This interactive three-hour session will be held on Wednesday, June 4th from 9am to 12pm EST via Zoom. Designed as a hands-on experience, the workshop guides authors through uncovering their unique brand and building a sustainable, reader-first platform strategy.

A Workshop Built for Authors, By Author Advocates

“We’ve spoken with thousands of authors over the years,” says Ricci Wolman, Founder and CEO of Written Word Media. “So many of them asked the same questions: ‘How do I build an author brand? What should I be doing online? How do I talk about my books without sounding salesy?’ This workshop was born from those conversations.”

The event marks Written Word Media’s first-ever live workshop offering, expanding their mission to support authors not just with email promotions and custom ads, but now with real-time, hands-on education.

Author Branding 101 is not about following fleeting trends or chasing the algorithm—it’s about clarity, consistency, and connection. Attendees will walk away with practical tools and renewed confidence to show up authentically online and off. This workshop is ideal for authors at any stage—whether building from scratch or refining an existing presence.

Beta Access: Free for Members, Special Pricing for All

Gold and Platinum Members with Written Word Media will receive complimentary access to the live beta session. Non-members can register at an early bird rate of $79 through May 27. Standard pricing will be $125.

Space is Limited

This will be a fully live, interactive session. Authors are encouraged to reserve their spot early.

Registration is now open here.

For those who can’t make it on June 4th, a sign-up option is available to receive updates on future sessions.

About Written Word Media

Written Word Media is a tech-enabled marketing platform for authors and publishers. With over 44,000 authors and publishers served, Written Word Media delivers effective book promotion solutions, connecting authors to over 1.5 million readers across its platforms, including Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, NewInBooks, and AudioThicket. Written Word Media is committed to supporting authors and fostering literacy, partnering with organizations like Book Harvest, and maintaining a carbon-neutral footprint.

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Selected from the top 1% of Front customers across all industries, the Written Word Media team earned this honor once again by delivering exemplary customer service, as reflected in direct customer feedback. The recognition highlights Written Word Media’s ability to exceed benchmark standards and garner over 300 positive survey responses in 2024.

Emma Boyer, Vice President of Digital Operations and Author Relations at Written Word Media, expressed her pride in the achievement: “Winning this award for the second consecutive year is a testament to our team’s relentless dedication to supporting authors with exceptional service. At Written Word Media, we believe every author deserves world-class support, and it’s truly rewarding to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction.”

The Game Changer Awards, hosted annually by Front, recognize organizations transforming customer service across three core categories—CSAT Leader, Knowledge Base Expert, and Chat Pro—along with seven additional individual awards.

Written Word Media’s achievement underscores its unwavering dedication to authors, driven by its core mission to empower and support authors with effective and affordable marketing tools. By leveraging thoughtful technology and systems like Front, Written Word Media ensures timely, precise, and impactful services tailored to meet the unique needs of every author.

For more information about Written Word Media and its award-winning services, visit www.writtenwordmedia.com.

About Written Word Media
Written Word Media is a tech-enabled marketing platform for authors and publishers. With over 44,000 authors and publishers served, Written Word Media delivers effective book promotion solutions, connecting authors to over 1.5 million readers across its platforms, including Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, NewInBooks, and AudioThicket.

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Through this partnership, authors can have their books featured in FANGORIA’s weekly email, reaching over 300,000 dedicated fans of horror, thriller, and suspense. With FANGORIA’s loyal audience of genre aficionados, authors have the unique chance to get their books in front of readers who are always on the hunt for their next spine-chilling read.

Elevating Horror Storytelling
“Our mission at Written Word Media is to help authors connect with the right readers, and horror fans are some of the most dedicated and enthusiastic readers out there,” said Ricci Wolman, CEO of Written Word Media. ”Partnering with FANGORIA allows us to provide a specialized channel for independent authors to introduce their books to a targeted audience passionate about all things horror, from supernatural thrills to spine-tingling suspense.

Abhi Goel, Co-Owner of FANGORIA, shared his excitement: “FANGORIA has been championing horror storytelling for decades, and this partnership with Written Word Media is an incredible way to help independent authors bring their books to a community that truly appreciates the craft. Together, we’re empowering creators and delivering unforgettable stories to our readers.”

