deep Dive

How to build a Story Bible that actually helps you write — characters, world, plot, and research.

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Launch Planning Masterclass

Plan your entire book launch in one session. ARC team, copy, timeline, and day-one strategy.

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Cover Creator Tutorial

Design a professional book cover from scratch — genre presets, typography, and KDP export.

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