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

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

Hybrid Publishing Lessons with Erica Rooney: From Writing to Launch

October 7, 2025

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: In this live-recorded episode from Walk West’s Podcast Marathon, Ricci… Read More

Press Release: Written Word Media and Robin Reads Partner to Connect Authors with Nearly 200,000 New Readers

October 6, 2025

Durham, NC — Written Word Media, a leading platform connecting authors and readers, is proud to announce a new partnership… Read More

The Momentum Method: Smart Book Marketing Strategies for Self-Published Authors

October 6, 2025

Here’s a truth every indie author should hear: ✨ Visibility isn’t luck, it’s momentum. Sure, writing a great book is… Read More