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2025-11-19

KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated October 2025]

Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
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2025-11-19

Author Beware: How Scammers Target Indie Authors (and How to Avoid Today’s Most Common Publishing Scams)

Your inbox should be a place of encouragement – reader notes, publishing updates, and real opportunities to grow your author career. But increasingly, authors are opening their inboxes to something far more stressful: A surge of author scams designed to trick,…
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2025-10-16

KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated September 2025]

Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
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2025-10-13

Why Every Author Still Needs a Website in 2025 (And How to Make Yours a Reader Magnet)

Your author website is still the cornerstone of your online presence. Learn what to include, how to grow your email list, and tips that help it work harder for you. With all the…
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2025-09-30

How to Take Your Stories Global: Translation Tips for Indie Authors

Learn how indie authors can expand their global reach through book translations with expert insights on European markets, distribution platforms, and marketing strategies from Mikhail Kolobin of PublishMe.
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2025-09-20

Just posted a blog article about themes in CHALICE OF CALADRIAI, which will be out on November 4th! #bookstodon #AuthorBlog #reading #MGLit #KidLit #FantasyBooks #IndieAuthor

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2025-09-19

Best Podcasts for Authors (and Writers) in 2025

Level up your author journey in 2025 with our updated list of must-listen writing podcasts curated specifically for indie and self-published authors seeking inspiration, craft tips, and marketing know-how.
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2025-09-18

KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated August 2025]

Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
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2025-09-10

How Email Promos Can Fuel Your Direct Sales Success

If you’ve been watching the self-publishing world over the past few years, then you’ve heard a lot of buzz about direct sales. Selling books straight to your readers: without middlemen, without delays, without splitting royalties with giant retailers. This can…
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2025-08-25

From Meh to Must-Read: Optimize Your Book Package

Discover how to build a book package that sells with expert tips from James Blatch. From genre clarity to ad alignment, learn how to turn browsers into buyers.
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2025-08-19

KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated July 2025]

Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
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2025-08-13

Behind the Pen Case Study: Aleatha Romig on Finding New Readers with Consistent Visibility

Romantic suspense author Aleatha Romig shares how she uses Freebooksy, Red Feather Romance, and consistent promo stacking to boost visibility, grow her readership, and keep her backlist…
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2025-07-21

Crowdfunding for Authors: How to Kickstart (Literally) Your Next Book

Discover how authors are using Kickstarter to fund books, build community, and test marketing—all with expert tips from crowdfunding pro Russell Nohelty.
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2025-07-10

What We Learned at SPS Live London 2025

The Self Publishing Show Live, aka the biggest indie author conference in Europe, made its return this year with a fresh new format and the same amazing energy it’s known for. This show has a reputation for being one of the most inspiring and useful events in the indie publishing world,…
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2025-07-02

An Indie Author’s Guide to Press Releases

You’ve written the book. You’ve polished your blurb. You might even have your launch plan sketched out. So now what? If you’re wondering whether a press release should be part of your indie author marketing strategy, you’re in the right place. Press releases have been…
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2025-06-27

Behind the Pen Case Study: Aurora Winter on the Magic of Writing and Marketing

Discover how author Aurora Winter views marketing as an essential part of the creative process, shares her approach to staying motivated, and explains why bundling email promotions works best to get her books…
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2025-06-13

Indie Author Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

Discover how indie author Linda Tiffin markets her books on a shoestring budget using business cards, craft fairs, and creative giveaways in this inspiring Speaker Series recap.
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2025-06-13

How Indie Authors Are Doing in 2025: Mid-Year Survey Results

At Written Word Media, we believe that supporting authors starts with understanding them, really understanding them. That’s why we didn’t wait until year’s end to check in. This spring, we launched our 2025 Mid-Year Author Sentiment…
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2025-06-01

From Page to Play: Convert Your eBook into an Audiobook in 2025

Learn how to turn your eBook into an audiobook in 2025 with this step-by-step guide covering DIY narration, professional voice talent, AI options, and wide distribution strategies.
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