Author Tool: Digital Planner – Simplify Writing, Manage Goals, and Organize Your Author Business
Looking for a smarter, more organized way to manage your writing projects and business? The Author Digital Planner from Finding Your Indie is tailored specifically for modern authors juggling multiple pen names, book ideas, promotions, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this all-in-one tool simplifies your creative and business workflows.
Get ready to say goodbye to stacks of paper planners, random notebooks, and scattered files. Let’s explore how this planner can help you take control of your writing life.
What’s Inside the Author Digital Planner?
Think of this planner as a toolbox for running your author career. It’s packed with features designed specifically for writers. From tracking daily word counts to managing your marketing plans, it’s all here. And guess what? It’s fully digital, compatible with apps like GoodNotes on an iPad, making it portable, customizable, and eco-friendly.
A Fully Customizable Experience
The planner starts with a classy black-and-gold cover. A nice blank slate for personal touches and creative design. You can decorate it with built-in widgets and stickers, or even upload your templates if you’re familiar with PNG files. Want something completely unique? The planner supports endless customization for your style and genre.
Hyperlinked for Easy Navigation
With over 460 hyperlinked pages, navigating the planner is simple. Every page, from monthly overviews to individual daily planners, is connected. Jump between sections with a single tap. Planning your January marketing strategy? Need details for a specific day? The layout ensures you never get lost.
Features to Simplify Your Writing and Business
This isn’t just a pretty calendar. The Author Digital Planner is packed with features designed to organize your creative chaos.
Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Layouts
Flip through the months and find pre-set templates. Each month includes:
- Monthly Overview: Perfect for broad planning.
- Customizable Weekly Layouts: Choose between horizontal, vertical, or dashboard views. Add widgets for extra flexibility.
- Daily Templates: Need granular planning? Each day comes equipped with time-blocking options, focus goals, and space for personal achievements.
Everything is undated, so whether you skip a week or pause for months, you’re not wasting pages.
Marketing, Finance, and Goals
Every month includes sections to tackle the business side of writing:
- Marketing Plans: Track promotions, ads, and audience growth initiatives.
- Finance Tracker: Log royalties, expenses, and promotional budget effortlessly.
- Goal Setting: Create actionable goals with space for visual inspiration (hello, book cover uploads!).
By blending creativity with business, the planner encourages growth-driven habits without overwhelming you.
Book Development Pages
This section is a dream for authors juggling multiple projects:
- Space to outline your book title, series, and genre.
- Track key development points like premises, character profiles, and plot notes.
- Save individual book slots for up to 16 projects at a time.
If you’re an author working on 40+ books or ideas, don’t stress. Simply clear or duplicate pages to make room.
Word Count Tracking
For writers who love progress tracking, there’s a dedicated word count section. It includes built-in templates for honeycombs or hexagons to color in as your words tally up. Make tracking fun, motivating, and visual.
Practical Sections for Authors
Your planner isn’t just about words. It’s your home base for everything related to your author business.
To-Do Lists
A rolling to-do list keeps your tasks organized without clutter. Simply erase completed tasks and add new ones as they come up. Forget crossing out scribbles and creating fresh lists every week.
Backlist and Release Schedules
No more juggling series details or forgetting release dates. The backlist page tracks your published works alongside ASINs, formats, and notes. The release calendar, meanwhile, helps plan launches, ensuring you stay consistent and professional.
Pen Name Management
If you write under multiple pen names, this feature is a lifesaver. Each pen name gets its own hyperlinked section, with space for branding, backlist tracking, and marketing strategies.
Widgets, Stickers, and Notes
Who doesn’t love stickers? Drag-and-drop widgets and stickers let you add custom designs to your planner. Plus, the widget pack includes marketing templates, task breakdowns, and more.
Need a blank space to brainstorm? The notes section has grid, legal, dotted paper, and more options for all your creative needs.
Super Useful Extras
Timeline and Inspiration
The Timeline enables long-term planning for promotions, series launches, or personal milestones. Meanwhile, the Inspiration page is perfect for collecting mood boards, story ideas, or anything else that sparks creativity.
Ad Plans and Promos
For authors running ads, the Ad Plan Section organizes platforms like AMS and Facebook in one place. Use the built-in widgets to manage budgets and campaigns.
Call-to-Action Ideas
Brainstorm ad copy here! Whether it’s a catchy one-liner or newsletter headline, this section helps you keep track of ideas when inspiration strikes.
Why Switch to a Digital Planner?
If you’re a writer who’s hauling around multiple notebooks or drowning in paper planners, this shift is a game-changer. It’s lighter, smarter, and far more adaptable than traditional systems. Write, edit, brainstorm, and plan—all in one place.
Plan Smarter, Write Better
The Author Digital Planner is more than a calendar; it’s a personal assistant, business manager, and creative guide. Whether you’re tracking word counts, juggling pen names, or planning promotional strategies, this planner was built with you in mind.
Ready to elevate your author business? Invest in tools that help you succeed.
Visit FindingYourIndie.com today to learn more!
