Questions from authors
Common questions authors ask :).
- I do not recommend promoting book #2 or higher in a series, why?
- Is there a cost for authors? (no!)
- What authors have created a list?
- Can I track how many people look at my recommendations? Or click my book? Can you build an author dashboard?
- How can an author contact Bookshop.org?
- What books get individual book pages?
- Should I sign up with my pen name or legal name?
- Can authors add discount coupons in the book descriptions? Or do you have plans for giveaways?
- Why doesn't my book show up on bookshelves? When does it show up?
- Can I sell autographed copies of my books on your website?
- Is it okay to quote a line from the book I recommend? Will it be a copyright issue?
- Can I choose non-english books?
- Can I recommend the same book that other authors recommended?
- Can I recommend books I edited?
- Why do you link to Amazon?
- Can you link to bookshops other than Bookshop.org and Amazon? Can you not link to Amazon or Bookshop.org?
- Do the commissions you make selling books through Amazon/Bookshop.org impact publishers or authors?
- Can I use something other than a photo next to my bio?
- Can the books I recommend be out of print?
- How does Shepherd work with global audiences?