Authors Direct
How to Redeem Authors Direct Giveaway Codes
Redeeming an Authors Direct Giveaway Code Giveaway Codes can be redeemed at authors-direct.com/redeem. Navigate to the Authors Direct Redemption page Enter the Giveaway Code into the CODE box Type in the email address that will redeem the code ...
Getting Started Guide - Authors Direct
Congratulations on starting your Authors Direct storefront. Below you will find a list of items to review to help get you up and running with your new store! Getting Started Guide Click here to download our Authors Direct - Getting Started Guide. ...
Authors Direct Marketing Assets
Below is a list of downloadable marketing assets for launching and promoting your Authors Direct storefront Launch Kit 2020: Social media images and suggested copy from our 2020 launch kit. Announce that your audiobooks are available through your ...
How much does Authors Direct cost?
Access Authors Direct for a one-time author setup fee of $99. There are no other fee's associated with running your Authors Direct store. You can sign up here! If you've previously produced an audiobook with Findaway Voices, we're waiving the $99 ...
Do I have to sign up for Authors Direct to use Giveaway Codes?
No, you do not have to sign up for Authors Direct in order to use Giveaway Codes for your title(s). All authors distributing through Findaway Voices will receive 30 (or 100 if on Voices Plus) Giveaway Codes. These codes are powered by Authors Direct, ...
How to only distribute audiobooks to Authors Direct
If you do not want to distribute to any partners other than Authors Direct, simply leave all other distribution options de-selected, as shown in the screenshot below. Remember to save your selections before submitting for distribution. Note: You must ...
Audiobook availability on Authors Direct
Authors Direct allows for quick and immediate changes to the availability of audiobooks on your storefront. However, there's a few things to keep in mind. Your audiobook must be distributed through Findaway Voices at least 7 days prior to adding to ...
How to market/advertise an Authors Direct storefront
Best Marketing Practices for Authors The most important thing you can do to see success on Authors Direct is to take an active approach to marketing. 100% of Authors Direct sales happen because of a promotion, social post, or other form of engagement ...
How to change audiobook prices on Authors Direct
Set prices on Authors Direct Authors Direct provides true retail price control. Here's how you can change and set audiobook prices on Authors Direct. Navigate to the Add/Remove Audiobooks tab. The Purchase Price is the price customers will pay on ...
How to add/remove audiobooks on Authors Direct
Audiobooks can easily be added or removed from your Authors Direct store using the Authors Direct dashboard. Adding Audiobooks Search for your audiobook using the search bar. If you can't find your audiobook, double check that it's been submitted ...
How do I create/edit my Authors Direct storefront?
Sign up for Authors Direct First, make sure you've signed up for Authors Direct. How do I sign up for Authors Direct? Create your storefront Navigate to the Authors Direct Dashboard under the Store Creation tab. Click Create Your Storefront button. ...
How do I sign up for Authors Direct?
Sign Up You can sign up for Authors Direct from the Marketing tab of the Findaway Voices dashboard, or simply click here. Important note: You must distribute your audiobook(s) through Findaway Voices so they can be sold on your storefront. Audiobooks ...
What is the royalty breakdown of an Authors Direct sale?
You set the actual price to the consumer, and get a 70% royalty rate based on that price (the 20% distribution fee still applies). Findaway takes care of any sales taxes added to your price, as well as credit card transaction fees. For example, if ...
What is the difference between a Giveaway Code and an Authors Direct Promotion?
Giveaway Codes and Authors Direct Promotional codes both lead users into the same app and listening experience using the same email address/account, but there are a few important differences. Giveaway Codes are unique, one-time use codes that tie to ...
What should I do if a customer comes to me with a question?
First, check and see if there's any answer to the issue at the Authors Direct Help Center. If not, have them send and email to our main line at support@authors-direct.com. Our team will take care of things from there. Please note that Authors Direct ...
Can I see real-time sales reporting from my Authors Direct store?
Yes you can! Sales from your store flow straight into your preliminary sales dashboard.
Can I sell audiobooks from my own website via Authors Direct?
Authors Direct can't be completely embedded into your website at this time, but authors have seen success simply linking out to their Authors Direct audiobook pages from their main website.
Does Authors Direct support Pre-Orders?
Authors Direct does not support pre-orders at this time.
What does an Authors Direct storefront look like?
Authors Direct is designed to help listeners quickly and easily buy audiobooks, with customization features to match the look/feel of your author brand. Check out the example layout below for a better idea of how your graphics/bio will appear on the ...
What is Authors Direct?
Authors Direct is a platform developed by Findaway Voices that allows authors and rights holders to sell audiobooks directly to customers via their own Authors Direct storefront. Customers access their purchased audiobook(s) within seconds on their ...