Being a writer costs money and pays little. To help other writers out, I’ve compiled a brief list of free resources. Yes, free. The most some sites require is a simple sign-up using your email address. Enough jibber jabber… let’s cut to the chase!
Document/Word processor:
-Open Office
It functions like Word and saves as an .odt file and can be saved in different formats, even Word. Plus you can export your document as a PDF.
Photos/Media:
-Pixabay
Find a ton of free photos to use for book covers, etc.!
-Canva
You can create newsletters, social media posts, posters, bookmarks, create animated designs, create videos, and so much more!
-Music for videos: Bensound (sound effects), Tribe Pro, Free Music Archive
-Mailchimp
Helpful if you plan on having a mailing list
-PayPal.me and Square
If you’re slinging books, you’ll need a link to post on your website to collect payment. You can send and request money with the link they provide, collect donations, as well as create invoices.
-WordPress or Wix to create a free website. You’ll have to upgrade for a custom URL. The free version gets you a site address that will end with “.host.com.” Example- veronicachristopher.WordPress.com
There you have it, a basic list of freebies to get you started. Happy writing. Stay tuned for more free tips soon…!!
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