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Reader Reach Ads: What to Expect

At Written Word Media, we are known for helping authors sell more books by running effective email promos in a wide variety of genres and price points. Now, we’re excited to announce a new product ...

Why & How to Use a Pen Name

Authors have used pen names for centuries, and it's likely you have a read a book by an author using a pseudonym. But what exactly is a pen name, and how and why do authors use them? What is a pen...

Amazon A+ Content for Authors

Recently, you may have seen an exciting development unfold within the publishing world: access to Amazon’s A+ content is no longer just available to select publishers. This feature is now open to a...

BookBub for Authors: Everything You Need to Know

Picture 15 million people. Impossible, right? It’s an enormous number. Now, try to picture 15 million readers. They’re motivated to find new books and happen to be active all on one website. As ...

How to Get Book Reviews for Self-Published Authors

Picture this: You’re shopping for a new product online. While deciding exactly what you want to buy, what do you look at? A product description, images, customer reviews? Our guess is that custo...

How to Write an Author Bio That Sells

Writing an author bio isn’t something that most writers think about before they finish their first book. But as soon as the publishing and promoting starts, it becomes instantly clear that your bio...

How to Promote Your Series

Writing into a series is a proven way to build an audience and increase sales. Many authors rely on their series to drive consistent revenue from month to month and year to year. In this post we'll...