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WriteStats turns raw numbers into clear answers → writestats.com
📊 Spot the trends before they peak
📈 See what's getting readers talking
📚 Make every release a smarter move
#WritingCommunity #BookData #BookSky
Choosing the right platform matters more than ever for authors.
Different spaces create different kinds of engagement: community, discovery, loyalty, or trust.
Here’s a breakdown of the best platforms for authors in 2026:
Different spaces create different kinds of engagement: community, discovery, loyalty, or trust.
Here’s a breakdown of the best platforms for authors in 2026:
Best Platforms for Authors to Engage with Readers in 2026
Discover the best platforms for authors to engage with readers in 2026. Learn practical tips, stats, and strategies to grow your audience.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Choosing the right platform matters more than ever for authors.
Different spaces create different kinds of engagement: community, discovery, loyalty, or trust.
Here’s a breakdown of the best platforms for authors in 2026:
Different spaces create different kinds of engagement: community, discovery, loyalty, or trust.
Here’s a breakdown of the best platforms for authors in 2026:
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I recently sat down with the team at @writestats.bsky.social to chat about the madness behind my writing process. ✍️
We talked history, action, and why I’m obsessed with real-world mysteries. Check out the full interview here:
writestats.com/d-c-salmon-i...
#WritingCommunity #booksky #IndieAuthor
We talked history, action, and why I’m obsessed with real-world mysteries. Check out the full interview here:
writestats.com/d-c-salmon-i...
#WritingCommunity #booksky #IndieAuthor
D.C. Salmon: Inside the Mind of a High-Octane Thriller Author Blending History, Action, and Real Mystery
Thriller author D.C. Salmon reveals his writing process, tools, pacing strategy, and lessons learned from self-publishing his debut novel.
writestats.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:55 AM
I recently sat down with the team at @writestats.bsky.social to chat about the madness behind my writing process. ✍️
We talked history, action, and why I’m obsessed with real-world mysteries. Check out the full interview here:
writestats.com/d-c-salmon-i...
#WritingCommunity #booksky #IndieAuthor
We talked history, action, and why I’m obsessed with real-world mysteries. Check out the full interview here:
writestats.com/d-c-salmon-i...
#WritingCommunity #booksky #IndieAuthor
The authors who succeed with audiobooks treat them like products, not experiments.
They:
• Budget realistically
• Test with one title
• Reinvest early revenue
That mindset matters more than narration method.
They:
• Budget realistically
• Test with one title
• Reinvest early revenue
That mindset matters more than narration method.
January 30, 2026 at 1:22 AM
The authors who succeed with audiobooks treat them like products, not experiments.
They:
• Budget realistically
• Test with one title
• Reinvest early revenue
That mindset matters more than narration method.
They:
• Budget realistically
• Test with one title
• Reinvest early revenue
That mindset matters more than narration method.
Why do some thriller novels get finished while others don’t?
In our latest Interview, D.C. Salmon talks about pacing, simplicity in writing tools, and what indie authors learn the hard way about publishing.
It’s a grounded, honest look at writing beyond the myths:
@dcsalmonbooks.com
In our latest Interview, D.C. Salmon talks about pacing, simplicity in writing tools, and what indie authors learn the hard way about publishing.
It’s a grounded, honest look at writing beyond the myths:
@dcsalmonbooks.com
D.C. Salmon: Inside the Mind of a High-Octane Thriller Author Blending History, Action, and Real Mystery
Thriller author D.C. Salmon reveals his writing process, tools, pacing strategy, and lessons learned from self-publishing his debut novel.
writestats.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Why do some thriller novels get finished while others don’t?
In our latest Interview, D.C. Salmon talks about pacing, simplicity in writing tools, and what indie authors learn the hard way about publishing.
It’s a grounded, honest look at writing beyond the myths:
@dcsalmonbooks.com
In our latest Interview, D.C. Salmon talks about pacing, simplicity in writing tools, and what indie authors learn the hard way about publishing.
It’s a grounded, honest look at writing beyond the myths:
@dcsalmonbooks.com
Rejection is common.
Readiness is rare.
Here’s how to close the gap:
Readiness is rare.
Here’s how to close the gap:
How To Beat Publishing Odds: Only 1–2% of Manuscripts Get Published
Feeling disheartened by publishing? Learn how to beat publishing odds with preparation and persistence for your manuscript.
writestats.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Rejection is common.
