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Book-related

I have a free author account. How many books can I add to my profile?

You can add up to four books to your profile. If you want to add any more books, you can upgrade your account to Pro-Membership

I have a Pro account. How many books can I add?

For authors with Pro-Membership, you will be able to add all your books.

What is a Book Directory?

The Book Directory is an accumulative collection of the books of the authors under the Pro Membership Program. This Book Directory is organized genre-wise, "ebook deals"- wise, and retailer-wise, thus facilitating the readers to easily pick books of their choice.

I have a free account. Will my books be listed in the Book Directory?

No, authors with a free account cannot get their books listed in the book directory. If you have featured your book, then it will be available in the Book Directory.

I am a Pro-Author. How many of my books can I list on the Book Directory?

For Pro-Authors, all the books that you have added to your profile will be visible on the Book Directory. Once you add any book, it will automatically be listed in the Book Directory.

How can I add more books to my profile?

Under the option ‘My Profile’, click on ‘My Books’ section. If you are an Amazon listed author, the task is easier. You can simply enter your pen name mentioned on Amazon, then the system will automatically pick up all your books from there, and you can select the books which you would like to add to your profile. However, if you want to add only a few select books from Amazon, you can copy and paste the ASIN of those particular books.
If your books are not listed on Amazon, you have to add your books manually by using the option ‘Add Books Manually’. You have to enter the details of your book and upload its cover to add your books to your profile.

How can I change the sequence of my books displayed in my author profile?

Go to ’My Account’ and click on ‘My Books’ (given on the left side of the page) and then drag and arrange the books in your preferred order.

What are featured books?

Featured Books are submitted by the authors for extra promotion on our website and other social media platforms. We assist the authors with the promotional content of their featured book(s) and regularly promote the books from our social media channel for 6 months. These books are highlighted (with a star) and listed among the top entries in our Book Directory. The Featured Books are also listed among the recommended panel for the readers.

How can I feature my books on the homepage?

You can get any number of your books featured at a minimal cost of $24 per book. By paying $10 extra, your book will be listed on the homepage for 15 days. You can submit your book to be featured on the Featured Book Submission page.

How can I add my books into ‘eBook deals’ section?

There are three categories of eBook deals - Free books, Kindle Unlimited and $0.99. If your book falls under any of these categories, you can simply add your book to the respective category and it will be listed in our Book Directory. Do note that only Pro-Authors can add their books in eBook deals section.

Do I need to feature my book to add it to the deals section?

No, if you are a Pro-Author and the book you want to add falls under any of the categories in the deals section, then you do not need to pay extra to add books to the ebooks deals section.

I am a free member. Can I add my books to Deals directory?

NO, Free members need to update their account to Pro-Membership to add their books to the deals category. Free members can update their account here – Pro-Membership.

My books are available in many online stores. But I see only Amazon store link with my book. How can I add the other store links?

When you are adding your books under the section ‘My Books’, there is a separate sub-section ‘Buy Links’, under which you can specify the links from Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, iBooks, Kobo, Google Play or any other link from where your book can be bought. When you insert the links under the specified section, it will automatically reflect in your book page. If you have already added the book, open ‘My Books’ and you can see the added books at the bottom of the page. Click on ‘Edit’ and follow the steps mentioned above.

What are views count, buy count, sample read stats on my book page?

The ‘Buy’ count is the number of times the users click on any of the links to the retailers to buy your book or visit the retailer site. The Amazon buy link will be shared with the tweets and the number of clicks on that link is also included in the ‘Buy’ count. Also, it is a unique count, in the sense, only one count per 24 hours is considered from a single user though the user had clicked on it multiple times.

The views count denotes the number of times your book has been viewed and sample read stats indicates the times viewers have read your sample chapters attached to the book.

Why is my book sample chapter not visible on AllAuthor?

Sample chapters are only available for the book which has the correct ASIN number. There are a few reasons as to why your book sample chapter is not visible in AllAuthor.



