Having resources while writing a book is a big help. When I first started writing, I didn’t have any, and I didn’t know where to look to find them. Once I found tools, I wasn’t sure which to invest in. So, these are a few of the tools and resources I found and tried.

One thing I learned is that tools and resources aren’t one-size-fits-all. There is a bit of experimenting required to find what is best for you, your writing, and your book.

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Tools
ProWritingAid (editing tool)
Grammarly (editing tool)
FriesenPress (publishing service provider)
Bookbrush (great for making your own book covers, advertising, and more)
Canva (this platform can be used for book covers and advertising)
Bookfunnel (a platform that helps with delivering ARC copies, free stories, can help build email list, and new readers)
Book Award Pro (find awards and reviews suitable for your book)
LitNuts (promote your book)
Written Word Media (book marketing)
The Fussy Librarian (advertising for free and bargain books)
BookLife (trade reviews and other services)
Foreward Clarion Reviews (trade reviews for indie books)
BlueInk Review (trade reviews)
Self-Publishing Review (offers editorial and book review services)
IndieReader (reviews, awards, marketing, and distribution)
The Prairies Book Review (reviews and author interviews)
BookView Review (reviews and author interviews)
Kirkus Reviews (trade reviews)
Literary Titan (author services including book reviews and awards)
Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews & Award Contests (reader reviews and book award contests)
Library and Archives Canada—ISBN
Library of Canada Archives Login—Legal Deposit

Helpful spelling, grammar, punctuation & other links
Editors Canada
Editor Skills
Editorial Freelance Association—rates
Government of Canada—Hyphens and dashes
Columbia Journalism Review—Hypen-ation
Brightside Story Studio—Book Publishing Flow Chart
FriesenPress—A guide for print-on-demand authors
Writer’s Digest—Loglines, elevator pitches, and more
Heidi Turner (LinkedIn)—Content marketing expertise

Books
1. The Grammar Devotional: Daily Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl by Mignon Fogarty
2. On Writing and Worldbuilding, Volume 1 by Timothy Hickson
3. The Business Side of Creativity: The Complete Guide for Running a Graphic Design or Communications Business by Camerson S. Foote
4. The Six Figure Freelancer: How to Find, Price and Manage Corporate Writing Assignments by Paul Lima
5. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Brown & Dave King
6. Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker
7. A Memoir of the Craft: On Writing by Stephen King
8. How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author by Janet Evanovich
9. Creating Characters: The Complete Guide to Populating Your Fiction a Writer’s Digest Book

I shared this post for letter T of the 2025 A-to-Z blogging challenge, but it was originally created for the resource page.