A Bloody Good Opportunity for Authors
This collaboration offers authors a direct line to an engaged audience, making it easier than ever to reach readers who live and breathe the horror genre. Featuring books in FANGORIA’s weekly Terror Teletype newsletter ensures maximum visibility in a community that values unique voices, thrilling narratives, and chilling tales.

Gold and Platinum member authors will have priority access to this fang-tastic audience through Written Word Media’s Promo Stacks, starting today.”

About Written Word Media

Written Word Media is a tech-enabled marketing platform for authors and publishers. With over 44,000 authors and publishers served, Written Word Media delivers effective book promotion solutions, connecting authors to over 1.5 million readers across its platforms, including Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, NewInBooks, and AudioThicket. Written Word Media is committed to supporting authors and fostering literacy, partnering with organizations like Book Harvest, and maintaining a carbon-neutral footprint.

About Fangoria

FANGORIA has been a cornerstone of the horror entertainment industry since 1979. With a legendary magazine, a growing digital platform, and a fervent fanbase, FANGORIA champions horror creators and curates content that thrills and inspires. From film and tv to books, comics, collectibles and beyond, FANGORIA continues to lead the charge in showcasing the very best in horror storytelling.

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Through this collaboration, authors can introduce their books to an engaged audience of book club organizers and members who rely on Bookclubs for curated reading recommendations. Featuring a book in this newsletter puts it directly in front of book clubs planning their next pick, providing authors with high visibility in a thriving reader community.

“Our mission at Written Word Media is to help authors connect with the right readers, and book clubs represent one of the most loyal and engaged reader communities out there,” said Ricci Wolman, Founder & CEO of Written Word Media. “Partnering with Bookclubs allows us to provide a unique channel for authors to showcase their books to a targeted audience that values thoughtful storytelling and shared reading experiences.”

Anna Ford, CEO of Bookclubs, shared her enthusiasm: “Bookclubs has always been about helping book clubs stay organized and connected so they can focus on enjoying great books together. By partnering with Written Word Media, we’re helping book clubs discover fantastic new books to share, while giving authors the chance to reach a highly engaged audience.”

This partnership is a game-changer for authors looking to expand their reach. Featuring books in Bookclubs’ weekly email offers authors a direct line to thousands of book clubs actively searching for their next read, making it easier than ever for authors to get discovered and build a following.

Gold and Platinum member authors will have priority access to the Bookclubs audience through Written Word Media’s Promo Stacks starting Monday, December 16th. 

About Written Word Media

Written Word Media is a tech-enabled marketing platform for authors and publishers. Written Word Media has served over 44,000 authors and publishers, helping them effectively promote books and build their readership. With a reader audience surpassing 1.5 Million across its properties, including Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, NewInBooks, and AudioThicket, Written Word Media offers authors effective and affordable tools to drive book sales.

Written Word Media is also a proud supporter of literacy through its partnership with Book Harvest and is committed to sustainability as a carbon-neutral company.

About Bookclubs

Bookclubs is the leading platform for organizing and managing book clubs, helping over 1,000,000 book clubs worldwide connect and stay organized. Bookclubs offers tools for scheduling meetings, tracking reading lists, and sharing recommendations, freeing book clubs from endless email chains and helping them focus on what matters most: enjoying great books together. Originally created to help one club in Philadelphia streamline their communications, Bookclubs has grown into a global platform serving tens of thousands of book clubs and readers around the world.

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Why This Matters for Authors
This partnership opens the door for authors to reach a new, highly engaged readership that might not be active on traditional ebook promotion platforms. By featuring their books in RetireHub’s daily newsletter—sent to over 300,000 subscribers—authors can introduce their work to a community of avid readers who are actively seeking quality content.

A Golden Opportunity for Retirees
For retirees, this partnership brings handpicked book recommendations straight to their inbox, tailored to their tastes. This initiative not only enriches their reading experience but also supports independent authors, creating a meaningful connection between authors and readers.

