Table of contents<\/h2>- What is Amazon Author Central?<\/a><\/li>
- What is an Amazon Author Page?<\/a>
- What Goes Into a Professional Author Page<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Create Your Author Central Amazon Account<\/a>
- How To Setup Your Author Central Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Set Up Your Amazon Author Page<\/a>
- Step 1. Add an interesting biography<\/a>
- How To Add Your Biography To Your Author Page<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Step 2. Add a photo(s) to your profile<\/a>
- How to Add a Profile Photo to Your Author Page Profile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Step 3. Check your +Follow button<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Advanced Amazon Author Central Tactics & Steps<\/a>
- 1. Include all versions of your books<\/a>
- How to Include All Versions of Your Book in Author Central<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- What To Do If You Use Pen Names<\/a><\/li>
- What To Do If You Co-Author a Book<\/a><\/li>
- 2. Customize your author page URL<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Craft Amazing Editorial Reviews<\/a>
- Rules for Creating an Excellent Editorial Review Section<\/a><\/li>
- How to Create Beautifully Formatted Editorial Reviews <\/a><\/li>
- How to Add Editorial Reviews to Your Author Page<\/a><\/li>
- Make Your International Author Pages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this article, you will learn:\n\n
\n\n- What is Amazon Central and how to set it up<\/li>\n\n
- What is an Author Page, and why you need one<\/li>\n\n
- What to include in your professional Author Page<\/li>\n\n
- How to add awesome features to your Page that most people don't know about!<\/li>\n\n
- An example of a stellar author's page that we helped create \u2013 Michael Hyatt!<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn addition to your Amazon Author Central page, you'll also want a website<\/a>. And it should look professional. Get started with my #1 recommended web host for authors: Siteground
Check Out SiteGround<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat is Amazon Author Central?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Many authors will set up their Kindle Direct Publishing<\/a> (KDP) account and publish their book<\/a>. However, they'll forget to set up an account on Amazon Author Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, what is Amazon Author Central<\/a>, and what does it do?<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt's the platform that allows you to set up your Author Page on Amazon, as well as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Add the Editorial Reviews section for your book \u2013 WHICH IS SUPER CRITICAL!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Track your Book Rankings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- See and Respond to Reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chat with Your Readers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fix Issues with Your Book Listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anyone with a book listed on Amazon can sign up for an Author Central account. And to take advantage of your Author Page, you're going to need one.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/correct-Author-Central-1-1024x599-1.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat is an Amazon Author Page?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An Amazon Author Page is like your personal feature page on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's where people can learn more about you, see (and buy) all your books, find your website, blog, and social media all in one spot on Amazon. It\u2019s an extension of your author platform<\/a>, which you're probably trying to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour Amazon Author Page is crucial. It will help you sell more books by grouping them all on one page for your fans to find, builds your legitimacy as an author, and helps your fans connect with you in more places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you aren\u2019t familiar with Author Pages, go to Amazon<\/a> now and type in a random book title<\/a>. When you look at a book on Amazon, the author\u2019s name is below the title. If it has a hyperlink (a link you can click on), you can click to see that author\u2019s Amazon Page.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere is a peek at Jeff Goins' author page<\/a>, the master on how to write a book<\/a> \u2013 and don't worry, I'll show you how to set one up that looks just like it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Jeff](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jeff-Goins-Author-Page-1024x457.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBonus<\/strong>: Download Dave's free printable checklist with each step to creating your Amazon Author Page here!
Download the checklist here<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat Goes Into a Professional Author Page<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo make a stellar author page, you should include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Compelling Biography<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Professional Author Photo(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All of Your Books<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- +Follow Button<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Social Media and Website Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Note: It used to be that Amazon would let you add different media like a feed for your blog, or certain videos like a book trailer. Unfortunately, Amazon removed that capability.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe great news is, it\u2019s super simple to create an Author Central account and a professional Author Page that will help turn potential readers into your lifelong fans.
So, to get started, let's create an Amazon Author Central account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Create Your Author Central Amazon Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFirst, you\u2019ll need to sign up for an Author Central account before you can make your Author Page. You must have a book for sale on Amazon to get an Author Central account.
