2026 Author Trends You Need to Know
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...
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Social Proof Sells Books: How to Get and Use Reader Reviews Strategically
Let’s start with a simple truth: books with reviews sell more copies. It’s not magic, it’s marketing. And it’s called social proof—a concept rooted in psychology and baked into consumer behavior...
How to Work With a Copy Editor on Your Book
Copy editing is a key stage of manuscript preparation. It comes after developmental editing, which ensures your story and structure are sound; now, during the copy edit, your editor will refine you...
Author Branding for Self-Published Authors: How to Build a Brand Readers Love (Without Feeling Icky About It)
Let’s face it: for most authors, the word “branding” feels like it belongs in a boardroom, not a writing nook. It conjures images of color palettes, social media trends, and soul-sucking efforts...
2025 Indie Author Survey Results
The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.
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...
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.