Server Rules #8
No spam, self-promotion is only accepted from published authors.

EXTENTION:

AUTHORS:

1. If available, authors should include a static link from their profile, to their website and verify themselves.
   Goto: Profile -> "Profile metadata" + "Verification"
2. Authors may also include static links to booksellers profile or specific titles. ie: Kobo, Amazon, Barnes & Noble.
   Goto: Profile -> "Profile metadata"
3. Authors should post WIP, discussions, suggestions, polls and 'periodic' links to their new releases and 'pay' published works.
4. Posting with 'links only' to 'pay' published works is not acceptable. Posting 'links' to 'pay' published works within each post is not acceptable. We want to avoid postings for the sole purpose of selling a book. Consideration for the reader's interest and input is paramount.
5. Links to 'free' published works are encouraged. Please preamble with each post.

'Published works' definition:
Book or articles available to the public for sale or free in print or online Made public by the author (self-published) or a book publisher.

'Periodic' definition:
One (1) direct link to published work for every six (6) posts.

BOOK STORES:

1. Book stores are invited to include a static link from their profile, to their website and verify themselves.
   Goto: Profile -> "Profile metadata" + "Verification"
2. Book stores can review popular books, staff suggestions, staff picks but cannot link directly to a shopping cart connected to a book. Links to expanded non-commercial book reviews are ok.
3. Book stores can sign posts with text only (non-linked).
   ie:
   Enjoy reading,
   Goodname Best Books

SPAM IS:

1. Any affiliate link.
2. Repeating the same post over and over.
3. Any links unrelated to WIP or published works.

If you have any concerns please contact us at:
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