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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
Barry Maher describes his start as “a truly impressive lack of planning.”
Yet decades later, he’s published six books, built a syndicated column, and navigated both traditional and independent publishing.
Read our latest Interview, with @barrymaher.bsky.social:
Yet decades later, he’s published six books, built a syndicated column, and navigated both traditional and independent publishing.
Read our latest Interview, with @barrymaher.bsky.social:
Barry Maher on Writing, Publishing, and the Relentless Pursuit of Story
Barry Maher shares his writing routine, publishing journey, views on AI, and marketing challenges in this in-depth author interview.
writestats.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Barry Maher describes his start as “a truly impressive lack of planning.”
Yet decades later, he’s published six books, built a syndicated column, and navigated both traditional and independent publishing.
Read our latest Interview, with @barrymaher.bsky.social:
Yet decades later, he’s published six books, built a syndicated column, and navigated both traditional and independent publishing.
Read our latest Interview, with @barrymaher.bsky.social:
Authors ask how to sell more books faster.
Readers ask a different question.
Is this book worth my time?
Reviews answer it socially.
Samples answer it emotionally.
The data shows why both matter and how to optimize them:
Readers ask a different question.
Is this book worth my time?
Reviews answer it socially.
Samples answer it emotionally.
The data shows why both matter and how to optimize them:
How to Sell More Books Without Spending More: Reviews vs Samples Explained
Learn how to sell more books with data backed insights on reviews vs samples. Discover what influences readers most and how authors can boost sales without spending more.
writestats.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Authors ask how to sell more books faster.
Readers ask a different question.
Is this book worth my time?
Reviews answer it socially.
Samples answer it emotionally.
The data shows why both matter and how to optimize them:
Readers ask a different question.
Is this book worth my time?
Reviews answer it socially.
Samples answer it emotionally.
The data shows why both matter and how to optimize them:
In a crowded content ecosystem, attention is cheap. Loyalty is not.
That’s why Reader Engagement is replacing pageviews as the most meaningful publishing KPI.
We explored the research, the metrics, and the practical implications here:
That’s why Reader Engagement is replacing pageviews as the most meaningful publishing KPI.
We explored the research, the metrics, and the practical implications here:
Reader Engagement Is the New Core KPI: Why Reader Loyalty Is Replacing Pageviews for Book Publishers
Reader Engagement is replacing pageviews as the key KPI. Discover how loyalty, retention, and reader habits drive real publishing growth.
writestats.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:17 PM
In a crowded content ecosystem, attention is cheap. Loyalty is not.
That’s why Reader Engagement is replacing pageviews as the most meaningful publishing KPI.
We explored the research, the metrics, and the practical implications here:
That’s why Reader Engagement is replacing pageviews as the most meaningful publishing KPI.
We explored the research, the metrics, and the practical implications here:
Many traditionally published authors in 2025 quietly adopted hybrid strategies.
Print with publishers.
Digital and side projects independently.
Part 6 of the WriteStats Publishing Year in Review explains why hybrid is becoming the norm, not the exception:
Print with publishers.
Digital and side projects independently.
Part 6 of the WriteStats Publishing Year in Review explains why hybrid is becoming the norm, not the exception:
What Traditional Publishing Looked Like in 2025: A data-driven look at the traditional landscape
Traditional Publishing in 2025 faced major shifts. Learn how authors can navigate this evolving landscape effectively.
writestats.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Many traditionally published authors in 2025 quietly adopted hybrid strategies.
Print with publishers.
Digital and side projects independently.
Part 6 of the WriteStats Publishing Year in Review explains why hybrid is becoming the norm, not the exception:
Print with publishers.
Digital and side projects independently.
Part 6 of the WriteStats Publishing Year in Review explains why hybrid is becoming the norm, not the exception:
Why do certain stories feel deeper on paper while others fly by on a Kindle?
New studies reveal how different reading mediums shape comprehension and emotion.
Full WriteStats feature: writestats.com/paper-vs-scr...
#BookSky
New studies reveal how different reading mediums shape comprehension and emotion.
Full WriteStats feature: writestats.com/paper-vs-scr...
