Marketing might not sound like the most exciting part of being an author, but we think it can be a lot of fun. Mark our words, we’re book marketing nerds, and soon you’ll be one too.
Publishing your book is just the beginning. The real opportunity comes from reaching readers wherever and however they prefer to read. Many indie authors focus almost exclusively on eBooks. That...
Already have a pen name but wondering if it's still the right fit? Whether your career has evolved, your readership has changed, or life simply looks different than it did when you published your f...
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors’ earnings.
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Every indie author eventually needs help: a cover designer, an editor, a website builder, a marketing as...
Every social media platform seems to promise the same thing: more visibility, more readers, and more book sales. One expert tells you to master TikTok. Another swears by Instagram. Meanwhile, someo...
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...
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: What does a CEO who's run social media campaigns for Nike, IKEA, Samsung, and Crocs think authors should...
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...
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