In this episode of the Killer Pros podcast, Tanner updates listeners on his list of resources for writers in 2025. Tanner discusses valuable tools and platforms he uses for every stage of the writing process, from learning and drafting to editing and marketing. The episode includes his go-to classes, writing communities, and podcasts, as well as essential software and services for writing and publishing, such as Scrivener, AutoCrit, and ProWritingAid. Tanner also provides updates about changes to the podcast schedule and his website, focusing on making more time for Truly Odd and other writing projects.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates
02:34 2025 List of Writing Resources
02:44 Recommended Writing Classes
07:51 Podcasts and Blogs for Writers
12:41 Essential Books for Writers
15:51 Writing and Editing Software
19:11 Cover Design Tips
21:19 Marketing Strategies for Authors
26:54 Conclusion and Social Media
My Author Website: https://tannerrutledgebooks.com/
Email the show at killerpenbooks@gmail.com
Links to Resources
Classes
- Holly's Writing Classes: https://www.hollyswritingclasses.com/
- Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/
- Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/
Podcasts
- Helping Writers Become Authors: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/
- Writers Ink: https://writersinkpodcast.com/
- Self Publishing Insiders: https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/category/self-publishing-insiders-podcast/
- The Creative Penn: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/the-creative-penn-podcast-for-authors/
- The Writer Files: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writer-files-writing-productivity-creativity/id984527862
- Writer's Routine: https://writersroutinedotcom.wordpress.com/
- Novel Marketing: https://www.authormedia.com/novel-marketing/
- The Night Crew: https://www.bradricks.com/podcast
Books
- Successful Self Publishing by Joanna Penn (free): https://a.co/d/iNH5W97
- The Anatomy of Genres by John Truly: https://a.co/d/2C0KnE5
- How to Write A Mystery edited by Lee Childs from Mystery Writers of America: https://a.co/d/gyyUwO5
- On Writing Horror from HWA: https://a.co/d/agbWqmN
Software
- Scrivianar: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/
- AutoCrit: https://www.autocrit.com/
- Pro Writing Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/
- Atticus: https://www.atticus.io/
Cover Design
- Get Covers Design: https://getcovers.com/
- Melbart: https://miblart.com/
- Ruth anna evens cover design: https://sites.google.com/view/ruthannaevans/home?authuser=0
- The cover collection: https://www.thecovercollection.com/
Marketing
- Book Bub: Author pages: https://authorwebsites.bookbub.com/
- Tertulia: https://tertulia.com/
- Story Origin: https://storyoriginapp.com/
- Kitt: https://kit.com/
- Substack: https://substack.com/
- Writer Word Media: https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/
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