2025 Indie Author Survey Results
The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.
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Author Beware: How Scammers Target Indie Authors (and How to Avoid Today’s Most Common Publishing Scams)
Your inbox should be a place of encouragement - reader notes, publishing updates, and real opportunities to grow your author career. But increasingly, authors are opening their inboxes to something...
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated October 2025]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors’ earnings.
Why Every Author Still Needs a Website in 2025 (And How to Make Yours a Reader Magnet)
Your author website is still the cornerstone of your online presence. Learn what to include, how to grow your email list, and tips that help it work harder for you. With all the noise about TikT...
Press Release: Written Word Media and Robin Reads Partner to Connect Authors with Nearly 200,000 New Readers
Durham, NC — Written Word Media, a leading platform connecting authors and readers, is proud to announce a new partnership with Robin Reads, a curated promotion service for authors and publishers t...
How to Take Your Stories Global: Translation Tips for Indie Authors
Learn how indie authors can expand their global reach through book translations with expert insights on European markets, distribution platforms, and marketing strategies from Mikhail Kolobin of PublishMe.
Best Podcasts for Authors (and Writers) in 2025
Level up your author journey in 2025 with our updated list of must-listen writing podcasts curated specifically for indie and self-published authors seeking inspiration, craft tips, and marketing know-how.
How Email Promos Can Fuel Your Direct Sales Success
If you’ve been watching the self-publishing world over the past few years, then you’ve heard a lot of buzz about direct sales. Selling books straight to your readers: without middlemen, without del...
From Meh to Must-Read: Optimize Your Book Package
Discover how to build a book package that sells with expert tips from James Blatch. From genre clarity to ad alignment, learn how to turn browsers into buyers.
Behind the Pen Case Study: Aleatha Romig on Finding New Readers with Consistent Visibility
Romantic suspense author Aleatha Romig shares how she uses Freebooksy, Red Feather Romance, and consistent promo stacking to boost visibility, grow her readership, and keep her backlist earning.