Welcome to the very first episode of The Written Word Podcast.

This show is for people who write stories—and want them to be read. 
Authors. Indie or traditional. Aspiring or ten books deep.

Each week, we dive into the business of being an author—marketing strategies, growing your audience, and selling more books. What’s working, what’s not, and what’s coming next.

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most controversial strategies out there: Giving your book away for free.

Sounds risky? It might be. But it might also be the smartest move you make as an author.

Hosts Ricci Wolman and Ferol Vernon unpack the emotional baggage behind “free.”
They break down the math and share what top-earning authors are doing right now.

Whether you're new to publishing or looking to level up, this episode will make you think twice about the power of zero dollars.

For more tips, tools, and strategies to grow your author career, visit writtenwordmedia.com.

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