“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. ~ Abraham Lincoln.
It’s often been said, you’re only as good as your tools. And even though a keen mind and an even keener pen (or computer these days) are still the main tools of a writer or blogger in 2018, there are others out there.
Which is the problem. How do you know which to use?
If you tried them all, you’d never write or publish a thing. And if you ignored them all, well, that’s not a smart move either. The serious writer or blogger of today needs to know where the advantages are, what the competition is using.
And there’s no point in sharpening an axe if it’s a bandsaw you need.
Which is why we here at Write to Done have put together this resource for the serious writer or blogger. To lead you safely through the minefield of tools out there.
The Write To Done team have included all their favorites, many of which they use on a daily basis. The list is not exhaustive, we’ll add to it as we go.
If you have a favorite tool not listed here, add it in the comments and if we can, we’ll get hold of it and give it a test run. If it measures up, we’ll add it to the next update.
In the meantime help your fellow writers and bloggers and share this resource around.
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.Read more: http://www.searchquotes.com/search/Sharpening_Your_Axe/#ixzz4zGbAqr5RWRITING TOOLS
Scrivener
Features
Scrivener is a word processor and project management tool that stays with you from that first, unformed idea all the way through to the final draft.
Outline and structure your ideas, take notes, view research alongside your writing and compose the constituent pieces of your text in isolation or in context.
Scrivener won’t tell you how to write—it just makes all the tools you have scattered around your desk available in one application.
Scrivener is a word processor and project management tool that stays with you from that first, unformed idea all the way through to the final draft. Outline and structure your ideas, take notes, view research alongside your writing and compose the constituent pieces of your text in isolation or in context. Scrivener won’t tell you how to write—it just makes all the tools you have scattered around your desk available in one application.Review
Scrivener is one of my key tools as a writer.You can use it for fiction as well as for non-fiction. I’m using the novel template to keep myself on track.In fact, I learned to use it in just a few days with the easy course Write Faster with Scrivener (see below)Here’s a post I made showing how I personally use Scrivener to not only to write faster, but also to write better: How To Write Faster With Scrivener
A key tool I use is the amazing writing software Scrivener.You can use it for fiction as well as for non-fiction. I’m using the novel template to keep myself on track.In fact, I learned to use it in just a few days with the easy course Write Faster with Scrivener.Watch the following video by Mary Jaksch from her post How to Write Faster with Scrivener. (Her post has definitely sped up my writing…)PAID
At only $45 Scrivener really is a steal. If you are serious about writing, I can’t recommend it highly enough.
- CorkboardCorkboardOutlinerScriveningsText EditingTools for Writing Non-FictionScriptwritingDraft the next blockbusterStatistics and TargetsSnapshotsFull Screen—EvolvedIntegration between the corkboard, outliner and editorCollectionsName generatorAutomatic backups
- Outliner
- Scrivenings
- Text Editings
- Tools for Non-Fiction
- Scriptwriting
- Statistics and Targets
- SnapshotsCorkboardOutlinerScriveningsText EditingTools for Writing Non-FictionScriptwritingDraft the next blockbusterStatistics and TargetsSnapshotsFull Screen—EvolvedIntegration between the corkboard, outliner and editorCollectionsName generatorAutomatic backups
- Full Screen – Evolved
- Integration between Corkboard, Outliner and Editor
- Name Generator
- Automatic Backups
Learn Scrivener Fast
Features
How you can get Scrivener to do exactly what you want and accelerate your writing career in less than 1 weekFinally…get the secret weapon every successful writer uses to publish their books, finish their novels, and have their work seen by hundreds…even millions of people…every single day
How you can get Scrivener to do exactly what you want and accelerate your writing career in less than 1 weekFinally…get the secret weapon every successful writer uses to publish their books, finish their novels, and have their work seen by hundreds…even millions of people…every single dayReview
This is one of the most useful courses I’ve taken as a writer. I learned how to get started with Scrivener and then learned more advanced tips to get the most of the software. I highly recommend this course!
This is one of the most useful courses I’ve taken as a writer. I learned how to get started with Scrivener and then learned more advanced tips to get the most of the software. I highly recommend this course!PAID
Student: $127
Rockstar: $197
Ninja: $297
- 30 HD Writing Backgrounds30 HD Writing Backgrounds
- Top 75 Tools & Resources For Ultimate Productivity & CreativityTop 75 Tools & Resources For Ultimate Productivity & Creativity
- Ninja Tips & Tricks Ninja Tips & Tricks
- 8 Scrivener Power Templates
Evernote
Features
Evernote is like having a second brain. You can capture, organize, and share notes from anywhere. Your best ideas are always with you and always in sync.
How you can get Scrivener to do exactly what you want and accelerate your writing career in less than 1 weekFinally…get the secret weapon every successful writer uses to publish their books, finish their novels, and have their work seen by hundreds…even millions of people…every single dayReview
Many writers swear by Evernote. It’s a top tool for every writer, researcher, or blogger.
This is one of the most useful courses I’ve taken as a writer. I learned how to get started with Scrivener and then learned more advanced tips to get the most of the software. I highly recommend this course!FREE
Evernote is free!
HEADLINE & TOPIC SUGGESTION TOOLS
What’s the point in writing your blog post, sales page or book if no one reads it? Writing eye-catching headlines, offers and book titles is part art, part science. All of the tools below will help you with both.
Coschedule Headline Analyzer
Features
It won’t tell you if your headline is creatively genius, but it will give you an idea if it’s along the right lines.
https://coschedule.com/headline-analyzer (free with sign up)One of the best free tools out there to check whether your headline is likely to get clicked. It won’t tell you if your headline is creatively genius, but it will give you an idea if it’s along the right lines.Review
One of the best free tools out there to check whether your headline is likely to get clicked.
FREE with sign up
Online tool
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerEmotional Marketing Value Headline Analyzer
Features
This headline analyzer is really useful if you are trying to target a particular audience with your headline (which, of course, you should be) – it tries to analyze what type of person – intellectual/spiritual etc – your headline will appeal to.
Review
Used in conjunction with coshcedule analyzer it can really help craft better headlines.
FREE
Online tool
Linkbait Generator
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
Ok, I’m not suggesting you go out and create linkbait articles 🙂 Use this simple, fun tool to generate ideas you might not have thought about and then craft your own compelling versions.
Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
Despite it name, this handy little tool can actually come up with some good building blocks.
FREE
Online tool
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerHub Spot Blog Topic Generator
Features
This tool is excellent if you just want to create a list of ideas you can spark off. And sometimes it will come up with exactly what you are looking for.
Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
Use this simple tool to generate ideas you might not have thought about and then craft your own compelling versions.
FREE
Online tool
Portent Title Maker
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
A fun idea generator that might just come up with that oddball suggestion that you need.
Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
Just pop your keywords(s) in. Couldn’t be simpler.