If you already have an Author Central Amazon account, you get a free pass to Step 2 \u2013 setting up your Author Page.<\/em>
If you don\u2019t have an Author Central account yet, here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Setup Your Author Central Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Go to https:\/\/author.amazon.com\/<\/a> and click \u201cJoin for free.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sign in with your regular Amazon username and password. If you don\u2019t have an account, select \u201cI am a new customer.\u201d You\u2019ll need to give a little more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Read the Terms and Conditions, then click \u201cAccept.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enter your author name, pen name, or book title<\/a> into the search field. A list of possible books appears. (Once your account gets set up, you can add more titles by clicking on the \u201cBooks\u201d tab in the navigation menu and select the blue button labeled \u201cAdd a Book.\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select any one of your books to create the account. If your book is not on the list, you can search for it by title or ISBN. (Note: Your book must be available for purchase on Amazon to set up an Author Central Amazon Account.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Amazon will send you a confirmation email to finish creating the account. (Amazon may contact your publisher(s) as an additional measure to verify your identity, which may take three to seven days.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
While you\u2019re waiting for verification, you can start adding information to your Author Page. You cannot add or make changes to your books until your identity is confirmed, but don\u2019t let that stop you from getting started. You can start adding things like pictures and a bio right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>Your Amazon #Author Page is where you turn readers into fans<\/span>Click To Tweet<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nHow to Set Up Your Amazon Author Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your Author Page is an extension of your author platform. You should update it with your new books, photos, courses, or videos as you create them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1<\/span>. Add an interesting biography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTell potential readers about yourself. You hopefully already have an author bio<\/a> crafted with carefully selected keywords<\/a> you want to connect to you and your books.
Consider including interesting facts about your background, awards, hobbies, proud projects, and things that legitimize you as an author and connect you with readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour bio should also mention where people can find you on social media and your website or blog. Amazon doesn't let you have direct hyperlinks in these bios, but you can still put them there, and people can copy\/paste the urls into their browser to find you.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"K](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/K-M-Weiland-Author-Bio-1024x321.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow To Add Your Biography To Your Author Page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Click on the Profile tab, find \u201cYour Biographies,\u201d and click on \u201cAdd bio.\u201d (If you already have one, you\u2019ll see an \u201cEdit\u201d button instead.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Copy and paste (or type) your biography into the space provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click \u201cPreview biography\u201d to review your work, then click \u201cSave biography.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
You can type directly in Amazon Central, but it\u2019s best practice to have your copy of the information saved. Create it in Word, Evernote, or some other tool first, then copy and paste it into your Amazon profile.
You'll need to keep it plain text (no fancy bold, italics, HTML, etc.) and make it at least 100 characters to meet Amazon\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/correct-Denas-Author-Profile-1024x689-1.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nStep 2<\/span>. Add a photo(s) to your profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nShow potential readers who you are \u2013 a real and interesting person who writes books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some authors include one professional headshot<\/a>, while others have a variety of professional and personal pictures. You might add an image of your family if that will resonate with your target audience, or add a photo of you speaking if you\u2019re a professional speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHonoree Corder did a fantastic job of not only including a great profile picture but also some stellar pictures in her Author Updates on her Author Page<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Honoree](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Honoree-Corder-Author-Bio-Picture-1024x356.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow to Add a Profile Photo to Your Author Page Profile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Make sure your photo is square and at least 300 x 300 pixels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On the Profile tab, click \u201cUpload New Photo.\u201d If you already have a photo and want to update it, click the blue pencil icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select a picture from your computer and click \u201cOpen.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click \u201cPublish.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
![\"Add](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Add-Profile-Pic-1.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nStep 3<\/mark>. Check your +Follow button<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe yellow +Follow button will be on your Author Page by default unless you\u2019ve changed your settings.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Joe](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Joe-Bunting-Follow-Button.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe follow button lets people interested in your work get updates when you\u2019ve released new products or made big announcements.
Only your biggest fans will click the +Follow button, but what\u2019s better than your avatar (aka target audience)<\/a> showing their eagerness to know the second you\u2019ve released a new product on Amazon?
When you review your final Author Page, it\u2019s essential to make sure the +Follow button works right.
Now your Author Page is finished. But, there\u2019s even MORE you can do within Author Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/i>\r\n \r\n \r\n ![\"mailerlite](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Final-Course-Thumbnail-copy.png\")
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Look over my shoulder as I show you how to select the best keywords and categories so you\u2019ll make more sales.<\/p>\n Click here to Sign Up<\/a> <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\nAdvanced Amazon Author Central Tactics & Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The above steps will create a legitimate-looking author page that will help your sales. But you may face a couple of obstacles as an author, such as being a co-author or writing under pen names. We address those and some extra steps that you should consider in the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Include all versions of your books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Make sure you have all versions of your books listed on your Author Page. Past editions. Audio. Kindle Edition. Paperback. Hardcover.
