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Marketing on Amazon
Amazon is a giant in the world of self-publishing. Understanding how Amazon works and what authors can do to take advantage is critical, and we’ve got the info.
2026 Mid-Year Author Survey: What’s Working for Indie Authors Right Now
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...
Creative Book Marketing Ideas Beyond the Usual: Merchandise, Fan-Fiction & More
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...
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...
Reader Engagement: How Authors Build Local Book Buzz
Online marketing gets a lot of attention, and for good reason. Ads, email Promotions, social media, and Amazon visibility all matter. But some of the most meaningful reader engagement still happ...
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 ...
Storytelling Beyond the Page: A Content Marketing Guide for Authors
If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should be marketing my book… but I have no idea where to start,” you’re in exactly the right place. This content marketing guide is designed to walk you through...
How to Optimize Your KDP Book Listing for Amazon’s New A10 Algorithm
If your Amazon marketing strategy still looks like it did a year or two ago, you’re not alone, but it may be time for a refresh. Amazon’s algorithm has evolved. What used to work- heavy keyword fo...
The Amazon A10 Update: 3 Things Every Indie Author Needs to Know
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode:Amazon just changed the rules — again. The A10 algorithm updat...
KU vs. Wide: What the Data Actually Says
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: KU or wide? It's the debate that never dies in indie publishing — and we're ending it with data. In t...