Features for Authors
Everything you need to distribute review copies, gather feedback, and build your reader community.
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Get Better Feedback
Know exactly what's working in your manuscript
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Inline Comments & Highlights
Readers leave feedback on specific passages. See exactly what confused or excited them.
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Compiled Feedback Dashboard
All comments organized in one place. Export everything.
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Custom Beta Questions
Ask readers specific questions about pacing, characters, or plot. Get targeted feedback on what matters most.
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Heat Map Analytics
See where readers drop off. Know which scenes need work before you publish.
Distribute Your ARCs
Share with your readers and discover new ones
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Custom Campaign URLs
Create branded links like insidestory.app/signup/your-book-title. Professional and easy to share.
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Reviewer Discovery
List your book for our growing community of beta readers and ARC reviewers.
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Featured Spotlights
Get your ARC featured at the top of browse pages. Increase visibility with engaged readers.
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Automated Reminders
Send automatic reminders to readers who haven't finished. Increase completion rates.
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Track Completion & Reviews
Monitor how many readers finished and reviewed. See engagement at a glance.
Grow Your Audience
Turn new readers into loyal fans
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Build Your Mailing List
Automatically collect reader emails. Export to CSV or integrate with Kit and MailerLite.
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Author Profile Pages
Showcase all your books (ARCs and published works) with buy links and bio.
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Link Click Tracking
Monitor clicks to your Amazon page, website, and social media.
Easy Campaign Management
Control who gets access and when
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Campaign Dashboard
Manage multiple campaigns from one place. Set limits and track everything at a glance.
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Pre-Approval Controls
Set automatic approval rules. Create pre-approved lists and blacklists. You decide who gets access.
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Multi-Pen Name Support
Manage campaigns across multiple pen names.
Flexible File Management
Upload once, reach readers everywhere
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Multiple Formats
Upload EPUB, DOCX, or PDF. We handle the formatting.
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In-Browser Reading
Readers engage directly in browser with inline commenting and progress tracking.
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Download for eReader
Readers can download to read on their eReader, or read directly in their browser.
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Watermark Protection
Each download is personalized to the reader for security.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start with our free tier to list one book at no cost. Upgrade as you grow to unlock unlimited campaigns and advanced features.
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