Publishing Panel: Authors Configuration and Management

The Authors Page is where you can gather and display author details in your bookstore. It acts as an efficient, strong tool for publishers to manage authors. Efficiently organizing and promoting authors enhances the publishing operations and management of publishers.

Accessing the Authors Section

In the Publishing Panel, click on Authors.

Adding a New Author

You can add a new author to your bookstore by using the Create New Author button on the Authors page. After this, you'll be directed to a page where you can enter the new author's details.

You must fill out the following steps to create a New Author:

Language

By default, the process automatically saves the language preference of your bookstore.

Name

Input the author's name, so you can select it from the available list when creating a book.

Note: You can also create a new author during the book publishing stage.

Description

Provide an overview of the author's history, writing style, or noteworthy accomplishments so readers can navigate and choose easier.

Image

Upload an image of the author or a book cover that displays their work as your visual representation. Visual representation increases reader engagement and gives a personal touch.

Biography

Incorporate a comprehensive biography or summary detailing the author's life, career, and notable literary achievements. This enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of the author's influences.

Quote

Include a quote from the author to give readers a sense of their writing. Quotes can generate interest in the author's work and pique readers' curiosity.

Website

To provide readers with more information about the author's works, upcoming activities, or additional resources, it is recommended to include a website link. This link will direct readers to the author's official platform, allowing for further interaction and engagement.

Social Media Links

Give readers access to the author's official Facebook and Instagram accounts so they can connect and remain informed. Direct engagement is made easier, and a sense of community is fostered by social media activity.

Save

To save the entered information, click Save.

Authors Table

On the Authors page, you will come across a well-structured table that presents a neatly organized list of authors available in your bookstore.

Accessing the Author’s Table

In the Publishing Panel menu, select Authors.

If an author has already been created, the Author Information Table will be presented on this page.

The Different Sections of the Table

Show Items

Depending on your preference, you can choose how many authors are displayed per page. This makes navigating simple and reduces information overload.

Search

To find the desired author quickly, type their name into the search bar on the top right.

Title

By clicking on Title, you can sort your authors alphabetically. This allows you to sort them in both ascending and descending order.

Number of Books

Publishers may learn a lot about an author's output and contributions to the bookstore by looking at the number of books that are affiliated with them. It helps publishers determine potential collaborations and author popularity.

Sort Date

Publishers may keep track of new additions and track the expansion of their author database by sorting writers according to the date they were added to the bookshop.

Setting

Publishers can access author settings to make changes to the author’s information. This adaptability guarantees that the author’s information is correct, current, and in line with publication strategies.

Edit

Once you have located the author you want to change, click on Edit to access the settings.

If an author has already been created, the author information table will be presented on this page.

Editing an Author

In the Publishing Panel menu, click on Authors.

If an author has already been created, the author information table will be presented on this page.

Locate the author whose information you wish to update within the Author Information Table.

Once you do, click on Edit next to that Author. This action will open the Author's information editing page.

On the Author's information editing page, you will find various fields that can be edited:

Manage Translations

You can manage translations by clicking the Manage Translations button on the author's edit page. The Translation Window will open when you do so.

You can add tags to the language form in the Translation Window. This will show in what languages the translation will be available.

The default setting of the active language is always English. Even if translations into other languages are not available, it makes sure that the author's information is displayed in English.