Free Resources for Indie Authors
Templates, guides, and tools to help you write, publish, and launch your next book.
Quick Start Guides
Get up and running fast with these step-by-step guides.
Getting Started with PublisherMate™
Learn your full workspace in 15 minutes. Covers editor, Story Bible, Launch Center, and analytics.
Story Bible Setup Guide
Build a character and world-building system that stays connected to your manuscript.
Launch Planning Checklist
The complete 36-step guide from final draft to launch day. Never miss a step.
Writing Goals System
Set up daily word count targets, track your streaks, and build a sustainable writing habit.
Templates & Downloads
Professional templates used by thousands of indie authors. Free to download.
Novel Outline Template
A 12-chapter Freytag's pyramid structure with scene-level notes and character arc tracking.
Launch Checklist PDF
The complete 36-item pre-launch checklist — from ARC team to launch day execution.
Story Bible Starter Kit
Character sheets, world-building forms, and plot tracker. Drop it into your Story Bible on day one.
Book Proposal Template
A professional book proposal structure for submitting to agents and traditional publishers.
ARC Email Templates
5 professional email templates for recruiting, onboarding, and following up with your ARC team.
Marketing Calendar Template
A 90-day author marketing plan: pre-launch, launch week, and post-launch activity schedule.
Video Tutorials
Step-by-step walkthroughs of every major feature.
Getting Started in 15 Minutes
A complete walkthrough of your new workspace — from manuscript editor to launch tools.
Story Bible Deep Dive
How to build a Story Bible that actually helps you write — characters, world, plot, and research.
Launch Planning Masterclass
Plan your entire book launch in one session. ARC team, copy, timeline, and day-one strategy.
Cover Creator Tutorial
Design a professional book cover from scratch — genre presets, typography, and KDP export.
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