Creating your account and setting up your profile

Sign up

Go to the home page and create a free account with your email address. You'll receive a verification email — click the link to activate your account before accessing the dashboard.

Your profile

After signing in, open your profile from the top navigation. You can set:

• Display name and bio — visible on your public profile
• Avatar — uploaded as an image; auto-resized for optimal delivery
• Social links — link to your website, newsletter, or social accounts

Becoming an author

Your account starts in reader mode. You earn author status automatically when you make your first draft or book public. Once you're an author:

• The Forge wing becomes available in your dashboard
• Your public profile shows your books and worlds
• Readers can follow you and receive updates when you publish

Subscription tiers

| Tier | Who it's for |
|------|-------------|
| Free | Readers and authors just getting started |
| Indie | Active authors who want full Studio access |
| Pro | Authors managing large projects or multiple series |

See the Subscription tiers help article for a full feature comparison.