Getting Started as an Author

Overview

Welcome to Themely! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started as an author. Whether you're sharing free resources or planning to sell premium products, this guide will help you set up your account, understand your dashboard, and create your first product.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• A Themely account - Sign up here if you haven't already
• Your creative work ready - Digital files, designs, templates, or other resources you want to share
• Basic product information - Title, description, category, and tags for your product

Setting Up Your Profile

Your author profile is your identity on Themely. A complete profile builds trust with potential customers and helps your products get discovered.

Step 1: Complete Your Basic Information

1. Navigate to Account Settings
2. Fill out your profile information:
   • Display Name - How your name appears to customers
   • Username - Your unique identifier (e.g., @username)
   • Bio - A brief description of who you are and what you create
   • Avatar - A professional profile picture
3. Click "Save Changes"

Step 2: Add Social Links (Optional)

Adding your website, Twitter, or other social profiles helps customers learn more about you and builds credibility.

Understanding Your Dashboard

Your Author Dashboard is your command center. Here's what you'll find:

Creating Your First Product

Ready to share your work? Follow these steps to create your first product:

Step 1: Navigate to Create Product

1. Go to your Author Dashboard
2. Click "Create New Product" or navigate to Create Product

Step 2: Fill Out Product Details

• Title - Clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Modern UI Kit for Figma")
• Description - Detailed information about what's included and who it's for
• Category - Choose the most relevant category for discoverability
• Tags - Add relevant keywords to help users find your product
• Preview Images - Upload high-quality screenshots or mockups
• Pricing - Free (for all authors) or Paid (verified authors only)

Step 3: Upload Your Files

Upload the actual product files that customers will download. Supported formats include:

• Design files (.fig, .sketch, .xd, .psd)
• Archives (.zip, .rar)
• Documents (.pdf, .docx)
• And more...

Step 4: Review and Publish

1. Preview your product listing to see how it will appear to customers
2. Make any necessary adjustments
3. Click "Publish" to submit for review
4. Your product will be reviewed by our team (usually within 24-48 hours)

Tips & Best Practices

• Use high-quality preview images - First impressions matter. Show your product in action.
• Write detailed descriptions - Help customers understand exactly what they're getting.
• Choose relevant tags - Better tags = better discoverability.
• Start with free products - Build an audience before applying for verification.
• Respond to reviews - Engage with your customers and build trust.
• Keep products updated - Maintain your products and add new versions when needed.

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first product, here's what to do next:

Need More Help?

If you have questions that aren't answered here, we're here to help:

• Contact our support team - We typically respond within 24 hours
• Browse all author guides - Find more detailed documentation
• Visit the Help Center - General help articles and FAQs