As we head into Black Friday and Cyber Monday for 2023, there are some great deals popping up on courses, software, and books for writers.

Here are 18 of our favorites.

We think there will be something on this list that will help you become a better, more successful writer.

18 Awesome Black Friday Deals for Writers

1) ProWritingAid

Date: Nov 13–Nov 28

Offer: 50% off yearly and lifetime licenses

ProWritingAid gives you clear, easy steps to improve your writing so you can write, edit, and share your stories with confidence.

ProWritingAid's real-time feedback and in-depth reports offer world-class grammar, style, and consistency checking. Writers strengthen their prose, improve their clarity, and have more time to focus on their story when using ProWritingAid.

Love using ProWritingAid? Don’t keep it a secret. Show someone you care by buying them a gift license.

2) Fictionary

Date: Nov 15–Nov 24

Offer: 40% off a Fictionary StoryTeller Subscription (software only), 40% off a Fictionary StoryTeller Premium subscription (software + the Fictionary Live! Guided Editing Program), and 40% off Fictionary StoryCoach Editor Certification

Looking for a structured approach to edit your book? Fictionary’s groundbreaking software, combined with live expert guidance, gives you the tools and support you need to write an unforgettable story.

1) StoryTeller Developmental Editing Software

Generate a story arc that allows you to see how your structure, characters, plot, and setting compares to best-in-class.

2) StoryTeller Premium with Fictionary Live! Guided Editing Program

Premium subscribers get the powerful combination of StoryTeller software and personalised guidance from Fictionary Certified StoryCoach Instructors. It’s a sure-fire way to get your manuscript over the finish line.

3) The Novel Factory

Date: Nov 15–Nov 24

Offer: 30% off annual licenses

The Novel Factory is the ultimate novel writing software, and includes character development tools, plot templates, target tracking, and so much more. Developed by author Katja Kaine, the software includes a wealth of writing advice, which helps new writers master the craft and more established writers hone and perfect their skills.

So many writers have said it has changed their writing lives, allowing them to achieve goals they had been struggling with for years. It’s completely free to try for 30 days, so why not see if it lives up to the hype?

4) Helping Writers Become Authors

Date: Nov 13–Nov 27

Offer: 25% off storewide

Elevate your writing game with this arsenal of resources from Helping Writers Become Authors! K.M. Weiland’s popular writing books offer expert guidance on plot, character, and story structure.

Take it a step further with interactive workbooks (including the Outlining Your Novel Workbook software) that can turn your knowledge into practical skills.

Dive deep into character development with the Creating Character Arcs Course, and don’t miss the unique Archetypal Character Guided Meditations for delving into your characters’ minds and dreaming up new story ideas.

Whether you’re a budding writer or seasoned wordsmith, these tools from Helping Writers Become Authors tools will enhance your storytelling prowess. Invest in your writing journey today!

5) Myth HQ

Date: Nov 20–Dec 21

Offer: Get the membership for $27 a month (normally $47/month) and get the book, 10,000 Words an Hour, for free with your free trial.

From Jason Hamilton (aka The Nerdy Novelist on YouTube), comes AI Storyteller Premium. It’s a thorough training platform designed to help authors navigate the world of AI, finish a book, and publish it using AI tools, but without sacrificing the quality of the book itself.

6) FirstEditing

Date: Nov 25–Dec 5

Offer: 21% off any professional editing service including Certified Structural Editing, Book Coaching, and more.

FirstEditing’s professional editors correct and perfect every word so you can publish your manuscript confidently and successfully.

You get an expert editor in your genre to personally edit your writing, revise your syntax, and advise you on how to develop and structurally strengthen your writing. They choose their best editor for your project which allows you to save time and energy while avoiding the frustration of “shopping” for a freelancer.

Their editors are vetted, trained, and certified experts with publishing experience who can coach you too. Plus, you’ll receive a satisfaction guarantee and a FREE editing sample of your writing. Thus, you can see for yourself and try before you buy.

7) Jenna Moreci

Date: Nov 24–Dec 1

Offer: 50% off eBook

A step-by-step guide to crafting your novel from plan to print, written by award-winning author and YouTube sensation, Jenna Moreci.

8) One Stop for Writers

Date: Nov 13–Nov 27

Offer: 40% off a 6-month plan

Ready for a game-changer? Look no further than One Stop for Writers—your ultimate storytelling companion.

Their groundbreaking tools will help you craft characters with true depth, invent fresh and captivating plots, and construct immersive worlds that your readers won’t want to leave.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or need an extra push to get your book to the finish line, thei

r Storyteller’s Roadmap guides you as you plan, write, and revise, while our one-of-a-kind Description Thesaurus database will help you master show-don’t-tell, so only your best prose makes it to the page.

Use the code BF2023 to unlock a 40% discount on their 6-month plan. Writing can be easier!

9) Sacha Black

Date: Nov 20–Dec 3

Offer: 30% off valid until December 3rd use code: BLACKFRIDAY30

Do you want to improve your prose, characters, or storytelling? Join rebel author, podcaster, and bestselling author Sacha Black for her writing classes, books, and audiobooks.

10) Women in Publishing Summit

Date: Until Nov 30

Offer: Save $125 on a virtual conference ticket. Use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY

The largest virtual summit designed to support women in the publishing industry. Authors, editors, publishers, book marketers, etc come together to build community, network, learn together, and support each other.

11) Write|Publish|Sell

Date: Until Nov 30

Offer: Use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY to get 4 book marketing workshops for $10

They’re celebrating 10 years in the business of supporting authors with a bundle of 4 of our most popular book marketing workshops for ONLY $10!

12) BookFunnel

Date: Until Nov 30

Offer: $50 off annual plan

BookFunnel is the premier software service for authors. Whether it’s delivering your reader magnet or ARCs, finding great ways to promote and swap books with other authors, or doing direct sales and Kickstarter fulfillment, BookFunnel is the essential tool for your author business.

13) Atticus

Date: Nov 22–Nov 27

Offer: Free course with every purchase of Atticus: Publishing for Indie Authors

Transform your writing journey with Atticus.io—the all-in-one powerhouse for book writing and formatting.

Forget juggling multiple tools; Atticus brings you a sleek, intuitive platform that takes you from draft to publish-ready masterpiece effortlessly. Atticus.io is your non-negotiable companion if you’re ready to publish like a pro.

14) Scribophile

Date: Until Nov 30

Offer: 30% off a Premium membership

Scribophile is one of the web’s largest online writing communities and workshops. Writers of all skill levels join to make friends, finish their novels, help each other improve, take writing classes, and meet beta readers.

15) PublishDrive

Date: Until Dec 31

Offer: Get 12 months on the annual plan for the price of 9

Easily self-publish eBooks, audiobooks, and print books online and to thousands of stores worldwide. One click, publish everywhere for a flat fee.

16) Novlr

Date: Until Dec 31

Offer: $50 off an annual subscription of Novlr Pro with the code BLACKFRIDAY23

Novlr is the first writer-owned creative writing workspace that lets you focus on what’s most important—your words.

Their smart design is distraction-free, writing streaks and goals keep you motivated, advanced analytics provide insights into your best writing times, and automatic cloud syncing keeps your work safe. You will be more productive on Novlr.

17) Alliance of Independent Authors

Date: Until Nov 30

Offer: 50% off a 6-month or lifetime all-access pass. Use code: BLACKFRIDAY23

Enjoy 50% off six-month or lifetime access to content from the Self-Publishing Advice Conference (provided by the Alliance of Independent Authors) with discount code BLACKFRIDAY23.

18) Publisher Rocket

Date: Nov 21–Nov 29

Offer: Get the Kindlepreneur Keywords and Categories Course for Free with Publisher Rocket Book Marketing Software (Normally $50)

Publisher Rocket is the world’s leading book marketing software that has helped over 70,000+ 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!

For a limited time, Dave is offering you the Kindlepreneur Keywords and Categories Course absolutely free when you buy Publisher Rocket.