At Written Word Media, we believe that supporting authors starts with understanding them. That's why, for the second year in a row, we conducted a Mid-Year Author Sentiment Survey to take the pulse...
Most authors know the core ingredients of a successful book marketing strategy: build an email list, consistently promote your books, run ads, and keep readers moving through your catalog. And f...
If you've written multiple books in a series, one of the easiest ways to improve discoverability on Kobo is by creating a dedicated series page. A well-organized series page helps Kobo readers d...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
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, ...