  • Its Amazon sample chapter. If the sample chapter is not available in Amazon, it will not be available here too. First make sure that your book has sample chapter on Amazon.
  • Incorrect ASIN number. Please doublecheck your ASIN number.
  • If the book was only available for pre-order
How many books can I feature on AllAuthor?

If you are a Pro-Author, you get one featured book listing included in the membership at no extra cost. To feature more of your books, you can do so at a minimal cost of $24 per book. You can submit your book to be featured on the Featured Book Submission page.

I am a free member. Can I feature my book at AllAuthor?

Yes, you can feature your book at AllAuthor. If you want to feature your book, click here - Featured Book Submission page

My books do not exactly fall under 0.99 books category. Can I still add it to the same category?

Only books which cost $0.99 , $1,£99 can be added to the $0.99 books category.

I am an Amazon listed author. Can I directly import my book details from Amazon?

Yes, you can. Under ‘My profile’, click on ‘My books’. Under this section, if you mention your pen name on Amazon, all your books and its details from Amazon will directly be imported to AllAuthor.

How can I edit the details of my books?

Under ‘My Profile’, go the section ‘My Books’. At the bottom of this page, you can see all the books you have added. Click on ‘Edit’ to edit the details of your books.

My books are in a language other than English. Can I still include my books in AllAuthor?

Yes, other language books are also welcome.

I do not see the genre of my book listed in the category. What do I do?

We try to cover every possible genre in AllAuthor. If you do not find your exact genre, you can possibly add it to the closest genre available.

How can I delete a book that I have added?

Under ‘My Profile’, go the section ‘My Books’. At the bottom of this page, you can see all the books you have added. Click ‘Delete’ on the particular book you want to delete and it will be removed.

Account and Author Profile

Can I continue my free account as long as I want to or is it compulsory to convert the free account to Pro-Membership in future?

No, it is not compulsory to convert to Pro-Membership and you can use as a free account as long as you wish.

I created an account as a reader but I am an author. How can I upgrade my account to an author account?

If you want to convert your reader account to an author profile, you have to write to us at support@allauthor.com and we will do the needful.

I am a Pro-Author. What will happen if I do not renew my profile in future?

If you do not renew your Pro-Membership, after the expiry, it will be converted to a free, basic account.

I joined as an author but my name is not there in author directory. When will I get my name listed on author directory?

If your Author Profile is not complete, then you will not be listed on the Author Directory. We manually check all new accounts and hence if you complete the details of your profile, you can request you to approve your account by clicking on ‘Request Recheck’ option under ‘My Accounts’. Once we have received your request, we will check your profile and approve it, if it is completed, and then your Author Profile will be listed in the directory.

If you have a basic account and would like to join the Pro-Membership, visit the page – Become a Pro-Author

What is an Amazon top 100 Author Directory?

Amazon Top 100 Directory is the list of authors who have ever been listed in the Amazon Top 100 Authors list, in any category. The highest rank the author has ever reached will be displayed on their Author Profile.

I am Amazon top 100 ranked author. How can I get listed in that directory?

If you are a free author, then you need to first upgrade your account to Pro-Membership, then send us a mail at support@allauthor.com with proof of your listing, after which we will verify and upload your rank chart in your Author Profile and add you to the Amazon top 100 authors directory.

I am Amazon top 100 ranked author and I can see Amazon rank chart on my profile. How can I update this rank chart?

Amazon Top 100 rank chart is the highest ranks the author has ever got in different genres. The chart is updated by our team and you cannot update it from your end. In case your rank goes up higher than the rank displayed in your profile, you can send us a mail regarding it at support@allauthor.com and we will update it accordingly.

I am USA today, New York Times or Wall Street best-selling author. How can I get listed in that directory?

You can send us a mail at support@allauthor.com with supporting proof of your rank and once we have verified it, then your name will be listed on the corresponding list. This listing is only for Pro-Authors, hence if you have a basic account, update to Pro-Membership.

