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The Written Word Podcast

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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.

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Your book cover is the first thing every reader sees, and according to Ricardo Fayet, co-founder and CMO of Reedsy, most indie authors are getting it wrong. In this episode, Ferol Vernon sits down with Ricardo for a no-nonsense conversation about wha... more

What does it actually take to go from two people at your convention booth to 14 million copies sold and a TV deal with the creator of Family Guy? In this episode, Ricci Wolman and Ferol Vernon do a deep dive into the rise of Matt Dinniman, the indie ... more

This episode is a milestone; the Written Word Media Podcast just hit 10,000 downloads. To celebrate, Ricci Wolman and Ferol Vernon are answering three of the most common questions listeners have sent in: what DRM actually is and whether you need it, ... more

Your email list is your most valuable asset as an author, but how do you actually grow it beyond people who already know you? The answer is a lead magnet: free content you offer in exchange for an email address. In this episode, Ricci Wolman and Fero... more

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Recent Guests

Maggie Marr
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Will Dages
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Episode: Social Media for Authors with Jim Tobin: An Insider's Playbook from a Social Media Pioneer
Dale L. Roberts
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Jess Ekstrom
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Episode: From Page to Stage with Jess Ekstrom: How to Get Paid as an Author Speaker
Rory Gillis
Owner of Triangle Media Partners, a Raleigh-Durham area media company
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Trip Adler
Co-founder of Created by Humans and former co-founder of Scribd
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Episode: AI Rights and the Future of Publishing with Created by Humans Founder Trip Adler
Jonathan Graham
Founder of Daily Courage, focusing on helping authors overcome fear.
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Episode: How to Build Courage and Silence Self-Doubt as an Author

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Ferol Vernon
Host of The Written Word Podcast with frequent co-hosts and guest contributors; primary figure associated with Written Word Media.
Ricky Wallman
Co-host on The Written Word Podcast; data lead on the show's production and insights.
Ricci Wallman
Co-host on The Written Word Podcast; involved in media strategy and guest coordination.
Farrell Vernon
Host of The Written Word Podcast; participant in structured discussions on publishing trends.

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How to Get Your Audiobook Discovered on Spotify (And What's Coming Next)
Q: How does the 15-hour listening limit work and what does it mean for authors?
Premium users have access to up to 15 hours of listening per month in the US, with flexibility to sample and switch between titles; authors benefit from a broader, lower-friction discovery path and the possibility to sell longer or shorter works within that credit structure.
How to Get Your Audiobook Discovered on Spotify (And What's Coming Next)
Q: Give me a sense, how does Spotify fit into this retailer ecosystem for authors?
Spotify operates as a complementary channel with a unique model: audiobooks are accessible to premium subscribers as part of their plan, with discovery driven by taste signals from users across music, podcasts, and books; the goal is to expose more readers to audiobooks and grow the market, not just to compete on price.
The Author's Guide to Hiring Freelancers (Cover Designers, Editors, and More) with Maari Casey
Q: What's a typical range for revisions and payment terms in these collaborations?
Three revisions are common for creative work; negotiate payment terms up front (often 50/50 or milestone-based) and ensure the contract covers ownership and deadlines.
The Author's Guide to Hiring Freelancers (Cover Designers, Editors, and More) with Maari Casey
Q: How can an author test a freelancer's fit before committing to a long-term engagement?
Start with small test projects or a phased approach (e.g., wireframes or a short editorial pass) to assess communication, quality, and reliability.
The Author's Guide to Hiring Freelancers (Cover Designers, Editors, and More) with Maari Casey
Q: What should authors do first when they decide to hire a freelancer for a cover or a website?
Set a tight scope with a clear budget and timeline, identify the exact deliverables, and confirm ownership and rounds of revisions before engaging anyone.

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Across recent episodes, the show consistently centers on practical, author-focused marketing, platform strategy, and monetization. Topics span discovery on major stores and streaming tools (Spotify, YouTube), freelance collaboration for book assets, and how authors can leverage podcasts, newsletters, local media, and social channels to grow readership and revenue. A recurring thread is navigating AI and tech shifts (A10, GEO, AI-assisted prompts) while balancing authentic author-audience relationships with scalable marketing. Notable angles include hands-on tactics for metadata, promo assets, and cross-platform promotion, plus real-world case studies on backlists, box sets, translations, and speaking engagements that help authors turn conte... more

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