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Jane Friedman's Electric Speed newsletter
Welcome to the newest installment of Electric Speed, my personal newsletter where I share digital tools and resources for authors. I am not paid to recommend or advertise any tools or services; in rare cases when I do receive compensation, it is clearly disclosed. Have feedback? Send me an email.
 

What I subscribe to: The Creative Independent

Their website looks a little retro (when was the last time you saw any site use Courier font?), but don't be put off. There is serious treasure at The Creative Independent. Try starting with their weekly digest email newsletter—it's my latest favorite thing to receive.
 

Schedule your Instagram posts in advance

One of the Instagram drawbacks (for some) is the inability to schedule posts in advance. But if you've switched to or created an Instagram business account (free), it's possible to schedule posts with Later. (On a personal note: I still stick with my personal profile on Instagram—just as I do on Facebook—but that's not the right solution for everyone.) You can use Later on a free plan if you don't post that often, or pay $9 month for most functionality you need as an author or freelancer.
 

Library of Congress has thousands of great images available for free

Need an image of a cat dressed as Brunnhilde? The Library of Congress has got you covered. Right now, the Library is highlighting free images anyone can use as part of its Poster Parade—a set of posters from the 1890s to the 1960s—in collaboration with Poster House, a museum opening in New York. Explore.
 

A big list of marketing and publishing podcasts

Once again, The Digital Reader has created a wonderful resource list, this time featuring marketing and publishing podcasts. Browse.
 

I'm on vacation!

As you read this newsletter, I hope to be cruising along the Danube somewhere in Romania. However, water levels are exceedingly low due to drought, so this is the one time I would welcome rain on vacation. (Pray for rain if so inclined.) If you'd like to follow my travel progress, check my Instagram account (@janefriedman).

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