How can I change my profile theme?

You can change your profile theme from the option ‘Change Author Page Theme’ under ‘My Profile’, by selecting your choice of theme.

I see two of my pages on AllAuthor. One is my profile and another one is the website in the subdomain. What is the difference between the two?

The Author Profile is the page which the users or visitors will be directed to when they click on your name displayed anywhere in AllAuthor. It is linked back from the pages where your books are listed.

Subdomain website acts as a personal website and is not linked with any other profile or AllAuthor menu. You can use the subdomain website to promote and use it as a personal portfolio.

I am writing with my pen name and not with the real name. What name should I use on AllAuthor?

You have to use the pen name as listed in Amazon.

I am writing with two pen names and have two different pages on Amazon. Can I create a single account or do I need to create two accounts?

You can create a single account and include both of your pen names in that. Else, you can create two different accounts with your two pen names in case if you feel that they require separate branding. It is up to your discretion. But we suggest to have two different accounts on AllAuthor if you have 2 different page in amazon so as not to confuse the readers.

I am a publisher. Can I join as an author?

Yes, you can join as an author and add your authors’ books. We also recommend you to invite your authors to create their own profile here.

Can I use AllAuthor profile link on my website and social media networks?

Yes, you definitely can use your AllAuthor profile link to promote it on other social media channels and websites.

I am a Pro-Author. How can I see the number of days left for my Pro-Membership to expire?

In your profile, at the top of the page, the number of days left for the expiry of Pro-Membership will be displayed.

I am a Pro-Author. Can I update my profile to Pro-Membership even before the current Membership expires?

Yes you can. The membership will extend from the day your account expires. Another benefit of the advance renewal is that, if Pro-Membership price increases in future,you could still get it in old price.

My profile is displayed as an incomplete profile. What do I do to get it published?

After you have updated the incomplete details mentioned (which can be seen from your profile and will also be mailed to you), click on ‘Request recheck’, to ask our team to check and publish your profile.

I forgot my password. How can I reset it?

You can click on ‘Forgot password’ option on the login page. You will be mailed a link to reset your password to your registered email id. You can then enter your new password and log in to your profile.

I want to delete my account. How can I do it?

If you want to delete your account at AllAuthor, go to ‘My Profile’, and under Settings, choose ‘Delete Account’ and confirm.

My account is hacked. How can I report it?

You can report it by sending a mail to support@allauthor.com from your registered email id. To retrieve your account, you can also change your password by using the ‘Forgot Password’ option.

Should I be a Pro-Author to participate in the Cover of the Month Contest?

No, any registered author at AllAuthor can participate in the Cover of the Month Contest.

How can I control the emails I receive?

If you want to choose the emails you receive from AllAuthor, you can go to ‘My Profile’. Under settings, you can find the option ‘Email Preferences’. On opening that page, you can check or uncheck the boxes to choose your preferences to receive emails.

Where can I find and follow fellow authors through AllAuthor?

Under the tab ‘Authors’, you can find the option ‘Follow Authors’, which takes you to a list of authors whom you can follow. You can subscribe to the author’s newsletter or follow them on their social media pages.

To get listed on this page, you have to be a Pro-Author.

Utility and Automation Tools

What are Utility Tools?

Utility tools help to create promotional images, teasers and GIFs in a short amount of time. With the tools offered in AllAuthor like Book Promotional Banners, Review GIF Maker and Teasers, one can promote their books both online and offline.

What are Automation Tools?

Automation tools, as the name implies, does the work of the authors automatically with little help from their side. Tweet Scheduler, Piracy Monitoring and Featured Book Tweet are the automation tools available in AllAuthor.

What is Book Teaser Tool and how does it work?

To create teasers for online promotion of your books, you can use the Book Teaser Tool by which you can add the cover of the book with a suitable background and the choice of your texts to create an attractive teaser within a few minutes.

