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Following Authors & Getting Notifications
How to follow your favorite authors on BookAuth and receive notifications when they publish new books or launch campaigns.
Updated April 10, 20261 views
Following authors ensures you never miss a new release, ARC campaign, or update from authors you love.
How to Follow an Author
- Visit any author profile page or book page
- Click "Follow" (heart or follow button)
- The author is added to your "Following" list
What You Get
When you follow an author, you receive notifications for:
| Event | Notification |
|---|---|
| New book published | "[Author] just published [Title]!" |
| ARC campaign launched | "[Author] is looking for ARC readers for [Title]" |
| Blog post published | "[Author] posted: [Post Title]" (if subscribed to blog) |
Managing Who You Follow
Navigate to My Following from the reader sidebar:
- View all followed authors
- Unfollow by clicking the "Following" button (toggles to "Follow")
- Sort by most recent activity or alphabetical
Newsletter vs. Following
| Feature | Following | Newsletter |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled by | You (reader) | Author sends to subscribers |
| Notifications | On-platform notifications | Email inbox |
| Content | Automated (new books, ARCs) | Custom (whatever the author writes) |
| Opt out | Unfollow anytime | Unsubscribe from email |
For maximum engagement, both follow the author AND subscribe to their newsletter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can authors see who follows them?
A: Authors see their total follower count but not individual follower identities.
Q: Is there a limit to how many authors I can follow?
A: No limit. Follow as many as you like.
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