FREE
Online tool
Smartblogger Headline Hacks
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
The definitive list of headline ‘formula’ from one of the greatest headline writers of today – Jon Morrow.
Review
You need to sign up for this resource, but it’s worth it. Jon is simply one of the most gifted headline creators around and this resource gives you simple templates that work time and time again. Invaluable!
FREE with sign up
Online tool
RESEARCH TOOLS
Datayze Readability Analyzer
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
This tool will help you spot many readability issues you might otherwise miss. You don’t have to go with its suggestions, but it’s handy to be aware of them.
This tool will help you spot many readability issues you might otherwise miss. You don’t have to go with it’s suggestions, but it’s handy to be aware of them.Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
Just paste in the passage you want analyzed and away you go
FREE
Online tool
Lorum Ipsum generator
Lorum Ipsum generatorEmotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
If you need some block text to see how an article will look or to build a new web page this tool will not only generate lorum ipsum block text for you, but also tells you all about the history. Fascinating!
If you need some block text to see how an article will look or to build a new web page this tool will not only generate lorum ipsum block text for you, but also tells you all about the history. Fascinating!This tool will help you spot many readability issues you might otherwise miss. You don’t have to go with it’s suggestions, but it’s handy to be aware of them.Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
I’ve actually used this tool numerous times when building web pages and sorting out the layout of a book.
FREE
Online tool
Thesaurus
Lorum Ipsum generatorEmotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
We all need a Thesaurus from time to time and this one is pretty good.
If you need some block text to see how an article will look or to build a new web page this tool will not only generate lorum ipsum block text for you, but also tells you all about the history. Fascinating!This tool will help you spot many readability issues you might otherwise miss. You don’t have to go with it’s suggestions, but it’s handy to be aware of them.Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
Simple to use and pretty comprehensive -and it’s free!
FREE
Online tool
GRAMMAR & PROOFREADING TOOLS
Small SEO Tools Grammar Checker
Small SEO Tools Grammar CheckerLorum Ipsum generatorEmotional Marketing Value Headline Analyzer
Features
This is quite a simple online grammar checker but if you just want the bare bones, it might do nicely.
This is quite a simple online grammar checker, but if you want just the bare bones, it might just do nicely.If you need some block text to see how an article will look or to build a new web page this tool will not only generate lorum ipsum block text for you, but also tells you all about the history. Fascinating!This tool will help you spot many readability issues you might otherwise miss. You don’t have to go with it’s suggestions, but it’s handy to be aware of them.Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
Again, just paste in your selection and away you go.
FREE
Online tool
Grammarly
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerReview
Grammarly has established itself as the leading grammar tool.There’s a basic free version or the pro version that will not only make suggestions about spelling and grammar, but style and a whole lot more.
Grammarly has established itself as the leading grammar tool. There’s a basic free version or the pro version that will not only make suggestions about spelling and grammar, but style and much more.Review
If you’re in the market for an all in one tool that will save you the labor (and stress) of manually checking your writing, then Grammarly is probably the tool for you.
FREE and PAID versions ($11.66/month)
There’s a free online version, a browser extension or you can buy the paid version
- Critical grammar and spelling checks (free version)
- Advanced checks for punctuation, grammar, context, and sentence structure (paid version)
- Vocabulary enhancement suggestions (paid version)
- Genre-specific writing style checks
- Plagiarism detector that checks more than 8 billion web pages
Hemmingway App
Features
I’m always recommending Hemmingway’s rules for more powerful writing. Now you can test your work against his rules for simple, clear writing with this handy app for PC or MAC.
Scrivener is a word processor and project management tool that stays with you from that first, unformed idea all the way through to the final draft. Outline and structure your ideas, take notes, view research alongside your writing and compose the constituent pieces of your text in isolation or in context. Scrivener won’t tell you how to write—it just makes all the tools you have scattered around your desk available in one application.Review
You’ll probably love or hate it 🙂
Paid
$19.99 for desktop app.
Small SEO Tools Plagiarism Checker
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
Plagiarism affects many writers on the web, most of whom aren’t even aware of it.This simple tool is a good start to combating the problem.
This tool will help you spot many readability issues you might otherwise miss. You don’t have to go with it’s suggestions, but it’s handy to be aware of them.Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
Paste the text in to the box and you’re good to go.
FREE
Online tool
http://www.copyscape.com/signup.php (5c a copy?)http://www.copyscape.com/copysentry.phpStandard: Your pages are checked every week.$4.95/month for up to 10 pages.$0.25/month per additional page.Professional: Your pages are checked every day.$19.95/month for up to 10 pages.$1.00/month per additional page.monitors your website content for plagarism on webCopyscape Compare
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
Another plagiarism checker, copyscape is perhaps the best known. Not only will it check two articles side by side for differences, it will also check the web.
There’s a free version or a paid version and they even have a version that will check for plagiarism of your work round the clock! Well worth it if you value your writing.
This tool will help you spot many readability issues you might otherwise miss. You don’t have to go with it’s suggestions, but it’s handy to be aware of them.Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
All versions are easy to use and are invaluable in checking if an article is unique.
FREE and PAID
The only confusing thing about these products is the different versions and pricing.
Copyscape Sentry:Standard: Pages checked every week$4.95/month for up to 10 pages.$0.25/month per additional page.Professional: Pages checked every day$19.95/month for up to 10 pages.$1.00/month per additional page.
http://www.copyscape.com/signup.php (5c a copy?)http://www.copyscape.com/copysentry.phpStandard: Your pages are checked every week.$4.95/month for up to 10 pages.$0.25/month per additional page.Professional: Your pages are checked every day.$19.95/month for up to 10 pages.$1.00/month per additional page.monitors your website content for plagarism on web- Continuous protection of all your important content:Scan the entire web daily or weekly for copies of some or all of your pages.Continuous protection of all your important content:Scan the entire web daily or weekly for copies of some or all of your pages.CorkboardOutlinerScriveningsText EditingTools for Writing Non-FictionScriptwritingDraft the next blockbusterStatistics and TargetsSnapshotsFull Screen—EvolvedIntegration between the corkboard, outliner and editorCollectionsName generatorAutomatic backups
- See all the results, organized for your needs:Be alerted to all new copies, not just a few. Browse previous results online.See all the results, organized for your needs:Be alerted to all new copies, not just a few. Browse previous results online.
- Powerful technology tracks down stolen content:Find copies even if they have been modified from the original.Powerful technology tracks down stolen content:Find copies even if they have been modified from the original.
- Manage cases of plagiarism with ease:Keep track of multiple cases of plagiarism and your responses to them.Manage cases of plagiarism with ease:Keep track of multiple cases of plagiarism and your responses to them.
- Personalized results, targeted for your requirements:Set the number of copied words required for a match. Choose sites to ignore.Personalized results, targeted for your requirements:Set the number of copied words required for a match. Choose sites to ignore.