Readiness is rare.
Here’s how to close the gap:
Readiness is rare.
Here’s how to close the gap:
Bluesky’s appeal for authors isn’t scale, it’s signal.
Fewer ads, fewer bots, more genuine conversation.
That environment rewards curiosity and consistency.
#WritingCommunity
Fewer ads, fewer bots, more genuine conversation.
That environment rewards curiosity and consistency.
#WritingCommunity
January 28, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Bluesky’s appeal for authors isn’t scale, it’s signal.
Fewer ads, fewer bots, more genuine conversation.
That environment rewards curiosity and consistency.
#WritingCommunity
Fewer ads, fewer bots, more genuine conversation.
That environment rewards curiosity and consistency.
#WritingCommunity
Giveaways are often framed as an easy win for authors. The data suggests otherwise.
Without clear audience alignment, giveaways increase list size but weaken engagement over time.
Our latest post breaks down Book Giveaway Strategy through reader loyalty and churn:
Without clear audience alignment, giveaways increase list size but weaken engagement over time.
Our latest post breaks down Book Giveaway Strategy through reader loyalty and churn:
Do Giveaways Attract Loyal Readers, or Just Freebie Seekers?
Is your Book Giveaway Strategy working? Learn how to distinguish between loyal readers and mere freebie hunters.
writestats.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Giveaways are often framed as an easy win for authors. The data suggests otherwise.
Without clear audience alignment, giveaways increase list size but weaken engagement over time.
Our latest post breaks down Book Giveaway Strategy through reader loyalty and churn:
Without clear audience alignment, giveaways increase list size but weaken engagement over time.
Our latest post breaks down Book Giveaway Strategy through reader loyalty and churn:
Reading apps personalize your shelf by tracking your habits.
The data behind that personalization:
The data behind that personalization:
What Data Do Reading Apps Collect? A Deep Dive into How Data Tracks Our Literary Habits
Discover what data reading apps collect and how it shapes your literary habits. Learn how apps track your reading and how to protect your privacy.
writestats.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Reading apps personalize your shelf by tracking your habits.
The data behind that personalization:
The data behind that personalization:
More than half of Kindle bestsellers are self-published.
That changes everything:
That changes everything:
How to Become a Kindle Bestseller: Join the 50% Who Are Self-Published
Ready to rise in the ranks? Learn how to become a Kindle bestseller and take your self-publishing journey to new heights.
writestats.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:10 PM
More than half of Kindle bestsellers are self-published.
That changes everything:
That changes everything:
Strong atmosphere works on readers even when they’re not consciously noticing it.
Word choice, rhythm, setting, and sensory cues quietly shape emotion and trust.
That subliminal layer is what makes stories linger.
Word choice, rhythm, setting, and sensory cues quietly shape emotion and trust.
That subliminal layer is what makes stories linger.
January 27, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Strong atmosphere works on readers even when they’re not consciously noticing it.
Word choice, rhythm, setting, and sensory cues quietly shape emotion and trust.
That subliminal layer is what makes stories linger.
Word choice, rhythm, setting, and sensory cues quietly shape emotion and trust.
That subliminal layer is what makes stories linger.
“Writing isn’t easy. That’s the point.”
Perseverance as part of the craft:
Perseverance as part of the craft:
Matthew R. Taylor on Writing Horror, Resilience, and the Power of Perseverance
Horror author Matthew R. Taylor shares his journey, tools, and lessons on independence, creativity, and the power of perseverance in writing.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:22 PM
“Writing isn’t easy. That’s the point.”
Perseverance as part of the craft:
Perseverance as part of the craft:
When a book pulls you in so deeply the world disappears, that’s your brain at work.
The neuroscience behind addictive books:
The neuroscience behind addictive books:
Why Some Books Are Addictive (And Others Aren’t): The Neuroscience Explained
Discover why some books are addictive. Explore the neuroscience behind page-turners and emotional storytelling that keeps readers hooked.
writestats.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:31 PM
When a book pulls you in so deeply the world disappears, that’s your brain at work.
The neuroscience behind addictive books:
The neuroscience behind addictive books:
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This. And are being written by marginalized authors.
Some of the most compelling historical fiction today lives at the margins of recorded history.
