Finding the right resources is a challenge for self publishing creators. Our ready-to-use resource sharing templates make it easy to help your community discover valuable tools, references, and guides. Share smarter and watch your members thrive.
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Resource sharing builds trust and value in self publishing communities by connecting members with practical tools and up-to-date information. When members see relevant resources being recommended, they are more likely to engage, ask questions, and share their own finds, leading to a richer collective knowledge base.
This approach addresses the common pain point of feeling overwhelmed or lost in the sea of self publishing information. By curating and explaining resources, you reduce friction for members, making it easier for them to make progress. Highlighting benefits and encouraging feedback ensures members feel supported and empowered, turning passive lurkers into active contributors.
I found this free formatting tool for eBooks. It really sped up my process. Has anyone else tried it?
💡 Example: "I found this free formatting tool for eBooks. It really sped up my process. Has anyone else tried it?"
Check out this article on book cover design trends for 2024. It helped me refresh my cover ideas. Give it a read!
💡 Example: "Check out this article on book cover design trends for 2024. It helped me refresh my cover ideas. Give it a read!"
This YouTube channel explains ISBN basics in simple terms. Sharing in case anyone is confused about ISBNs.
💡 Example: "This YouTube channel explains ISBN basics in simple terms. Sharing in case anyone is confused about ISBNs."
I just discovered a checklist for self editing. It saved me a ton of time. Download it here if you need it.
💡 Example: "I just discovered a checklist for self editing. It saved me a ton of time. Download it here if you need it."
For anyone stuck on blurbs, this template helped me nail mine. Let me know if you try it.
💡 Example: "For anyone stuck on blurbs, this template helped me nail mine. Let me know if you try it."
Resource share: A list of free stock photo sites for book covers. Hope this helps with your next project.
💡 Example: "Resource share: A list of free stock photo sites for book covers. Hope this helps with your next project."
This podcast episode covers marketing for indie authors. Worth a listen if you are planning your launch.
💡 Example: "This podcast episode covers marketing for indie authors. Worth a listen if you are planning your launch."
I found a guide to Amazon KDP keywords that boosted my visibility. Try it and share your results.
💡 Example: "I found a guide to Amazon KDP keywords that boosted my visibility. Try it and share your results."
Weekly share: A spreadsheet to track word count goals. Let me know if you want a copy.
💡 Example: "Weekly share: A spreadsheet to track word count goals. Let me know if you want a copy."
This free webinar on book launch strategies is coming up soon. Who else is signing up?
💡 Example: "This free webinar on book launch strategies is coming up soon. Who else is signing up?"
If you need cover feedback, this Facebook group is super supportive. Join and share your covers.
💡 Example: "If you need cover feedback, this Facebook group is super supportive. Join and share your covers."
I use this grammar tool to polish my drafts. It catches so many small errors. Highly recommend.
💡 Example: "I use this grammar tool to polish my drafts. It catches so many small errors. Highly recommend."
This infographic explains the self publishing process in 5 steps. Download and keep it handy.
💡 Example: "This infographic explains the self publishing process in 5 steps. Download and keep it handy."
Sharing a list of editors specializing in indie fiction. Comment if you have worked with any of them.
💡 Example: "Sharing a list of editors specializing in indie fiction. Comment if you have worked with any of them."
This blog post breaks down print on demand costs. Super helpful for budgeting.
💡 Example: "This blog post breaks down print on demand costs. Super helpful for budgeting."
I learned a lot from this video on book metadata. Sharing for anyone updating their listings.
💡 Example: "I learned a lot from this video on book metadata. Sharing for anyone updating their listings."
Here is a royalty calculator I use for both eBooks and print. Try it out and see if it helps.
💡 Example: "Here is a royalty calculator I use for both eBooks and print. Try it out and see if it helps."
This template for author bios made mine so much easier. Feel free to use it for your own.
💡 Example: "This template for author bios made mine so much easier. Feel free to use it for your own."
Found a discount code for ISBN purchases. DM me if you want it.
💡 Example: "Found a discount code for ISBN purchases. DM me if you want it."
If you are confused about copyright, this FAQ page cleared up a lot for me. Worth bookmarking.
💡 Example: "If you are confused about copyright, this FAQ page cleared up a lot for me. Worth bookmarking."
This Trello board template keeps my projects organized. Try it if you struggle with deadlines.
💡 Example: "This Trello board template keeps my projects organized. Try it if you struggle with deadlines."
Sharing a checklist for beta reading. Download and let me know if it helps your process.
💡 Example: "Sharing a checklist for beta reading. Download and let me know if it helps your process."
If you want to try dictation, this app is free and easy to use. It helped my productivity.
💡 Example: "If you want to try dictation, this app is free and easy to use. It helped my productivity."
This directory lists trusted cover designers for indie authors. Save it for future projects.
💡 Example: "This directory lists trusted cover designers for indie authors. Save it for future projects."
Just found a worksheet for tracking submissions to agents. Let me know if you want a copy.
💡 Example: "Just found a worksheet for tracking submissions to agents. Let me know if you want a copy."
