Resources for Writers
This page contains links to all of the free and premium resources for writers I’ve developed or commissioned so far. All of these tools and templates are available exclusively through All Freelance Writing (with the exception of a few being highlighted on other Web properties I own). You can’t get them from anyone else.
Premium Writing Resources
The 30 Day Marketing Boot Camp
This e-book guides freelance writers through the first 30 days of their platform-building plan.
Freelance Writer Directory
Add your profile to the professional freelance writer directory to help.
Free Writing Community Resources
Writing Forums
Register for a free account to take part in the All Freelance Writing community forums.
Blog for Writers
Find a wealth of information about freelance writing, blogging, and indie publishing in the blog archives.
Freelance Writing Job Board
Browse the latest freelance writing jobs for free or subscribe to get job leads in your favorite feed reader.
Writers' Market Directory
Find paying freelance writers' markets to pitch including magazines, blogs, and more.
Free Writing Advice
Get your own writing questions answered on the All Freelance Writing blog or in a podcast episode.
Free E-books & Reports
Write and Publish an E-book in Just 14 Days
Learn how to write and publish a short .pdf e-book to sell or give away as a marketing tool.
Press Releases Made Easy
Learn how to write and distribute effective press releases for your writing business.
Attract New Clients (Even During a Recession)
Calculate existing conversions or figure out how many sales you need to make to reach your conversion goals.
Writing Challenge Resources
30 Blog Posts in 30 Days Tracker
Use this tracker to keep track of your monthly blog post schedule.
30 Queries in 30 Days Tracker
This tracker can help you reach a goal of writing a query letter each day for 30 days.
30 Guest Post Pitches in 30 Days Tracker
Pitch 30 guest post ideas in 30 days using this tracker and challenge.
30 Flash Fiction Stories in 30 Days Tracker
Focus on flash fiction with this monthly challenge and tracking worksheet.
Write Every Day Challenge Tracker
This tracker worksheet can help you get into the habit of writing every day.
Monthly Word Count Goal Tracker
Set your own monthly word count goal and use this worksheet to stay on track.
Free Tools & Calculators for Writers
Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Calculate the average hourly rate you need to charge to reach your income and savings goals.
Freelance Project Hourly Rate Calculator
Use this calculator to figure out how much you really earn per hour on freelance writing projects.
Keyword Density Analyzer
This keyword density analyzer was created specifically for writers, emphasizing both SEO and readability.
Word Count Tracker
Use this tool to track and share progress on your projects, during NaNoWriMo or any time.
E-book Sales Conversion Calculator
Calculate existing conversions or figure out how many sales you need to make to reach your conversion goals.
Free Worksheets, Templates & More
Press Release Template
Use this template to help you write press releases for your clients or your own news.
Case Study Worksheet
This worksheet can help you outline key elements of client case studies.
White Paper Worksheet
Use this worksheet to help you lay out key points before writing client white papers.
Goal / Progress Evaluation Worksheet
Use this worksheet for monthly / quarterly / yearly progress checks on your goals.
Goal Planning Worksheet
Map out an action plan to reach any writing or personal goal.
15-Minute Book Marketing Tactics
Learn how to market your book in just 15 minutes a day with this tip sheet.
41 Types of Content to Promote Your Biz
Promote your writing business with these 41 types of content marketing tools.
Action Plan Template for Writers & Bloggers
Download this free action plan template to help you reach your writing goals.
Author Website Content Checklist
Find out what an author website should include, and get author blog post ideas.
Blog Business Plan Template
Create a blog business plan with this free downloadable template.
Book Marketing Plan Outline
Use this book marketing plan outline to help you sell more books.
HTML Cheat Sheet
Learn HTML basics for your freelance web content and blog posts.
Monthly Marketing Calendar
Plan your monthly marketing activities with this free calendar.
Markdown Cheat Sheet
Download a free Markdown cheat sheet in this post on blogging with Scrivener.
One Page Business Plan Template
Create a short-form business plan with this one page business plan template.
One Page Marketing Plan Template
Quickly outline your marketing plan with this free one page template.
One Page Project Planner
Use this free worksheet to plan new projects, like a blog launch.
Press Release Template for Book Launch
This is a simple press release template you can adapt to any book launch.
Scrivener Case Study Template
Use this template to write case studies in Scrivener, for yourself or for clients.
Scrivener Template for Multiple Blogs
Manage the content of multiple blogs in Scrivener with this free template.
Scrivener Template for a Single Blog
Manage a single blog's content in Scrivener with this template.
Scrivener White Paper Template
Write white papers in Scrivener for yourself or for clients with this template.
SWOT Analysis Worksheet
Conduct a SWOT analysis to examine your competitive strengths, weaknesses, and more.
Target Market Planner
Use this worksheet to narrow down your target market as a writer.