KU vs. Wide: What the Data Actually Says
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...
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Cross-Promotion for Authors: Grow Faster With Strategic Partnerships
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...
Backlist Strategy for Author Sales: How to Sell More Books Beyond Your First Title
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, ...
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated January 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors’ earnings.
From First Book to Sustainable Sales
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Your first book didn't become a bestseller overnight? You're actually right on track. In this episode...
What 3,000 Readers Want Indie Authors to Know
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode:In this data-packed episode, Ricci and Ferol dive into the results of Wr...
Audience Insights: Everything You Wanted to Know About Our Readers
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 ...
2026 Reader Survey: What Readers Want, Buy, and Expect
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...
KDP Dashboard Explained: What to Watch and What to Ignore
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...
Top Author Trends in 2026: Part II
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Ricci and Ferol wrap up their 2026 book industry trends analysis by div...