BRAINSTORMING & OUTLINING TOOLS
Mindmeister
Features
Mind maps are essential tools for brainstorming blog articles or creating outlines for books. There are several out there, most of which have free and paid versions. Mindmeister is one of the best.
Mind maps are essential tools for brainstorming blog articles or creating outllines for books. There are several out there, most of which have free and paid versions.Reviews
The advantage of Mindmeister is that you can invite others (even if they do not have a Mindmeister account) to collaborate on your maps and you can hold meetings in real time where the team can work on the map together. I use Mindmeister all the time. My maps are repositories of ideas, projects, and information. I gather all my ideas (and also the ideas of team members) and also upload files to relevant maps.
Best of all, I enjoy using Mindmeister maps collaboratively. A mindmap is a great basis for a meeting because it heightens creativity and enables each team member to actively participate in creating the respective mind map.
The advantage of Mindmeister is that you can invite others (even if they do not have a Mindmeister acount) to collaborate on your maps and you can hold meetings in real time where the team can work on the map together. I use Mindmeister all the time. My maps are repositories of ideas, projects, and information. I gather all my ideas (and also the ideas of team members) and also upload files to relevant maps. Best of all, I enjoy using Mindmeister maps collaboratively. A mindmap is a great basis for a meeting because it heightens creativity and enables each team member to actively participate in creating the respective mind map.PAID
The Personal version is $4.99/month. The Professional version $8.49/month.
- Unlimited mind maps
- Attach files and images
- Export to image and PDF
- Printing
- Priority support
- Pro version includes many other features
Coggle
Features
Coggle is another mind mapping tool. It has a simple interface that hides a wealth of options.
Mind maps are essential tools for brainstorming blog articles or creating outllines for books. There are several out there, most of which have free and paid versions.Reviews
The advantage of using Coggle is that it has a free version. But all the mindmaps you create will be public. If you want want to create private mindmaps, you’ll need to choose the paid version
The advantage of using Coggle is that it has a free version. But all the mindmaps you create will be public. If you want want to create private mindmaps, you’ll need to choose the paid versionThe advantage of Mindmeister is that you can invite others (even if they do not have a Mindmeister acount) to collaborate on your maps and you can hold meetings in real time where the team can work on the map together. I use Mindmeister all the time. My maps are repositories of ideas, projects, and information. I gather all my ideas (and also the ideas of team members) and also upload files to relevant maps. Best of all, I enjoy using Mindmeister maps collaboratively. A mindmap is a great basis for a meeting because it heightens creativity and enables each team member to actively participate in creating the respective mind map.FREE or PAID
Paid version is $5/month
SEO TOOLS
Google Trends
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
Google Trends is an offshoot of Google Search. It shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.
Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
This can be really useful to find out what the latest ‘hot’ topic is. Or to find out if your topic is actually becoming less popular.
FREE with Google account
Online tool
Google Adwords
Emotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
Adwords is simply the ultimate go to tool for research on keywords. You need a google account but if you have gmail or a YouTube account, then you’re good to go!
Review
Finding keyword suggestions as well as volume and other data is fairly straightforward.
FREE with Google account
Online tool
- Get keyword suggestions
- Find out monthly search volumes for keywords
- Find out competition for keywords
- Set up campaigns
Long Tail Pro
Features
Use Longtail Pro’s step-by-step system to discover thousands of profitable, targeted keywords and calculate Keyword Competitiveness for almost any niche.
Use Long Tail Pro’s step-by-step system to discover thousands of profitable, targeted keywords and calculate Keyword Competitiveness for almost any niche.Reviews
LongtailPro is a great way to find good keywords to get to the top of Google’s search pages. They’ve recently redesigned it and it works really well. I wasn’t always a great fan of Long Tail Pro but it’s now matured into a very useful tool. And it’s much better than any of the free tools I’ve come across! I suggest getting the free 7 day trial to test it.
LongtailPro is a great way to find good keywords to get to the top of Google’s search pages. They’ve recently redesigned it and it works really well. I wasn’t always a great fan of Long Tail Pro but it’s now matured into a very useful tool. And it’s much better than any of the free tools I’ve come across! I suggest getting the free 7 day trial to test it.FREE trial then PAID
Free trial then:Starter Plan $25/month
Pro plan : $45/month
- Score Keyword Competitiveness
- Custom Difficulty Targets
- Determine Metrics
- Calculate Keyword Profitablilty
Google Webmaster Tools
Features
Love it or hate it, SEO is essential if you want to rank your articleor site. And Google Webmasters Tools is essential for anyone who isserious about SEO.
Reviews
Google’s webmaster tools aren’t for the fainthearted. There is a scary amount of data and options, none of which is particularly intuitive. However, they have a lot of useful articles and videos on how to get started.
FREE with Google account
Most people already have a Google account -gmail or YouTube for instance.
SemRush
Features
Get insights into your competitors’ strategies in display advertising, organic and paid search, and link building.
Get insights into your competitors’ strategies in display advertising, organic and paid search, and link building.Reviews
SemRush is pretty much the industry standard for many serious bloggers.
FREE Trial then PAID
Free 7 day trial then:
Pro: $99
Guru $199
- See competitors’ best keywordsSee competitors’ best keywords
- Discover new organic competitors
- Observe position changes of domains
Small SEO Tools
Features
I’ve mentioned a couple of their online tools before. If you want your blog to rank in your niche, you need to know your competition. Small seo tools supply a few tools for free, all of them useful and easy to use.
If you want your blog to rank in your niche, you need to know your competition. Small seo tools supply a few tools for free, all of them useful and easy to use.Reviews
These tools are not as fully featured as some of the paid tools, but they’ll get you started.
FREE
Most of these tools you can use online without an account.
SOCIAL SHARING TOOLS
Share Link Generator
Features
If you want people to share your article or new book then give them all the help you can. This cool tool creates shareable links to twitter/faceboook/google + and pinterest that you can send out in your emails.
If you want people to share your article or new book then give them all the help you can. This cool tool creates shareable links to twitter/faceboook/google + and pinterest that you can send out in your emails.Reviews
I use this all the time to make it a no-brainer share my articles. It’s one of the most useful free tools out there.
Free
Online tool
Click To Tweet
Features
The easiest way to promote, share & trackyour content on Twitter.
The easiest way to promote, share & trackyour content on Twitter (and it’s free)If you want people to share your article or new book then give them all the help you can. This cool tool creates shareable links to twitter/faceboook/google + and pinterest that you can send out in your emails.Reviews
I use this all the time to create click to tweet text and images like this one .
https://goodlifezen.com/dream-of-a-new-start/Free
Online tool
Buzzsumo
Features
If you’re serious about your blogging career than buzzsumo is close to essential. Not only will it tell you the most popular posts/videos/interviews etc in any niche, but it will also tell you who shared those items.
