Nerdy stuff for authors

As a picture book author and engineer, I've created some tools and resources to help my fellow creators. I hope you find some of these things helpful!

Community Discord

PB Workshop

Join hundreds of picture book creators who collaborate, swap critiques, share resources, and cheer each other on inside our active Discord community.

Web app Writing Tools

PB Author Tools (Web)

Analyze manuscripts in your browser with accurate word counts (minus art notes), readability, word clouds, and other author-friendly insights.

Google Docs Writing Tools

PB Author Tools for Google Docs

A popular Docs add-on built for picture book writers: accurate word counts without art notes and a toolbox of manuscript utilities right where you write.

Web app ARCs & reviews

BookCrewHQ.com

A web app to streamline your author promotional and review-swapping groups: distribute ARCs, message your team, track reviews, and stay organized—no spreadsheets required.

App Author readings

Virtual Storytime

Desktop app for virtual author visits. Featuring webcam overlay, smooth page turning, zoom, and more—everything you need for engaging online picture book readings.