DaLegendary1 Author Network Empire™
Find your wings. Share your story. Build your author journey.
A starting place for new and aspiring authors to get their foot in the door, find their wings, and build their own publishing journey. Explore free learning resources, develop your author presence, and discover opportunities to share your work with readers.
DaLegendary1’s way of giving back to current and future generations of new and aspiring authors: providing free resources and opportunities to help them get their start, find their wings, and build their own author journey.
Aspiring/author applications are open. All listings are individually reviewed.
Want to become an author someday?
You're welcome here too. Explore what independent authors have created, follow their journeys, discover different book genres and learn about the business side of creativity at your own pace.
Explore the author community at your own pace. The Financial Literacy Center and Free Business & Coding Academy provide free resources available to everyone.
Author independence comes first
Authors retain ownership of their books and copyrights, with control over publishing arrangements, pricing, and retailers.
Choose the optional promotion that fits your goals and continue building your author presence.
A platform for authors to be discovered.
Every author starts somewhere. This network helps new and aspiring authors build their foundation through free learning resources, author visibility, and opportunities to introduce their work to readers. Start with your idea or work in progress, then explore book listings and optional promotion when your book is ready.
Authors apply
Introduce yourself, describe your writing goals, and share where you are in your author journey. Aspiring authors, writers developing a first book, and newly published authors are welcome. Applying is free.
Share your journey
Tell us about your writing goals, your progress, and the books you are bringing to life. Your author profile helps readers get to know your work.
Readers discover
Introduce your published books through the author directory and connect readers to your preferred retailer or author website. Explore optional featured promotion for extra visibility.
Discover independent authors and books
The author catalog is now accepting applications. Browse participating authors here as approved books are added. The catalog begins with a small, curated selection of approved authors and books.
Author Showcase
The first approved author and book profiles will appear here as the author catalog grows.
Apply for Free: Aspiring AuthorAuthor Spotlight
Buy an Author Spotlight for 7 consecutive days. The smart store checks your paid order against your submitted author application and automatically publishes eligible features in the live Author Showcase.
One time price: $9.99. Apply for review, then purchase the approved placement.
Purchase Author Spotlight $9.99Featured Books
Choose a Featured Book Placement for 14 consecutive days and feature up to two eligible published books. The smart store publishes qualifying placements after payment and application verification.
One time price: $19.99. Feature up to two approved books for one scheduled period.
Purchase Featured Placement $19.99Author Owned Book Links
Book links lead to the author or retailer's existing purchase page.
DaLegendary1 Build Your Vision Award $100
Your vision. Your ownership. Support for your next step. Are you an aspiring or independent author with a project you are building? Tell us about your progress and how $100 could help you move forward.
Applying is free. There is no need to purchase anything or join a paid promotion.
Applications are accepted for review. Award funding, dates, and recipient selection are subject to a future announced review cycle; completing an application does not guarantee an award. This application is separate from the author listing application.
Simple author promotion. Transparent pricing.
Apply for a free author listing, or choose an optional one time promotional placement for additional visibility.
Free Author and Book Listing
Share your author story and published books with readers through a standard listing in our author network.
- Free aspiring author application and standard listing
- Display your author name, introduction and published book details
- Connect readers to your preferred book retailer or author page
- Help readers explore your books through your standard listing
Author Spotlight
Optional extra visibility with a seven day Author Spotlight placement.
- 7 consecutive days in the Author Spotlight section
- Spotlight placement for one author and one book
- Featured introduction and author book link
- Placement begins on agreed scheduled date
Featured Book Placement
Optional prominent promotion for up to two published books in a featured section.
- 14 consecutive days in Featured Books section
- Showcase up to two published books
- Book cover, description and purchase link for each book
- Placement begins on agreed scheduled date
Program guidelines and common questions
Do I need to pay to join?
Applying for a basic author listing is free. Optional paid placements cost $9.99 or $19.99, one time per selected service.
What does the network offer?
Free author listing applications, reader discovery, optional paid book promotion, and access to free financial and business learning resources.
Who can apply?
Adults age 18 or older who are aspiring, developing a book, or already published are welcome to apply. Share your current stage and goals. Published book listings and paid book placements require an eligible published book, a valid purchase link, and permission to use the submitted promotional materials.
Are paid placements advertising?
Yes. They will be clearly marked as Featured / Sponsored promotion. Each purchase covers the selected promotional placement and its stated duration. All applications are reviewed before a placement is accepted and scheduled.
How are scheduling and refunds handled?
Promotions begin on a confirmed date after approval and receipt of the required materials. Undelivered promotional services qualify for a refund.
What happens to the information I submit?
Application details are used for author profile review and communication. Only approved public facing author and book details will be published. Contact email stays private. Promotional marketing emails require a separate optional opt in.
A curated author directory with author listings and scheduled promotional placements. Authors provide materials and links they are authorized to share.
Get Listed in the DaLegendary1 Book Finder
Book Finder Placement
Feature your book in the DaLegendary1 Book Finder for $4.99 per month.
View Book Finder