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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated July 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
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Amazon A+ Content for Authors: A Step-by-Step KDP Guide
A+ Content lets you add rich graphics, formatted text, and comparison tables to your book’s Amazon product page, going well beyond the standard description box. It’s free for all KDP authors, and it can transform a plain product page into something that looks professionally merchandised. Prefer to listen? Check out our pod that covers why […]
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https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/amazon-a-plus-content-for-authors/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #SelfPublishing
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated June 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
The post KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated June 2026] appeared first on Written Word Media.
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated May 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
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2026 Mid-Year Author Survey: What’s Working for Indie Authors Right Now
At Written Word Media, we believe that supporting authors starts with understanding them. That’s why, for the second year in a row, we conducted a Mid-Year Author Sentiment Survey to take the pulse of the indie author community. We wanted to know how authors are really doing halfway through the year. What’s working? What’s becoming […]
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https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2026-mid-year-indie-author-survey/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Publishing
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated April 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
The post KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated April 2026] appeared first on Written Word Media.
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated March 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
The post KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated March 2026] appeared first on Written Word Media.
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated February 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
The post KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated February 2026] appeared first on Written Word Media.
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Cross-Promotion for Authors: Grow Faster With Strategic Partnerships
Cross-promotion is one of the most effective (and underused) ways for indie authors to grow their audience, without spending more on ads or shouting into the social media void. If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a smarter way to reach readers than posting another desperate tweet,” you’re in exactly the right place. In […]
The post Cross-Promotion for Authors: Grow Faster With Strategic Partnerships appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/cross-promotion-for-authors/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon
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Backlist Strategy for Author Sales: How to Sell More Books Beyond Your First Title
Publishing your first book is a big moment. Not just because you finished it (which is an achievement in its own right), but because it’s the first time your writing has to live in the real world, where readers have endless options, attention is scarce, and marketing can feel like an entirely different profession. That’s […]
The post Backlist Strategy for Author Sales: How to Sell More Books Beyond Your First Title appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/backlist-author-sales-how-to-sell-more-books/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated January 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
The post KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated January 2026] appeared first on Written Word Media.
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2026 Author Trends You Need to Know
This article explores the most important 2026 author trends affecting indie and traditionally published authors, including trust, AI in publishing, reader experience, discovery, and author sovereignty. The publishing world has always been in motion—but 2026 feels different. We’re not just seeing new…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2026-author-trends/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated November 2025]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
The post KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated November 2025] appeared first on Written Word Media.
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated October 2025]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
The post KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated October 2025] appeared first on Written Word Media.
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated September 2025]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
The post KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated September 2025] appeared first on Written Word Media.
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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.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-take-your-stories-global-translation-tips-for-indie-authors/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #CoverDesign #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated August 2025]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
The post KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated August 2025] appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/kdp-global-fund-payouts/#AuthorBlog #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Resources
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated July 2025]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors' earnings.
The post KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated July 2025] appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/kdp-global-fund-payouts/#AuthorBlog #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Resources
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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…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/an-indie-authors-guide-to-press-releases/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon
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