PDW

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to share or sell notes, assignments, and manuscripts on PDW.

How do I register to share or sell?

  1. Open Register and create an account with your email.
  2. Choose the Author role if you want to upload and sell work (or Reader if you only want to buy/read).
  3. Confirm your email using the verification link we send.
  4. Log in, complete your Profile, then go to Author → + New book.

What file formats are supported?

Manuscripts must be uploaded as Microsoft Word .docx only (max 25 MB). Other formats (PDF, DOC, images as the whole book) are not accepted for conversion. After admin conversion, readers open a protected .pdw package in the built-in reader.

How do I create or update my profile?

After login, open Profile in the top bar. You can set:

  • Profile photo
  • Full name
  • Phone number and country
  • Bio
  • Password (change anytime)

How do I add bank / payout details?

On your Profile page, fill in Account number, IFSC code, Bank name, and optional PayPal or mobile payout fields. PDW does not hold marketplace fees for you—when you sell, you arrange payment with buyers and can receive funds directly to your account or in cash as you agree with them. Keep your payout details accurate so buyers (or you) know how to settle.

How do I add a manual / manuscript?

  1. Register as an Author and verify your email.
  2. Author → + New book — fill in the details (see fields below) and save the draft.
  3. Upload manuscript — select your .docx file. This queues conversion for the admin.
  4. An admin converts the file to .pdw and publishes it. You will be notified via internal messages when possible.
  5. To fix content later, use Update manuscript (new edition → moderation again). Title, price, and description can be edited anytime without moderation.

What fields should I fill when creating a book?

  • Title (required) and optional Subtitle
  • Cover image (recommended for the catalogue)
  • Description — what the work is about
  • Sample text — a free preview on the book page
  • Keywords — helps discovery and SEO
  • Price or mark as Free to read
  • Language
  • Then upload the .docx manuscript in step 2

Internal email / contact messages

Use Messages in the top bar for private contact inside PDW. On any book page, Contact author opens a message pre-addressed to that author. Enter the recipient’s email address, subject, and body. Check Messages regularly for replies and admin notices (for example when a manuscript is queued or published).

How do readers access a book?

Browse the home catalogue, open a book page, and log in. Free titles can be opened immediately; paid titles require access (purchase flow as configured). Reading uses the PDW reader with single/two-page view and text-to-speech on the visible page.

How do I share a book page?

Open the public book page and use the Share button (copies the link or uses the device share sheet). Send that link to friends and study groups.

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