If you’re serious about your blogging career than buzzsumo is close to essential. Not only will it tell you the most popular posts/videos/interviews etc in any niche, but it will also teel you who shared those items.With this information you know not only WHAT is popular in your niche, but also WHO is sharing it! Pure gold!Reviews
With this information you know not only WHAT is popular in your niche, but also WHO is sharing it!Some of the most successful (and high earning) bloggers use Buzzsumo. Indeed, at the moment, I don’t know of any alternative that does the job. Pure gold!
Price
All this amazing information comes at a price. There’s a free 30 day version, but after that it’s $79 a month. Expensive? maybe.Worth it? Definitely!
All this amazing information comes at a price. There’s a free 30 day version, but after that it’s $79 a month. Expensive? maybe.Worth it? Definitely!
Social Warfare
Features
A WordPress plugin that adds beautiful, lightning-fast social share buttons to your website or blog.
A WordPress plugin that adds beautiful, lightning-fast social share buttons to your website or blog. If you’re serious about your blogging career than buzzsumo is close to essential. Not only will it tell you the most popular posts/videos/interviews etc in any niche, but it will also teel you who shared those items.With this information you know not only WHAT is popular in your niche, but also WHO is sharing it! Pure gold!Reviews
I use the Social Warfare plugin on all my sites because it has a the best scrolling sharebar AND you can show the Twitter share count numbers! Check out their free trial
I use the Social Warfare plugin on all my sites because it has a the best scrolling sharebar AND you can show the Twitter share count numbers! Check out their free trialFREE Trial then PAID
$29/yr (free trial)
$29/yr (free trial)All this amazing information comes at a price. There’s a free 30 day version, but after that it’s $79 a month. Expensive? maybe.Worth it? Definitely!
Hootsuite
Features
Hootsuite is a social media management platform. It supports social network integrations for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, and many more.
Hootsuite is a social media management platform, created by Ryan Holmes in 2008. The system’s user interface takes the form of a dashboard, and supports social network integrations for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, and many more.A WordPress plugin that adds beautiful, lightning-fast social share buttons to your website or blog. If you’re serious about your blogging career than buzzsumo is close to essential. Not only will it tell you the most popular posts/videos/interviews etc in any niche, but it will also teel you who shared those items.With this information you know not only WHAT is popular in your niche, but also WHO is sharing it! Pure gold!Reviews
My editor, Laura, has used this fro many years and rates it highly.
I use the Social Warfare plugin on all my sites because it has a the best scrolling sharebar AND you can show the Twitter share count numbers! Check out their free trialFREE Trial then PAID
$16/month (free trial)
$29/yr (free trial)All this amazing information comes at a price. There’s a free 30 day version, but after that it’s $79 a month. Expensive? maybe.Worth it? Definitely!
Social Oomph
Features
To make the most out of Twitter, you need to have some of the best tools in your arsenal. One thing that could skyrocket your Twitter marketing efforts is the use of an automation tool.
A WordPress plugin that adds beautiful, lightning-fast social share buttons to your website or blog. If you’re serious about your blogging career than buzzsumo is close to essential. Not only will it tell you the most popular posts/videos/interviews etc in any niche, but it will also teel you who shared those items.With this information you know not only WHAT is popular in your niche, but also WHO is sharing it! Pure gold!Reviews
Social Oomph is a really useful social media tool. You can schedule Twitter and Facebook.
I use the Social Warfare plugin on all my sites because it has a the best scrolling sharebar AND you can show the Twitter share count numbers! Check out their free trialFREE Trial then PAID
$29/yr (free trial)
$29/yr (free trial)All this amazing information comes at a price. There’s a free 30 day version, but after that it’s $79 a month. Expensive? maybe.Worth it? Definitely!
Buffer
Features
Buffer is a simpler and easier way to schedule posts, track the performance of your content, and manage all your accounts in one place.
Buffer is a simpler and easier way to schedule posts, track the performance of your content, and manage all your accounts in one placeA WordPress plugin that adds beautiful, lightning-fast social share buttons to your website or blog. If you’re serious about your blogging career than buzzsumo is close to essential. Not only will it tell you the most popular posts/videos/interviews etc in any niche, but it will also teel you who shared those items.With this information you know not only WHAT is popular in your niche, but also WHO is sharing it! Pure gold!Reviews
Buffer automates your social media posting, saving you a load of time and work. And there’s a free, if limited account.
I use the Social Warfare plugin on all my sites because it has a the best scrolling sharebar AND you can show the Twitter share count numbers! Check out their free trialFREE and PAID
Free account available
$10 for ‘Awesome’
$99 for ‘Small’
$29/yr (free trial)All this amazing information comes at a price. There’s a free 30 day version, but after that it’s $79 a month. Expensive? maybe.Worth it? Definitely!BOOK MARKETING AND PUBLISHING
The book publishing industry has gone through a revolution in the last decade with the advent of self-publishing. Whether you want to self-publish or not, there’s an almost limitless choice for readers out there today.If you want your book to stand out, you need smart tools to do the job faster and better. Below are some of the best tools in the industry to help you do just that.
Kindle Spy
Features
Reverse Engineer The ‘Best-Selling’ Categories With A Single ClickBrowse any category in the Amazon Kindle marketplace and in the background, KDSPY will ‘automatically’ reverse engineer the best sellers. When you want more information about a Kindle category, just click on KDSPY and in mere seconds, you’ll know the landscape of that category and the potential profit you could make here, along with a breakdown of each individual books performance.
Reverse Engineer The ‘Best-Selling’ Categories With A Single ClickBrowse any category in the Amazon Kindle marketplace and in the background, KDSPY will ‘automatically’ reverse engineer the best sellers. When you want more information about a Kindle category, just click on KDSPY and in mere seconds, you’ll know the landscape of that category and the potential profit you could make here, along with a breakdown of each individual books performance.The Fastest, Most Accurate Way To Identify ‘Bestselling Kindle Niches’. This software‘reverse engineers’ Kindle categories In seconds to find your next ‘bestselling’ book idea.Reviews
Along with Kindle Rocket below, probably ‘the fastest, most accurate way to identify ‘Bestselling Kindle Niches’. ‘This software‘reverse engineers’ Kindle categories In seconds to find your next ‘bestselling’ book idea.
PAID
$47 one off payment with lifetime updates
- Reverse Engineer The ‘Best-Selling’ Categories With A Single ClickReverse Engineer The ‘Best-Selling’ Categories With A Single Click
- Another Click Tells You ‘Exactly’ What Your Next Book Topic Should BeAnother Click Tells You ‘Exactly’ What Your Next Book Topic Should Be
- Analyse “Niche Potential” With The Kindle Search Results Analysis FeatureAnalyse “Niche Potential” With The Kindle Search Results Analysis Feature
Kindle Rocket
Features
Not sure what to write about? Don’t worry, KDP Rocket will help you find profitable book ideas with a pre-existing hungry market ready to buy your book.
