2026 Author Trends You Need to Know

January 6, 2026

This article explores the most important 2026 author trends affecting indie and traditionally published authors, including trust, AI in publishing,… Read More

Top Author Trends in 2026: Part 1

January 6, 2026

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: It's December which means it’s also trends season – you’ve… Read More

Social Proof Sells Books: How to Get and Use Reader Reviews Strategically

December 23, 2025

Let’s start with a simple truth: books with reviews sell more copies. It’s not magic, it’s marketing. And it’s called… Read More

How to Work With a Copy Editor on Your Book

December 19, 2025

Copy editing is a key stage of manuscript preparation. It comes after developmental editing, which ensures your story and structure… Read More

Author Branding for Self-Published Authors: How to Build a Brand Readers Love (Without Feeling Icky About It)

December 19, 2025

Let’s face it: for most authors, the word “branding” feels like it belongs in a boardroom, not a writing nook.… Read More

How to Avoid Scams: What Authors Need to Know

December 16, 2025

Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: In this essential PSA-style episode, Ricci and Ferol break down… Read More

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

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