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

Amazon A+ Content for Authors: A Step-by-Step KDP Guide

August 18, 2026

A+ Content lets you add rich graphics, formatted text, and comparison tables to your book's Amazon product page, going well… Read More

How to Set Up Amazon A+ Content in 30 Minutes or Less

August 18, 2026

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Is the indie author market actually as tough as the… Read More

How Your Book Can Become a Hollywood Movie with Maggie Marr

August 4, 2026

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Nearly every author thinks their book would make a great… Read More

Expand Your Reach: How Indie Authors Can Grow with Print, Audiobooks, Translations & Libraries

July 24, 2026

Publishing your book is just the beginning. The real opportunity comes from reaching readers wherever and however they prefer to… Read More

How to Get Your Audiobook Discovered on Spotify (And What’s Coming Next)

July 21, 2026

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode:Spotify has over 600 million users, and most of them don't… Read More

When and How to Change or Retire a Pen Name

July 17, 2026

Already have a pen name but wondering if it's still the right fit? Whether your career has evolved, your readership… Read More

The Author’s Guide to Hiring Freelancers (Cover Designers, Editors, and More) with Maari Casey

July 7, 2026

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Every indie author eventually needs help: a cover designer, an… Read More

Social Media for Authors: How to Choose Platforms That Actually Move Books

June 23, 2026

Every social media platform seems to promise the same thing: more visibility, more readers, and more book sales. One expert… Read More

2026 Mid-Year Author Survey: What’s Working for Indie Authors Right Now

June 23, 2026

At Written Word Media, we believe that supporting authors starts with understanding them. That's why, for the second year in… Read More