Categories
Writing apps
Drafting, outlining, and manuscript organisation tools for novels and long-form work.
14 tools
Formatting & layout
Ebook and print interior formatters — from free browser tools to Mac-only premium apps.
8 tools
Covers & design
Cover design, mockups, and marketing graphics for launches and ads.
7 tools
Editing & proofreading
Self-editing software and marketplaces to hire human editors and proofreaders.
9 tools
Distribution & aggregators
KDP, wide aggregators, and print networks that get your book into stores and libraries.
11 tools
Email & reader magnets
Deliver free books, ARCs, and grow a reader list without fighting broken download links.
12 tools
Ads & keyword research
Amazon keyword, category, and ads research tools used by working indie authors.
6 tools
ISBNs, identifiers & legal
ISBN agencies, identifiers, and related publishing setup for UK and global authors.
2 tools
Audiobook
Narration marketplaces and wide audiobook distribution.
6 tools
Author websites
Simple landing pages and fuller author sites for books and mailing lists.
4 tools
Accounting (UK sole traders)
Bookkeeping suited to UK indie authors trading as sole traders, including MTD-ready options.
2 tools
AI writing aids
AI assistants for brainstorming and drafting — with honest caveats about craft, rights, and retailer policies.
5 tools
Sales analytics
Royalty dashboards and sales trackers that pull KDP and wide retailer reports into one place.
2 tools
Selling direct
Storefronts, print-on-demand fulfilment, and payment tools for selling ebooks and print books straight to readers.
5 tools