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Free Resources & Templates

Practical tools for self-published authors building reader-focused platforms.

If you're here, you're trying to make smarter decisions about your brand, website, or publishing strategy. These resources are built to give you clarity and reduce overwhelm.

free self-publishing resources

Inside the Vault

What's inside the Resource Vault

Focused tools for self-published authors who want to own their platform and grow sustainably — not chase trends.

Clarify your author brand

Improve your author website structure

Strengthen reader flow and email growth

Plan launches with consistency

Spot weak points in your platform before readers do

Featured Downloads

A starter shelf for your author platform

A preview of what unlocks inside the library. New downloads are added regularly — members get them automatically.

develop brand worksheet

Develop an Author Brand with Intention

A roadmap worksheet for crafting a memorable, reader-aligned brand that propels your writing career forward.

lead magnet cheat sheet

Lead Magnet Ideas for Authors

30 compelling lead magnet ideas to grow your platform, deepen reader engagement, and build long-term fan loyalty.

homepage workbook

Author Website Self-Audit

A focused checklist to spot the structural weak points readers encounter before they ever convert.

Free Member Access

Access the free resource library

The full library lives behind a private member page so everything stays organized and easy to navigate. Enter your email to unlock immediate access to all current downloads — and every future addition.

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From the Blog

The latest on The Branded Author Blog

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