If any titles or versions are missing, it\u2019s easy to fix this and claim your books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Include All Versions of Your Book in Author Central<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Make sure every version of your book appears in your Author Central Profile, including ebooks, audiobooks, paperback, and hardcover books<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- On the Books tab, scroll to the bottom of your bibliography and click \u201cAdd a book.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Add-a-Book-1024x350.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- In the search bar, type your author name, book title, or ISBN and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Once you've found the missing title, click \u201cThis is my book\u201d below the book. If Amazon lists your name as the author, you\u2019re all set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If your name appears misspelled or you aren\u2019t listed as an author, you\u2019ll have to do a little troubleshooting here<\/a> to get the book on your author central page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What To Do If You Use Pen Names<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you write under a pen name<\/a>, as Dave does, Amazon will create a separate Author Page for you.
Here\u2019s how to add a pen name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Click on the \u201cBooks\u201d tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- At the very top, click the link that says, \u201cadd it now.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"How](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pen-Names-1.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Enter the title, ISBN, or pen name for your book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Find your book in the search results and click, \u201cAdd this book.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When you see a message that says, \u201c[Author Name] is my pen name,\u201d click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Amazon will email your publisher to verify that the pen name is yours. Once verified, they\u2019ll create a new Author Page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019re verified, you can access your pen name through the link in the upper right corner of Author Central. You can have up to three<\/em> Author Pages with different pen names, and they will not be associated with one another on Amazon in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Pen](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Toggle-Between-Pen-Names.jpg\")
(And no, that's not Dave's pen name ;))<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat To Do If You Co-Author a Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you are a co-author of any book, listen up.
There are not shared author pages, so each author listed as a contributor can claim the book under their account. You can reference and give a link to each other's Author Pages in your biography or a blog post to share the love.
Here\u2019s an example from co-authors S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport. Both of their names have hyperlinks, which means they\u2019ve both claimed this book.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"declutter-coauthors-both-claim-book-on-author-pages\"](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/declutter-coauthors-both-claim-book-on-author-pages.png\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSometimes you will see only one author's name hyperlinked, which means the other author is missing out on the marketing potential of that product\u2026#AuthorFail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Customize your author page URL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Author Central used to have a feature that allowed you to create a vanity URL for your Author Page. But recently, they removed the ability to customize your URL, and they don\u2019t have a timeline for when or if this feature will return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the meantime, you can brand your URL to make it look more professional on your website, social media, and newsletter. It will take your long, garbled collection of numbers, letters, and symbols and make it clean and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regular URL: www.amazon.com\/author\/dave-chesson\/c\/W9G3J\/b?Q_1Nj\/3k-1
Branded URL: www.amazon.com\/author\/dave-chesson<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having a good-looking URL will help drive fans and potential readers from your website or newsletter to your Author Profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To brand your URL, you\u2019ll need to sign up for a link branding service. Many of them are free, and most have premium plans if you need them. If you only need it for your Amazon Author Page, then a free account will be sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few link branding websites that have free plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Rebrandly – https:\/\/www.rebrandly.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cuttly – https:\/\/cutt.ly\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Short.io – https:\/\/short.io\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Note:<\/strong> Link shortening and link branding are different things. Shortening will give you a short link, but it will still be a jumble of numbers and letters. Make sure you are branding your link. Learn more about the difference in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Craft Amazing Editorial Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Creating a stunning editorial review section for your book is ONE OF THE BEST TACTICS for your Amazon book sales page<\/strong> \u2014 yet so many authors don't take advantage of it. When Dave Chesson added an editorial review like the example below, he saw an immediate increase in book sales.
And once you see the strategy behind it, you'll understand why it works so well.
The editorial review section is a place on your book's sales page where you can list reviews, comments, or testimonials that others have said about you, your book, or even your previous books. How incredible is that for book marketing<\/a>?
The heatmap below was created by tracking the eye movements of Amazon customers. Notice how the names of publications and review outlets received the most eye traffic. That\u2019s because customers care more about the legitimacy of a review than what it says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/correct-Heat-map-1-1024x634-1.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHere's an example of a GREAT editorial review for Pat Flynn's Will It Fly<\/em> book<\/a>. Notice how he bolded the names of the reviewers. That\u2019s because Pat wants to highlight the legitimacy of his writing. You may not know Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income<\/a> (although you really should), but there's a chance you might know Michael Hyatt, Chris Guillebeau, Chris Ducker, etc.
So, when you're scrolling through his book's sale page, and you see a comment by another author you admire, it's instant legitimacy for Pat by proxy.