Not sure what to write about? Don’t worry, KDP Rocket will help you find profitable book ideas with a pre-existing hungry market ready to buy your book.Reviews
I’ve recently bought this program and am totally blown away by it! It’s quite simply a must-buy if you are serious about writing, publishing, and promoting a book! You won’t believe how much information this program spits out!KDP Rocket is a simple to use software that works on both Mac and PC and helps authors validate their book ideas, find profitable niches and keywords, and research the book market.
I’ve recently bought this program and am totally blown away by it! It’s quite simply a must-buy if you are serious about writing, publishing, and promoting a book! You won’t believe how much information this program spits out!KDP Rocket is a simple to use software that works on both Mac and PC and helps authors validate their book ideas, find profitable niches and keywords, and research the book market. (Aff link being approved)Price
$79
- Shoes How much money other books are making in that niche.How much money other books are making in that niche
- How many Searches Per Month on Amazon are being made for your book ideaHow many Searches Per Month on Amazon are being made for your book idea
- How many books are competing for that termHow many books are competing for that term
Amazon Ads Course
Features
Amazon Ads service is something Amazon self-published authors just can’t ignore. Not only does it let you get your book in front of more potenital readers, if used right it can dramatically improve your sales.
Reviews
The course is very straightforward and broken up into easy to digest modules.If you’ve never tried amazon Ads before or if you’ve tried and couldn’t get it to work for you, this is an excellent FREE course.
FREE
Delivered to your inbox.
WRITING COURSES
All the research in the world, even with the great tools listed above, wont help unless you’ve mastered the art of writing. Below are son great writing courses designed to turbocharge your writing.
The MASTERCLASS SERIES for Writers
These four courses are all taught by experts. They are particularly valuable for those of us who want to learn to write for the screen, or TV or to learn dramatic writing. They’re beautifully produced with multiple videos with lifetime access. Click on any of these links to check them out (play the videos to get some hot tips straight away.
The MASTERCLASS SERIES for WritersThese three courses are a great selection of courses by experts. They are particularly valueable for those of us who want to learn to write for the screen, or TV or to learn dramatic writing. They’re beautifully produced with multiple videos with lifetime access. Click on any of these links to check them out (play the videos to get some hot tips straight away
James Patterson Masterclass on Writing
Features
This is a great course where James reveals a lot of his secrets for becoming a blockbuster author.
This is a great course where James reveals a lot of his secrets for becoming a blockbuster author.Reviews
Difficult to criticize the advice of a 19 times New York No.1 Best Selling author 🙂
PAID
$90
- 22 video lessons and exercises
- 100% exclusive content
- Lifetime access
- Group feedback
Dramatic Writing a Masterclass by David Mamet
Dramatic Writing a Masterclass by David MarnetFeatures
This is an amazing chance to learn from a Pulitzer prize winner, the creator of Glengarry Glen Ross and American Buffalo.
This is a great course where James reveals a lot of his secrets for becoming a blockbuster author.Reviews
It would be hard to imagine anyone more qualified to teach dramatic writing than David Mamet
PAID
$90
- 26 lessons
- 100% exclusive content
- Lifetime access
- Group feedback
Writing for TV a Masterclass by Shonda Rhimes
Writing for TV a Masterclass by Shonda Rhimes $Features
Learn how to write for television from the creator of Grey’s Anatomy.
This is a great course where James reveals a lot of his secrets for becoming a blockbuster author.Reviews
Shaonda has written some of televisions biggest hit shows, so there’s no doubting her expertise.
PAID
$90
- 6+ hours
- 100% exclusive content
- Lifetime access
- Group feedback
Screenwriting, a Masterclass by Aaron Sorkin
Writing for TV a Masterclass by Shonda Rhimes $Features
It’s difficult to believe that there’s anything about writing screenplays that Aaaron doesn’t know and can’t teach.
This is a great course where James reveals a lot of his secrets for becoming a blockbuster author.Reviews
It’s difficult to believe that there’s anything about writing screenplays that Aaaron doesn’t know and can’t teach.
PAID
$90
- 35 video lessons
- 100% exclusive content
- Lifetime access
- Group feedback
WEBSITE TOOLS
Down for Everyone or Just Me
Features
Have you ever visited a site and found you couldn’t access it? Maybe it was your own site! Just pop the URL into the search box and this tool will tell you if the site is actually down for everyone, or if it’s your end that’s got the problem.
Have you ever visited a site and found you couldn’t access it? Maybe it was your own site! Just pop the URL into the search box and this tool will tell you if the site is actually down for everyone, or if it’s your end that’s got the problem.TIP: If you find it’s only your end, it’s often a browser cache issue. Try clearing your cache. If that doesn’t work, try shutting everything down and then starting it uo again.Reviews
TIP: If you find it’s only your end, it’s often a browser cache issue. Try clearing your cache. If that doesn’t work, try shutting everything down and then starting it uo again.
FREE
Online tool
DOMAIN NAMES
Namecheap
Features
Cheap domain names.
Reviews
The name says it all 🙂
They also do cheap hosting and other related services.
FREE to search
It’s obviously free to search for the availability of a particular name but then you’ll have to pay for that domain.Domains start at $0.48/year, but you’ll probably have to pay a little more for something desirable.
Crazy Domains
Features
Another good cheap domain name source.
Reviews
In addition to NameCheap, I also use CrazyDomains, especially if I want a domain name that isn’t the usual .com, .net, etc. For example, I recently bought the domain writetodone.university for the courses we are producing.
In addition to NameCheap, I also use CrazyDomains, especially if I want a domain name that isn’t the usual .com, .net, etc. For example, I recently bought the domain writetodone.university for the courses we are producing.Free to search
.coms from around $2/year. Again you may have to pay more for something useable.
HOSTING
Siteground
Features
This is an excellent hosting provider, especially if you want to create a bigger site,
Reviews
You get 1-click WordPress installs and free transfer.
Paid
From $3.95 per month
- One-click WordPress Installer
- Free Transfer
Bluehost
Features
This is a good hosting company for small to medium size websites
Reviews
I’ve used this hosting company for many different websites and I like their ease of use. An important tip is to get the free domain AND the hosting together.
Price
From $3.95 per month
- Free Domain with hosting
- 1-click WordPress installer
- 24/7 Support
Hostgator
Features
My editor, Laura, recommended Hostgator as a great hosting company if your just starting out.
Reviews
Hostgator are affordable and have great customer service. Since Laura used them they have been taken over but still definitely worth a look if
PAID
From $2.78 per month for their ‘hatchling’ plan, $3.98 for their ‘baby’ plan and $5.98 a month for their ‘business’ plan.
- Free Domain with hosting
- 1-click WordPress installer
- 24/7 Support
WORDPRESS THEMES & EDITORS
Thrive Themes (Membership)
Features
Thrive Themes is state-of-the-art bundle of WordPress themes and plugins which are all focused on Conversion. Of especial interest is Thrive Architect, a page builder which allows you to design a page or blog post in many different ways. For example, this page is built with Thrive Architect.
