The moment an author gets published, they need to start thinking about how they’re going to promote their work.

Enter Ferol Vernon’s (CAS’03), who built an online platform to help authors and publishers get the most eyes on their work as possible.

From computer science to classical civilizations, Ferol Vernon’s path to success as an entrepreneur is anything but ordinary. Today, Ferol combines his love of literature with his passion for technology as the Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Written Word Media. His company is focused on connecting readers with their next great book and providing a high-tech platform to help authors and publishers reach new audiences. 

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The Proud to BU podcast series highlights some of our most interesting and accomplished alumni and how their path to success began at Boston University.

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