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PR for Authors: Getting Press for Your Book That Lasts
For many indie authors, publicity feels like something reserved for bestselling authors with major publishers, big budgets, or an entire marketing team behind them. But the truth is, PR for authors has changed. Today, getting press for your book is often less about having industry connections and more about understanding how to position your story […]
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https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/pr-for-authors-book-press/#BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #SelfPublishing #SocialMediaMarketing
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From Book to Big Stage: How Authors Turn Their Stories into Paid Speaking Gigs
Most authors think of their book as the end goal. You write it, publish it, promote it—and hope it finds its readers. But what if your book is actually just the beginning? For a growing number of indie authors, their story isn’t just something readers consume; it’s something audiences experience. On stages. At conferences. Inside […]
The post From Book to Big Stage: How Authors Turn Their Stories into Paid Speaking Gigs appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/paid-speaking-gigs-authors/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #Marketing #Resources #SocialMediaMarketing
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From Book to Big Stage: How Authors Turn Their Stories into Paid Speaking Gigs
Most authors think of their book as the end goal. You write it, publish it, promote it—and hope it finds its readers. But what if your book is actually just the beginning? For a growing number of indie authors, their story isn’t just something readers consume; it’s something audiences experience. On stages. At conferences. Inside […]
The post From Book to Big Stage: How Authors Turn Their Stories into Paid Speaking Gigs appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/paid-speaking-gigs-authors/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #Marketing #Resources #SocialMediaMarketing
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From Book to Big Stage: How Authors Turn Their Stories into Paid Speaking Gigs
Most authors think of their book as the end goal. You write it, publish it, promote it—and hope it finds its readers. But what if your book is actually just the beginning? For a growing number of indie authors, their story isn’t just something readers consume; it’s something audiences experience. On stages. At conferences. Inside […]
The post From Book to Big Stage: How Authors Turn Their Stories into Paid Speaking Gigs appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/paid-speaking-gigs-authors/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #Marketing #Resources #SocialMediaMarketing
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Media Pitch Tips for Authors: How to Land Local Press Coverage
Getting featured in local media can feel a bit like trying to crack a secret code. You know it’s possible; authors get spotlighted in magazines, interviewed by local outlets, and highlighted in community roundups all the time. But when it comes to actually getting that kind of coverage yourself? It’s easy to feel like you’re […]
The post Media Pitch Tips for Authors: How to Land Local Press Coverage appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/media-pitch-tips-authors/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #Marketing #Podcast #SocialMediaMarketing
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How to Optimize Your KDP Book Listing for Amazon’s New A10 Algorithm
If your Amazon strategy still looks like it did a year or two ago, it may be time for an update. Amazon’s A10 algorithm appears to reward a different mix of signals than the older A9-style playbook. Instead of relying so heavily on keyword stuffing and Amazon ads alone, the marketplace now seems better at […]
The post How to Optimize Your KDP Book Listing for Amazon’s New A10 Algorithm appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/a10-algorithm-kdp-book-listing/#BookMarketingBasics #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Resources #SelfPublishing
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How to Optimize Your KDP Book Listing for Amazon’s New A10 Algorithm
If your Amazon strategy still looks like it did a year or two ago, it may be time for an update. Amazon’s A10 algorithm appears to reward a different mix of signals than the older A9-style playbook. Instead of relying so heavily on keyword stuffing and Amazon ads alone, the marketplace now seems better at […]
The post How to Optimize Your KDP Book Listing for Amazon’s New A10 Algorithm appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/a10-algorithm-kdp-book-listing/#BookMarketingBasics #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Resources #SelfPublishing
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How to Optimize Your KDP Book Listing for Amazon’s New A10 Algorithm
If your Amazon strategy still looks like it did a year or two ago, it may be time for an update. Amazon’s A10 algorithm appears to reward a different mix of signals than the older A9-style playbook. Instead of relying so heavily on keyword stuffing and Amazon ads alone, the marketplace now seems better at […]
The post How to Optimize Your KDP Book Listing for Amazon’s New A10 Algorithm appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/a10-algorithm-kdp-book-listing/#BookMarketingBasics #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Resources #SelfPublishing
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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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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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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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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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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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Audience Insights: Everything You Wanted to Know About Our Readers
At Written Word Media, we’re all about helping authors connect with their ideal readers, and that starts with having real audience insights into who those readers are. So, we surveyed thousands of our subscribers across all five of our reader brands to get the…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/reader-audience-insights-for-authors/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #Resources
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2026 Reader Survey: What Readers Want, Buy, and Expect
Every year, we ask readers about how and why they read. It’s one of our favorite projects, because it gives us a direct line into the hearts and habits of the people who keep the reading world turning. This year, 3,589 readers from our Written Word Media audience responded to our call,…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/reader-survey-2026/#Announcements #AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing
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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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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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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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How to Work With a Copy Editor on Your Book
Copy editing is a key stage of manuscript preparation. It comes after developmental editing, which ensures your story and structure are sound; now, during the copy edit, your editor will refine your prose so that it shines on the page and flows effortlessly. But despite this promising outcome, handing your book over…
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Author Branding for Self-Published Authors: How to Build a Brand Readers Love (Without Feeling Icky About It)
Let’s face it: for most authors, the word “branding” feels like it belongs in a boardroom, not a writing nook. It conjures images of color palettes, social media trends, and soul-sucking efforts to be more…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/author-branding-for-self-published-authors/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #SelfPublishing
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2025 Indie Author Survey Results
The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.
