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.
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...
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode:Amazon just changed the rules — again. The A10 algorithm updat...
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...
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 ...
Every year, we ask readers about how and why they read. It’s one of our favorite projects, because it gives us a direct line into the hearts and habits of the people who keep the reading world turn...
Your KDP dashboard is a powerful publishing tool, but not every chart or number deserves your daily attention. This guide breaks down which Amazon KDP metrics actually move the needle, and which on...
