You'll notice that most of these tools help make social media and marketing more efficient. When it comes to writing, there's really no substitue for Bum on Chair Time and getting those words down on paper. However, as an author, you are also a one-person small business, responsible for multiple aspects of your career. Including promo, which is truly time-consuming. I would be in a padded cell right now if I had to do it all manually. Read the blog: My Favourite Tools