The Ultimate Guide to Indie Author Vocab
A glossary of indie publishing terms.
Self Publishing
Digital publishing is a wide open world that can be confusing to navigate. Here we have everything you need to publish and distribute your books.
The Author’s Guide to eBook Pre-orders
How to use eBook pre-orders and how each retailer makes them available to authors.
How to Write a Character Bio
Everything you need to get started and write character bios to bring your story to life.
How to Self-Publish on Nook Press
Our complete guide to self-publishing your book on Nook Press, owned by Barnes and Noble.
The Top Ten Publishing Trends Every Author Needs to Know In 2021
What does 2021 hold in store for the publishing industry? Every year at Written Word Media we consult experts and dive into our own data to predict the next year’s publishing trends. And, after 202...
Novellas: What They Are, How to Write One, and How to Publish
Learn how to make Facebook ads that will connect with readers and increase downloads of your books.
The Evolution of an Author: How to Go from Zero to $100k from your Writing
The analysis of our 2020 author survey. How does author behavior change by income level? How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact authors?
How to Self-Publish on Google
Your guide to how publishing with Google works, and what authors need to know about Google Play.
Hindsight in 2020: The eBook Market During Covid-19
What a year it has been! I think it's safe to say that none of us anticipated or expected 2020 to deliver a global pandemic, in addition to a myriad of other unexpected events. As we head into the ...
How to Get A Book Series Page on Google Play
Series pages are a great way to showcase your entire book series in on place. Keep reading to learn how to set up a series page on Google Play, and click below to check out our blog posts focused o...