Reviews
I’m a total fan of Thrive Themes. They are continually developing new plugins and their training is world-class. I suggest joining as a member, instead of buying individual themes or plugins. Every new addition to their stable of products is then free for you. Plus, you get their special training,
Price
Membership fee is $19 per month
- Includes all plugins, including Thrive Architect, Thrive Themes, Thrive Leads, Thrive Quiz Builder, etc.
- All new plugins or themes that ThriveThemes develop are free for members
- Access to members-only training
Thrive Architect
Features
If you want to stay with your website theme but want to rev up the look of your post, check out Thrive Architect (this post is built with Thrive Architect). It’s one of their plugins.
If you want to stay with your website theme but want to rev up the look of your post, check out Thrive Architect (this post is built with Thrive Architect). It’s one of their plugins. But, as I said before, I suggest getting the membership instead of just a single plugin.Reviews
If you are use to the WordPress editor then you are in for a shock. Thrive Architect simply allows you to build almost anything beautifully, responsively. All this comes with quite a steep learning curve, but when you get the hang of it, you may never want to go back to your WordPress editor again.
PAID
$67But as I said before, I suggest getting the membership instead of just a single plugin.
EMAIL RESPONDERS
Mailchimp
Features
MailChimp is a marketing automation platform and an email marketing service
MailChimp is a marketing automation platform and an email marketing serviceReviews
My editor, Laura started out on Mailchimp and couldn’t praise it enough. Simple to use, with great customer service. And they have a free plan. The only drawback is it’s perhaps not as flexible or sophisticated fo power users.
FREE & PAID
Free: Up to 2,000 subscribers and 12,000 emails per month. Once your email list grows and you want to send out unlimited emails, you can upgrade from $25 a month upwards.
Free: Up to 2,000 subscribers and 12,000 emails per month. Once your email list grows and you want to send out unlimited emails, you can upgrade from $25 a month upwards.- Free account up to 2000 subscribers
- Segment using tagging
- Integrates with many ecommerce platforms
- 24/7 support
Infusionsoft
Features
Infusionsoft offers an e-mail marketing and sales platform for small businesses, including products to streamline the customer life cycle, customer relationship management, marketing automation, lead capture, and e-commerce
Infusionsoft is a private company that offers an e-mail marketing and sales platform for small businesses, including products to streamline the customer lifecycle, customer relationship management, marketing automation, lead capture, and e-commerceReviews
This is the solution I use. Infusionsoft has all the bells and whistles you could wish for. It’s not cheap but it’s a mean tool!
This is the solution I use. Infusionsoft has all the bells and whistles you could wish for. It’s not cheap but it’s a mean tool!PAID
Starter: $99 Essentials: $199 Complete: $299
Starter: $99 Essentials: $199 Complete: $299- Free user onboarding
- Contact Management
- Marketing Automation
WEBINARS
Webinarjam
Features
Webinarjam is a webinar hosting platform that allows you to host as many attendees as you want, basically using Google Hangouts.
Reviews
Offering webinars is a great way to educate your audience and to sell books or courses. Let me say straight away: webinars can be a nightmare! However, Webinarjam makes it easy. It’s awesome.
Offering webinars is a great way to educate your audience and to sell books or courses. Let me say straight away: webinars can be a nightmare! However, there is a software program that makes it easy. Webinar Jam is awesome. (Click the link below to see more about it)Price
$479/year or 3 installments of $189
- Stream to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, or our private JamCast broadcasterStream to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, or our private JamCast broadcaster
- Secure webinar rooms with password protectionSecure webinar rooms with password protection
- Engage with a virtual whiteboard, polls and live chatEngage with a virtual whiteboard, polls and live chat
- Customize your pages for brand consistencyCustomize your pages for brand consistency
PRODUCTIVITY/ PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS
Marinara Timer
Small SEO Tools Grammar CheckerLorum Ipsum generatorEmotional Marketing Value Headline AnalyzerFeatures
This is a useful timer that you can use for the Pomodoro Technique. You can also design your own time sequences or use it in the kitchen.
This is quite a simple online grammar checker, but if you want just the bare bones, it might just do nicely.If you need some block text to see how an article will look or to build a new web page this tool will not only generate lorum ipsum block text for you, but also tells you all about the history. Fascinating!This tool will help you spot many readability issues you might otherwise miss. You don’t have to go with it’s suggestions, but it’s handy to be aware of them.Google Trends is a public web facility of Google Inc., based on Google Search, that shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume across various regions of the world, and in various languages.Review
I love this timer as I like working with the Pomodoro structure. This is writing for 25 minutes and then stopping for 5.
FREE
Online productivity tool.
PRODUCTIVITY/ PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS
Asana
Features
This is a tool that helps individual and teams to manage Editorial Calenders and projects.
Reviews
We use it at WritetoDone and it’s extremely helpful. I suggest using the free account.
FREE and PAID
Free account
$9.99/month for their premium account
Meistertask
Features
MeisterTask is an intuitive online task manager that uses smart integrations and task automations to make your team more productive.
MeisterTask is an incredibly intuitive online task manager that uses smart integrations and task automations to make your team more productive.Reviews
This is a newcomer among the project management apps. I’ve had a paly around with it. but haven’t used it seriously yet. It was developed by the MindMeister team and looks excellent. The free version will give you everything you need.
This is a newcomer among the project management apps. I’ve had a paly around with it. but haven’t used it seriously yet. It was developed by the MindMeister team and looks excellent. The free version will give you everything you need.Price
Free account
$8.49/month for upgraded account
BOOKS
Kindle Publishing Package
Features
How to Discover Best-Selling eBook Ideas + How to Write a Nonfiction eBook in 21 Days + 61 Ways to Sell More Nonfiction Kindle Books
Kindle Publishing Package: How to Discover Best-Selling eBook Ideas + How to Write a Nonfiction eBook in 21 Days + 61 Ways to Sell More Nonfiction Kindle BooksReviews
Steve Scott is a legend in the ebook world. he has written more than 100 books and regularly makes over $40,000/month from his book sales on kindle.There is no one better placed to explain the workings of the kindle machine.
PAID
$4.43
The Bestseller Checklist
Features
Get the exact guide that Barrie Davenport and Steve Scott have used to sell over 1 Million of their books.
Get the exact guide that Barrie and Steve have used to sell over 1 Million of their books.Kindle Publishing Package: How to Discover Best-Selling eBook Ideas + How to Write a Nonfiction eBook in 21 Days + 61 Ways to Sell More Nonfiction Kindle BooksReviews
Not a book but a handy checklist to go with the book bundle above.
FREE with email
PDF download
10 Things You Need to Know About Self-Publishing
10 Things You Need to Know About Self-PublishingFeatures
This free guide will get you up to speed quickly on 10 of the most important things you need to know to self-publish successfully. And it will help you avoid a ton of newbie mistakes, too!
