An indie author support network
𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 in your tool kit as an indie author can depend on what needs and desires you have but I've found some universal ones I find helpful for almost everyone at every level of their career.
It took me a long time to figure out which apps I needed, how to make it easier and balance the business side while still having time to write.
Here is a list of applications I love:
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✦ $6/month for PRO allows you to customize backgrounds and links
✦ FREE version available
✦ Creates a page for your links for readers to easily access your pages on various sites
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✦ FREE version available for up to 2K subscribers
✦ 1-click automations, basic templates that are user friendly, surveys, custom domains
✦ Allows users to sign up for direct to mail news from you
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✦ FREE
✦ Google DOCS is pretty explainable BUT the best advantage is the automatic saving feature. No losing anything you write if you don't using writing specific applications.
✦ Google SHEETS is absolutely needed to host release parties, take overs or parties on you pages.
✦ Sharing features allow you to share with specific users like your PA or fellow authors
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✦ FREE to download through Google Play or iTunes
✦ Create ads, manage ads, customize budget and see stats
✦ Advantages of the app allows you to view cost per click and reach
✦ Submit for reviews if needed through the app
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✦ FREE
✦ Universal links that connect readers to your books automatically
✦ Author sign up includes an author dashboard where you can make custom links and manage your existing Universal Book Links
✦ Connects to your Draft2Digital account
✦ View stats about readers who have clicked them and use affiliate codes
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✦ FREE version available
✦ $9/month for PRO SOLO
✦ Schedule posts for social media platforms like FB, IG, Twitter and Pintrest
✦ Schedule one post for multiplatforms
✦ FREE version allows you up to 30 posts/per month
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