Creating a book is a two step process. First create the book and then add the content. Update book settings under Books on your Pen Name Page.

Looking to understand how WriterShelf works? Here's a tour. See how to get started, set up your pen names and start publishing.

WriterShelf has two ways to offer premium content to build fans and connect with readers. Follow-to-Read articles give readers a preview of the content of an article but readers must follow your pen name to read the full article. Approved Access l...

The WriterShelf Import tool lets you import a blog archive to WriterShelf as a batch process. The tool lets you:

The Import tool currently supports the Moveable Type Import / Export format. If your platform supports other formats, please cont...

Publishing a book for purchase has two parts: Turning on e-commerce for the book and setting the articles in the book as "paid" or "free."

WriterShelf gives you an simple way to turn readers into fans to build community and lasting relationships. Follow-to-Read articles give readers a preview of the content of an article but readers must follow your pen name to read the full article....

Approved Access is a flexible system able to serve many different types of writers. Join to discuss and find out how it can help your writing endeavor.

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The WriterShelf Digest – delivered as a daily or weekly email – provides an easy overview of the latest WriterShelf content as well as up-to-date information on activity around your articles. The Digest is des...

Approved Access is a way for you to grant special access to content that you publish. It is friends with benefits for the followers you choose.
Approved Access let you decide who can read and comment on your content. Where any WriterShelf member ...

Here's an example of embedding a registration form from Google Forms in a WriterShelf article.
Use the Embed tab under Media in the Insert (+) menu.

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Structuring your work with Follow-to-Read can help ensure that once readers discover your work, they stick around. This article presents ideas for how to use Follow-to-Read for different types of writing. Share your take in the comments. How are y...