Writing Tools & Tech Help For Writers

Not a tech expert? No worries! This section is designed for writers who want straightforward, no-nonsense advice on making technology work for them. Learn the best ways to back up your work so you never lose a manuscript, optimize your computer for peak writing performance, and troubleshoot common tech issues without frustration. Whether you're struggling with slow software, formatting headaches, or figuring out how to use new tools, this page has easy-to-follow guides to help you master the tech side of writing with confidence.

Self-publishing your book is an exciting journey, but navigating platforms like Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) can sometimes feel overwhelming. One common question for many authors self-publishing their books on Amazon is What is the difference between KDP and KDP Select? And Which One Should I Choose When Self-Publishing My Book?

What’s The Difference Between Amazon KDP And KDP Select? Everything Authors Need to Know

By Samantha Panzera | January 15, 2025

KDP vs. KDP Select—What’s the Difference? 🌟 This detailed guide walks authors through exclusivity rules, marketing tools, and royalty benefits. Make the best choice for your self-publishing career! #AmazonAuthors #KDPTips #IndieWriterCommunity #PublishingTips #BookPromotion

Boost your book’s Amazon page with A+ Content! 📈 Learn what A+ Content is, why it’s a game-changer for authors, and how to set it up step-by-step. From custom images to comparison charts, discover ways to make your book stand out and engage readers. Whether you’re a self-published author or working through KDP, this guide has everything you need to get started. #AmazonAPlusContent #KDP #BookMarketing #SelfPublishing

Amazon A+ Content for Authors: What It Is and How to Get Started

By Samantha Panzera | November 13, 2024

Boost your book’s Amazon page with A+ Content! 📈 Learn what A+ Content is, why it’s a game-changer for authors, and how to set it up step-by-step. From custom images to comparison charts, discover ways to make your book stand out and engage readers. Whether you’re a self-published author or working through KDP, this guide has everything you need to get started. #AmazonAPlusContent #KDP #BookMarketing #SelfPublishing

Imagine happily typing your fictional novel when all of the sudden the computer screen goes blank. What just happened? You stare at the screen in disbelief. Where did your story go? It is possible you may have lost hours of hard work, some of which you may not be able to replicate. In our post, How to Protect Your Novel from the Black Screen of Death (and other tech problems), we offer helpful tips to keep this nightmare scenario from happening to you.

How to Protect Your Novel from the Black Screen of Death

By Darlene Panzera | June 17, 2024

Imagine happily typing your fictional novel when all of the sudden the computer screen goes blank. What just happened? You stare at the screen in disbelief. Where did your story go? It is possible you may have lost hours of hard work, some of which you may not be able to replicate.

In our post, How to Protect Your Novel from the Black Screen of Death (and other tech problems), we offer helpful tips to keep this nightmare scenario from happening to you.

Have you just created a YouTube Channel for your author platform? If you answered yes, you are going to want a beautiful eye-catching banner to give your page a professional look. First impressions matter and having a professional-looking YouTube Channel can only help you grow your author platform. In this blog post, we will show you How to Easily Make a YouTube Banner in Canva for Free. Canva is a fantastic simple-to-use tool that any writer will love because you do not need any graphic design skills to create stunning graphics. It is also 100% free to use.

How to Easily Make a YouTube Banner in Canva for Free

By Samantha Panzera | May 24, 2022

Have you just created a YouTube Channel for your author platform? If you answered yes, you are going to want a beautiful eye-catching banner to give your page a professional look. First impressions matter and having a professional-looking YouTube Channel can only help you grow your author platform. In this blog post, we will show you How to Easily Make a YouTube Banner in Canva for Free. Canva is a fantastic simple-to-use tool that any writer will love because you do not need any graphic design skills to create stunning graphics. It is also 100% free to use.

A YouTube banner is one of the first things people see when clicking on your YouTube Channel. Having professional-looking channel art gives your audience a fast visual view of who you are. Whatever theme you want to convey, just like a book cover, you just have a few precious seconds to grab your audience's attention. In this blog post, we will be going over How to Make a YouTube Banner (Adobe Photoshop Channel Art Tutorial with Free Template).

How to Make a YouTube Banner (Adobe Photoshop Channel Art Tutorial with Free Template)

By Samantha Panzera | May 20, 2022

A YouTube banner is one of the first things people see when clicking on your YouTube Channel. Having professional-looking channel art gives your audience a fast visual view of who you are. If you have tacky/cheap-looking channel art, people will perceive your channel to be tacky/cheap. If your channel art looks professional, they will look at your account more seriously. Whatever theme you want to convey, just like a book cover, you just have a few precious seconds to grab your audience’s attention. In this blog post, we will be going over How to Make a YouTube Banner (Adobe Photoshop Channel Art Tutorial with Free Template).

Do you want to create bookmarks for your new upcoming book release and have no idea how to start? Perhaps you do not have enough money to hire a graphic designer and you would like to learn the skills to create your own bookmarks? In our Video How to Create Bookmarks for GotPrint in Adobe Photoshop we walk you through the entire process so that it is formatted correctly to place your order at GotPrint.com.

How to Create Bookmarks for GotPrint in Adobe Photoshop

By Samantha Panzera | May 17, 2022

Do you want to create bookmarks for your new upcoming book release and have no idea how to start? Perhaps you do not have enough money to hire a graphic designer and you would like to learn the skills to create your own bookmarks? In our Video How to Create Bookmarks for GotPrint in Adobe…

If you or a graphic designer have created bookmarks for your new upcoming book release, you may now be wondering How to Upload and Order Bookmarks on GotPrint. In this step-by-step tutorial, we cover how to upload your graphics, make sure that everything is within the margins, and discuss what are the best settings to choose when creating your bookmark.

How to Upload and Order Bookmarks on GotPrint

By Samantha Panzera | April 11, 2022

If you or a graphic designer have created bookmarks for your new upcoming book release, you may now be wondering How to Upload and Order Bookmarks on GotPrint. In this step-by-step tutorial, we cover how to upload your graphics, make sure that everything is within the margins, and discuss what are the best settings to choose when creating your bookmark.

Creating a YouTube Channel gives you a spot on the internet to post videos of your book trailers, live author events, and Q&A author chats. Maybe you feel stuck on the technological side of things and need some help creating a professional YouTube account for your Author Platform. This blog post covers the nitty-gritty step-by-step details on How To Create a YouTube channel To Promote Your Writing. 

How To Create a YouTube Channel To Promote Your Writing

By Samantha Panzera | April 8, 2022

Creating a YouTube Channel gives you a spot on the internet to post videos of your book trailers, live author events, and Q&A author chats.
Maybe you feel stuck on the technological side of things and need some help creating a professional YouTube account for your Author Platform. This blog post covers the nitty-gritty step-by-step details on How To Create a YouTube channel To Promote Your Writing. 

This step-by-step tutorial shows aspiring writers how to create and set-up a professional author page on Facebook. Learn how to edit your ‘About’ section, link your page to your website, upload your profile picture and timeline cover, how to invite others to like your page, and so much more.

How to Create and Set-Up a Professional Author Page On Facebook

By Samantha Panzera | June 14, 2021

This step-by-step tutorial shows aspiring writers how to create and set-up a professional author page on Facebook. Learn how to edit your ‘About’ section, link your page to your website, upload your profile picture and timeline cover, how to invite others to like your page, and so much more. Create Your Page First, you will…