I’m asked a lot what tools I use and recommend for writing and business. This is an incomplete list and I’ll add to it as I think of new things. Please note that most, though not all of the links here are affiliate links, but I won’t recommend something I don’t truly use and like. Promise!
Scrivener is what I use to write my manuscript. From outlining, to note taking, to character sheets, it can do it all. Once you have your book written, you can export it to a variety of formats. You can even set up your own templates, and change the theme of the layout to suit your mood!
Caveday is a fantastic way to monotask in virtual community on whatever you need to concentrate on. You can use it for writing sprints, creating images, catching up on emails, or any task that might go better with the gentle reinforcement of having others “in the room” who are also working. Virtual co-working has helped me get through writing all of my novels, and is an important part of supporting myself when I know I need to be less isolated while working. You can try it out for free before you commit, and they do offer drop-in sessions as needed, but the best value is a membership.
Flodesk is how I run my newsletter, and I enjoy that there are plenty of templates as well as robust options for designing my own emails. They have a good analytics breakdown and easy subscriber management, as well as a scalable platform with options for workflows and checkout pages.
I’ve looked at other options but for me, I’ve found this to be the best.