KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated May 2026]

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

How Authors are Growing in 2026 (Mid-Year Survey Results)

June 23, 2026

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

Creative Book Marketing Ideas Beyond the Usual: Merchandise, Fan-Fiction & More

June 16, 2026

Most authors know the core ingredients of a successful book marketing strategy: build an email list, consistently promote your books,… Read More

How to Create a Series Page on Kobo and Reach More Kobo Readers

June 9, 2026

If you've written multiple books in a series, one of the easiest ways to improve discoverability on Kobo is by… Read More

Social Media for Authors with Jim Tobin: An Insider’s Playbook from a Social Media Pioneer

June 9, 2026

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: What does a CEO who's run social media campaigns for… Read More

KDP Account Health: What Can Get Authors Banned

May 29, 2026

For indie authors, Amazon KDP can be one of the most powerful publishing platforms in the world. But it is… Read More

How Authors Can Leverage Podcasts And What We’ve Learned

May 26, 2026

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Podcasts build the kind of trust with listeners that almost… Read More

Reader Engagement: How Authors Build Local Book Buzz

May 22, 2026

Online marketing gets a lot of attention, and for good reason. Ads, email Promotions, social media, and Amazon visibility all… Read More

PR for Authors: Getting Press for Your Book That Lasts

May 15, 2026

For many indie authors, publicity feels like something reserved for bestselling authors with major publishers, big budgets, or an entire… Read More