KDP Account Health: What Can Get Authors Banned
For indie authors, Amazon KDP can be one of the most powerful publishing platforms in the world. But it is also a platform with rules, automated reviews, human enforcement, and serious consequences...
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated April 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors’ earnings.
How to Build Momentum on Amazon in 2026: Promo Stacks, Ads, and the Amazon A10 Algorithm
Amazon has always evolved, but the latest shift is more meaningful than most. In the past, algorithm updates tended to tweak visibility, changing how books ranked or surfaced in search. But the ...
From Book to Big Stage: How Authors Turn Their Stories into Paid Speaking Gigs
Most authors think of their book as the end goal. You write it, publish it, promote it—and hope it finds its readers. But what if your book is actually just the beginning? For a growing number of...
Media Pitch Tips for Authors: How to Land Local Press Coverage
Getting featured in local media can feel a bit like trying to crack a secret code. You know it’s possible; authors get spotlighted in magazines, interviewed by local outlets, and highlighted in ...
BookTok Tips for Authors: Turn Scrolls Into Sales
If you’ve been circling BookTok with a mixture of curiosity and caution, you’re not alone. Many indie authors ask us: Is BookTok still relevant? Does it only work for romance? Do I ne...
Cross-Promotion for Authors: Grow Faster With Strategic Partnerships
Cross-promotion is one of the most effective (and underused) ways for indie authors to grow their audience, without spending more on ads or shouting into the social media void. If you’ve ever th...
Backlist Strategy for Author Sales: How to Sell More Books Beyond Your First Title
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, ...
Audience Insights: Everything You Wanted to Know About Our Readers
At Written Word Media, we’re all about helping authors connect with their ideal readers, and that starts with having real audience insights into who those readers are. So, we surveyed thousands of ...
2026 Reader Survey: What Readers Want, Buy, and Expect
Every year, we ask readers about how and why they read. It’s one of our favorite projects, because it gives us a direct line into the hearts and habits of the people who keep the reading world turn...