Author Blog

5 Ways For Authors to Stay Focused During COVID-19

Hi authors! As many of you know, the Written Word Media team sent out a survey in early April asking how you and the fellow indie author community are braving our new realities as we adjust to life...

Apple Books for Authors: Now Open to Everyone

The new Apple Books for Authors platform is here, and it comes with some big news. In this post, we’ll cover everything authors need to know about the new Apple Books for Authors: what has changed,...

How to Create an Amazon Book Series Page

One of the major advantages of writing into a series is that your books are automatically grouped and linked on Amazon, making it easier for readers to find the next book in the series. If you writ...

How to Successfully Work with a Freelancer

Many authors think of their books as their “babies.” Following this metaphor, it’s not too big of a stretch to think of the publishing freelancers you hire as co-parents. Their job is to help you d...

Summer Sales Trends

Our guide on dealing with the dull summer book sales period and when authors can expect things to look up.

Marketing Mindset: Playing to Your Power

I recently gave a presentation to a group of authors on the topic of marketing mindset. The subject matter resonated so strongly with the group, that I am sharing the presentation in blog form here...

How to Make A Copyright Page for Authors

Creating your eBook copyright page can be a confusing and daunting task if you are unsure of where to start. Here, we’ll break down the copyright page into the necessary elements authors need to he...