Everyday lives, quiet resistance, forgotten communities, these stories often resonate the longest.
#WritingCommunity
Everyday lives, quiet resistance, forgotten communities, these stories often resonate the longest.
#WritingCommunity
January 24, 2026 at 12:50 PM
This. And are being written by marginalized authors.
If freedom matters to you as much as writing, this is worth reading.
93% agree:
93% agree:
93% of Indie Authors Are Happy They Self-Published: Here’s Why You Might Be Too
Discover why 93% of indie authors are happy they self-published and explore the benefits of creative freedom and control.
writestats.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:17 PM
If freedom matters to you as much as writing, this is worth reading.
93% agree:
93% agree:
The best part about the BookTok algorithm for authors is this:
It still rewards storytelling.
We broke down how TikTok recommends books and what authors can control: writestats.com/how-the-book...
#writingcommunity
It still rewards storytelling.
We broke down how TikTok recommends books and what authors can control: writestats.com/how-the-book...
#writingcommunity
How the BookTok Algorithm Really Works (and What Authors Can Control)
Learn how the BookTok algorithm works, how TikTok recommends books and what authors can control to boost reach, engagement, and sales.
writestats.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The best part about the BookTok algorithm for authors is this:
It still rewards storytelling.
We broke down how TikTok recommends books and what authors can control: writestats.com/how-the-book...
#writingcommunity
It still rewards storytelling.
We broke down how TikTok recommends books and what authors can control: writestats.com/how-the-book...
#writingcommunity
Most successful authors we study don’t ask
“Which publishing path is best?”
They ask:
• What’s my goal for this book?
• What resources do I have?
• Where does credibility matter most?
The answers usually make the choice obvious.
“Which publishing path is best?”
They ask:
• What’s my goal for this book?
• What resources do I have?
• Where does credibility matter most?
The answers usually make the choice obvious.
January 25, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Most successful authors we study don’t ask
“Which publishing path is best?”
They ask:
• What’s my goal for this book?
• What resources do I have?
• Where does credibility matter most?
The answers usually make the choice obvious.
“Which publishing path is best?”
They ask:
• What’s my goal for this book?
• What resources do I have?
• Where does credibility matter most?
The answers usually make the choice obvious.
Creating atmosphere isn’t about adding more description.
It’s about choosing the right sensory cues, emotional signals, and pacing choices.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown for authors:
It’s about choosing the right sensory cues, emotional signals, and pacing choices.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown for authors:
How to Create Atmosphere in Writing: The Secret to Unforgettable Stories
Discover how to create atmosphere in writing with psychology, sensory detail, and style. Learn practical techniques, avoid common mistakes, and craft immersive stories readers won’t forget.
writestats.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Creating atmosphere isn’t about adding more description.
It’s about choosing the right sensory cues, emotional signals, and pacing choices.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown for authors:
It’s about choosing the right sensory cues, emotional signals, and pacing choices.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown for authors:
“I hope my stories will impact at least a few readers, and remain in their memory.”
In our new WriteStats interview, @susanerogersauthor.bsky.social reflects on legacy, patience in publishing, and the long view of a writing life:
In our new WriteStats interview, @susanerogersauthor.bsky.social reflects on legacy, patience in publishing, and the long view of a writing life:
Susan E. Rogers: Crafting Dark Stories That Linger
Susan E. Rogers discusses her writing journey, horror influences, publishing experience, and creative philosophy in this exclusive interview.
writestats.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:16 PM
“I hope my stories will impact at least a few readers, and remain in their memory.”
In our new WriteStats interview, @susanerogersauthor.bsky.social reflects on legacy, patience in publishing, and the long view of a writing life:
In our new WriteStats interview, @susanerogersauthor.bsky.social reflects on legacy, patience in publishing, and the long view of a writing life:
Some of the most compelling historical fiction today lives at the margins of recorded history.
Everyday lives, quiet resistance, forgotten communities, these stories often resonate the longest.
#WritingCommunity
Everyday lives, quiet resistance, forgotten communities, these stories often resonate the longest.
#WritingCommunity
January 24, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Some of the most compelling historical fiction today lives at the margins of recorded history.
Everyday lives, quiet resistance, forgotten communities, these stories often resonate the longest.
#WritingCommunity
Everyday lives, quiet resistance, forgotten communities, these stories often resonate the longest.
