Written Word Media

01/08/2026

New Podcast Episode 🎧: Top Author Trends in 2026 (Part 1)

Trust, connection, and reader experience are at the core of what’s coming next for indie authors.

In Part 1 of our latest podcast, we explore:
➡️ The Silent Book Club phenomenon (500+ chapters and counting!)
➡️ Why low-lift reader engagement will drive book loyalty
➡️ How to protect your business as AI-powered services flood the market

This isn’t about chasing every trend; it’s about understanding where reader behavior is headed and how to make sustainable decisions as an author.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1V768V8t1k&list=PLmwLRSmSbsmlms6EVDGMsso0SDkjA0MnB&index=1

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-author-trends-in-2026/id1828995043?i=1000743141038

Podcast Episode · The Written Word Podcast · 01/06/2026 · 41m

01/06/2026

👀 Want to know where publishing is really headed in 2026?

We looked ahead, talked to top experts, and spotted the 5 major trends that will define the author landscape this year.

Some are exciting.
Some are uncomfortable.
All of them will shape how you write, market, and connect with readers in the months ahead.

💡 A few things you’ll learn:
— The skill authors must master in 2026
— Why your book’s “vibe” matters more than ever
— What savvy authors are doing now to future-proof their careers

✨ 2026 will reward the authors who prepare, not the ones who scramble to catch up.

👇 Get ahead of the curve - read the full report here:

Explore the most important 2026 author trends shaping publishing, AI, discovery, and reader trust—and what authors can do to thrive.

10/17/2025

Indie authors, we want to hear from you! 🗣️📚

Each year, thousands of authors share their experiences, challenges, and successes in the annual indie author survey. The result? A treasure trove of insights that help the entire community better understand the world of self-publishing.

✨ Whether you’re full-time, part-time, or somewhere in between, your input matters.
✨ The survey takes just a few minutes.
✨ And yes- you’ll get the results once they’re in!

🔗 Take the 2025 Indie Author Survey now - https://writtenwordmedia.typeform.com/authorsurvey25

Help shape the future of indie publishing—one response at a time.

07/29/2025

🎉 New from Written Word Media 🎉

Introducing The Written Word Podcast, a podcast for authors who want to build a thriving writing career.

Every other Tuesday, we’re talking about the real stuff: marketing strategies that work, how to connect with your readers, and what it actually takes to grow as an author in today’s industry.

Tune in for helpful, honest insight from people who live and breathe book marketing.

🎧 Watch now →

All Episodes of the Written Word Pod Right Here!