2025 Author Survey Results

December 2, 2025

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: In this data-rich episode, Ricci and Ferol unpack Written Word… Read More

Author Beware: How Scammers Target Indie Authors (and How to Avoid Today’s Most Common Publishing Scams)

November 19, 2025

Your inbox should be a place of encouragement - reader notes, publishing updates, and real opportunities to grow your author… Read More

KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated October 2025]

November 19, 2025

Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings. Read More

AI Rights and the Future of Publishing with Created by Humans Founder Trip Adler

November 18, 2025

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode:In this episode of The Written Word Podcast, Ricci Wolman sits… Read More

The Power of the Prequel: Using Free Stories to Grow Your Email List

November 10, 2025

Picture this: your dream reader stumbles across your book. They're intrigued by your cover, your blurb, your genre. They almost… Read More

How to Build Courage and Silence Self-Doubt as an Author

November 4, 2025

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: If you’ve ever battled writer’s doubt, creative paralysis, or fear… Read More

What to Do the Week After Your Email Promo

October 27, 2025

So you ran an email promo. 🎉 Maybe it was a Freebooksy blast that sent your downloads into orbit. Maybe… Read More

The Future of Indie Publishing: Real Talk with James Blatch

October 21, 2025

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: The indie publishing landscape is evolving faster than ever—and the… Read More

Why Every Author Still Needs a Website in 2025 (And How to Make Yours a Reader Magnet)

October 13, 2025

Your author website is still the cornerstone of your online presence. Learn what to include, how to grow your email… Read More