Free Book Marketing Tools for Authors: Canva
Our guide on how to use Canva to create compelling ads, images, and and book covers
Self Publishing
Digital publishing is a wide open world that can be confusing to navigate. Here we have everything you need to publish and distribute your books.
Amazon Launches Kindle Vella for Authors
What authors need to know about Amazon’s new publishing platform, Kindle Vella.
How to Create and Publish an Audiobook with ACX
Looking for the most up-to-date info? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Turning an eBook into an Audiobook in 2025 for the latest tools, AI narration options, and distribution strategies. ...
The Ultimate Guide to Indie Author Vocab
A glossary of indie publishing terms.
The Author’s Guide to eBook Pre-orders
How to use eBook pre-orders and how each retailer makes them available to authors.
How to Write a Character Bio
Everything you need to get started and write character bios to bring your story to life.
How to Self-Publish on Nook Press
Our complete guide to self-publishing your book on Nook Press, owned by Barnes and Noble.
The Top Ten Publishing Trends Every Author Needs to Know In 2021
What does 2021 hold in store for the publishing industry? Every year at Written Word Media we consult experts and dive into our own data to predict the next year’s publishing trends. And, after 202...
Novellas: What They Are, How to Write One, and How to Publish
Learn how to make Facebook ads that will connect with readers and increase downloads of your books.
The Evolution of an Author: How to Go from Zero to $100k from your Writing
The analysis of our 2020 author survey. How does author behavior change by income level? How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact authors?