This resource breaks down ISBN vs ASIN. Cleared up my confusion fast.
💡 Example: "This resource breaks down ISBN vs ASIN. Cleared up my confusion fast."
I recommend this Google Doc template for outlining novels. It is flexible and easy to adapt.
💡 Example: "I recommend this Google Doc template for outlining novels. It is flexible and easy to adapt."
Here is a quick reference for common self publishing terms. Download and keep it handy.
💡 Example: "Here is a quick reference for common self publishing terms. Download and keep it handy."
If you have not tried this free ISBN generator, it is a big help for indie authors.
💡 Example: "If you have not tried this free ISBN generator, it is a big help for indie authors."
This calendar template keeps my launch tasks organized. PM me if you want the file.
💡 Example: "This calendar template keeps my launch tasks organized. PM me if you want the file."
A new tool for tracking Amazon reviews just launched. Has anyone tested it yet?
💡 Example: "A new tool for tracking Amazon reviews just launched. Has anyone tested it yet?"
Here is a link to a free ISBN barcode generator. Works great for print books.
💡 Example: "Here is a link to a free ISBN barcode generator. Works great for print books."
This resource on pen names answered so many of my questions. Sharing for anyone considering one.
💡 Example: "This resource on pen names answered so many of my questions. Sharing for anyone considering one."
I use this simple budget template for my publishing expenses. Happy to share if anyone needs it.
💡 Example: "I use this simple budget template for my publishing expenses. Happy to share if anyone needs it."
This video series on self publishing pitfalls is worth a watch. Helped me avoid rookie mistakes.
💡 Example: "This video series on self publishing pitfalls is worth a watch. Helped me avoid rookie mistakes."
If you want to automate emails to readers, this tutorial is easy to follow. Let me know if you try it.
💡 Example: "If you want to automate emails to readers, this tutorial is easy to follow. Let me know if you try it."
Here is a list of promo sites I have used for book launches. Add your favorites in the comments.
💡 Example: "Here is a list of promo sites I have used for book launches. Add your favorites in the comments."
This printable planner helps me set monthly writing goals. Message me if you want the PDF.
💡 Example: "This printable planner helps me set monthly writing goals. Message me if you want the PDF."
Sharing a free course on book marketing basics. Great for those just starting out.
💡 Example: "Sharing a free course on book marketing basics. Great for those just starting out."
This quick guide explains how to set up an author website. Saved me a lot of time.
💡 Example: "This quick guide explains how to set up an author website. Saved me a lot of time."
For anyone interested in audiobooks, this resource lists trusted narrators. Worth checking out.
💡 Example: "For anyone interested in audiobooks, this resource lists trusted narrators. Worth checking out."
This checklist for ARC prep helped me get organized. Let me know if you want a copy.
💡 Example: "This checklist for ARC prep helped me get organized. Let me know if you want a copy."
I found a free template for tracking beta reader feedback. PM me if you want the link.
💡 Example: "I found a free template for tracking beta reader feedback. PM me if you want the link."
Choose a template that fits the resource you want to share. Personalize it by adding a brief summary and why you recommend it. Always mention how the resource can solve a specific problem for self publishers. Encourage members to share their own experiences with the resource or suggest similar tools. Rotate your posts regularly to keep the content fresh, and track which resources generate the most discussion for future sharing.
These templates work on all platforms. For forums and Facebook groups, tag resources for easy searching. On Discord or Slack, pin key resource posts. For Instagram or Twitter, keep summaries concise and use relevant hashtags. Always include a clear call to action to prompt responses, no matter the platform.
Use the provided template prompts that specifically ask about members’ processes, lessons learned, or challenges faced in obtaining ISBNs or registering copyrights for their books. Highlight these posts to demystify the process for new self-publishers and spark discussion around best practices and regional requirements.
Leverage the resource sharing templates that focus on 'Vendor Recommendations' or 'Service Provider Shoutouts.' These templates are designed with fields for service type, specialties (such as cover design, developmental editing, proofreading), and direct testimonials, making it easy for members to share and request trusted contacts.
Customize the ‘Platform Experience Swap’ templates to include sections where members state their country, platform (e.g., KDP, IngramSpark), and any issues or workarounds regarding print quality, shipping, or local tax requirements. This ensures posts are organized and relevant to members’ geographic needs.
Yes, specific ‘Marketing Resource Review’ templates guide members to share their experiences, results, and tips about using platforms like BookBub, Amazon Ads, or Goodreads. These templates include fields for campaign goals, ad spend, ROI, and lessons learned, promoting detailed and actionable discussions.
Utilize the ‘Beta Reader Swap’ or ‘ARC Exchange’ templates that prompt members to list their genre, manuscript stage, preferred feedback type, and availability. These detailed fields help match authors with suitable partners and facilitate professional, mutually beneficial exchanges.
The ‘Royalty Insights’ resource sharing template is tailored for members to post their royalty statement snapshots (with sensitive info redacted), breakdowns by format, and tips for interpreting payment delays or anomalies. Schedule these posts around common payout dates to maximize engagement and relevancy.
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