Resources for indie authors

These are tools and services we’ve found helpful for indie authors and creative businesses. Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you choose them— at no extra cost to you. We only recommend tools we’d feel comfortable using ourselves or setting up for clients.

Domains & hosting

Namecheap

Domain registrar

Good for affordable .com domains with simple management. Most domains cost around $10–$20 USD per year.

Visit Namecheap

Netlify

Hosting for static sites

Fast, modern hosting solution for lightweight author sites. Includes free SSL and easy deployments. We often use Netlify for the sites we build.

Visit Netlify

Email & newsletters

MailerLite

Newsletter & email marketing

A straightforward tool for building and emailing your reader list. Good free plan to start, with automation options when you’re ready.

Visit MailerLite

Design & visuals

Canva

Graphics & promo images

Ideal for creating simple promo graphics, quote cards, and social media posts. Plenty of templates and easy exports.

Visit Canva

Planning & organisation

Google Docs & Sheets

Drafting & tracking

Simple, shareable tools for drafting book pages, tracking series details, and planning releases. Easy to collaborate with editors and designers.

Notion

Worldbuilding & project management

A flexible workspace for series bibles, worldbuilding, and project timelines. Great if you like keeping everything in one place.

Looking for something specific—like a booking tool, course platform, or reader magnet setup? Get in touch with us and we’ll point you in a direction that fits your budget and tech comfort.