The State of Indie Authorship in 2021
Every year we survey authors to get a better understanding of self-publishing and share the resulting insights with the author community. Last year we broke respondents into five groups based on in...
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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 Print Your Own Book
How to get a print version of your book for sale or for yourself.
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...
Press Release: Written Word Media Goes Carbon Neutral
Written Word Media today announced a new partnership with Green Places. Through this partnership, Green Places will calculate the company’s annual carbon footprint and proactively offset it by inve...
Reaching the Bestseller List: A Guide for Self-Published Authors
For authors, landing on a bestseller book list can feel like receiving a fabled Willy Wonka golden ticket; direct access to “the promised land.” In the world of bestseller lists, though, there are ...
Free Book Marketing Tools for Authors: Canva
Our guide on how to use Canva to create compelling ads, images, and and book covers
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 ...