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Advertising on Facebook in Q4 for Authors

While advertising during a holiday period is always very competitive, the fourth quarter of the year is undoubtedly the peak time for consumer focused advertising. In this post we'll give authors a...

How to Publish a Book with IngramSpark Publishing

Distribution services vary widely. In this article, we’ll specifically cover IngramSpark publishing – the biggest distribution company in the world. We’ll show you: How to effectively publish ...

How to Publish a Book with Lulu Book Publishing

Lulu book publishing is one of the most well-known self-publishing platforms for authors. You’ll hear Lulu referred to as “Lulu publishing,” “Lulu press,” or even “Lulu.com” interchangeably, but ke...

The Comprehensive Book ISBN Guide for Authors

Self-publishing lingo can be unclear for both new authors and seasoned pros. One phrase that can have you scratching your head in confusion? A book "ISBN.” You may not have heard these four letters...

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 ...

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 ...