The Written Word Podcast

Written Word Media

A podcast for authors who want to build successful writing careers. Each episode explores the business and craft of being an author, with practical strategies for selling more books, growing your audience, and navigating the publishing world. Presented by Written Word Media.

Episodes · 25

How Authors are Growing in 2026 (Mid-Year Survey Results)

Jun 23, 2026 · 29m

Social Media for Authors with Jim Tobin: An Insider's Playbook from a Social Media Pioneer

Jun 9, 2026 · 38m

How to Use Podcasts to Grow Your Author Business (Lessons from One Year of Podcasting)

May 26, 2026 · 36m

What Authors Can Learn from Dale Roberts’ YouTube Playbook

May 12, 2026 · 41m

Your Book Is Invisible to AI (Here's How to Fix It)

Apr 28, 2026 · 39m

From Page to Stage with Jess Ekstrom: How to Get Paid as an Author Speaker

Apr 14, 2026 · 41m

How to Get Your Book Featured in Local Media (Without a Publicist)

Mar 31, 2026 · 26m

The Amazon A10 Update: 3 Things Every Indie Author Needs to Know

Mar 17, 2026 · 29m

KU vs Wide: What the Data Actually Says (No Ideology Allowed)

Mar 3, 2026 · 33m

From First Book to Sustainable Sales

Feb 17, 2026 · 31m

What 3,000 Readers Want Indie Authors to Know

Feb 3, 2026 · 30m

Top Author Trends in 2026 (Part II)

Jan 20, 2026 · 35m

Top Author Trends in 2026 (Part 1)

Dec 30, 2025 · 40m

How to Avoid Scams: What Authors Need to Know

Dec 16, 2025 · 23m

2025 Author Survey Results

Dec 2, 2025 · 1h 0m

AI Rights and the Future of Publishing with Created by Humans Founder Trip Adler

Nov 18, 2025 · 31m

How to Build Courage and Silence Self-Doubt as an Author

Nov 4, 2025 · 33m

The Future of Indie Publishing: Real Talk with James Blatch

Oct 21, 2025 · 22m

Hybrid Publishing Lessons with Erica Rooney: From Writing to Launch

Oct 7, 2025 · 29m

Productivity Hacks Every Author Needs

Sep 23, 2025 · 36m

How to Grow Your Author Email List (and Why It Matters More Than Ever)

Sep 9, 2025 · 29m

How to Grow Your Author Platform: The Power of Building an Email List

Aug 26, 2025 · 41m

How to Promote Your Book on Any Budget (and Other Questions You’re Probably Asking)

Aug 12, 2025 · 36m

How Email Promos Actually Work (and Why They Still Sell Books)

Jul 29, 2025 · 32m

Boost Your Book Sales with the Latest Trends from the Self Publishing Show (SPS) London

Jul 29, 2025 · 40m