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.
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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Character Profiles
Deep character sheets with personality traits, arcs, relationships, and backstory — all bi-directionally linked to your scenes and chapters.
World Building
Locations, factions, magic systems, and lore databases — all cross-referenced with backlinks so your world stays consistent as it grows.
Visual Mindmaps
See your entire novel as interconnected nodes — plot threads, character arcs, and world elements visualized in Obsidian’s graph view.
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.
Growth & Marketing
Build an email list, grow on social media, and develop a marketing plan that works — without burning out.
Tools & Resources
Writing software, AI assistants, note-taking apps, and free templates — curated and reviewed by a working author.
Library
My Books
From dystopian sci-fi worlds to practical guidebooks — explore the complete collection.
Blog
Latest from the Blog
Writing updates, behind-the-scenes looks, and guides for fellow authors.
A checklist for sci-fi writers and novelists (Free Printable PDF)
Read Article →: A checklist for sci-fi writers and novelists (Free Printable PDF)Creating an entire fictional universe is exciting until you realize how much you need to think about. Here’s the worldbuilding…
The 8 best book-writing and formatting apps I’ve tried so far
Read Article →: The 8 best book-writing and formatting apps I’ve tried so farI’ve used countless apps for my own novel, and here are the best I’ve found so far (with one small…
The Novelist Review: Is this writing and worldbuilding app worth it?
Read Article →: The Novelist Review: Is this writing and worldbuilding app worth it?Almost two years into the making, and The Novelist already offers a bunch of great writing and worldbuilding features -…
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