#BookSky
Paper vs. Screen Reading: What New Research Says About Focus, Retention, and Emotional Engagement
Explore the debate of paper vs. screen reading. Discover how format affects focus, comprehension, and emotional engagement.
writestats.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Why do certain stories feel deeper on paper while others fly by on a Kindle?
New studies reveal how different reading mediums shape comprehension and emotion.
Full WriteStats feature: writestats.com/paper-vs-scr...
#BookSky
New studies reveal how different reading mediums shape comprehension and emotion.
Full WriteStats feature: writestats.com/paper-vs-scr...
#BookSky
There’s something powerful about starting a story with pen and paper.
In our interview with Danni Rowe, she explains why she avoids AI tools and prefers a traditional writing process, especially for children’s stories:
In our interview with Danni Rowe, she explains why she avoids AI tools and prefers a traditional writing process, especially for children’s stories:
Danni Rowe: Never Giving Up on Storytelling, From Children’s Books to New Adult Fiction
Discover Danni Rowe’s journey as a children’s book author from rejection to publication, her writing process, and the stories behind Waster Well.
writestats.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM
There’s something powerful about starting a story with pen and paper.
In our interview with Danni Rowe, she explains why she avoids AI tools and prefers a traditional writing process, especially for children’s stories:
In our interview with Danni Rowe, she explains why she avoids AI tools and prefers a traditional writing process, especially for children’s stories:
One of the most fixable problems in book marketing is poor cover signaling.
The data is clear and the solutions are practical.
Read blog now on WriteStats:
The data is clear and the solutions are practical.
Read blog now on WriteStats:
Book Cover Design Psychology: What Makes Readers Click Buy
Discover how Book Cover Design psychology influences reader buying decisions, with data driven insights on eye tracking, typography, genre signaling, and proven cover redesign strategies for authors.
writestats.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:32 PM
One of the most fixable problems in book marketing is poor cover signaling.
The data is clear and the solutions are practical.
Read blog now on WriteStats:
The data is clear and the solutions are practical.
Read blog now on WriteStats:
The strongest marketing trend for indie authors right now is not automation.
It is alignment.
Cross promotion works when relevance comes first:
It is alignment.
Cross promotion works when relevance comes first:
Cross Promotion for Indie Authors: How Smart Collaborations Cut Through a Saturated Market
Cross promotion for indie authors explained with real data. Learn how newsletter swaps, shared promos, and podcasts help authors reach more readers in a crowded market.
writestats.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The strongest marketing trend for indie authors right now is not automation.
It is alignment.
Cross promotion works when relevance comes first:
It is alignment.
Cross promotion works when relevance comes first:
In our latest Author Interview, Kim Souza Carson shares something many independent authors quietly experience:
“Getting noticed. I do my own ads, trailers, social media, and run my website myself.”
Read the full interview with @kscarson.bsky.social:
“Getting noticed. I do my own ads, trailers, social media, and run my website myself.”
Read the full interview with @kscarson.bsky.social:
Kim Souza Carson on Writing Books Readers Want to Talk About, Not Just Finish
Kim Souza Carson shares her indie author journey, writing process, books, and views on AI in this in-depth WriteStats author interview.
writestats.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM
In our latest Author Interview, Kim Souza Carson shares something many independent authors quietly experience:
“Getting noticed. I do my own ads, trailers, social media, and run my website myself.”
Read the full interview with @kscarson.bsky.social:
“Getting noticed. I do my own ads, trailers, social media, and run my website myself.”
Read the full interview with @kscarson.bsky.social:
Readers are not judging your writing.
They are judging uncertainty.
Book Cover Design psychology explains why.
Full breakdown on WriteStats: writestats.com/book-cover-d...
#writingcommunity
They are judging uncertainty.
Book Cover Design psychology explains why.
Full breakdown on WriteStats: writestats.com/book-cover-d...
#writingcommunity
Book Cover Design Psychology: What Makes Readers Click Buy
Discover how Book Cover Design psychology influences reader buying decisions, with data driven insights on eye tracking, typography, genre signaling, and proven cover redesign strategies for authors.
writestats.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Readers are not judging your writing.
