Author Essential Toolkit

Plan, track, and grow your writing business with confidence.

This downloadable toolkit helps authors plan their goals, events, and income with clarity, confidence, and control.

AUTHOR ESSENTIAL TOOLKIT

"Plan like a pro—even if you're just getting started."

Many authors don't realize it right away, but even before you hit publish, you become more than a writer--you become a business owner. Every book you launch, every reader you connect with, and every dollar you earn is part of your author journey.

Just like plotting a novel, your business needs structure.

The Author Essential Toolkit combines practical tracking tools, reflective questions, and key checklists, so that everything lives in one place.

All the tools. All the clarity. All in one place.

Get clear. Get organized. Get writing.

What is it?

These are the tools I wish I had when I started. The toolkit is a full suite of goal-setting worksheet, business tracking spreadsheets, and event planning tools, designed by an author--for authors.

You'll get three focused kits bundled into one download:

PLANNING PACK

Turn a goal into a plan--and your plan into progress.

You'll get printable PDFs to help you:

• Set writing goals
• Map out your week
• Reflect on your creative vision
• Plan your business priorities

Includes:

• Goals for Your Writing Journey
• Goals for the Business of Writing
• Goal-Setting + Planning Worksheet
• Reflection + Alignment Questions
• Personal Planner

BUSINESS BUNDLE

Track income, expenses, and book sales--with clarity.

Perfect for authors who want to treat their writing like a business. You'll get auto-calculating spreadsheets to:

• Track monthly expenses
• Log royalties and income
• Plan budgets for launches and signings

Includes 13 essential tools:

• Income, Book Sales, Retail Sales, Royalties
• Taxes & Estimated Tax Worksheets
• Merchandise Tracker
• Sales Event Budget & Launch Budget
• Monthly + Per-Purchase Expense Trackers
• Tax Reporting Guides
• Sales Event Tracker

SALES AND EVENTS KIT

Don't miss a thing--even on your busiest launch day.

Use 12-week timelines and pre-launch checklists to:

• Plan in-person or virtual events
• Track tasks and deadlines
• Prep for sales days with confidence

Includes:

• Sales Event Checklist
• Launch Event Checklist (In-Person)
• Launch Event Checklist (Virtual)

You'll receive:

• Google Sheets versions
• Excel Spreadsheet versions
• Printable PDFs
• "How to Use the Author Essential Toolkit" guide
• Encouraging quotes on every page

All in one instant download.

Who is it for?

Any author who wants to:

• Write with more purpose
• Treat their writing like a business
• Feel more in control of launches, sales, and planning

Whether you're brand new or already published--this is your next step toward writing with clarity and intention.

About Me

Hi! I'm Nancy Wakeley, author of the award-winning Kate Tyler novels. I created this Toolkit after feeling scattered and reactive in my writing business--and I knew I wasn't the only one.

If you've ever wished for a system to stay focused, track your efforts, and actually feel like a professional author, this is for you.

Clarity. Confidence. Control

That's what this toolkit is all about.

Ready to Take Charge?

You can purchase the full Author Essential Toolkit right here!

Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed.

Instant download items don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. Please contact me at nancywakeleyhelp@yahoo.com for any problems with your order.

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