Create your account
Start by creating a free Zitlit account. This gives you access to the author dashboard, book upload template, and Zitlit Social.
- Sign up with your email
- Choose a pen name (you can change it later)
- Log in to unlock all tools
Zitlit
How it works
How Zitlit works
Zitlit is a cosy corner of the internet for indie authors and curious readers. Upload your books, polish your blurbs with AI, and share your work with a supportive community – all in one place.
No complicated dashboards, no gatekeepers. Just you, your stories, and the readers who’ll love them.
At a glance
- ✨ Create a profile & author page
- 📚 Upload your books with covers & blurbs
- 🤖 Use Zitlit AI to sharpen hooks & descriptions
- 🌈 Get discovered via Browse Books & Book of the Week
- 💬 Swap feedback on Zitlit Social
From first login to first reader
Here’s the path most authors take on Zitlit. You can dip in and out wherever you are on your journey.
Set up your author profile
Your author profile becomes your public author page – a cosy little hub for all your books.
- Add a portrait or logo
- Write a short bio and tagline
- Share your favourite themes & vibes
- Drop in links to your Amazon author page or website
Upload your books
Use the Book upload template to keep all your book details in one tidy place – covers, blurbs, links and more.
- Upload a cover image
- Add title, subtitle, genre & format
- Paste your hook and full blurb
- Add buy links (Amazon, Kobo, Apple, Google Play, website, etc.)
Polish your blurb with Zitlit AI
Staring at a blank blurb box? Zitlit AI is here to help you punch up your hooks, trim your word count and sharpen your tone.
- Paste your blurb into the AI helper
- Ask for changes – “more suspense”, “shorter”, “YA voice”
- Copy the version you like back into your book page
Get discovered on Browse Books
Once your books are live, they appear in the Browse Books gallery – where readers can filter by genre, format, age and more.
- Readers can search by mood or trope
- Your covers and hooks do the heavy lifting
- Each card links to your full book page
Join the Zitlit Social board
Zitlit Social is your place to share ideas, ask for feedback, and find proofreaders or beta readers.
- Post ideas, feedback requests, or proofreader call-outs
- Swap samples and critique kindly
- Connect with other writers in your genre
Need help with self-publishing?
Not sure where to start with ISBNs, formats, or getting your manuscript onto Amazon? Our Self-publishing help & tips page walks you through the essentials in plain English.
- ✅ Formatting basics for eBook & print
- ✅ Cover design do’s and don’ts
- ✅ Launch checklists and ideas
For readers
You don’t need to be an author to enjoy Zitlit. Use Browse Books to find new indie reads, and keep an eye on Book of the Week for a hand-picked spotlight.
Start exploring books →Frequently asked questions
Is Zitlit only for finished books?
No – works-in-progress are welcome. You can upload early versions, use Zitlit Social to get feedback, and update your blurbs and covers as you go.
Do you sell my books directly?
Zitlit focuses on discovery. You add your own retailer links (Amazon, Kobo, Apple, etc.) and readers click through to buy from your usual stores.
Is it free to use?
Right now, Zitlit is built as a friendly space for indie authors and readers. Basic features like author pages, book uploads, and Zitlit Social are designed to be accessible.
Do I keep my rights?
Yes. You keep full rights to your stories. Zitlit simply showcases your books and points readers to wherever you’re selling them.
Ready to bring your stories to Zitlit?
Create your account, set up your author page, and upload your first book today. You can always tweak and polish as you go.