Created for Authors by an Author: Social Media Templates for Canva
Plan and post with ease—without starting from scratch.
Are you an indie or self-published author struggling to keep up with social media? These author-focused templates for Canva take the guesswork out of what to post and help you show up consistently, professionally, and with confidence.
These downloads include fully customizable Canva templates designed specifically for authors who want to grow their audience and promote their books without hiring a designer.
These templates for Canva include text placeholders, design prompts, and layout ideas tailored for authors. Use them to share quotes from your book, promote your latest release, announce events or signings, and connect with readers in a branded, visually appealing way. They work with a free or paid Canva account.
Depending on the template set, they come in up to three variable sizes:
- Square Format (1080×1080) — Perfect for Instagram, Facebook, and other grid-based feeds
- Portrait Format (1080×1350) — Ideal for catching attention with vertical posts on Instagram, Threads, and Pinterest
- Stories Format (1080×1920): Built to boost visibility and engagement in your Stories
BONUS: Weekly Social Media Posting Calendar
And as a bonus, if you purchase one of my social media templates for Canva, you’ll also receive a free digital planning calendar to help you organize your content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X. It includes space to map out your posts, keep track of ideas, and plan engaging content that builds your platform over time.
Whether you’re just starting out or want to polish your author brand, this toolkit helps you take the overwhelm out of content creation—so you can focus more on writing and connecting with your audience.
These templates are made by me, a self-published author, for fellow indie authors. These are the same tools I use to plan, post, and grow my own author presence.
Need Help Creating Your Book Graphics?
I work with indie and self-published authors just like you who want to market their books without burning out or going broke. Whether you’re looking for custom templates for Canva, a social media game plan, or help setting up your print-on-demand listings, I offer services that are tailored, friendly, and budget-conscious. Let Mount Cooper Publishing help you go from overwhelmed to in control. You don’t have to do this alone—and your book deserves to shine.