As we get closer to wrapping up the year, this is the perfect moment to go back through everything you’ve spent on your author career — software, subscriptions, tools, courses, ads, office supplies, all of it — and do a quick audit.
Not from a place of guilt, but from a place of clarity.
👉 A few questions to ask yourself:
- What tools did I actually use this year?
- Which subscriptions are helping me reach my goals… and which ones quietly auto-renewed without giving much value?
- What could I simplify in my tech stack?
- Is there anything I want to invest in more intentionally next year?
A 15–20 minute audit can help you save money, clean up your systems, and start 2026 with a clearer sense of what’s actually supporting your author career.
If you feel comfortable, share one thing you discovered as you reviewed your expenses — big or small.