Managing Authors & Pen Names
Why Authors Matter
Each author (pen name) has its own books, social connections, and generated content. If you write under multiple names, create a separate author for each.
Create an Author
- Click your author name in the top navbar → Create New Author
- Or go to Authors (via Manage Authors link) → Create New Author
- Or create inline when uploading a book on the Upload Book page
- Enter pen name, bio, genre, and optional profile image
Switch Authors
Use the author switcher in the top navbar to change the active pen name. Books, content, and social connections filter to the selected author.
On Books and Set Up, an author context bar shows which pen name you are managing.
Author Actions
- Set as default — used when you first log in
- Edit — update bio, genre, profile image
- Activate / Deactivate — hide inactive pen names without deleting data
- View All Content — see content across all authors
Tip: Connect social accounts separately for each author on Set Up after switching to that pen name.