They are judging uncertainty.
Book Cover Design psychology explains why.
Full breakdown on WriteStats: writestats.com/book-cover-d...
#writingcommunity
They are judging uncertainty.
Book Cover Design psychology explains why.
Full breakdown on WriteStats: writestats.com/book-cover-d...
#writingcommunity
What keeps writers going when publishing gets hard?
According to Susan Sage: the feeling of not wanting to do anything else.
Read more: writestats.com/susan-sage-o...
#writingcommunity
According to Susan Sage: the feeling of not wanting to do anything else.
Read more: writestats.com/susan-sage-o...
#writingcommunity
Susan Sage on Writing Across Genres, Emotional Honesty, and the Quiet Persistence of Story
Susan Sage shares insights on genre-blending, emotional honesty, publishing realities, and her writing process in this in-depth WriteStats author interview.
writestats.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:58 PM
What keeps writers going when publishing gets hard?
According to Susan Sage: the feeling of not wanting to do anything else.
Read more: writestats.com/susan-sage-o...
#writingcommunity
According to Susan Sage: the feeling of not wanting to do anything else.
Read more: writestats.com/susan-sage-o...
#writingcommunity
Newsletter swaps and shared promos are not shortcuts. They are trust transfers.
That is why cross promotion for indie authors keeps outperforming cold traffic over time:
That is why cross promotion for indie authors keeps outperforming cold traffic over time:
Cross Promotion for Indie Authors: How Smart Collaborations Cut Through a Saturated Market
Cross promotion for indie authors explained with real data. Learn how newsletter swaps, shared promos, and podcasts help authors reach more readers in a crowded market.
writestats.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Newsletter swaps and shared promos are not shortcuts. They are trust transfers.
That is why cross promotion for indie authors keeps outperforming cold traffic over time:
That is why cross promotion for indie authors keeps outperforming cold traffic over time:
Another takeaway from 2025 data:
Readers didn’t just buy books.
They bought authors.
Brand clarity directly impacted engagement and series read-through.
We analyze this shift in Part 5 of the WriteStats Year in Review:
Readers didn’t just buy books.
They bought authors.
Brand clarity directly impacted engagement and series read-through.
We analyze this shift in Part 5 of the WriteStats Year in Review:
Author Marketing Trends That Worked in 2025: What actually moved the needle, and what fizzled out
Discover the top Author Marketing Trends in 2025 and learn the strategies authors need to succeed and stand out in 2026.
writestats.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Another takeaway from 2025 data:
Readers didn’t just buy books.
They bought authors.
Brand clarity directly impacted engagement and series read-through.
We analyze this shift in Part 5 of the WriteStats Year in Review:
Readers didn’t just buy books.
They bought authors.
Brand clarity directly impacted engagement and series read-through.
We analyze this shift in Part 5 of the WriteStats Year in Review:
In 2026, successful author platforms aren’t about marketing louder.
They’re about:
• Showing up human
• Sharing process, not just products
• Treating readers as collaborators
That mindset outlasts any algorithm.
They’re about:
• Showing up human
• Sharing process, not just products
• Treating readers as collaborators
That mindset outlasts any algorithm.
February 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
In 2026, successful author platforms aren’t about marketing louder.
They’re about:
• Showing up human
• Sharing process, not just products
• Treating readers as collaborators
That mindset outlasts any algorithm.
They’re about:
• Showing up human
• Sharing process, not just products
• Treating readers as collaborators
That mindset outlasts any algorithm.
Morally gray characters aren’t defined by bad actions, they’re defined by moral tension.
Antiheroes often act without that tension.
If your story feels emotionally flat, this distinction may be why: writestats.com/morally-gray...
#writingcommunity
Antiheroes often act without that tension.
If your story feels emotionally flat, this distinction may be why: writestats.com/morally-gray...
#writingcommunity
Morally Gray Characters vs Antihero: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Write?
Morally gray characters are often confused with antiheroes. Learn the real difference, why readers care, and how to choose the right one for your story with practical examples.
writestats.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Morally gray characters aren’t defined by bad actions, they’re defined by moral tension.