Supporting Authors Beyond Traditional Channels
“Our mission at Written Word Media has always been to help authors reach their goals by connecting them with the right readers,” said Ricci Wolman, Founder & CEO of Written Word Media. “Partnering with RetireHub allows us to extend that support even further, tapping into a demographic that is both passionate and discerning when it comes to their reading choices.”

Expanding Horizons with Thoughtful Curation
Jay Flaherty, Founder & CEO of RetireHub, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership: “Our readers are constantly on the lookout for their next favorite book. By working with Written Word Media, we can offer them curated, top-notch book recommendations, while also giving authors a valuable platform to showcase their work.”

A Step Forward for Authors
This partnership is a significant step forward for authors looking to expand their reach beyond the usual promotional avenues. The opportunity to be featured in RetireHub’s newsletter provides not just visibility but also the chance to build a loyal reader base among retirees who appreciate well-crafted stories.

Authors can place their eBook in RetireHub’s daily newsletter by purchasing one of Written Word Media’s Promo Stacks. 

For more information about how this partnership can benefit authors, visit Written Word Media’s website.

About Written Word Media

Written Word Media is a tech-enabled marketing platform for authors and publishers. Written Word Media has served over 44,000 authors and publishers to efficiently and effectively drive book sales and build readership. The Written Word Media reader audience surpasses one million readers across its portfolio of media properties that include Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, NewInBooks, and AudioThicket.

Written Word Media is a sustaining donor-partner of the nonprofit, Book Harvest, whose mission is to provide books and ongoing literacy support to families and their children. Written Word Media is proud to be a carbon-neutral company.

About RetireHub

RetireHub is an online community dedicated to supporting retirees and those preparing for retirement. With over 300,000 members across the United States, RetireHub offers a wide range of tools, resources, and exclusive deals to help seniors navigate the retirement process and make the most of their golden years.

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What’s New?

You can now schedule a promo with us through Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance or Hello Books and include a direct link to your author store. This means readers can go straight from our newsletter to purchase your book on your website. 

Imagine this: Our carefully crafted daily reader email lands in reader inboxes, and with just one click, they’re browsing your entire collection, directly on your website. Whether you’re offering a free download, a bargain book, or the latest in your steamy romance series, this seamless experience is now just a click away.

What does it look like?

Why did we add this Feature?

You asked, and we listened. We know how crucial it is for you to have control over your sales and to build a direct relationship with your readers. That’s why we’ve added this functionality. By directing readers to your author store, you not only drive sales but also deepen your connection with your audience—on your terms.

How Does It Work?

Getting started with this new feature is a breeze:

1. Schedule Your Promo: Choose your preferred email promotion (or Reader Reach Facebook ad campaign!) through our platform.
2. Toggle On the Author Store Option: When prompted, simply toggle the option to include a direct link to your author store.
3. Input Your Link: Enter the URL to your author store. Remember, this should be a page where readers can directly purchase your books without another click to an outside retailer.

Voilà! Your direct link will now appear alongside other retail links in our newsletter, giving readers a straightforward path to your store.

FAQs: Answering Your Top Questions

What qualifies as an Author Store Link?

The link must lead to a retail page on your website where readers can transact directly. Links to Amazon or other retailers don’t qualify, as this feature is designed to bring readers directly to your store.

Do I still need an Amazon link?

Yes, an Amazon link is still required, but your author store link will be featured alongside it, offering readers multiple purchasing options.

Can I use this with promo stacks?

Absolutely! If a promo partner supports direct links, your author store link will be included in their newsletter.

Which promo partners currently support direct links?

Hello Books and Fussy Librarian support direct links.

What does this mean for me? 

This new feature is part of our ongoing mission to provide you with innovative, effective marketing tools that drive results. By giving you the power to link directly to your author store, we’re helping you create a more personalized and efficient path to sales.

At Written Word Media, we’re committed to supporting your success. This feature is just one of the many ways we’re working to make your promotional efforts more powerful and seamless. As always, your feedback is invaluable, so keep those suggestions coming!

Ready to give it a try? Schedule your promo now!

Happy promoting!

