Tools of the KidLit Trade

Want to be taken seriously as writer?
Step one. write, a lot.
Step two? Look the part.

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Want to be taken seriously as writer? Step one. write, a lot.

Step two? Look the part.

Tools of the KidLit Trade

shop all my favs!

Use "kidlitlab" for a free month!

This is the website platform I use, and I love its maximum customization without having to learn code or use a developer. You can grab a template (free from them, or check out Tonic!) and build something beautiful in hardly any time. Plus, it has Wordpress integration if blogging is your thing.

Show.it

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Try it free for two weeks

This is another website platform option for you. If you prefer to set it and forget it, Squarespace is the straightforward solution. Not as customizable as Show.it, but still a solid platform.

Squarespace

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30 Day trial + 50 percent off!

Quite possibly the most beautiful and simple email builder on the market. You'll look more design-savvy than you are, inspiring you to write for daaaaays.

Flodesk

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14 day free trial

This is where you go if you want to level-up your email game. It's what all the pros use to implement in-depth email strategy. If you're tech-savvy and like marketing your books, ConvertKit is for you.

ConvertKit

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Basic level is free!

Want to make pretty Instagram squares? Pinterest pins? Blog banners? This is Photoshop for the rest of us. Easy-to-use with a drag- and-drop design format, I use Canva nearly every day.

Canva

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Very few people have time or money to have a constant supply of fresh pics in their marketing, so I turn to Elevae to supplement the professional photos of me and my books. Specifically designed for creatives (like you, KidLit authors!) Elevae will elevate your look in no time flat.

Elevae

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Use "kidlit15" for 15% off!

If you want to publish, then a great website is a must. This is the designer I used for my personal website and this one (Psst! Template: "Margarita.") Their templates are gorgeous and easy to customize.

Tonic

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Getting started is free!

Want to start writing frequently but don't want to manage a blog or website? Substack is a popular platform for publishing blogs and newsletters for writers. It's also a great way to get your work in front of a lot of readers (and other writers)!

Substack

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25 percent off your first three months

Teachable is where I host all my courses and it's the perfect one-stop shop to share what you know and get paid for it.

Teachable

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Basic plan is free!

No more back and forth over email trying to schedule a time to meet. With Calendly you just set your schedule and people can book their appointment to you. It also integrates with Google Calendar and will send information, links, etc. Super easy!

Calendly

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If you're selling self-published books like me, Shopify makes it super easy. I host my digital PDF's on Shopify, which I can then link to my emails and website.

Shopify