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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 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...
TL;DR: What Actually Moves the Needle Becoming an authorpreneur isn’t about doing more marketing, it’s about building systems that continue working long after a single launch ends. The authors ...
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...
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, ...
At Written Word Media, we’re all about helping authors connect with their ideal readers, and that starts with having real audience insights into who those readers are. So, we surveyed thousands of ...
