We partnered with the folks at Fictionary, ProWritingAid and other writing companies to provide you with the best Black Friday offers for writers. Whether you are outlining, writing, editing, marketing, or publishing, there is something for you.
Most of these deals are for a limited time only (and some don’t begin until Black Friday or Cyber Monday), so keep an eye on the dates listed to make sure you get the best deal.
For full transparency, we haven’t had the opportunity to try out everything on this list, so we aren’t officially recommending any of these products or services. Furthermore, MasterWriter makes no commission on the purchase of any product or service below. We are simply bringing these offers to your attention in case they are of interest.
1) ProWritingAid
Date: Nov 17–Dec 3
Offer: 50% off yearly and lifetime licenses, plus a 25% discount on Story Credits
ProWritingAid is the essential toolkit for storytellers, designed to unlock the full potential of your story, wherever and whenever you write.
Craft, enhance, and perfect your story in real time, with powerful tools that help you improve your plot, pacing, characters, and settings, overcome writer’s block, instantly fix style, spelling, and grammar issues, and much more.
ProWritingAid also offers unbeatable analysis of your whole manuscript, with tools for in-depth story feedback including Manuscript Analysis and Virtual Beta Reader. It’s like having an editor and critique partner by your side at every stage of your journey.
ProWritingAid integrates seamlessly with your favorite writing tools and prioritizes the security and privacy of your work, never using it, never sharing it, and never storing it.
2) Atticus
Date: Through Dec 2
Offer: Free course with every purchase of Atticus
Atticus.io is an all-encompassing platform designed by authors for authors who are ready to self-publish like a professional. Whether you’re penning your debut novel or adding another bestseller to your collection, Atticus.io is your trusted companion every step of the way. Here’s why:
Versatile writing environment: Craft your manuscript in an editor built specifically for authors. With a focus on usability and functionality, Atticus.io provides a distraction-free space to let your creativity flow.
Effortless importing: Already have a manuscript in progress? Easily import your work and continue writing or dive straight into formatting your masterpiece with just a few clicks.
Customizable templates: Choose from over 17 professional templates or create your own custom theme. With 1,200+ unique combinations, your book will stand out in any bookstore, online or IRL.
Cross-platform compatibility: Write and format your books on any device with a browser, be it Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook. Online or offline, Atticus.io is ready when you are.
Safe and secure: Your work is automatically saved and backed up in the cloud, ensuring that your words are protected and accessible from anywhere.
Atticus.io is more than just software; it’s a commitment to helping authors succeed. With its user-friendly interface, robust features, and dedicated support, Atticus.io stands out as the premier choice for authors ready to take their publishing journey to the next level.
Transform your writing experience with Atticus.io—where every author’s dream becomes a publish-ready reality.
3) Scrivener
Date: Nov 28–Dec 1
Offer: 25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY2025
Is your word processor holding you back? Are you constantly breaking your flow to search your computer for vital notes or research? If so, Scrivener can help.
Tailor-made for long writing projects, Scrivener is the go-to app for writers of all types. Scrivener combines a virtual typewriter, ring binder, and corkboard in a single app, allowing you to gather material and then flick between different parts of a draft, notes, and references with ease.
Plan everything first or restructure later using integrated outlining tools. Rearrange virtual index cards in Scrivener’s corkboard or work with an overview of a scene, a chapter, or even your whole manuscript using Scrivener’s outliner. Break chapters into shorter, more manageable sections, then edit them in isolation or as a whole using their innovative “Scrivenings” mode.
With Scrivener, you’ll find everything you need to get writing and keep writing—no monthly subscription payments required.
4) Women in Publishing Summit
Date: Through Dec 2
Offer: Save $25 ($25 off the early bird pricing of $147). Use coupon code WIPBF26
The Women in Publishing Summit is a weeklong conference that provides resources and training to authors across all facets of writing, publishing, marketing, and author development.
Made by women for women, the conference not only delivers incredible content but celebrates the achievements of women in the industry. Plus, you’ll get access to even more incredible discounts and opportunities from the event’s sponsors to help you in the training process.
5) Dabble
Date: Nov 28–Dec 1
Offer: 20% off ($140 off) lifetime access
Dabble provides a seamless and intuitive writing experience for authors who value organization and flexibility in their creative process. With its clean, user-friendly interface, Dabble simplifies the way you organize and structure your stories, allowing your ideas to flow freely without the clutter of complicated tools.
As a cloud-based and locally saved platform, Dabble ensures that your work is always safe and accessible, whether you’re online or offline. This means you can write anytime, anywhere, with the peace of mind that your progress is securely backed up.
Dabble’s story notes feature is a game changer. It allows you to keep all your research, character profiles, and plot outlines in one place, easily accessible as you write your story. This keeps your writing process streamlined and efficient.
Moreover, Dabble’s goal tracking is an invaluable tool for staying on track with your writing objectives. Whether you’re preparing for NaNoWriMo or setting personal milestones, Dabble helps you monitor your progress and stay motivated.
For writers seeking a straightforward, reliable, and feature-rich writing platform, Dabble is the perfect choice.
6) One Stop for Writers
Date: Nov 17–Dec 1
Offer: Save 35% on a six-month subscription using the code BLACKFRIDAY25
One Stop for Writers is a creativity portal built for fiction writers. With powerful tools like the Character Builder, Storyteller’s Roadmap, and the world’s largest show-don’t-tell Description Database, it helps writers plan, organize, and write stronger stories—faster. This Black Friday, save 35% on a six-month subscription using the code BLACKFRIDAY25
7) Novlr
Date: Through Dec 31
Offer: 30% off monthly, annual, and lifetime access to Novlr Pro
Novlr gives you a distraction-free writing workspace that lets you focus on your writing goals, whatever they may be. Automatic saving and cloud syncing keep your words safe so you can write on any device, at home or on the go. Trackable writing goals and streaks will also keep you focused on your goals, making them more achievable than ever before. Write more with Novlr.
8) Publisher Rocket
Date: Through Dec 2
Offer: $30 off Publisher Rocket software (normally $199) and free Mastering Keyword and Category course ($50 value)
Publisher Rocket is the world’s leading book marketing software that has helped over 102,000+ authors of all levels sell more books and save loads of time doing it. It comes from Dave Chesson, the brains behind Kindlepreneur, so you know you’re in safe hands.
Publisher Rocket helps you get your book in front of more Amazon shoppers. Using Publisher Rocket’s features, you will be able to see what profitable keywords are helping other books make sales, find the top categories to drive bestseller status, create effective book ads to reach more readers, and more.
9) The Novel Factory
Date: Nov 19–Dec 1
Offer: 30% off all annual subscriptions and gifts
The only software for novel writers designed and used by an award-winning six-figure author. The Novel Factory combines intuitive organizational tools to help manage your plot, characters, locations, and notes, with advanced features such as a sophisticated subplot manager and timeline feature. It also includes an integrated step-by-step guide to writing a novel.
10) Helping Writers Become Authors
Date: Nov 17–Dec 1
Offer: 25% off storewide
K.M. Weiland’s annual Black Friday Sale is here. From Nov 17–Dec 1, writers can take 25% off everything in the Helping Writers Become Authors shop, including books (Outlining Your Novel, Structuring Your Novel, Creating Character Arcs), in-depth courses (Creating Character Arcs and Shadow Archetypes), guided meditations for brainstorming and inspiration, fillable worksheets, and the Outlining Your Novel software.
Whether you’re outlining your next book, deepening your characters, or exploring story structure, you’ll find powerful, practical tools to help you write your best stories.
11) Plottr
Date: Nov 24–Dec 1
Offer: 30% off lifetime, plus a bundle of tools
With our Idea-to-Done bundle, we’ve assembled the ultimate toolkit for you to go from story idea to finished manuscript, and we’re going to help you make sure that 2026 is the year that you finally finish that book.
The ultimate toolkit:
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Plottr
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Book Bible
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Virtual Beta Readers
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Secret new app
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Community & Coaching
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Promotion
You’ll have the tools you need and the friendly community support that you may not know you need to make sure you get to Done in 2026.
12) Miblart
Date: Nov 24–Dec 3
Offer: 20% off book cover design (unlimited number of orders)
Miblart helps authors create book covers that capture attention and sell more copies. Each design is tailored to your story, your genre, and your readers. This Black Friday, you can get 20% off all book cover design services with no limits on the number of orders. Work with a trusted team of professional designers who have brought thousands of indie book covers to life. The offer is available until December 3.
13) The Bookshelf
Date: Nov 29–Dec 1
Offer: 50% off a one-year subscription and a chance to win a done-for-you custom website
The Bookshelf Website Builder gives authors everything they need to create a beautiful, professional website—no coding required. Designed by authors for authors, it combines simplicity with flexibility so you can showcase your books, share your story, and attract readers who can’t wait for your next release. With drag-and-drop tools, customizable templates, built-in features made specifically for writers, and direct sales tools launching soon, your author website becomes more than a landing page—it becomes your home base for readers.
14) Write|Publish|Sell
Date: Through Dec 2
Offer: 40% off the on-demand course: Instagram for Authors
Instagram for Authors is a power-packed course providing authors with all the tools they need to successfully use Instagram to market and grow their author platforms, which helps to sell their books. Since implementing these strategies, authors have been selling four times as many books at launch. It’s a thrill to see the results that their efforts have taken.
Led by their IG strategist, this course is power-packed with all the tools you need to start and grow your Instagram account, and how to sell a ton of books at launch. Do not miss it.
15) Writers Helping Writers
Date: Nov 17–Dec 1
Offer: 25% off all digital books in their bookstore
The Writers Helping Writers Thesaurus books are a favorite resource of writers, editors, and authors, helping them master “show, don’t tell” description, deepen emotion, and bring characters to life on the page.
This Black Friday, save 25% on all ebooks, PDFs, and digital box sets using the code BLACKFRIDAY25 when you purchase direct from the Writers Helping Writers Bookstore.
16) Book Brush
Date: Nov 25–Dec 1
Offer: $100 off a Book Brush Custom Cover Design package
This Black Friday, Book Brush has your cover covered. They understand what catches a reader’s eye. Their Custom Cover Design blends creativity and market know-how to make sure your book stands out and truly reflects your vision.
Email them at contact@bookbrush.com to claim your Black Friday discount and reserve your cover design spot.
