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Google Docs: a Valuable Resource for Authors & Writers

Google Docs is a free online document manager offered as part of the Google Apps suite. Any online word processor is inherently useful for a writer or author, regardless of the type or genre that they specialize in.

In this lens, we're going to mainly focus on how you can use Google Docs to help you with your digital writing.

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Writer & Author Resources

Writing Project Details Form

An order template for freelance writers offering services to clients over the web. Specific types of writing projects including press releases, PLR article rewriting, unique web content writing, creative naming/branding suggestions, web research and note taking and general website copywriting. Specifies the dates, deadlines, client contact info and their business info and much more.

Book Pitch Tracker

This spreadsheet template can be used to track all of your book marketing efforts on the web. Keep records of reviewers, journalists and other media outlets that you pitch your book to. Track responses over time and store contact details. Also has a sheet for tracking your agent query letters and submissions.

Free Article Rewrite Form

This form template is for freelance writers who are willing to complete a free demonstration of their writing skills to interested prospects. Edit the template and include your information. Enjoy!

Book Review Copy Request Form

This template is a form that authors can use to allow book reviewers to request a free review copy. Edit to your specific needs and embed on your website!

Book Review Template

Template for book reviews.

Link Exchange Request Form

This template is a form that lets visitors of your site or blog request a link exchange. Customize to your specific needs and edit the blog/site details.

Writing Services Survey

Use this form to gather information from prospects for your freelance writing services.

Google Sites Setup Service

This is my order form template for offering my freelance services to setup a free Google Site for my clients.

Job Search Form

I created this form for clients who are interested in getting relevant job openings sent to them as a service. It's basically a long career/employment questionnaire that details their work history and seeks to understand what kind of job they are seeking now.

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Tips for Using Google Docs

  • 1

    Manage and organize all of your text and word documents.
  • 2

    Access your documents from any computer with an internet connection.
  • 3

    Edit and comment on specific parts of a document using the collaboration features in Google Docs, track changes and discuss with co-authors and coworkers.
  • 4

    Upload existing documents to Google Docs, with the option of converting them into Google Docs format.
  • 5

    Control the privacy level of each document by setting it to public, private, or accessible only to those who you send the link to.
  • 6

    Browse the template gallery for useful forms, spreadsheets and document templates submitted by other users. Publish and share your own templates as well.

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CSS Support for Google Docs

Google no longer supports custom CSS in Google Docs, which greatly limits the styling flexibility of documents created using the application.

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  • Angelgirl1976 Feb 29, 2012 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    Sounds good, thanks for the info.
  • BarbRad Jan 18, 2012 @ 3:03 am | delete
    I'm gonna bookmark this one. I use Google docs for keeping track of many things -- including links to all my writing on line, quotes and descriptions I use on Zazzle products, and much more.
  • Celine Jan 5, 2012 @ 11:29 pm | delete
    thank you so much for sharing your google docs templates, especially those related to writing services! would love to network with you/exchange links sometime..
  • thegirlnextfloor Jan 17, 2012 @ 9:53 am | delete
    Hi there!

    Thanks for visiting my lens and I'm so glad that you found the writing services templates useful!

    I am very interested in networking and exchanging links! Would you please email me at thegirlnextfloor@gmail.com? Thanks in advance!
  • quicpost Jan 5, 2012 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    Hm, being a fictionist I do this the old fashioned way of backing up on flashdrive with just microsoft word. It's okay for the platform I write for has custom work for their submissions only. I never knew about google docs and now I do thanks to your article-thanks! I'm going to look into it one day.
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