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This partnership integrates Book Adrenaline’s email promotions for free and discounted ($0.99) eBooks into Written Word Media’s extensive array of ready-made Promo Stacks.

Effective today, authors can purchase five new mystery and thriller Promo Stacks, enhancing the promo opportunities available for two competitive genres.

“This new partnership with Book Adrenaline helps strengthen our commitment to authors,” said Mike Hourigan, VP of Marketing for Written Word Media. “By continually expanding our Promo Stack offerings, we’re not just meeting demand but also providing unmatched opportunities for independent authors and small publishers to get their books in front of more readers.”

Will Turnage, founder of Book Adrenaline, spoke on the benefits of the strategic partnership with Written Word Media. “This collaboration introduces Book Adrenaline’s hyper-targeted audience of readers into Written Word Media’s Promo Stacks, simplifying the advertising process for authors. Specifically targeting the mystery and thriller genres, this partnership aims to save authors invaluable time while significantly enhancing the visibility and success of their novels.”

Incorporated into Written Word Media’s extensive book marketing toolkit, Book Adrenaline promotions will complement other popular marketing brands such as Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, and Reader Reach Ads—Written Word Media’s Amazon & Facebook ads management service. The Promo Stacks offered by Written Word Media configure and schedule single-day or multi-day marketing campaigns, offering a holistic solution for maximizing book visibility, boosting sales or downloads, and saving time for authors and publishers planning their marketing strategies.

For more details on Promo Stacks and the full range of services offered by Written Word Media, visit www.writtenwordmedia.com.

About Written Word Media

Written Word Media is a tech-enabled marketing platform for authors and publishers. Written Word Media has served over 44,000 authors and publishers to efficiently and effectively drive book sales and build readership. The Written Word Media reader audience surpasses one million readers across its portfolio of media properties that include Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, NewInBooks, and AudioThicket.

Written Word Media is a sustaining donor-partner of the nonprofit, Book Harvest, whose mission is to provide books and ongoing literacy support to families and their children. Written Word Media is proud to be a carbon-neutral company.

About Book Adrenaline

Book Adrenaline delivers outstanding deals on mystery & thriller novels to over 41,000 readers every day, helping subscribers save money and discover new, amazing stories via a daily email and social channels. For the last eight years, Book Adrenaline has worked with thousands of authors to help them discover new readers and grow their book sales.

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Starting today, authors can purchase eight new romance Promo Stacks, significantly broadening the promotion options available. Mike Hourigan, VP of Marketing at Written Word Media, said “Our promo stacks have been very popular with our customers, particularly romance authors who are always looking for a leg up in such a competitive genre. Romance promo stacks sell out the fastest and the inclusion of Red Roses Romance promos will allow us to serve more authors by adding inventory & expanding access to romance readers.” 

Will Turnage, Founder of Red Roses Romance, reflects on the success of their initial partnership under the Book Barbarian brand and expresses enthusiasm for integrating Red Roses Romance into these promotional offerings. “Our first partnership with Written Word Media (via our Book Barbarian brand) went extremely well and we were excited for the opportunity to also include Red Roses Romance in promo stacks. Not only are we giving romance authors more ways to promote their books, but we’re also connecting Red Roses Romance readers with a wide variety of exciting new titles to choose from.”

Incorporated into Written Word Media’s extensive book marketing toolkit, Red Roses Romance promotions will complement other popular marketing brands such as Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, and Reader Reach Ads—Written Word Media’s Amazon & Facebook ads management service. The Promo Stacks by Written Word Media automatically configure and schedule single-day or multi-day marketing campaigns, offering a holistic solution for maximizing book visibility, boosting sales or downloads, and saving time for authors and publishers in planning their marketing strategies.

For more details on Promo Stacks and the full range of services offered by Written Word Media, visit www.writtenwordmedia.com.

About Written Word Media

Written Word Media is a tech-enabled marketing platform for authors and publishers. Written Word Media has served over 44,000 authors and publishers to efficiently and effectively drive book sales and build readership. The Written Word Media reader audience surpasses one million readers across its portfolio of media properties that include Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, NewInBooks, and AudioThicket.

