Writing Resources Roundup

Over the last decade, I’ve had the great pleasure of getting to know some of the greatest writing experts in the world, from Stephen King to Elizabeth Gilbert to others perhaps not as well known yet, like Anne Janzer. 

I believe that experts who focus on helping new authors as much as possible learn not just about the craft of writing but also the very important art and science of publishing. This combined skillset enables you to excel in this ever-changing world of publishing.

So let’s explore the many great low-cost or no-cost writing resources I’ve tried and found useful. I know they’ll be an asset to you, too. 

My only ask is that you just let me know which of these have worked well for you. As the saying goes, “Sharing is caring.” Just reach out through our Contact Me page.

The following is a roundup of current book writing, publishing, and book marketing resources for you from Dave Chesson:

Kindle Sales Rank Calculator

Ever wonder how an Amazon Best Sellers Rank translates into Kindle ebooks sold per day? Simply insert a book’s Best Sellers Rank number and hit the button that says “Click Here.” Within milliseconds, you will have a neatly calculated “Kindle Sales Per Day” number.

Book Description Generator

The most effective book descriptions are formatted to be easy for readers to scan. The problem is, to do this, you need to know some HTML. Or you can just use my free book description generator to easily add bold text, bullets, italics, and other features — no coding required.

AMS Ads Course

Amazon ads can be one the best ways for authors to get their books discovered in the crowded Amazon market. But creating profitable Amazon book ads can feel daunting and overwhelming. In this free video training, I’ll show you exactly how I do Amazon Ads, including how I did AMS campaigns for bestselling authors like Ted Dekker and Pat Flynn.

My Book Marketing 101 Page

Want an easy way to find the perfect article for your latest book marketing challenge? This guide can help. It’s also where I list some of my favorite paid tools for authors, to help you save time and work more effectively.

Nerdy Book Girl’s Book Category Hunter Tool

This handy tool allows you to enter the ASIN or ISBN-10 of a book to see what Amazon categories that book is a part of. It’s a great way to check what categories your book is listed in and see what categories your competitors are using.

Reedsy’s Book Formatter Tool

This free tool allows you to write and export a beautifully typeset book. Exported files are ready for instant distribution to e-bookstores, distributors, and POD services such as Smashwords, IngramSpark, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, Apple iBooks, and Kobo Writing Life.

I hope this writing resource roundup has been helpful for you. I have an exciting project I’m ready to share with you soon. Stay tuned!