Author Central is an independent author engagement platform, founded in 2026 to help self-published authors build direct relationships with their readers.
We are NOT Amazon's Author Central service. We are a separate company with a similar mission: helping authors succeed. While Amazon's Author Central focuses on Amazon marketplace features (sales tracking, reviews, author profiles), our Author Central focuses on direct reader engagement through QR codes, bonus content, and email list building.
The name similarity is coincidental - "Author Central" describes our core purpose: putting authors at the center of their reader relationships.
We started Author Central in 2026 after seeing a gap in the author tools ecosystem. While platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo help authors sell books, there weren't great tools to help authors build lasting relationships with their readers.
Authors were struggling to:
We built Author Central to solve these problems. Our platform gives authors professional tools to engage readers directly, building relationships that last beyond a single book purchase.
Generate trackable QR codes for your books. Print them in your books or use them in marketing. Track scans and conversions.
Upload and deliver exclusive bonus content to your readers. Deleted scenes, character guides, behind-the-scenes content, and more.
Collect reader emails directly from your books. Build your list, communicate with readers, announce new releases.
Track engagement, see which content resonates, understand your reader base, and make data-driven decisions.
We work alongside Amazon's services, not instead of them. Many authors use both platforms successfully.
Use for: Managing your Amazon author profile, tracking Amazon sales, monitoring Amazon reviews
authorcentral.amazon.com →Use for: Building direct reader relationships, QR codes, bonus content, email lists, cross-platform engagement
Best Practice
Use Amazon Author Central for your Amazon presence and our Author Central for direct reader engagement. Together, they create a complete author platform.
Trademark Disclaimer: "Amazon", "Kindle", "KDP", and "Author Central" (in the context of Amazon's service) are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. We acknowledge these trademarks and do not claim any affiliation.
Independent Service: Author Central is an independent service provided by CoreLogic AI Ltd (Registered in England & Wales, No: 16919694). We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Amazon.com, Inc. or any of its services.
Complementary Service: Our services are designed to work alongside, not replace, other author platforms including Amazon's Author Central, social media, email marketing tools, and author websites.