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Panos Sakalakis

Writer · Developer · Podcaster

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Writer · Developer · Podcaster

Stories that outlive their author.

I’m Panos Sakalakis — I write sci-fi novels, build tools for authors, and share everything I learn about the creative process.

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Free Obsidian Vault

The Novelist

A complete Obsidian vault designed for fiction writers. Plot structure, character sheets, world-building databases, and revision checklists — everything in one place.

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The Novelist vault — full overview
Character sheet view

Character Profiles

Deep character sheets with personality traits, arcs, relationships, and backstory — all bi-directionally linked to your scenes and chapters.

World-building databases

World Building

Locations, factions, magic systems, and lore databases — all cross-referenced with backlinks so your world stays consistent as it grows.

Visual mindmap of story connections

Visual Mindmaps

See your entire novel as interconnected nodes — plot threads, character arcs, and world elements visualized in Obsidian’s graph view.

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Bookly — The Author’s Guidebook

Everything You Need to Start & Grow as an Author

Whether you’re writing your first draft or marketing your tenth book, Bookly is a growing collection of free guides covering everything from publishing to building a reader audience.

Book Publishing

Self-publishing step by step — from formatting and cover design to uploading on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and more.

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Growth & Marketing

Build an email list, grow on social media, and develop a marketing plan that works — without burning out.

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Tools & Resources

Writing software, AI assistants, note-taking apps, and free templates — curated and reviewed by a working author.

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Library

My Books

From dystopian sci-fi worlds to practical guidebooks — explore the complete collection.

The Fallreach Series
Sci-Fi Novel The Fallreach Series A dystopian saga of survival under an artificial sky.
Suno AI Guide
AI Music Guidebook Suno AI Guide The practical guide to AI music that actually sounds good.
Talk Is Expensive
Communication Talk Is Expensive Say less, mean more, and stop wasting everyone's time.
Christmas Tales for Kids
Children's Stories Christmas Tales for Kids Heartwarming holiday tales for young readers and families.
Rex — The Knight Guardian
Children's Adventure Rex — The Knight Guardian A brave knight on an epic quest to protect the realm.
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Blog

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Writing updates, behind-the-scenes looks, and guides for fellow authors.

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