The Poet's Monthly Manuscript Challenge - Author Foundations Package

Package One: Author Foundations

Define your author identity so everything else feels easier

Before you promote your book or build an audience, you need a clear visual direction. Without one, authors often feel stuck, inconsistent, or unsure how to present themselves.

The Author Foundations package gives you a clear, professional visual identity you can return to again and again, so you’re not reinventing the wheel every time you post, design, or promote.

What you receive:

• Custom Mood Board tailored to your writing voice and genre

  • Curated color palette you can use across social media, your book cover, and marketing

  • Font recommendations for titles, graphics, and promotional materials

  • Visual inspiration that reflects the tone and emotion of your work

What you’ll use it for:

• Designing future book covers or collaborating with designers

• Creating Instagram posts, graphics, and story highlights

• Maintaining visual consistency across your website, emails, and promotions

• Making confident design choices without second-guessing

Why you need it:

• Creates instant consistency and professionalism

• Saves time and creative energy

• Helps readers recognize your work at a glance

Best for:

• First-time authors

• Writers who feel unsure about branding

• Poets preparing to publish or promote a book