2025 Indie Author Survey Results
The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.
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2025 Author Survey Results
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: In this data-rich episode, Ricci and Ferol unpack Written Word Media’s 2025 Author Survey — a comprehens...
Author Beware: How Scammers Target Indie Authors (and How to Avoid Today’s Most Common Publishing Scams)
Your inbox should be a place of encouragement - reader notes, publishing updates, and real opportunities to grow your author career. But increasingly, authors are opening their inboxes to something...
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated October 2025]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors’ earnings.
AI Rights and the Future of Publishing with Created by Humans Founder Trip Adler
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode:In this episode of The Written Word Podcast, Ricci Wolman sits down with...
The Power of the Prequel: Using Free Stories to Grow Your Email List
Picture this: your dream reader stumbles across your book. They're intrigued by your cover, your blurb, your genre. They almost click buy… but they hesitate. Maybe they’re not ready to commit to a ...
How to Build Courage and Silence Self-Doubt as an Author
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: If you’ve ever battled writer’s doubt, creative paralysis, or fear of hitting publish, this episode will...
What to Do the Week After Your Email Promo
So you ran an email promo. 🎉 Maybe it was a Freebooksy blast that sent your downloads into orbit. Maybe Bargain Booksy helped you reach new readers in droves or maybe you spent thousands of doll...
The Future of Indie Publishing: Real Talk with James Blatch
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: The indie publishing landscape is evolving faster than ever—and the authors who stay curious are the one...
Why Every Author Still Needs a Website in 2025 (And How to Make Yours a Reader Magnet)
Your author website is still the cornerstone of your online presence. Learn what to include, how to grow your email list, and tips that help it work harder for you. With all the noise about TikT...