Updated Step by Step Guide (May 26, 2025)

This step-by-step guide walks you through how to add a new listing in your Direct2Readers dashboard, based on the walkthrough video by Chelle Honiker. This covers all listing types — from direct sales links to BookFunnel ebooks and Lulu print editions.

Step 1: Log In and Access Your Dashboard

1. Go to https://direct2readers.com/frontend-manager
2. Log in using your vendor credentials.
3. From the left menu, click Products → Add Title.

Step 2: Add the Required Info

1. Upload the Featured Image — this is required for all listings (ebook, paperback, hardcover, etc.)
2. Listing Title — required
3. Blurb/Description — required
4. (Optional) Fill in subtitle, series name, book number, publisher, publication date, and language

Step 3: Choose Your Format

Select the appropriate format for this listing:

• Direct Link (external store or retailer like Amazon, Kobo, etc. This includes Kindle Unlimited!)
• Audiobook
• Serial or Subscription (e.g., Patreon, Ream, Substack)
• Comic/Graphic Novel
• Movie or Short Film
• LitRPG/Game Book
• Kickstarter
• Ebook delivered by BookFunnel
• Paperback delivered by Lulu
• Hardcover delivered by Lulu

Note: BookFunnel and Lulu listings will remain in draft until we validate and activate them.

Step 4: Enter Format-Specific Fields

Depending on the format selected, additional fields will appear:

For Direct Link:

• ASIN (optional but recommended — helps us gather “also boughts” and related data)
• Formats available — select all that apply
• If you have multiple formats with separate links, submit this form once for each version (e.g., ebook, special edition, signed copy)

For Audiobooks:

• Audiobook cover (1080×1080)
• Narrator name
• Duration (hours + minutes)
• Audiobook provider (e.g., Audible, Fable, BookFunnel — note: we don’t currently host audio files via BookFunnel)
• Bridged/unabridged
• Audiobook ISBN (optional)
• Purchase/listen link

For Serials/Subscriptions:

• Platform name (e.g., Ream, Substack, Patreon)
• Subscription link
• Optional pricing or reward descriptions

For Comics, Movies, LitRPG:

• Purchase/view link
• Tags and categories relevant to the genre or audience

For Kickstarter:

• Kickstarter goal
• Kickstarter URL
• Start and end dates
• Main reward level name, description, and pledge amount

Step 5: Add Book-Specific Files (for BookFunnel or Lulu formats)

Ebook (BookFunnel):

• Ebook cover (used on BookFunnel)
• .epub file (required)
• .pdf file (optional)
• ISBN (optional)

Paperback (Lulu):

• ISBN (required)
• Cover PDF (print-ready)
• Interior PDF
• Select from standard Lulu options:
  • Size (e.g., 6×9, 5.5×8.5)
  • Interior type (B&W, color)
  • Paper weight
  • Finish (matte or glossy)
• Page count

Hardcover (Lulu):

• ISBN (required)
• Cover PDF (casewrap binding)
• Interior PDF
• Select hardcover-specific options
• Page count

Step 6: Add Pricing (Optional but Recommended)

• Regular price
• Sale price (optional)

Even for non-book listings (Kickstarter, short films, serials), you can include pricing — but it’s not required.

Tip: Adding a price helps with search and filters, especially when users sort by price range.

Step 7: Add Tags, Categories, and Keywords

• Select all relevant genres, tropes, audience categories, and keywords
• Be accurate — this affects reader discovery and AI recommendations
• You can request additional tags to be added by contacting support

Step 8: Submit Your Listing

• Click Submit
• Your listing will be converted into a vector in our discovery engine (approx. 30 minutes)
• If it’s a BookFunnel or Lulu listing, our team will begin validation/setup and notify you when it’s live

Support

For questions, email us at support@direct2readers.com — we’re happy to help!

OTHER DASHBOARD FEATURES

Coupons

Use coupons to create special offers or reward readers.

Creating a Coupon:

1. In your dashboard, click Coupons → Add New Coupon
2. Fill in:
   • Coupon Code
   • Discount Type: Fixed cart, percentage, or fixed product discount
   • Amount and any usage restrictions
   • Expiry Date (optional)
3. Click Publish

Managing Coupons:

• Click Coupons to edit or delete existing ones
• Monitor usage to evaluate campaign performance

Store Details

Keep your store info professional and up to date.

Accessing Store Settings:

• In the dashboard menu, click Store Details

What to Update:

• Store Name and Logo
• Store Description: Brief overview of your brand
• Contact Info: Email, phone, address
• Social Media Links
• Store Policies: Shipping, returns, privacy
• Click Save when finished

Tips for Success

• Use high-quality images and strong product descriptions
• Keep your pricing consistent across platforms
• Check your dashboard regularly to update listings, track sales, and manage promotions
• Promote your Direct2Readers storefront on social media and newsletters

If you need help at any point, our support team is here for you: support@direct2readers.com

Happy selling!

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