This free guide will get you up to speed quickly on 10 of the most important things you need to know to self-publish successfully. And it will help you avoid a ton of newbie mistakes, too!Get the exact guide that Barrie and Steve have used to sell over 1 Million of their books.Kindle Publishing Package: How to Discover Best-Selling eBook Ideas + How to Write a Nonfiction eBook in 21 Days + 61 Ways to Sell More Nonfiction Kindle BooksReviews
Joel’s site The Bookdesigner has been listed as one of the top 101 websites for writers by the Writers Digest. He’s a guy who knows a thing or two and his willingness to share that information has earned him a loyal following.
FREE with email
PDF download
SELF DEVELOPMENT FOR WRITERS
SELF DEVELOPMENT FOR WRITERS
Confidence Blueprint
Features
Learn to feel good about yourself and unlock your authentic confidence with proven strategies and techniques
Learn to feel good about yourself and unlock your authentic confidence with proven strategies and techniquesReviews
This is a confidence course I created together with my editor, Laura. It will show you step-by-step how to develop the confidence needed to be successful as a writer or blogger.
This is a confidence course I created together with Laura and Mark Tong. It will show you step-by-step how to develop confidence.PAID (Dicsount Voucher)
Normally $95, but special for Write To Done readers $15.Just click on the links and you’ll get the discounted price.
- Stand your ground with difficult people without creating conflict. Stand your ground with difficult people without creating conflict.
- Silence your Inner Critic
- Handle Confidence Killers
- Make the Value’s Checklist work for you How to Make the Value’s Checklist Work for You
VLOGGING
Creating videos is a great skill for anyone who wants to gather an audience. You can use the videos for Youtube, or Vimeo, or for webinar. You can embed them on your site.It’s a great way to speak directly to your audience.Below, I’ve collected two different gear packs. The first one is a starter option with a good webcam and LED lights. And then I’ll show you the gear I use at present which is a lot more expensive but gets brilliant results.
Gear Pack 1
Creating videos is a great skill for anyone who wants to gather an audience. You can use the videos for Youtube, or Vimeo, or for webinar. You can embed them on your site.It’s a great way to speak directly to your audience.Below, I’ve collected two different gear packs. The first one is a starter option with a good webcam and LED lights. And then I’ll show you the gear I use at present which is a lot more expensive but gets brilliant results.
Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam
Features
Widescreen Video Calling and Recording, 1080p Camera, Desktop or Laptop
Widescreen Video Calling and Recording, 1080p Camera, Desktop or LaptopReviews
A great little inexpensive webcam
otherwise you may get horizonal bands on your video!PAID
$49.93
TIP: I suggest attaching it to a tripod (see below) and not to the laptop so that you get a better view and no laptop running noise. f you’re planning to use a Logitech webcam, make sure you get a lighting kit (see below) otherwise you may get horizontal bands on your video!
- Full HD 1080p video calling (up to 1920 x 1080 pixels) with the latest version of Skype for Windows
- 720p HD video calling (up to 1280 x 720 pixels) with supported clients. Full HD video recording (up to 1920 x 1080 pixels) 720p HD video calling (up to 1280 x 720 pixels) with supported clients. Full HD video recording (up to 1920 x 1080 pixels)
Julius Studio 3x 216 Barndoor Continuous LED Video Lighting kit
Julius Studio 3x 216 Barndoor Continuous LED Video Lighting kitFeatures
3x 216 Barndoor Continuous LED Video Lighting kit Dimmable Panel Camera, for Canon, Nikon, Sony and DSLR Cameras, Li-Ion Battery and Charger,Color Filters,Premium Carry Bag.
3x 216 Barndoor Continuous LED Video Lighting kit Dimmable Panel Camera, for Canon, Nikon, Sony and DSLR Cameras, Li-Ion Battery and Charger,Color Filters,Premium Carry Bag, JSAG159Reviews
Excellent for stopping those horizontal lines and improving lighting.
PAID
$129.99
TIP: If you’re producing video on a shoestring, get the webcam first and, at first, use natural light plus any desk lamps you can get your hands on in your home! Get the LED lights next.
- Compact Portable Barn Doors 216 LED PHOTO/ VIDEO LIGHT SET (x 3)86″ Photo/Video Light Stand (x 3) Compact Portable Barn Doors 216 LED PHOTO/ VIDEO LIGHT SET (x 3)86″ Photo/Video Light Stand (x 3)
- Battery for Video Light (NP-F550 to NP-F950) (x 3) | Travel charger (x 1)Battery for Video Light (NP-F550 to NP-F950) (x 3) | Travel charger (x 1)
- Carry Bag with Two Front Accessory Pockets (x 1) Carry Bag with Two Front Accessory Pockets (x 1)
Amazon Basics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag
AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with BagJulius Studio 3x 216 Barndoor Continuous LED Video Lighting kitFeatures
Lightweight tripod with adjustable-height legs and rubber feet .Available as 1 or 2 pack.
Lightweight tripod with adjustable-height legs and rubber feet 3x 216 Barndoor Continuous LED Video Lighting kit Dimmable Panel Camera, for Canon, Nikon, Sony and DSLR Cameras, Li-Ion Battery and Charger,Color Filters,Premium Carry Bag, JSAG159Reviews
The tripod above is great.
The tripod above is great. Tip: do not buy lightweight $12 aluminium tripods. I bought three for travelling and they all bent out of shape the first time I used them… argh!PAID
$18.79
TIP: Do not buy lightweight $12 aluminium tripods. I bought three for travelling and they all bent out of shape the first time I used them… argh!
- Compact Portable Barn Doors 216 LED PHOTO/ VIDEO LIGHT SET (x 3)86″ Photo/Video Light Stand (x 3) Compact Portable Barn Doors 216 LED PHOTO/ VIDEO LIGHT SET (x 3)86″ Photo/Video Light Stand (x 3)
- Battery for Video Light (NP-F550 to NP-F950) (x 3) | Travel charger (x 1)Battery for Video Light (NP-F550 to NP-F950) (x 3) | Travel charger (x 1)
- Carry Bag with Two Front Accessory Pockets (x 1) Carry Bag with Two Front Accessory Pockets (x 1)
Gear Pack 2
It’s taken me a while to gather the gear that has boosted the quality of my videos to a new level. The main thing that made a HUGE difference is getting a good video camera. I bought a Panasonic GH4 a few months ago and I wish I’d had the courage to invest in a good camera some years earlier. I suggest getting this camera from Amazon. I made the mistake of getting one for a bit cheaper which was supposed to be shipped immediately from Hong Kong. It got to me six weeks later and I realized belatedly that they didn’t have a refund option. Luckily the camera was fine, but I would have gladly spent a bit more to have the sense of security Amazon offers.