Written Word Media is a sustaining donor-partner of the nonprofit, Book Harvest, whose mission is to provide books and ongoing literacy support to families and their children. Written Word Media is proud to be a carbon-neutral company.

About Red Roses Romance

Red Roses Romance delivers amazing deals on romance and erotic novels to over 46,000 email subscribers every day, helping subscribers save money and discover new stories and authors. 

For the last eight years, RedRosesRomance.com has worked with thousands of authors to help them connect with readers and maximize book sales.

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Under the agreement, Book Barbarian’s Science Fiction and Fantasy book promotions will now be available in Written Word Media’s expansive list of ready-made Promo Stacks. This new partnership greatly increases the amount of Promo Stacks on offer, with eight new options available beginning today.

“From the beginning, our goal has been to connect authors with readers,” said Ferol Vernon, COO of Written Word Media. “By including Book Barbarian in Promo Stacks, we are continuing our mission and making it easier than ever for authors to market their books with a one-stop-shop solution.”

Will Turnage, Founder of Book Barbarian, said “Book Barbarian is excited to announce our partnership with Written Word Media. By adding our promotions to Written Word Media’s Promo Stacks, we are helping authors save time and see great results when advertising their science fiction and fantasy novels.”

Book Barbarian joins a robust list of some of the biggest names in the book promotion industry including Hello Books, The Fussy Librarian, Ereader News Today and EreaderIQ. Promo Stacks combine free and discounted eBook promos from these partners alongside the Written Word Media portfolio of brands including Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, and Reader Reach Facebook Ads.

Written Word Media Promo Stacks automatically assemble and schedule pre-made, single-day, and multi-day marketing promotions. This technology provides authors and publishers with a comprehensive marketing solution, ensuring maximum visibility for their books, increased sales or downloads, and valuable time savings in scheduling their marketing campaigns.

For further information about Promo Stacks and Written Word Media’s complete suite of services, please visit www.writtenwordmedia.com.

About Written Word Media

Written Word Media is a tech-enabled marketing platform for authors and publishers, with a mission to empower literary creators. Written Word Media has served over 40,000 authors and publishers to efficiently and effectively drive book sales and build readership. The Written Word Media reader audience surpasses one million readers across its portfolio of media properties that include Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, NewInBooks, and AudioThicket. 

Written Word Media is a sustaining donor-partner of the nonprofit, Book Harvest, whose mission is to provide books and ongoing literacy support to families and their children.

The company is also allied with the SPF Foundation, which provides scholarships to aspiring authors. Written Word Media is proud to be carbon neutral. 

About Book Barbarian

Book Barbarian delivers fantastic deals on science fiction and fantasy novels to over 55,000 email subscribers every day, helping subscribers save money and discover new, amazing stories via a daily email and social channels.

For the last ten years, Book Barbarian has worked with thousands of authors to help them connect with readers and maximize book sales.

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Front’s “Game Changer Awards” is a celebration of Front customers who achieve and maintain exceptional levels of customer satisfaction. Awards have been allocated to Front’s top 100 customers across four categories: CSAT Leader, Knowledge Base Pro, Chatbot Expert, and Community Star. 

The CSAT Leader Award signifies that in the past year, Written Word Media achieved world-class customer satisfaction scores that far exceed industry benchmarks.

“I am incredibly proud to see our amazing team receive the CSAT Leader Award from Front. This achievement reflects our unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional customer service, as well as our genuine desire to help authors in any way we can,” said Emma Boyer, VP of Digital Operations at Written Word Media. 

“We prioritize building meaningful relationships with our customers. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in providing the best support possible.”

To learn more about the Front Game Changer Awards winners, click here.

About Written Word Media

Written Word Media is a tech-enabled marketing platform for authors and publishers. Written Word Media has served over 44,000 authors and publishers to efficiently and effectively drive book sales and build readership. The Written Word Media reader audience surpasses one million readers across its portfolio of media properties that include Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance, NewInBooks, and AudioThicket. 

Written Word Media is a sustaining donor-partner of the nonprofit, Book Harvest, whose mission is to provide books and ongoing literacy support to families and their children. Written Word Media is proud to be a carbon-neutral company.

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