The important trick is to include a qualifier after the reviewer\u2019s name (like New York Times<\/em> bestselling author). Customers won\u2019t know who the reviewer is unless you tell them. And as you can tell by looking at the heatmap, the qualifier is what customers care about the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Pat](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Pat-Flynns-Editorial-Review-section-in-Author-Central-Pages.png\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nNow, you may not be friends with people like Dan Miller and Josh Shipp, but that doesn't mean you can't start building author relationships<\/a> with those in your genre or niche\u2013and I HIGHLY recommend you do.
Another option is to show your top 5 reviews from your book. Feature them so that there is a better chance your potential customer sees those first. Check out what Derek Murphy did for his Shearwater Fiction novel<\/a>. (PS: Isn't he amazing at book covers?!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Derek](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Derek-Murphy-Editorial-review-for-fiction.png\")
<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
So, no matter your level of networking skills, everyone has the opportunity to gather engaging editorial reviews for your book<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRules for Creating an Excellent Editorial Review Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Include between 6-10 reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Always include the name of the reviewer and a qualifier in bold print.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Place the reviewer and qualifier at the end of the review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Amazon has a list of items prohibited from the editorial review section, such as profanity, promotional materials, links, addresses, etc. You can find the complete list here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Create Beautifully Formatted Editorial Reviews <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Amazon doesn\u2019t allow much formatting in the editorial review section. Even if you copy and paste from Word, you could get an error message stating that you have invalid HTML tags.
Thankfully, Dave created a free tool to help you create beautifully formatted editorial reviews that won\u2019t trigger any error messages when you add them to your book\u2019s sales page. Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. On Kindlepreneur.com, click on \u201cTools\u201d in the top navigation bar.
2. From the dropdown menu, select \u201cBook Description Generator.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Book](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Book-Description-Generator-1024x453.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n3. At the top of the generator, select \u201cAmazon Editorial Review.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Book](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Kindlepreneur-Book-Review-Generator-1.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n4. Add your reviews to the text box, add icons, and adjust the formatting until you\u2019re satisfied.
5. Click the orange \u201cGenerate My Code\u201d button.
6. Copy the code and follow the steps in the next section to add it to your Author Page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Add Editorial Reviews to Your Author Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how to add the editorial reviews to your page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- In Author Central, click the \u201cBooks\u201d tab at the top of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on the book you want and select the correct edition (each edition is updated separately).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select “Edit book details.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Edit](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Edit-Book-Details-1-1.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Next to Review, click \u201cAdd.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click the yellow \u201cSource\u201d button on the top of the text box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Amazon](\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Amazon-Author-Editorial-Reviews.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Copy and paste the code from the Kindlepreneur Editorial Review Generator. (If you didn\u2019t use the generator, stay in \u201cCompose\u201d mode and type (or copy and paste) it in by hand. And, if you are entering From the Author, From the Inside Flap, From the Back Cover, or About the Author, you don\u2019t need to enter a source.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click \u201cPreview\u201d and \u201cSave\u201d changes when you\u2019re happy with the review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you want to learn more about the editorial review section or the research that went into creating the heatmap, read Dave\u2019s article, The Art and Science to Amazon Editorial Reviews<\/a>.
Note:<\/strong> Only books on Amazon.com (US market) can set up editorial reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMake Your International Author Pages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once you have your professional Author Page set, don\u2019t forget to set up and optimize your page for international markets.
You could miss out on heaps of sales if you ignore the international book marke<\/a>t. There are 13 Amazon markets worldwide. Not all of them have Author Central yet, but there are at least four, in addition to the U.S. Amazon site.
Visit the sites below, translate (if you\u2019re using a Chrome browser, there\u2019s a translate option at the top of the page), and repeat the steps above, starting with setting up your Author Central account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- UK \u2013 https:\/\/authorcentral.amazon.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- German \u2013 https:\/\/authorcentral.amazon.de\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- France \u2013 https:\/\/authorcentral.amazon.fr\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Japan \u2013 https:\/\/authorcentral.amazon.co.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Amazon automatically creates Author Pages for the following countries as long as your books are available there:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Brazil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mexico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Even though you can\u2019t customize your Author Page for these countries, they will update automatically to reflect active marketplaces. So if you update your Amazon.com Author Page, your page in Spain will also update to include the same information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how you can see what your Author Page looks like on each marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- In Author Central, click \u201cHome.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under the section labeled Author Page, use the drop-down menu to select which country you want to see.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click the blue \u201cGo\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBonus<\/strong>: Don't forget to download our free printable checklist to creating the perfect Author Central Page.