Antiheroes often act without that tension.
If your story feels emotionally flat, this distinction may be why: writestats.com/morally-gray...
#writingcommunity
Antiheroes often act without that tension.
If your story feels emotionally flat, this distinction may be why: writestats.com/morally-gray...
#writingcommunity
Your first 1,000 subscribers aren’t about scale, they’re about proof.
Proof that:
• Readers want your work
• Your messaging resonates
• Your career can grow sustainably
Everything builds from there.
Proof that:
• Readers want your work
• Your messaging resonates
• Your career can grow sustainably
Everything builds from there.
February 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Your first 1,000 subscribers aren’t about scale, they’re about proof.
Proof that:
• Readers want your work
• Your messaging resonates
• Your career can grow sustainably
Everything builds from there.
Proof that:
• Readers want your work
• Your messaging resonates
• Your career can grow sustainably
Everything builds from there.
Winter is not ideal for everything in publishing.
But it is uniquely well suited for drafting.
We broke down the science behind Winter Writing Momentum and how authors can use it intentionally: writestats.com/winter-writi...
#writingcommunity
But it is uniquely well suited for drafting.
We broke down the science behind Winter Writing Momentum and how authors can use it intentionally: writestats.com/winter-writi...
#writingcommunity
Winter Writing Momentum: The Science Behind Why Winter Is the Best Drafting Season
Discover how Winter Writing Momentum boosts focus, dopamine, and creative flow. Learn science backed strategies to draft faster and stay consistent during winter.
writestats.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Winter is not ideal for everything in publishing.
But it is uniquely well suited for drafting.
We broke down the science behind Winter Writing Momentum and how authors can use it intentionally: writestats.com/winter-writi...
#writingcommunity
But it is uniquely well suited for drafting.
We broke down the science behind Winter Writing Momentum and how authors can use it intentionally: writestats.com/winter-writi...
#writingcommunity
“Writing is not a business but a lifestyle.”
In our latest Author Interview, Anahit Arustamyan reflects on writing from emotion, self-publishing without a budget, and the kind of legacy that grows slowly, through readers.
Full interview with @anhait.bsky.social:
In our latest Author Interview, Anahit Arustamyan reflects on writing from emotion, self-publishing without a budget, and the kind of legacy that grows slowly, through readers.
Full interview with @anhait.bsky.social:
Anahit Arustamyan on Writing From the Soul, Self-Publishing, and Leaving a Literary Legacy
Award-winning author Anahit Arustamyan shares her writing journey, self-publishing experience, views on AI, and what legacy means to her.
writestats.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM
“Writing is not a business but a lifestyle.”
In our latest Author Interview, Anahit Arustamyan reflects on writing from emotion, self-publishing without a budget, and the kind of legacy that grows slowly, through readers.
Full interview with @anhait.bsky.social:
In our latest Author Interview, Anahit Arustamyan reflects on writing from emotion, self-publishing without a budget, and the kind of legacy that grows slowly, through readers.
Full interview with @anhait.bsky.social:
“It matured me as an author.”
What happens when a book pushes you beyond comfort zones:
What happens when a book pushes you beyond comfort zones:
Jessica Owers on Discipline, Storytelling, and Writing Beyond Comfort Zones
Jessica Owers turns the world of horse racing into powerful stories of ambition and legacy. In our latest WriteStats interview, she shares how discipline and authenticity shaped her craft.
writestats.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:54 PM
“It matured me as an author.”
What happens when a book pushes you beyond comfort zones:
What happens when a book pushes you beyond comfort zones:
Mysteries don’t overwhelm readers with everything at once.
They deliver:
• A clear goal
• Small wins
• A sense of progress
Finishing a book often comes down to pacing psychology, not genre.
They deliver:
• A clear goal
• Small wins
• A sense of progress
Finishing a book often comes down to pacing psychology, not genre.
February 8, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Mysteries don’t overwhelm readers with everything at once.
They deliver:
• A clear goal
• Small wins
• A sense of progress
Finishing a book often comes down to pacing psychology, not genre.
