🎳 The Plot Dude’s Guide to Author Tools That Really Tie the Business Together (Sumo Day Edition)

Hey, man.

So there I was, sipping a White Russian (ok, cold brew with oat milk, but you get the vibe), when AppSumo dropped its Sumo Day deals. And like a rug that really tied the room together, these deals are here to tie your author business together—without blowing your royalties on endless subscriptions.

Here’s what The Dude—that’s you, you’re The Dude now—needs to keep the words flowing and the business end chill:

🧠 Mazaal AI – "This aggression will not stand... against your time."

You know what's aggressive? Repetitive tasks. Mazaal AI automates stuff like marketing copy, graphics, and social posts—so you can focus on writing your next masterpiece, not making Instagram reels with tears in your eyes.

📬 Encharge – “I’m just gonna go find a cash machine…”

Except you won’t need one, because Encharge is a one-time email automation platform that’s slicker than Jackie Treehorn’s beachfront mansion. Nurture readers, sell books, run launches—without feeding another SaaS beast.

📅 TidyCal – “You’re not wrong, Walter, you’re just... manually scheduling appointments.”

TidyCal is your time-saving calendar wizard. Ditch the back-and-forth emails with podcast hosts or coaching clients. It’s Calendly, but Dude-style—lifetime deal, no recurring stress.

📸 Depositphotos – “Say what you want about the tenets of stock photography, Dude, at least it’s an ethos.”

Need a cover mockup, blog image, or snazzy promo banner? Depositphotos gives you a bundle of high-quality images without the subscription hassle. Get ‘em now—this bundle’s more limited than a bowling lane after league night.

⚙️ TaskMagic – “Strong men also automate.”

TaskMagic lets you automate browser-based tasks so you don’t have to copy-paste your soul into oblivion. Whether you’re uploading documents or scraping emails (ethically, man), it’s got your back.

✒️ BreezeDoc – “This is not ‘Nam. This is freelancing. There are rules.”

Need contracts signed without Adobe’s monthly guilt trip? BreezeDoc is a slick little tool that lets you send and receive signed documents—no fuss, no monthly fee. Just like Maude would want it.

Final Thoughts from The Dude:

Sumo Day only rolls around once a year. These tools? They're like your own author crew—each one filling a gap so you can just abide and keep creating. So grab a drink, check the links, and give your writing biz the upgrades it deserves, man.

Stay weird. Stay writing. And don’t roll on Shabbos.

—The Plot Dude

“Plot Nihilists believe in nothing. Don’t be like them.”