Download the checklist here<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n\n\n\nNow You're Ready To Have A Rockin' Professional Author Page Too<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- What Goes Into a Professional Author Page<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Create Your Author Central Amazon Account<\/a>
- How To Setup Your Author Central Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Set Up Your Amazon Author Page<\/a>
- Step 1. Add an interesting biography<\/a>
- How To Add Your Biography To Your Author Page<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Step 2. Add a photo(s) to your profile<\/a>
- How to Add a Profile Photo to Your Author Page Profile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Step 3. Check your +Follow button<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Advanced Amazon Author Central Tactics & Steps<\/a>
- 1. Include all versions of your books<\/a>
- How to Include All Versions of Your Book in Author Central<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- What To Do If You Use Pen Names<\/a><\/li>
- What To Do If You Co-Author a Book<\/a><\/li>
- 2. Customize your author page URL<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Craft Amazing Editorial Reviews<\/a>
- Rules for Creating an Excellent Editorial Review Section<\/a><\/li>
- How to Create Beautifully Formatted Editorial Reviews <\/a><\/li>
- How to Add Editorial Reviews to Your Author Page<\/a><\/li>
- Make Your International Author Pages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nIn this article, you will learn:\n\n- \n\n
- What is Amazon Central and how to set it up<\/li>\n\n
- What is an Author Page, and why you need one<\/li>\n\n
- What to include in your professional Author Page<\/li>\n\n
- How to add awesome features to your Page that most people don't know about!<\/li>\n\n
- An example of a stellar author's page that we helped create \u2013 Michael Hyatt!<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn addition to your Amazon Author Central page, you'll also want a website<\/a>. And it should look professional. Get started with my #1 recommended web host for authors: Siteground
Check Out SiteGround<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n\n\n\n What is Amazon Author Central?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Many authors will set up their Kindle Direct Publishing<\/a> (KDP) account and publish their book<\/a>. However, they'll forget to set up an account on Amazon Author Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what is Amazon Author Central<\/a>, and what does it do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's the platform that allows you to set up your Author Page on Amazon, as well as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Add the Editorial Reviews section for your book \u2013 WHICH IS SUPER CRITICAL!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Track your Book Rankings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- See and Respond to Reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chat with Your Readers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fix Issues with Your Book Listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anyone with a book listed on Amazon can sign up for an Author Central account. And to take advantage of your Author Page, you're going to need one.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat is an Amazon Author Page?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An Amazon Author Page is like your personal feature page on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's where people can learn more about you, see (and buy) all your books, find your website, blog, and social media all in one spot on Amazon. It\u2019s an extension of your author platform<\/a>, which you're probably trying to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your Amazon Author Page is crucial. It will help you sell more books by grouping them all on one page for your fans to find, builds your legitimacy as an author, and helps your fans connect with you in more places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you aren\u2019t familiar with Author Pages, go to Amazon<\/a> now and type in a random book title<\/a>. When you look at a book on Amazon, the author\u2019s name is below the title. If it has a hyperlink (a link you can click on), you can click to see that author\u2019s Amazon Page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is a peek at Jeff Goins' author page<\/a>, the master on how to write a book<\/a> \u2013 and don't worry, I'll show you how to set one up that looks just like it!<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBonus<\/strong>: Download Dave's free printable checklist with each step to creating your Amazon Author Page here!Download the checklist here<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n\n\n\n What Goes Into a Professional Author Page<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To make a stellar author page, you should include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Compelling Biography<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Professional Author Photo(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All of Your Books<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- +Follow Button<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Social Media and Website Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Note: It used to be that Amazon would let you add different media like a feed for your blog, or certain videos like a book trailer. Unfortunately, Amazon removed that capability.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The great news is, it\u2019s super simple to create an Author Central account and a professional Author Page that will help turn potential readers into your lifelong fans.
So, to get started, let's create an Amazon Author Central account.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCreate Your Author Central Amazon Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
First, you\u2019ll need to sign up for an Author Central account before you can make your Author Page. You must have a book for sale on Amazon to get an Author Central account.
