How to Publish a Book with IngramSpark Publishing
Distribution services vary widely. In this article, we’ll specifically cover IngramSpark publishing – the biggest distribution company in the world. We’ll show you: How to effectively publish ...
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How to Publish a Book with Lulu Book Publishing
Lulu book publishing is one of the most well-known self-publishing platforms for authors. You’ll hear Lulu referred to as “Lulu publishing,” “Lulu press,” or even “Lulu.com” interchangeably, but ke...
The Comprehensive Book ISBN Guide for Authors
Self-publishing lingo can be unclear for both new authors and seasoned pros. One phrase that can have you scratching your head in confusion? A book "ISBN.” You may not have heard these four letters...
Reaching the Bestseller List: A Guide for Self-Published Authors
For authors, landing on a bestseller book list can feel like receiving a fabled Willy Wonka golden ticket; direct access to “the promised land.” In the world of bestseller lists, though, there are ...
Free Book Marketing Tools for Authors: Canva
Our guide on how to use Canva to create compelling ads, images, and and book covers
Reader Reach Ads: What to Expect
At Written Word Media, we are known for helping authors sell more books by running effective email promos in a wide variety of genres and price points. Now, we’re excited to announce a new product ...
Amazon A+ Content for Authors
Recently, you may have seen an exciting development unfold within the publishing world: access to Amazon’s A+ content is no longer just available to select publishers. This feature is now open to a...
BookBub for Authors: Everything You Need to Know
Picture 15 million people. Impossible, right? It’s an enormous number. Now, try to picture 15 million readers. They’re motivated to find new books and happen to be active all on one website. As ...
How to Get Book Reviews for Self-Published Authors
Picture this: You’re shopping for a new product online. While deciding exactly what you want to buy, what do you look at? A product description, images, customer reviews? Our guess is that custo...
How to Write an Author Bio That Sells
Writing an author bio isn’t something that most writers think about before they finish their first book. But as soon as the publishing and promoting starts, it becomes instantly clear that your bio...