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The Written Word Podcast

Written Word Media
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Email Marketing
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Writers Beware
Self-Publishing
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Indie Publishing
KDP Select
Indie Authors
Youtube
Email List Building
Direct Sales
AI Rights
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Sovereignty
Social 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.

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What does a CEO who's run social media campaigns for Nike, IKEA, Samsung, and Crocs think authors should be doing on social right now? In this episode, Ferol sits down with Jim Tobin, CEO of Ignite Social Media, founder of influencer marketing agency... more

Podcasts build the kind of trust with listeners that almost no other marketing channel can match, and authors are uniquely positioned to leverage that. In this episode, Ricci Wolman and Ferol Vernon draw on nearly a year of hosting the Written Word M... more

YouTube isn't just for cooking tutorials and gaming walkthroughs; it might be one of the most powerful book marketing tools authors aren't using. In this episode, Ferol sits down with Dale Roberts, host of Self-Publishing with Dale and one of the mos... more

Readers are increasingly using AI to find their next book, and if your title isn't showing up in ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, you're missing a growing discovery channel. In this episode, Ricci and Ferol break down exactly how the three major AI engine... more

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Recent Guests

Dale L. Roberts
YouTube expert for authors, self-publishing advocate
selfpublishingwithdale.com
Episode: What Authors Can Learn from Dale Roberts’ YouTube Playbook
Jess Ekstrom
Best-selling author and founder of Mic Drop Workshop
Mic Drop Workshop / Headbands of Hope (past)
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
Triangle Media Partners
Episode: How to Get Your Book Featured in Local Media (Without a Publicist)
Trip Adler
Co-founder of Created by Humans and former co-founder of Scribd
Created by Humans
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.
Daily Courage
Episode: How to Build Courage and Silence Self-Doubt as an Author
James Blatch
Owner of the Self Publishing Formula, host of the Indie Writers Podcast, and former reporter at the BBC.
Self Publishing Formula
Episode: The Future of Indie Publishing: Real Talk with James Blatch
Erica Rooney
Author and speaker focused on women's empowerment
Self-Published author, Chief People Officer
Episode: Hybrid Publishing Lessons with Erica Rooney: From Writing to Launch
Emma Boyer
VP of Digital Operations and Author Relations
Written Word Media
Episode: Boost Your Book Sales with the Latest Trends from the Self Publishing Show (SPS) London

Hosts

Ferol Verne
Host with a focus on data-driven publishing strategies and indie author services.
Ricci Wallman
Co-host discussing publishing trends, author marketing, and community-building.
Ferol Vernon
Co-host offering perspectives on author strategy and marketplace trends.
Ricci Wolman
Co-founder contributing to episodes on marketing and author strategy.

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How to Get Your Book Featured in Local Media (Without a Publicist)
Q: What are the no-nos authors should avoid when pitching local publications?
Avoid misidentifying editors, mislabeling publications, or sending last-minute pitches; be precise, research the magazine tone, and maintain timely, respectful follow-ups rather than spamming.
How to Get Your Book Featured in Local Media (Without a Publicist)
Q: Can you explain what it means when a publisher says they are being pitched by emails?
Editors are overwhelmed with daily pitches and are balancing many deadlines; pitches that clearly show fit, theme, and timing are more likely to be considered, while generic emails are often set aside.
How to Build Courage and Silence Self-Doubt as an Author
Q: How do people overcome fear?
By maintaining a fear log, assessing possible outcomes, and separating the sting from the story they tell themselves.
How to Build Courage and Silence Self-Doubt as an Author
Q: Where does this fear come from in the writer's creative process?
Fear is part of the human experience and is an evolutionary response. It often arises from anticipating negative outcomes.
How to Promote Your Book on Any Budget (and Other Questions You’re Probably Asking)
Q: Can I use my own Amazon attribution links in your ads?
No, authors cannot use their own Amazon attribution links in ads due to policy restrictions, as it could risk their affiliate accounts.

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The show centers on practical strategies for authors to build and sustain successful writing careers. Across episodes, practical topics include choosing publishing paths (exclusive vs. wide distribution), leveraging backlists and product extensions, email marketing, building author platforms, and navigating trends like AI, discovery channels, and indie publishing dynamics. Guests and hosts frequently discuss data-driven approaches, reader engagement, and affordable marketing tactics, with a strong emphasis on author control, community, and diversified revenue streams. A notable strength is its hands-on, operating-model mindset—often illustrating ideas with real-world examples, surveys, and case studies from the indie publishing ecosystem.

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1. Dale L. Roberts
2. Jess Ekstrom
3. Rory Gillis
4. Trip Adler
5. Jonathan Graham
6. James Blatch
7. Erica Rooney
8. Emma Boyer

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