Publishing your first book is a big moment. Not just because you finished it (which is an achievement in its own right), but because it’s the first time your writing has to live in the real world, ...
This article explores the most important 2026 author trends affecting indie and traditionally published authors, including trust, AI in publishing, reader experience, discovery, and author sovereig...
The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.
Every spring, IBPA Publishing University gathers indie authors, publishers, and industry insiders for an energizing exchange of ideas, strategies, and inspiration. This year’s conference delivered ...
Whether you haven’t started an email list yet or you’ve got one that’s gathering dust, you’re not alone—and you’re not too late. An email list is one of the most valuable assets an author can have....
As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect—not just on what Written Word Media has accomplished, but more importantly, on the incredible stories, milestones, and grit we’ve seen from YOU, our author community.
The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.
Check out this guide to make your eBook free while in Amazon KDP and a flowchart to help explain the steps.
If you want to learn about publishing audiobooks, check out this guide. Now that’s music to my ears!
Writing into a series is a proven way to build an audience and increase sales. Many authors rely on their series to drive consistent revenue from month to month and year to year. In this post we'll...