They deliver:
• A clear goal
• Small wins
• A sense of progress
Finishing a book often comes down to pacing psychology, not genre.
BookTok is not obsessed with what is new. It is obsessed with what feels right.
That is why backlist book marketing consistently outperforms launch driven strategies.
We analyzed the data and psychology behind old books going viral here: writestats.com/old-books-ne...
#BookSky
That is why backlist book marketing consistently outperforms launch driven strategies.
We analyzed the data and psychology behind old books going viral here: writestats.com/old-books-ne...
#BookSky
Old Books, New Millions: The Backlist Book Marketing Strategy Winning on BookTok
Discover why backlist book marketing outperforms new releases on BookTok and how emotional resonance and deeply immersive series turn old books into viral bestsellers.
writestats.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM
BookTok is not obsessed with what is new. It is obsessed with what feels right.
That is why backlist book marketing consistently outperforms launch driven strategies.
We analyzed the data and psychology behind old books going viral here: writestats.com/old-books-ne...
#BookSky
That is why backlist book marketing consistently outperforms launch driven strategies.
We analyzed the data and psychology behind old books going viral here: writestats.com/old-books-ne...
#BookSky
“A psychotherapist speaks tentatively. A writer puts their cards on the table.”
Learning to write with conviction:
Learning to write with conviction:
Jan Resnick: On Love, Meaning, and the Madness of Money
Explore author and psychotherapist Jan Resnick’s journey from clinical practice to writing. In this WriteStats feature, he shares insights on love, meaning, and the psychology of living and creating…
writestats.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:32 PM
“A psychotherapist speaks tentatively. A writer puts their cards on the table.”
Learning to write with conviction:
Learning to write with conviction:
Readers rarely talk about books that resolve too cleanly.
Here is what actually sparks discussion after the final page: writestats.com/writing-book...
#WritingCommunity
Here is what actually sparks discussion after the final page: writestats.com/writing-book...
#WritingCommunity
Writing Books Readers Discuss: How to Write Books Readers Want to Talk About Not Just Finish
Learn how Writing Books Readers Discuss increases reviews, recommendations, and reader conversation using psychology, endings, and proven story structures.
writestats.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Readers rarely talk about books that resolve too cleanly.
Here is what actually sparks discussion after the final page: writestats.com/writing-book...
#WritingCommunity
Here is what actually sparks discussion after the final page: writestats.com/writing-book...
#WritingCommunity
Historical fiction is about who gets remembered.
Wendy J. Dunn writes women back into history and speaks honestly about the cost of doing so.
Our interview with @wendyjdunn.bsky.social explores longevity, not hype, in historical fiction careers.
A worthwhile read: writestats.com/wendy-j-dunn...
Wendy J. Dunn writes women back into history and speaks honestly about the cost of doing so.
Our interview with @wendyjdunn.bsky.social explores longevity, not hype, in historical fiction careers.
A worthwhile read: writestats.com/wendy-j-dunn...
Wendy J. Dunn: Giving Voice to Tudor Women Through Historical Fiction
Wendy J. Dunn shares insights on writing historical fiction, researching Tudor history, publishing challenges, and building a lasting author career.
writestats.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Historical fiction is about who gets remembered.
Wendy J. Dunn writes women back into history and speaks honestly about the cost of doing so.
Our interview with @wendyjdunn.bsky.social explores longevity, not hype, in historical fiction careers.
A worthwhile read: writestats.com/wendy-j-dunn...
Wendy J. Dunn writes women back into history and speaks honestly about the cost of doing so.
Our interview with @wendyjdunn.bsky.social explores longevity, not hype, in historical fiction careers.
A worthwhile read: writestats.com/wendy-j-dunn...
Pacing, tension, voice, surprise.
This is what entertainment-driven readers actually want:
This is what entertainment-driven readers actually want:
How To Write Entertaining Books: 1 in 4 Readers Read for Pure Enjoyment
Discover how to write entertaining books that captivate readers and keep them engaged from start to finish.
writestats.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Pacing, tension, voice, surprise.
This is what entertainment-driven readers actually want:
This is what entertainment-driven readers actually want: