2019 Author Survey: Bonus Statistics
Our 2019 Author Survey has generated some incredible discussion, and we've received a number of great follow-up questions in the comments, social media, and email. We were also curious about what e...
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Author Income: How to Make a Living from Your Writing
Two years ago, we conducted a survey of authors and wrote about what authors making over $100k per year were doing. We know that many authors use those findings to inform their strategy, so we cond...
Press Release: Written Word Media Partners with She Writes Press and SparkPress
In celebration of National Book Month, Written Word Media, She Writes Press and SparkPress are thrilled to announce a partnership that promotes reading and supports authors, with a focus on spotlig...
Author Website Design: 7 Must-Have Features for All Author Websites
An author website is a great way to connect with readers. Make sure your website has these features.
How to Make the Most of National Book Month
Happy October, authors! If you’ve been keeping up with your literary holidays, then you know that this is National Book Month – the perfect time to celebrate your favorite reads, get inspired to wr...
Go Ahead. Judge Us By Our Cover.
Today, we are excited to unveil a dramatic redesign of the Written Word Media website and brand. We know all too well that readers often do judge a book by its cover. The Written Word Media website...
How to Create a Best-Selling Cover
Our guide to creating a bestselling cover in some of the most popular genres on Amazon.
9 Conferences for Indie Authors to Attend in 2020
Author conferences are a great way to get energized and make friends. Here are some favorites.
How to Self-Publish on Kobo
Learn everything you need to know about self-publishing your book with Kobo Writing Life.
Your Guide to Self-Publishing Distribution Services
Get your book out there! Read our post for your guide to distribution services for indie authors.