What’ I’ve learned in the last five years of being an indie author is that the tools and processes that make up the way you get from idea to your first sale is a highly personal one. Your secret sauce may not be to everyone’s taste. There is no magic bullet, and no one-size-fits-all solution.
Author systems are like belly buttons. Everyone’s got one and they all look different.
My system isn’t all that special. You might like it if you are kinda techy, and want to set something up and forget about it.
PLOTTR
I start with Plottr for a few reasons. I write across several series and even though they’re connected, they span different times in the lives of a family. It
