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Getting started as writer with Verbals

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Getting started as writer with Verbals

Verbals is a platform for writers and authors to publish novels and stories with fans (readers). Whether you are writing your first chapter or just completing the draft of second novel.

In this guide you will learn how to publish your novel on Verbals.

Create an account

To get started, you can use your email and password, or continue with Google for one-click easy signup.

If you have created an account using Google you can skip the step for account verification.

Sign up page

You will received an verification email their email address upon signup using email and password.

NOTE: If you have created an account using Google, you can skip the step of account verification.

Verifying will unlock your account, along with many other features.

Create your book

Click on “Publish” button and select from the dropdown option, what would you like to publish? A novel or story.

Homefeed publish novel dropdown

You will need to enter the details of your novel:

  • Title (required)
  • Description - Recommend 180 words
  • Genre
  • Language - If you don’t find the language in the list, drop us a message.
  • Tags - Maximum 15 tags are allowed
  • License

TIP: You can edit all this information later stage as well.

Create new book form

If you’re wondering about the cover image, don’t worry upload one later.

Once you’re all set, click on “Save” button. This will create a new novel for you.

Write your first chapter

As a writer this is the page where you will spend most of your time, writing chapters and editing your book information.

Book chapters list empty

Type the name of the first chapter you want to write.

When you create a new chapter it will always be in draft mode. You can write the story and save your edits by clicking on “Save” button.

Book chapter editor

NOTE: Currently, we do not support un-publishing a chapter, once you click on “Publish” button.

Sharing your book

I know you’re excited to share your new novel out in the world, but before we do that. Let’s not forgot to add a cover image.

Tabs to manage book

You will find the tabs to manage your book.

  • Info - Edit your book information and update the cover image
  • Chapters - Write and edit chapters of a book
  • Settings - Set book status, visibility, list your book on search website (e.g. Google, Bing), or delete the book.

It’s highly recommended to add all the information you might have missed in the “Info” tab.

  • Title (required)
  • Description - Recommend 180 words
  • Genre
  • Language - If you don’t find the language in the list, drop us a message.
  • Tags - Maximum 15 tags are allowed
  • License
  • Cover image

Now you’re all set to share your novel with the world 🌏

Happy Verbal-ing

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