Being an indie author in 2026 means you wear a lot of hats: writer, marketer, bookkeeper, social media manager, and probably part-time barista (for yourself). If your to-do list looks more like a t...
This article explores the most important 2026 author trends affecting indie and traditionally published authors, including trust, AI in publishing, reader experience, discovery, and author sovereig...
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: It's December which means it’s also trends season – you’ve probably received your Spotify wrapped as wel...
Let’s start with a simple truth: books with reviews sell more copies. It’s not magic, it’s marketing. And it’s called social proof—a concept rooted in psychology and baked into consumer behavior...
Copy editing is a key stage of manuscript preparation. It comes after developmental editing, which ensures your story and structure are sound; now, during the copy edit, your editor will refine you...
Let’s face it: for most authors, the word “branding” feels like it belongs in a boardroom, not a writing nook. It conjures images of color palettes, social media trends, and soul-sucking efforts...
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: In this essential PSA-style episode, Ricci and Ferol break down the growing wave of scams targeting auth...
The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: In this data-rich episode, Ricci and Ferol unpack Written Word Media’s 2025 Author Survey — a comprehens...
Your inbox should be a place of encouragement - reader notes, publishing updates, and real opportunities to grow your author career. But increasingly, authors are opening their inboxes to something...