If you already have an Author Central Amazon account, you get a free pass to Step 2 \u2013 setting up your Author Page.<\/em>
If you don\u2019t have an Author Central account yet, here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Setup Your Author Central Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Go to https:\/\/author.amazon.com\/<\/a> and click \u201cJoin for free.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sign in with your regular Amazon username and password. If you don\u2019t have an account, select \u201cI am a new customer.\u201d You\u2019ll need to give a little more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Read the Terms and Conditions, then click \u201cAccept.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enter your author name, pen name, or book title<\/a> into the search field. A list of possible books appears. (Once your account gets set up, you can add more titles by clicking on the \u201cBooks\u201d tab in the navigation menu and select the blue button labeled \u201cAdd a Book.\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select any one of your books to create the account. If your book is not on the list, you can search for it by title or ISBN. (Note: Your book must be available for purchase on Amazon to set up an Author Central Amazon Account.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Amazon will send you a confirmation email to finish creating the account. (Amazon may contact your publisher(s) as an additional measure to verify your identity, which may take three to seven days.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
While you\u2019re waiting for verification, you can start adding information to your Author Page. You cannot add or make changes to your books until your identity is confirmed, but don\u2019t let that stop you from getting started. You can start adding things like pictures and a bio right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>Your Amazon #Author Page is where you turn readers into fans<\/span>Click To Tweet<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nHow to Set Up Your Amazon Author Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your Author Page is an extension of your author platform. You should update it with your new books, photos, courses, or videos as you create them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1<\/span>. Add an interesting biography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tell potential readers about yourself. You hopefully already have an author bio<\/a> crafted with carefully selected keywords<\/a> you want to connect to you and your books.
Consider including interesting facts about your background, awards, hobbies, proud projects, and things that legitimize you as an author and connect you with readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour bio should also mention where people can find you on social media and your website or blog. Amazon doesn't let you have direct hyperlinks in these bios, but you can still put them there, and people can copy\/paste the urls into their browser to find you.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow To Add Your Biography To Your Author Page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Click on the Profile tab, find \u201cYour Biographies,\u201d and click on \u201cAdd bio.\u201d (If you already have one, you\u2019ll see an \u201cEdit\u201d button instead.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Copy and paste (or type) your biography into the space provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click \u201cPreview biography\u201d to review your work, then click \u201cSave biography.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
You can type directly in Amazon Central, but it\u2019s best practice to have your copy of the information saved. Create it in Word, Evernote, or some other tool first, then copy and paste it into your Amazon profile.
You'll need to keep it plain text (no fancy bold, italics, HTML, etc.) and make it at least 100 characters to meet Amazon\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nStep 2<\/span>. Add a photo(s) to your profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Show potential readers who you are \u2013 a real and interesting person who writes books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some authors include one professional headshot<\/a>, while others have a variety of professional and personal pictures. You might add an image of your family if that will resonate with your target audience, or add a photo of you speaking if you\u2019re a professional speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honoree Corder did a fantastic job of not only including a great profile picture but also some stellar pictures in her Author Updates on her Author Page<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow to Add a Profile Photo to Your Author Page Profile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Make sure your photo is square and at least 300 x 300 pixels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On the Profile tab, click \u201cUpload New Photo.\u201d If you already have a photo and want to update it, click the blue pencil icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select a picture from your computer and click \u201cOpen.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click \u201cPublish.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Step 3<\/mark>. Check your +Follow button<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The yellow +Follow button will be on your Author Page by default unless you\u2019ve changed your settings.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe follow button lets people interested in your work get updates when you\u2019ve released new products or made big announcements.
Only your biggest fans will click the +Follow button, but what\u2019s better than your avatar (aka target audience)<\/a> showing their eagerness to know the second you\u2019ve released a new product on Amazon?
When you review your final Author Page, it\u2019s essential to make sure the +Follow button works right.
Now your Author Page is finished. But, there\u2019s even MORE you can do within Author Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/i>\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n <\/a> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\nGet Your Book Discovered<\/h3>\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n
Look over my shoulder as I show you how to select the best keywords and categories so you\u2019ll make more sales.<\/p>\n Click here to Sign Up<\/a> <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n
Advanced Amazon Author Central Tactics & Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The above steps will create a legitimate-looking author page that will help your sales. But you may face a couple of obstacles as an author, such as being a co-author or writing under pen names. We address those and some extra steps that you should consider in the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Include all versions of your books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Make sure you have all versions of your books listed on your Author Page. Past editions. Audio. Kindle Edition. Paperback. Hardcover.
