Maelana’s Tools
The software, gear and supplies behind the books, the signings, and the blind dates.
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Writing & Marketing Tools
Google Docs
Maelana always writes in Google Docs. It is free, highly transferable from computer, phone, and tablet, and has the ability to write offline.
Visit →Grammarly Pro
Grammarly is limited in what it can do in a full-length novel, even with wonderful internet and a computer built for gaming. However, Maelana does use it as a chapter-by-chapter review for grammar and spelling, and does not always take Grammarly’s changes.
Visit →AutoCrit
Maelana does not use all the features. She mainly uses it for finding repeated words and phrases.
Visit →Atticus
Writing the book is hard enough. Formatting it shouldn't be! Create beautiful, professional ebooks and print-ready interiors with customizable designs, intuitive tools, and everything you need to get your manuscript publication-ready.
Visit →Canva Pro
Marketing (still images and videos/reels) and book covers.
Visit →Procreate
Drawing, and editing stock images or custom designs.
Visit →Clipchamp
Editing videos that need more refinement.
Visit →Edits by Instagram
Mostly adding music, and cloud storage.
Visit →CapCut
For some reel creation and funny/meme overlays.
Visit →Signing Things
Pens for signing
Shop it →Single book displays
Option 1 →Option 2 →Multi-book displays
Shop it →Tablecloth
Shop it →Narrow back table
Shop it →Sticker & organization bins
Shop it →Tablet stand
For a tablet as POS.
Shop it →Standard banner stand
Shop it →Banners
Standard banner, pop-up side banner, and over-table banner.
Visit →Printed pieces
Business cards, bookmarks, postcards, and other signs.
Visit →Arch stands
Shop it →Customizable banners for arches
Shop it →Dice tower
Shop it →Foldable hand truck
Shop it →Heavy-duty wagon
Visit →Desk Setup
Planning calendar
Shop it →Over-monitor lights
Shop it →Foot rest
I particularly like this one because it’s multi-height.
Shop it →Bity mouse pad
Shop it →Mouse
Shop it →Keyboard
Shop it →Desk humidifier
Shop it →Speaker bar
Shop it →Laptop stand
Shop it →Laptop
Shop it →Monitor stand
Shop it →Wireless keyboard & mouse for travel
Shop it →Earbuds for my laptop
Shop it →Ergonomic wrist pads
Shop it →Desk mirror
For GRWM, or just needing to do makeup at my desk.
Shop it →
Social Media & Video Recording
Phone stand
Shop it →Camera with hyperlapse ability
Shop it →Selfie mirror
Shop it →Microphone
Shop it →