My Favorite Tools for Creating, Writing, and Designing Books

As a self-help author, children’s book creator, and printable designer, I often get asked:
“What tools do you use to bring all your ideas to life?”

So today, I’m sharing the exact resources I use and love—tools that help me write, design, plan, and stay creatively inspired. A few links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase (at no extra cost to you). Read my full disclosure here.

Let’s go

Design + Creativity Tools

Canva (Pending approval)

This is my go-to design tool for creating book covers, interiors, social media posts, printables, and more. It’s easy to use and packed with templates, fonts, and drag-and-drop magic.

Affiliate link coming soon!

Creative Fabrica (Pending approval)

From fonts and graphics to coloring pages and SVG files, Creative Fabrica is a dream for anyone working on creative books, vision boards, or printables.

I’ll share my special link once I’m approved—stay tuned!

Amazon Favorites

Here are a few things I regularly use from Amazon—especially for vision boards, journal crafting, and self-publishing:

Vision Board Supplies

• Bulletin board or poster board
• Washi tape + decorative scissors
• Stickers, markers, glue dots

👉 Shop my favorite vision board tools on Amazon

Self-Publishing Tools

• Ring lights for filming reels
• Notebooks and planners for drafting
• Book stands for product photos

Want to start your own vision board?
👉 Explore top Positive Affirmation Vision Board Clip Art Books on Amazon (including mine!)

Writing + Business Tools

MailerLite (Free Plan)

This is the platform I use to send newsletters, free printables, and book updates. I love how simple and visual it is—great for authors and creators just starting out.

👉 Sign up for MailerLite (Not an affiliate link—just love it!)

WordPress + Bluehost

I host my blog with WordPress and Bluehost. It’s been reliable and easy to set up, and I love having a cozy corner online to share my work.

👉 Get started with Bluehost (You can add an affiliate link later if you join their program)

Final Thoughts

These tools have helped me turn my creative ideas into real books, blog posts, and printables. Whether you’re a fellow author, vision board lover, or just starting your creative journey—I hope this list gives you a jumpstart!

Have a favorite tool or bookish supply? Leave a comment or tag me on Instagram @beau_tyinbooks—I’d love to see what’s in your creative toolkit!

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This post may also contain additional affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you.