Adding authors to the Books section in FaithLife OS allows you to keep track of all the writers whose works are in your collection. This article provides a step-by-step guide to adding a new author, including their details and a filtered list of their books.
Access the Books Section
From the Dashboard, click on the Books section to open it.
Under Quick Actions, locate the button labeled New Author and click it.
Enter Author Details
- Title: Enter the name of the author in the title field.
- Photo: Add a photo of the author. For best results, use a landscape photo with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
- Featured Author: Check this box if you want the author to appear as a featured author.
Add List of Books by the Author
In the Content section, add the List of Books Published by the Author.
Update the filter settings to show only the books written by this author.
Adjust the Book Author filter to match the new author you created.
Access the Author section
Click on “Authors” to view all the authors you’ve added to your FaithLife OS. If you wish to return to the Book section, simply click the “Go to Books” button.
By following these steps, you can effectively add an author to the Books section, complete with their details and a customized list of their published works. This setup helps you quickly reference books by each author in your FaithLife OS library.