If any titles or versions are missing, it\u2019s easy to fix this and claim your books.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Include All Versions of Your Book in Author Central<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Make sure every version of your book appears in your Author Central Profile, including ebooks, audiobooks, paperback, and hardcover books<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- On the Books tab, scroll to the bottom of your bibliography and click \u201cAdd a book.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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- In the search bar, type your author name, book title, or ISBN and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Once you've found the missing title, click \u201cThis is my book\u201d below the book. If Amazon lists your name as the author, you\u2019re all set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If your name appears misspelled or you aren\u2019t listed as an author, you\u2019ll have to do a little troubleshooting here<\/a> to get the book on your author central page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What To Do If You Use Pen Names<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you write under a pen name<\/a>, as Dave does, Amazon will create a separate Author Page for you.
Here\u2019s how to add a pen name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- \n
- Click on the \u201cBooks\u201d tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- At the very top, click the link that says, \u201cadd it now.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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- Enter the title, ISBN, or pen name for your book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Find your book in the search results and click, \u201cAdd this book.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When you see a message that says, \u201c[Author Name] is my pen name,\u201d click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Amazon will email your publisher to verify that the pen name is yours. Once verified, they\u2019ll create a new Author Page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019re verified, you can access your pen name through the link in the upper right corner of Author Central. You can have up to three<\/em> Author Pages with different pen names, and they will not be associated with one another on Amazon in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n(And no, that's not Dave's pen name ;))<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n What To Do If You Co-Author a Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you are a co-author of any book, listen up.
There are not shared author pages, so each author listed as a contributor can claim the book under their account. You can reference and give a link to each other's Author Pages in your biography or a blog post to share the love.
Here\u2019s an example from co-authors S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport. Both of their names have hyperlinks, which means they\u2019ve both claimed this book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSometimes you will see only one author's name hyperlinked, which means the other author is missing out on the marketing potential of that product\u2026#AuthorFail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Customize your author page URL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Author Central used to have a feature that allowed you to create a vanity URL for your Author Page. But recently, they removed the ability to customize your URL, and they don\u2019t have a timeline for when or if this feature will return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the meantime, you can brand your URL to make it look more professional on your website, social media, and newsletter. It will take your long, garbled collection of numbers, letters, and symbols and make it clean and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regular URL: www.amazon.com\/author\/dave-chesson\/c\/W9G3J\/b?Q_1Nj\/3k-1
Branded URL: www.amazon.com\/author\/dave-chesson<\/p>\n\n\n\nHaving a good-looking URL will help drive fans and potential readers from your website or newsletter to your Author Profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To brand your URL, you\u2019ll need to sign up for a link branding service. Many of them are free, and most have premium plans if you need them. If you only need it for your Amazon Author Page, then a free account will be sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few link branding websites that have free plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Rebrandly – https:\/\/www.rebrandly.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cuttly – https:\/\/cutt.ly\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Short.io – https:\/\/short.io\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Note:<\/strong> Link shortening and link branding are different things. Shortening will give you a short link, but it will still be a jumble of numbers and letters. Make sure you are branding your link. Learn more about the difference in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Craft Amazing Editorial Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Creating a stunning editorial review section for your book is ONE OF THE BEST TACTICS for your Amazon book sales page<\/strong> \u2014 yet so many authors don't take advantage of it. When Dave Chesson added an editorial review like the example below, he saw an immediate increase in book sales.
And once you see the strategy behind it, you'll understand why it works so well.
The editorial review section is a place on your book's sales page where you can list reviews, comments, or testimonials that others have said about you, your book, or even your previous books. How incredible is that for book marketing<\/a>?
The heatmap below was created by tracking the eye movements of Amazon customers. Notice how the names of publications and review outlets received the most eye traffic. That\u2019s because customers care more about the legitimacy of a review than what it says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHere's an example of a GREAT editorial review for Pat Flynn's Will It Fly<\/em> book<\/a>. Notice how he bolded the names of the reviewers. That\u2019s because Pat wants to highlight the legitimacy of his writing. You may not know Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income<\/a> (although you really should), but there's a chance you might know Michael Hyatt, Chris Guillebeau, Chris Ducker, etc.
So, when you're scrolling through his book's sale page, and you see a comment by another author you admire, it's instant legitimacy for Pat by proxy.
The important trick is to include a qualifier after the reviewer\u2019s name (like New York Times<\/em> bestselling author). Customers won\u2019t know who the reviewer is unless you tell them. And as you can tell by looking at the heatmap, the qualifier is what customers care about the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nNow, you may not be friends with people like Dan Miller and Josh Shipp, but that doesn't mean you can't start building author relationships<\/a> with those in your genre or niche\u2013and I HIGHLY recommend you do.
