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The Written Word Podcast

Ricci Wolman, Ferol Vernon

Booking Overview

An author-business and publishing interview show focused on practical strategies for building writing careers, selling books, and navigating publishing, with a mix of host-led instructional episodes and interviews with specialized industry professionals. Credible pitches include publishing executives, book-marketing and author-services experts, audiobook and platform leaders, entertainment-rights attorneys, and experienced authors with actionable expertise; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 34

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@writtenwordmedia.com

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Host

Ricci Wolman - Host and Written Word Media professional covering book marketing, audience growth, and practical strategies for authors.

Ferol Vernon - Host and Written Word Media professional covering publishing, author business, and practical strategies for building a writing career.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior publishing, book-marketing, audiobook-platform, entertainment-rights, or author-services professionals, along with experienced authors who can provide practical and specialized guidance.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a publishing, technology, or author-services company, Senior executive role at a major platform, Experience as an entertainment attorney or literary agent, Publication of multiple books, Development of practical resources, tools, or templates for authors

Recent Guest Discussions

Maggie Marr - Book-to-film And Television Rights, Option Agreements, Hollywood Deal Terms, Rights Discovery, And Contract Risks For Authors.

Will Dages - Audiobook Discovery, Distribution, Metadata, Promotion, AI Narration, Page Match, And Spotify's Audiobook Platform.

Maari Casey - Hiring And Managing Freelance Cover Designers, Editors, Website Builders, And Other Author-service Professionals.

Recent Topics

Self Publishing, Book Marketing, Author Careers, Publishing, Audiobooks

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Your Book Cover Is Your #1 Marketing Asset: Here's How to Get It Right with Ricardo Fayet of Reedsy

October 13, 2026

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 what actually makes a cover sell, how to work with a professional cover designer, when to consider recovering, and why the text on your cover matters more than the image. Ricardo has helped hundreds of authors land on the Sunday Times and Wall Street...

14 Million Copies, 7 Years, and No Publisher: What Dungeon Crawler Carl's Success Teaches Every Indie Author

September 29, 2026

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 author behind the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, a litRPG book that no traditional publisher would have signed and that is now hitting the Amazon and New York Times bestseller lists. This is the first in a new case study series on indie authors who ...

How to Get More KDP Reads, Pick a Launch Date, and Handle DRM (Questions Authors Keep Asking)

September 15, 2026

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, when the best time to launch a book really is, and how to get more KENP reads if you're in Kindle Unlimited.What you’ll learn:What DRM (Digital Rights Management) is, the difference between hard DRM, soft DRM, and no DRM, and Amazon's new policy c...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Written Word Podcast?

The Written Word Podcast is hosted by Ricci Wolman and Ferol Vernon. Its publicly listed email is info@writtenwordmedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Written Word Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Written Word Podcast: info@writtenwordmedia.com.

How many listeners does The Written Word Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Written Word Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Written Word Podcast?

The Written Word Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior publishing, book-marketing, audiobook-platform, entertainment-rights, or author-services professionals, along with experienced authors who can provide practical and specialized guidance. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a publishing, technology, or author-services company; Senior executive role at a major platform; Experience as an entertainment attorney or literary agent. Recent guests include Maggie Marr, Will Dages, and Maari Casey.

How hard is it to get booked on The Written Word Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Written Word Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Self Publishing, Book Marketing, Author Careers, Publishing, and Audiobooks. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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