I am a free member. Can I use Book Teaser Tool?

Yes, Book Teaser Tools are available for everyone.

What is Book Promotional Banner tool?

Book Promotional Banners are used to create banners during certain seasons within just a few seconds. You can directly share it on social media or download it and use it for offline promotions.

I am a free member. Can I use Book Promotional Banner tool?

Authors with free membership can create one banner after which they can upgrade to Pro-Membership if they wish to create more banners.

Is there any limit to use the Promotional Banner tool?

There is no limit for Pro-Authors. For authors with a basic account, it is limited to one banner. To create more than one banners, authors with basic account can upgrade to Pro-Membership.

What is a Review GIF Maker?

Review GIF Maker is a simple-to-use tool to create GIFs of your best reviews to share it on social media and use it for other promotional purposes. By just selecting the book and pasting the review, a GIF will be created in a matter of few seconds.

Can I use Review GIF Maker for my non-featured books?

No, Review GIF Maker can be used only for your featured books.
To feature your books, click here.

How many reviews GIFs can I create for my featured book?

You can create up to 25 GIFs for your featured book.

How can the Piracy Monitoring tool be used?

On entering your pen name in the Piracy Monitoring tool, you can find out the pirated version of your books and the websites on which they are available. Also, you will be sent an email if we come across any more pirated version of your works.

Can I check my books for piracy without adding it to my list of books?

Yes, mostly we display all the results we have found under your pen name, so if there are two authors with same pen name then they will be seeing both the results.

I am a free member. Can I check my books for piracy on websites?

Yes, you can check your books for piracy and get the websites on which the pirated versions are found.

How does the Book Tweet Scheduler Tool work?

Tweet Scheduler is a tool which allows authors to schedule their tweets well in advance without having to be online in Twitter. You can find the option by clicking on ‘My account’. Under Automation Tools, click on ‘Book Tweet Scheduler’ to schedule your tweets.

In Book Tweet Scheduler Tool, what does the daily frequency means?

Daily frequency is the number of times a day the tweet messages will be sent from your Twitter handle. Once all the tweet messages have been sent, the scheduler will automatically start from the first message and continue this process for 5 times. Anytime in between, you can change or edit the tweets and the daily frequency.

In Book Tweet Scheduler Tool, can I upload my own graphics with the tweet message?

You can enter the text to be tweeted and we will be adding the book cover when we tweet from your profile. You can not add your own graphics along with the tweets.

In Book Tweet Scheduler Tool, do I need to add the Amazon buy link of the book along with my tweets?

We will automatically add the Amazon buy link of the book you have chosen when we send out the tweets from your profile. By adding Amazon buy links with the tweets, you can easily facilitate the interested people to buy your books.

I am a free member. Can I use the Book Tweet Scheduler Tool?

Yes, you can use the Book Tweet Scheduler Tool for a maximum of 100 tweets after which you can update your account to Pro-Membership to use unlimited scheduling of tweets.

In Book Tweet Scheduler Tool, I selected a daily frequency of 4, but only one tweet was posted in a day. What’s the reason?

If you have added only one tweet and have chosen a daily frequency of 4, then the tweet will only be sent once as the same tweet will not be sent more than once in a day.

Book Promotions

On which social media accounts do you promote my book?

Featured books will be promoted on Twitter. Here are the twitter handles from which the books are promoted.




From time to time, we also promote books on facebook in many groups and from our page, but due to the facebook jail and limited number of promotional posts allowed, we can’t regularly promote on facebook.

I see a few custom promotional messages for my book. How can I change it?

On your profile, under Automation Tools, click on ‘Featured Book Tweet’. Once you select your featured book, you can see the list of tweets created by our team. You can edit the tweets manually there.

How do you promote my books?

Apart from promoting your books from your [our] website which has a large readers’ base, the featured books will be promoted from our twitter handles which have altogether more than 50K followers.