Another option is to show your top 5 reviews from your book. Feature them so that there is a better chance your potential customer sees those first. Check out what Derek Murphy did for his Shearwater Fiction novel<\/a>. (PS: Isn't he amazing at book covers?!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSo, no matter your level of networking skills, everyone has the opportunity to gather engaging editorial reviews for your book<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rules for Creating an Excellent Editorial Review Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Include between 6-10 reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Always include the name of the reviewer and a qualifier in bold print.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Place the reviewer and qualifier at the end of the review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Amazon has a list of items prohibited from the editorial review section, such as profanity, promotional materials, links, addresses, etc. You can find the complete list here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Create Beautifully Formatted Editorial Reviews <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Amazon doesn\u2019t allow much formatting in the editorial review section. Even if you copy and paste from Word, you could get an error message stating that you have invalid HTML tags.
Thankfully, Dave created a free tool to help you create beautifully formatted editorial reviews that won\u2019t trigger any error messages when you add them to your book\u2019s sales page. Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. On Kindlepreneur.com, click on \u201cTools\u201d in the top navigation bar.
2. From the dropdown menu, select \u201cBook Description Generator.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n3. At the top of the generator, select \u201cAmazon Editorial Review.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n4. Add your reviews to the text box, add icons, and adjust the formatting until you\u2019re satisfied.
5. Click the orange \u201cGenerate My Code\u201d button.
6. Copy the code and follow the steps in the next section to add it to your Author Page.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Add Editorial Reviews to Your Author Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how to add the editorial reviews to your page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- In Author Central, click the \u201cBooks\u201d tab at the top of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on the book you want and select the correct edition (each edition is updated separately).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select “Edit book details.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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- Next to Review, click \u201cAdd.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click the yellow \u201cSource\u201d button on the top of the text box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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- Copy and paste the code from the Kindlepreneur Editorial Review Generator. (If you didn\u2019t use the generator, stay in \u201cCompose\u201d mode and type (or copy and paste) it in by hand. And, if you are entering From the Author, From the Inside Flap, From the Back Cover, or About the Author, you don\u2019t need to enter a source.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click \u201cPreview\u201d and \u201cSave\u201d changes when you\u2019re happy with the review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you want to learn more about the editorial review section or the research that went into creating the heatmap, read Dave\u2019s article, The Art and Science to Amazon Editorial Reviews<\/a>.
Note:<\/strong> Only books on Amazon.com (US market) can set up editorial reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMake Your International Author Pages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once you have your professional Author Page set, don\u2019t forget to set up and optimize your page for international markets.
You could miss out on heaps of sales if you ignore the international book marke<\/a>t. There are 13 Amazon markets worldwide. Not all of them have Author Central yet, but there are at least four, in addition to the U.S. Amazon site.
Visit the sites below, translate (if you\u2019re using a Chrome browser, there\u2019s a translate option at the top of the page), and repeat the steps above, starting with setting up your Author Central account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n- \n
- UK \u2013 https:\/\/authorcentral.amazon.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- German \u2013 https:\/\/authorcentral.amazon.de\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- France \u2013 https:\/\/authorcentral.amazon.fr\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Japan \u2013 https:\/\/authorcentral.amazon.co.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Amazon automatically creates Author Pages for the following countries as long as your books are available there:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Brazil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mexico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Even though you can\u2019t customize your Author Page for these countries, they will update automatically to reflect active marketplaces. So if you update your Amazon.com Author Page, your page in Spain will also update to include the same information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how you can see what your Author Page looks like on each marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- In Author Central, click \u201cHome.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under the section labeled Author Page, use the drop-down menu to select which country you want to see.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click the blue \u201cGo\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBonus<\/strong>: Don't forget to download our free printable checklist to creating the perfect Author Central Page.
Download the checklist here<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n\n\n\n Now You're Ready To Have A Rockin' Professional Author Page Too<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- German \u2013 https:\/\/authorcentral.amazon.de\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- UK \u2013 https:\/\/authorcentral.amazon.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cuttly – https:\/\/cutt.ly\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rebrandly – https:\/\/www.rebrandly.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On the Books tab, scroll to the bottom of your bibliography and click \u201cAdd a book.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
- Go to https:\/\/author.amazon.com\/<\/a> and click \u201cJoin for free.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to Create Beautifully Formatted Editorial Reviews <\/a><\/li>
- What To Do If You Use Pen Names<\/a><\/li>
- How to Include All Versions of Your Book in Author Central<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Step 3. Check your +Follow button<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Step 2. Add a photo(s) to your profile<\/a>
- How To Add Your Biography To Your Author Page<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Set Up Your Amazon Author Page<\/a>
- Create Your Author Central Amazon Account<\/a>
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