Members FAQ
What is included in an AuthorBookings.com membership?
Each listing includes:
One- to two-paragraph author biography.
A description about your presentation if you do speaking engagements and/or visit schools.
List of awards you or your books have won.
Link to website and social media profiles/
3-4 images (headshot, book cover, event photo, etc.)
YouTube video (optional)
Every member has their own unique URL on the AuthorBookings.com site. Sample URL:
www.authorbookings.com/members/yourfirstname-yourlastname.com.
Pro Tip: If you use a middle name or initial, then your direct link would be www.authorbookings.com/members/yourfirstname-yourmiddlenameorinitial-yourlastname.com.
What is the difference between a Standard Membership and a Premium Membership?
Every member will receive a profile listing with its own unique URL on AuthorBookings.com.
As a Premium Member, you’ll get all of the Standard Member benefits plus several extra benefits to increase your visibility and a 10% discount on any product or service (excluding Story Monsters Ink advertorials) in the Story Monsters online store.
Visit the Member Benefits page for more details.
Where do I send images for my listing?
After you complete your order, please upload 3-4 jpg images (headshot, book cover images, event photo, etc.) that you would like to include in your profile to our ftp site:
www.onlinefilefolder.com
Username: ftp@storymonsters.com
Password: password777
Upload files to the AuthorBookings.com folder
Your listing will become active usually within 3-5 business days of receipt of photos.
Pro Tip: Photos taken with your phone are acceptable to submit for a headshot, but it's best to make sure the background and clothing are simple—busy patterns and backgrounds are not recommended.
How can I make changes to my listing?
Simply fill out the form on the Update My Listing link under the MEMBERSHIP tab in the main navigation. Please allow 3-5 business days for the changes to be made. You will receive an email confirmation once your listing has been updated.
How do I send my photos and/or Word document once I've submitted my membership registration?
After you complete your registration, you may email a Word document with information for any area on the form where you indicate WORD DOCUMENT or 3-4 jpg images of your choice (headshot, book cover, event, etc.) to abteam@storymonsters.com. You will receive an email confirmation once the info and/or photos have been added to your profile.
How can schools or the media find my listing on the website?
There are several ways for schools and the media to find authors, artists, or speakers on our site:
They can use the Search bar located in the upper right corner of the navigation to search for authors and artists by name or using keywords.
They can visit the Search Directory page and click on the links to view members of a specific category, book type, presentation audience, location, or topic, or they can search by keyword(s).
They can click on the categories listed under each author's photo and title on the home page. For example, if they click on SKYPE PRESENTATIONS, they will be able to view all authors listed in that category.
How will schools or the media be able to connect with me?
When a school or the media wish to connect with you, they will fill out the form located at the end of your membership profile listing. You will receive an email from Story Monsters LLC with the request from the school or the media.
How can I find schools or media to connect with?
You can find schools and media who are looking to connect with authors on the Opportunities for Authors page located under the MEMBERSHIP tab in the main navigation. You are welcome to contact any of the organizations that are listed on this page.
Pro Tip: We are always adding new schools and media organizations to these lists. We recommend bookmarking these pages so that you can easily find it again to check for new listings.
How can I post an event on the calendar?
One of the benefits of membership at AuthorBookings.com is that we will post book events you will be attending on the Events Calendar and promote it on the AuthorBookings Facebook.
To add an event, click on the Add an Event link under the EVENTS CALENDAR tab in the main navigation.
How do I take advantage of the extra benefits offered with my Premium Membership?
When you sign up for a Premium Membership, you get to take advantage of additional perks of being a member at AuthorBookings.com, including:
Inclusion in the rotating “Premium Member” banner on the AuthorBookings.com home page.
A one-time 10% Premium Member Discount on any Story Monsters LLC services or products in the online store.
We will try our very best to make sure to provide all of the additional benefits you’ll enjoy as a Premium Member, but we are human, and sometimes might forget a detail. If that happens, please feel free to reach out to us at abteam@storymonsters.com and we will make sure to make it right!
How will you promote my membership?
When you join AuthorBookings.com, once annually, your listing will be promoted on Facebook (and Instagram for Premium Members).
Pro Tip: We encourage you to like our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/authorbookings and follow us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/authorbookings. That way, you won't miss when we post about your membership.
How can I promote my AuthorBookings.com membership?
Download the AuthorBookings.com Member logo below and add a link to your AuthorBoookings.com profile on your website, social media pages, etc. to let the world know that you are a member! You can also use the logo on flyers, bookmarks, and more!
Pro Tip: Click and hold (Mac) or right mouse click (PC) on the image above until a dialog box appears. Make sure that the file name ends in .jpg (Mac). Click "Save".
How many schools and media organizations will contact me as a result of my AuthorBookings.com membership?
We cannot make any guarantees about how many connections you may make. However, we believe creating any visibility online is priceless. When you become an AuthorBookings.com member, you instantly will have your own unique URL for your member profile that is searchable by Google and other search engines.
How can I renew my AuthorBookings.com membership?
You are able to renew your membership at any time. Visit the AuthorBookings.com Membership listing in our online store. Make sure you check MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL on the Membership Registration form. You may also make any changes you wish to your listing when you check out. Make sure you enter “N/A” or “No Changes” on any fields you do not want to update.
What can I do if I find an error or experience another problem with the website?
If for any reason you experience problems with the site, please email us or call 480-940-8182.