It’s taken me a while to gather the gear that has boosted the quality of my videos to a new level. The main thing that made a HUGE difference is getting a good video camera. I bought a Panasonic GH4 a few months ago and I wish I’d had the courage to invest in a good camera some years earlier. I suggest getting this camera from Amazon. I made the mistake of getting one for a bit cheaper which was supposed to be shipped immediately from Hong Kong. It got to me six weeks later and I realized belatedly that they didn’t have a refund option. Luckily the camera was fine, but I would have gladly spent a bit more to have the sense of security Amazon offers.
PANASONIC LUMIX GH4 Body 4K Mirrorless Camera
PANASONIC LUMIX GH4 Body 4K Mirrorless CameraFeatures
16 Megapixels, 3 Inch Touch LCD, DMC-GH4KBODY
16 Megapixels, 3 Inch Touch LCD, DMC-GH4KBODYReviews
The Panasonic GH4 Lumix has a 4K Mirrorless Camera, 16 Megapixels, and a 3 Inch Touch LCD. It’s quite an investment at $1,497 (When I bought it!!). But for me it’s been a game changer! I just wish I’d had the courage to make this investment earlier.
The Panasonic GH4 Lumix has a 4K Mirrorless Camera, 16 Megapixels, and a 3 Inch Touch LCD. It’s quite an investment at $1,497. But for me it’s been a game changer! I just wish I’d had the courage to make this investment earlier. Check out the difference:Taken with my old camera:PAID
$897.99
Check out the difference the Panasonic has made. Taken with my old camera:
The great thing about using the Panasonic isn’t just the camera, it’s Panasonic Image App that you can download for free onto an iPhone or Android. You can connect it with your camera and you can operate your camera remotely. That is, you can change setting and stop/start your video or shoot stills. This is awesome!- Professional photo performance with exceptional moiré suppression Professional photo performance with exceptional moiré suppression
- 4K 24p cinematic video (4096×2160), plus 4K 3840×2160 30p/24p 4K 24p cinematic video (4096×2160), plus 4K 3840×2160 30p/24p
- High speed 49 area auto focusing in photo or video, perfect for hybrid photography High speed 49 area auto focusing in photo or video, perfect for hybrid photography
- Durable magnesium alloy body and exceptional shutter life meets the demands of professional use Durable magnesium alloy body and exceptional shutter life meets the demands of professional use
PANASONIC LUMIX G X VARIO II PROFESSIONAL LENS
Features
12-35MM, DUAL I.S. 2.0 with power opticals I.S., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS
12-35MM, DUAL I.S. 2.0 WITH POWER OPTICAL I.S., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDSReviews
I can’t exaggerate the difference this lens (along with the camera) has made to the quality of my work
PAID
$897.99
The great thing about using the Panasonic isn’t just the camera, it’s Panasonic Image App that you can download for free onto an iPhone or Android. You can connect it with your camera and you can operate your camera remotely. That is, you can change setting and stop/start your video or shoot stills. This is awesome!
The great thing about using the Panasonic isn’t just the camera, it’s Panasonic Image App that you can download for free onto an iPhone or Android. You can connect it with your camera and you can operate your camera remotely. That is, you can change setting and stop/start your video or shoot stills. This is awesome!- Upgraded faster focus tracking via a 240 fps linear motor for improved video performance Upgraded faster focus tracking via a 240 fps linear motor for improved video performance
- Panasonic POWER O.I.S. compatible with enhanced LUMIX Dual I.S. 2.0 LUMIX Mirror less cameras. Panasonic POWER O.I.S. compatible with enhanced LUMIX Dual I.S. 2.0 LUMIX Mirror less cameras.
- 3X Optical 24-70mm F2.8 Constant Aperture 3X Optical 24-70mm F2.8 Constant Aperture
- Durability metal body for various weather conditions (Splash proof / Dustproof / Freeze proof) Durability metal body for various weather conditions (Splash proof / Dustproof / Freeze proof)
AW 3x 24″ Softbox Stand Kit
AW 3x 24″ Softbox Stand KitFeatures
45W 5500K Day-Light Bulb w/ Bag Photo Video Studio Camera Shooting
45W 5500K Day-Light Bulb w/ Bag Photo Video Studio Camera ShootingReviews
These lights work a treat with the Lumix. These lights are for photo or video studio shots. I particularly like the skin tone you can achieve with these lights!
PAID
$70.95
- 3 Photography Softbox Boom Stand Photo Studio Video Continuous Lighting Photo Kit 3 Photography Softbox Boom Stand Photo Studio Video Continuous Lighting Photo Kit
- Light Boom Arm Stand for Photo Studio Light Weight; Bucket Conter Weight Sand bag Light Boom Arm Stand for Photo Studio Light Weight; Bucket Conter Weight Sand bag
- 24″ x 24″ Softbox with Light Socket; Studio Tripod 75″ Tall Studio Quality High Stand 24″ x 24″ Softbox with Light Socket; Studio Tripod 75″ Tall Studio Quality High Stand
- Ultimate Soften Light Stream And Remove Shadow To Make Perfect Shooting Ultimate Soften Light Stream And Remove Shadow To Make Perfect Shooting
If you want to make creating videos a doddle [very easy], it’s a great idea to use a teleprompter. This means that you can read your lines while looking directly at the camera! Teleprompters often cost over a thousand bucks but I found an excellent one for $265.
Prompt-it Maxi Teleprompter
Prompt-it® Maxi TeleprompterFeatures
Beamsplitter glass with silver coating (same as TV studios). Ensures crisp, highly contrasted and readable text.
Beamsplitter glass with silver coating (same as TV studios). Ensures crisp, highly contrasted and readable text.Reviews
The Prompt-It Teleprompter comes in a satchel and is easy to set up and use. It’s meant cutting down on preparation time. I can write the script and create the video straight away – without having to learn the text or look down at my notes. If you can’t get it through Amazon, try Ebay.
The Prompt-It Teleprompter comes in a satchel and is easy to set up and use. It’s meant cutting down on preparation time. I can write the script and create the video straight away – without having to learn the text or look down at my notes. If you can’t get it through Amazon, try Ebay.PAID
$265
This teleprompter works with a tablet and needs the app below for an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.
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- Can be set up on any type of tripod – holds firmly to the tripod – doesn’t wobble or fall off (tripod NOT included). Can be set up on any type of tripod – holds firmly to the tripod – doesn’t wobble or fall off (tripod NOT included).
- Portable – fits in your backpack or laptop bag – set up in under 2 minutes. Portable – fits in your backpack or laptop bag – set up in under 2 minutes.
- Designed & created by Video Professionals who decided it was time for an affordable teleprompter product for the world to use. Designed & created by Video Professionals who decided it was time for an affordable teleprompter product for the world to use.
Teleprompter Pro App
Features
App for Teleprompter Pro
Reviews
Can write scripts and adjust teleprompter.
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$5.99