The post 2025 Indie Author Survey Results appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2025-indie-author-survey-results-insights-into-self-publishing-for-authors/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #CoverDesign #EmailMarketing #Marketing
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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…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/why-every-author-still-needs-a-website-in-2025-and-how-to-make-yours-a-reader-magnet/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #SocialMediaMarketing
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The Momentum Method: Smart Book Marketing Strategies for Self-Published Authors
Here’s a truth every indie author should hear: ✨ Visibility isn’t luck, it’s momentum. Sure, writing a great book is step one. But if you want readers to discover it (and fall in love with your…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/the-momentum-method-smart-book-marketing-strategies-for-self-published-authors/#BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Services
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The Momentum Method: Smart Book Marketing Strategies for Self-Published Authors
Here’s a truth every indie author should hear: ✨ Visibility isn’t luck, it’s momentum. Sure, writing a great book is step one. But if you want readers to discover it (and fall in love with your…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/the-momentum-method-smart-book-marketing-strategies-for-self-published-authors/#BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Services
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The Momentum Method: Smart Book Marketing Strategies for Self-Published Authors
Here’s a truth every indie author should hear: ✨ Visibility isn’t luck, it’s momentum. Sure, writing a great book is step one. But if you want readers to discover it (and fall in love with your…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/the-momentum-method-smart-book-marketing-strategies-for-self-published-authors/#BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Services
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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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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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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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A Deep Dive on Special Editions: What They Are and How Indie Authors Can Use Them Strategically
As indie authors, we’re always looking for ways to breathe new life into our backlist, create excitement for a new release, or simply give readers something a little extra.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/a-deep-dive-on-special-editions-what-they-are-and-how-indie-authors-can-use-them-strategically/#BookMarketingBasics #CoverDesign #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Pricing
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A Deep Dive on Special Editions: What They Are and How Indie Authors Can Use Them Strategically
As indie authors, we’re always looking for ways to breathe new life into our backlist, create excitement for a new release, or simply give readers something a little extra.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/a-deep-dive-on-special-editions-what-they-are-and-how-indie-authors-can-use-them-strategically/#BookMarketingBasics #CoverDesign #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Pricing
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A Deep Dive on Special Editions: What They Are and How Indie Authors Can Use Them Strategically
As indie authors, we’re always looking for ways to breathe new life into our backlist, create excitement for a new release, or simply give readers something a little extra.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/a-deep-dive-on-special-editions-what-they-are-and-how-indie-authors-can-use-them-strategically/#BookMarketingBasics #CoverDesign #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Pricing
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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…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-email-promos-can-fuel-your-direct-sales-success/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #Publishing
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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.
The post From Meh to Must-Read: Optimize Your Book Package appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/from-meh-to-must-read-optimize-your-book-package/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #CoverDesign #Marketing #Mindset
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Why Every Author Needs a Platform (Yes, Even You)
So you’ve written a book; maybe it’s your first, maybe your fifteenth. Either way, your author platform is the secret sauce that transforms your work from: ❌ “I hope someone finds this…” ✅ “I know exactly who’s going to love this.” Whether you’re a seasoned…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/why-every-author-needs-a-platform-yes-even-you/#Announcements #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon
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Why Every Author Needs a Platform (Yes, Even You)
So you’ve written a book; maybe it’s your first, maybe your fifteenth. Either way, your author platform is the secret sauce that transforms your work from: ❌ “I hope someone finds this…” ✅ “I know exactly who’s going to love this.” Whether you’re a seasoned…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/why-every-author-needs-a-platform-yes-even-you/#Announcements #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon
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Why Every Author Needs a Platform (Yes, Even You)
So you’ve written a book; maybe it’s your first, maybe your fifteenth. Either way, your author platform is the secret sauce that transforms your work from: ❌ “I hope someone finds this…” ✅ “I know exactly who’s going to love this.” Whether you’re a seasoned…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/why-every-author-needs-a-platform-yes-even-you/#Announcements #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon
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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…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/behind-the-pen-case-study-aleatha-romig-on-finding-new-readers-with-consistent-visibility/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #Mindset
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How to Build a Reader Funnel That Turns Casual Readers into Superfans
A strategic guide for indie authors who want to turn browsers into buyers, and fans into evangelists. You’ve written a great book (or five). You’ve even run a few promotions. Maybe you’ve started to see a trickle of…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-build-a-reader-funnel-that-turns-casual-readers-into-superfans/#BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Publishing
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How to Build a Reader Funnel That Turns Casual Readers into Superfans
A strategic guide for indie authors who want to turn browsers into buyers, and fans into evangelists. You’ve written a great book (or five). You’ve even run a few promotions. Maybe you’ve started to see a trickle of…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-build-a-reader-funnel-that-turns-casual-readers-into-superfans/#BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Publishing
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How to Build a Reader Funnel That Turns Casual Readers into Superfans
A strategic guide for indie authors who want to turn browsers into buyers, and fans into evangelists. You’ve written a great book (or five). You’ve even run a few promotions. Maybe you’ve started to see a trickle of…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-build-a-reader-funnel-that-turns-casual-readers-into-superfans/#BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #MarketingonAmazon #Publishing
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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.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/crowdfunding-for-authors-how-to-kickstart-literally-your-next-book/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #Pricing
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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,…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/what-we-learned-at-sps-live-london-2025/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #Mindset
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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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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…
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/behind-the-pen-case-study-aurora-winter-on-the-magic-of-writing-and-marketing/#AuthorBlog #BookMarketingBasics #EmailMarketing #Marketing #Mindset
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