Publish a book
Create a link that lets readers read your book online. You control access and can revoke it at any time.
What you need
- Sign in to your account (see Account)
- Open the book you want to share
If you are not signed in, the dialog will show a sign-in button instead of the settings form.
Open the publish dialog
In the toolbar, click Share (the share-arrow icon on the right side of the panel).
Access modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Public | The link is open to everyone — anyone with the link can read the book |
| Password-protected | The reader enters a password before opening the book |
| Invite-only | Access is limited to the email addresses you specify |
Public is selected by default. For Password-protected mode, enter a password in the field that appears. For Invite-only mode, enter email addresses, one per line.
Author name
The Author name field sets the name readers see in the publication. By default it is filled with the author name from the book's metadata. You can use a pen name — this does not affect your account or other books.
The field is required: publishing will not start until it is filled in.
Reader feedback
The Allow reader feedback toggle lets readers leave comments on the book. It is off by default. Turn it on if you want to collect feedback.
You can open analytics for the publication using the Analytics button in the dialog's status view.
Publishing
Once configured, click Share. The dialog shows progress through these stages:
- Preparing — collecting the book's contents
- Creating link — registering the publication on the platform
- Uploading chapters — sending chapters (a "Chapter X of Y" counter is shown)
- Done — publishing is complete
You can press Cancel during upload — the operation will stop safely.
Manage a publication
After publishing, the dialog switches to Published mode:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Copy link | Copies the reader link to the clipboard |
| Open in browser | Opens the publication in a browser |
| Analytics | Goes to the publication's statistics page |
| Update | Republishes the book with the current contents and settings |
| Revoke | Deletes the publication (confirmation required) |
What the reader sees
The reader follows the link and opens the book in a browser — no app install needed. Access matches the mode you chose: public, password-protected, or invite-only.
The book's contents stay with you. Publishing gives readers a way to read through authr.app, but does not put the manuscript in the open — the book is only available under the access rules you choose.
Revoke a publication
Click Revoke in the publish dialog, then confirm. After revocation the link stops working — readers lose access immediately. Republishing creates a new link.