The Writer Business OS
Stop Managing Your Writing. Start Running Your Writing Business.
If your "writing system" is a scattered mess of Google Docs, spreadsheet invoices, a separate to-do app, and client info lost in your email, you're not just disorganized—you're leaving money on the table.
You're a professional writer, which means you're also a business owner. Your tools should reflect that.
Introducing The Writer Business OS, the all-in-one Notion command center designed for one purpose: to connect your work directly to your finances.
This isn't just another template. It's a complete, 24-database operating system built on a single, powerful principle: every project, every task, and every client should be connected to the bottom line.
What Makes This OS Different?
This is not a simple "novel planner" or a "blog post checklist." It is a holistic business-in-a-box.
The magic is in the integration.
- You start a
Projectfor a new client. - You link it to that
Clientin your CRM. - You assign
Tasksand addResearchto that project. - You track your
Word Countagainst it. - When finished, you generate an
Invoicefrom the project. - When paid, that
Invoicelinks to yourIncometracker. - All
Expensesfor the project (like software or collaborator fees) are tagged... - ...Giving you a true profit & loss report for every single project.
What's Inside?
This OS is a 24-database super-system, organized into 7 logical hubs:
🖋️ THE WRITING HUB
- Projects & Manuscripts: A master database for every article, book, or script.
- Tasks: All your to-dos, linked directly to projects, clients, and goals.
- Research & Sources: A complete library for articles, interviews, and notes.
- Revisions & Feedback: Track every version and client note.
💼 THE CRM HUB
- Clients & Publishers: A powerful CRM to manage your relationships, rates, and brand guides.
- Professional Contacts: Your personal "rolodex" of editors, agents, and experts.
- Collaborators & Crew: Track your team, from proofreaders to VAs, and their rates.
💰 THE FINANCE HUB
- Invoices & Payments: The heart of your business. Generate and track every invoice.
- Expenses: Log every deductible cost, from software to travel, and link them to projects.
- Income: A master log of all payments received, linked from your invoices.
- Subscriptions: Never forget a renewal date or a recurring cost again.
🌎 THE CONTENT HUB
- Publication Calendar: A master calendar for deadlines, submissions, and launch dates.
- Idea Vault: A quick-capture inbox for all your raw inspiration.
- Portfolio: A beautiful gallery to showcase all your published work.
- Pitch Tracker: Manage the status of every pitch sent to publications.
🎯 THE PRODUCTIVITY & GOALS HUB
- Goals: Track your high-level career objectives (financial, output, skill-based).
- Word Count Tracker: Log your daily writing output and watch your progress.
- Daily Planner: Your "Today" dashboard that pulls it all together.
⚙️ THE IP & SOFTWARE HUB
- Software Inventory: Keep all your license keys and logins in one secure place.
- IP Documentation: Store contracts, copyrights, and style guides.
📚 THE LEARNING & CRAFT HUB
- Skill Tracker: Actively monitor your proficiency in skills like "SEO" or "Scriptwriting."
- Reading / Craft List: A library for all the books and courses on your craft.
- Writing Prompts: A database of exercises to smash writer's block.
This Template is For You If...
- You are a professional freelance writer, copywriter, or content creator.
- You are a self-published or traditional author managing a business.
- You are tired of paying for 5+ different subscription apps to run your life.
- You love a powerful, database-driven system where every piece of data is connected.
- You want to see exactly how much profit each project generates.
This Template is NOT For You If...
- You are a hobbyist or casual journaler.
- You prefer simple, single-page notebooks.
- You are easily overwhelmed by comprehensive, multi-database systems.
Stop organizing. Start operating. Get your Writer Business OS and take control of your career today.