#WritingCommunity
Email marketing remains one of the few channels authors truly control.
No algorithms.
No reach throttling.
Just direct connection with readers who opted in.
Here’s a beginner’s guide to reaching your first 1,000 subscribers: writestats.com/email-market...
#WritingCommunity
No algorithms.
No reach throttling.
Just direct connection with readers who opted in.
Here’s a beginner’s guide to reaching your first 1,000 subscribers: writestats.com/email-market...
#WritingCommunity
Email Marketing for Authors: A Beginner’s Guide to Your First 1,000 Subscribers
Email Marketing for Authors doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This beginner’s guide shows you how to get your first 1,000 subscribers with clear steps, proven strategies, and real-world examples.
writestats.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Email marketing remains one of the few channels authors truly control.
No algorithms.
No reach throttling.
Just direct connection with readers who opted in.
Here’s a beginner’s guide to reaching your first 1,000 subscribers: writestats.com/email-market...
#WritingCommunity
No algorithms.
No reach throttling.
Just direct connection with readers who opted in.
Here’s a beginner’s guide to reaching your first 1,000 subscribers: writestats.com/email-market...
#WritingCommunity
Open endings are not unfinished stories.
They are invitations.
Our latest blog explores How to Write Open-Ended Endings with proven narrative craft so ambiguity feels meaningful instead of frustrating.
Read here:
They are invitations.
Our latest blog explores How to Write Open-Ended Endings with proven narrative craft so ambiguity feels meaningful instead of frustrating.
Read here:
How to Write Open-Ended Endings That Leave Readers Thinking Long After the Final Page
Learn how to write open-ended endings that feel intentional and satisfying, not frustrating. A practical, data-backed guide for authors on crafting ambiguity readers love.
writestats.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Open endings are not unfinished stories.
They are invitations.
Our latest blog explores How to Write Open-Ended Endings with proven narrative craft so ambiguity feels meaningful instead of frustrating.
Read here:
They are invitations.
Our latest blog explores How to Write Open-Ended Endings with proven narrative craft so ambiguity feels meaningful instead of frustrating.
Read here:
When neurodivergent characters are written with care, everyone benefits:
Neurodivergent readers feel seen.
Neurotypical readers gain empathy.
Stories gain depth and texture.
That’s not just representation, that’s strong craft.
#WritingCommunity
Neurodivergent readers feel seen.
Neurotypical readers gain empathy.
Stories gain depth and texture.
That’s not just representation, that’s strong craft.
#WritingCommunity
January 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM
When neurodivergent characters are written with care, everyone benefits:
Neurodivergent readers feel seen.
Neurotypical readers gain empathy.
Stories gain depth and texture.
That’s not just representation, that’s strong craft.
#WritingCommunity
Neurodivergent readers feel seen.
Neurotypical readers gain empathy.
Stories gain depth and texture.
That’s not just representation, that’s strong craft.
#WritingCommunity
Bibliotherapy turns reading into a form of self-care.
This guide shows how to curate a library for life-long growth:
This guide shows how to curate a library for life-long growth:
Personal Development Reading Habits: How to Curate Your Own Bibliotherapy Library for Life-Changing Growth
Explore Personal Development Reading Habits and create a bibliotherapy library that supports your journey toward emotional healing.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Bibliotherapy turns reading into a form of self-care.
This guide shows how to curate a library for life-long growth:
This guide shows how to curate a library for life-long growth:
Books that age well are built on strong foundations.
When authors modernize their research process, they don’t just write faster, they write work readers trust.
#WritingCommunity
When authors modernize their research process, they don’t just write faster, they write work readers trust.
#WritingCommunity
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Books that age well are built on strong foundations.
When authors modernize their research process, they don’t just write faster, they write work readers trust.
#WritingCommunity
When authors modernize their research process, they don’t just write faster, they write work readers trust.
#WritingCommunity
“I don’t expect to ever be big time.”
Writing for impact, not fame:
Writing for impact, not fame:
From Texas to Chicago: The Wild Pulp World of B.C. Bell
Explore the fascinating world of B.C. Bell, the creator of Tales of the Bagman, a unique Depression-era vigilante saga.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM
“I don’t expect to ever be big time.”
Writing for impact, not fame:
Writing for impact, not fame: