Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone participate in this program?
Only authors who have an eBook available for sale on Amazon can take part, as the primary focus of this program is peer-to-peer reviews. However, if you are in the process of finishing your book and would like to join to start accumulating points, please contact us, and we will guide you on how to proceed.
Does Authentic accept any book?
Any genre is welcome, as long as the book is in English.
However, the program only accepts eBooks, and they must be available for immediate purchase on Amazon. Low-content books, like puzzles, coloring, and tracing books, are not accepted.
How many reviews can my book receive?
You can receive unlimited reviews as long as you have enough points to request one. You earn points by reading other authors’ books. This is not a paid-per-review site; fellow authors choose your books. To attract reviewers, ensure that your eBook is reasonably priced, no higher than U$ 2.99, while you request a review, features an appealing cover, and has an enticing summary.
How do I receive points?
You will earn points each time you read and submit a verified review of another author’s book on Amazon. This requires purchasing the eBook on Amazon.
Please be aware that Amazon allows users to post reviews only if they have spent at least $50 in the previous year. Additionally, make sure that you can purchase eBooks in your specific marketplace. If you need to buy the eBook on Amazon.com, you must still meet the $50 spending requirement to be eligible to post a review.
Do I lose the points if I don’t use them?
No, you can keep or use your points.
Even if you leave the program and decide to rejoin later, they will be available for you.
Are the reviews within Amazon guidelines?
Yes, the program rules closely adhere to Amazon’s guidelines. Reviewers are not compensated financially or paid per review, and there are no exchanges or swap reviews involved. We prioritize privacy; there is no exchange of information or visibility between members on our platform, and their identities are kept confidential at Authentic and will also remain private with Amazon, as long as they use a pen name when submitting a review.
Members are not obligated to provide a review, and there is no external influence on the review outcomes. Furthermore, we are the only program in the market that requires a Verified Purchase of an eBook. This condition is the closest guarantee that the person has read your book, as Amazon monitors reading patterns. This rule is in place to protect all authors and foster a trustworthy environment.
How do I request a review?
It is not enough to add the book to our platform; you must actively request a review so it can be posted in our library and be accessible to our members.
For this to happen, you need at least 10 points in your wallet, which you will acquire by reading other author’s books.
What is the cost of the program?
There won’t ever be a cost per review, but you do need to be a member to enjoy the program’s benefits. You can choose between a monthly or annual membership. Please check the Pricing tab for more details and the latest promotions.