Can I provide custom promotional messages to tweet?

Yes, you can edit/add your promotional messages for your featured books to tweet which can be found under ‘Featured Book Tweet’. If you want to create and schedule tweets from your twitter handle, you can do so under ‘Book Tweet Scheduler’.

How can I request for interview post?

Interviews are for Pro-Authors only. Generally, after a month of an author joining Pro-Membership, interviews with the author will be conducted. If you want to have an interview before that, or in a specific time, you can write to us beforehand.
To join the Pro-Membership, visit the page – Become a Pro-Author

How does interview work? Are the interview questions predefined and similar for every author?

The interviews are conducted for authors to expand their reach and for their readers to know more about the authors. Our team will prepare a set of questionnaire depending on the author’s works and background. All the questions will be relevant to the author and unique to each author. The authors have to answer the questions and send it back to us after which it will be published on our website.

Are the video interview options available?

NO, only the option of email interview is available.We will send you a set of questions which you have to answer but as an addon, if you want to publish a video interview then you can record a video and we will attach your video with your interview. But it is compulsory that the video should accompany the text of your answers obtained by email.

I see ‘Suggested Books’ option on every book page, what is this and how is it decided?

Suggested Books are picked from the list of featured books which are of the same genre.
You can feature your books by visiting this page: Feature your books

Payments

What payment options are available?

For now, the only payment option available is PayPal. If you don't have a PayPal account, you need not worry. You can make the payment using your credit or debit card via PayPal.

What if I want to make a wire transfer?

In case you want to make a wire transfer, get in touch with us at support@allauthor.com for further details.

Readers

What can readers get from AllAuthor?

Readers can discover new authors, free ebooks, discounted books and buy books easily from their preferred retailers store. From the different categories of genres of books available. Also AllAuthor has a large collection of quotes by famous authors in various categories. Users can also create their own quotes and use the image editor tool to customize picture quotes.

How can readers download free ebooks?

There is a separate category of free e-books available on amazon for users which are made available by the authors. Readers, who have Kindle can download the free e-book to their Kindle device, else they can also download it from the Kindle app available on the mobile. If the user does not have the app, they will be redirected to download the app and the readers read to log in with the same email id as the one they are using to shop in amazon.com

Can unregistered users vote for Cover of the Month Contest?

Yes, users can vote without registration. But if they want their name to be displayed, they will need to register before voting.

How can you subscribe to authors’ newsletters?

When you view the Author’s Profile, there is a button ‘Join author’s newsletter’, by which you can subscribe. This button will redirect you to the original newsletter page which the author has added.

How can I contact any author?

On the author’s website, you can see ‘Contact’ as a tab on the top. By clicking on it, a contact form will pen on which you can add your details and contact the author.

If there are any other questions in your mind which are not answered above, please feel free to contact us.

Quotes

What are the Quotes section?

In the Quotes section, anyone can read quotes by famous personalities in the history across various different categories. There are also picture quotes in all topics available in AllAuthor. You can browse and download the quotes from our Quotes section.

How can I make my own collection of listed quotes on AllAuthor?

If you like a quote and want to save it for your reference, you can click on the ‘heart’ symbol which will add it to your favorites list. This list can be accessed by opening ‘My Account’, under Utility Tools, you can find ‘My Favorite Quotes’.

What is the Quote Editor Tool?

You can use the Quote Editor Tool to create picture quotes of your own. You can choose from the background available or just upload one of your choice or use the link of the image to directly use it. You can format the text of the quote with various formatting options available and download the quote to use it. The quotes that you have created will be available under ‘My Quotes’ tab under ‘Quote Editor’.
You can create a Quote easily by using this Quote Editor Tool.

Can I use the quotes on other medium or for other purposes?

Yes, you can share the quotes directly on any of the social media, or you can copy the code available below the image and use it to embed it in website or blog. You can also use the quotes for educational purposes by giving the due credit to our website.

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