Why Written Well?
We’re so glad you asked, because we love to talk about what we do here. Our goal is to help aspiring authors navigate the world of self-publishing. To achieve that goal, we offer the information authors need in a complete step-by-step process that is organized and easy to understand. We have everything a self-published author needs to know, all compiled by people who make a living writing.
Our Team
Adam Stemple
Genre: Fantasy ~ Specialty: Craft
Adam is an award-winning author of nine traditionally published novels and six self-published ones. He has also sold two picture books, three graphic novels, 20+ short stories, five poems, and self-published a series on writing his favorite genre, How to Write Fantasy Novels.
Chris Wallace
Genre: Nonfiction ~ Specialty: Analytics
Chris is a poker champion with a number of bestselling self-published books on the subject, as well as many other fiction books out in the world. His insights into the numbers side of self-publishing are unmatched, honed as they are by years of doing statistical analysis on poker hands where thousands of dollars rode on the outcome,
Blaze Ward
Genre: Science Fiction ~ Specialty: Business
Blaze is a full-time independent author who recently released his 100th book. He knows the business inside and out as a writer, an editor, and a publisher of anthologies and magazines such as Blaze Ward Presents… and Boundary Shock Quarterly.
Example Articles
Take a look at some of the writing we do inside. Or check out our Genre Guides and Essentials.
Our Mission
Written Well is the premiere site for real information on how to make a living as a writer. We map out the path to success in self-publishing in multiple ways—by genre, by author type, by words a day—insuring that all of our members have a good plan for becoming a successful writer.
But we’re more than just a repository of information; we’re a community of writers all working toward the same goal. While our genre guides and courses are invaluable, it’s our forums that are the heart of the site. Real authors at every stage of their journey, sharing their wins and losses and giving each other advice and encouragement to keep moving forward.
Questions?
Got questions about the site, our process, or how to become a member? Send them our way. We’ll be happy to answer them.
Use this graphic as a guide to getting started down your path to self-publishing success.
Doors Open April, 2024
See you then!