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...
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.
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors’ earnings.
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.
Written Word Media partners with BookDoggy to expand book promotion options for authors, helping indie writers reach more readers and grow their sales.
Written Word Media launches The Written Word Podcast, a biweekly show for authors featuring book marketing tips, publishing insights, and real talk on growing a successful writing career.
Discover how authors are using Kickstarter to fund books, build community, and test marketing—all with expert tips from crowdfunding pro Russell Nohelty.
The Self Publishing Show Live, aka the biggest indie author conference in Europe, made its return this year with a fresh new format and the same amazing energy it’s known for. This show has a reput...
You’ve written the book. You’ve polished your blurb. You might even have your launch plan sketched out. So now what? If you’re wondering whether a press release should be part of your indie author ...
Discover how author Aurora Winter views marketing as an essential part of the creative process, shares her approach to staying motivated, and explains why bundling email promotions works best to get her books in front of readers.
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