Topic: Does "Invite" work this way?

I wanted to invite family members and some friends to read my republished novel. They received the request, but were immediately asked to log in. So far so good for those with a Facebook account. BUT, what of those who are NOT on Facebook? How do they get to read the story? Now, I realize that it is near-blasphemy to say "I don't have a Facebook account", but there are people who don't. I can't think of a single way to let them read except by sending a PDF as an attachment to an email.

Is this the way it is supposed to work? If so, then that limits who can read it. If I publish the story to "Internet" then I could run into the problem of "previously posted" when I try to actually publish the novel.

~Tom

Quote Post 1

Re: Does "Invite" work this way?

I just tell my friends to pay the 2 cents and temporarily join the group.  Yeah, click 'internet,' and you're published, but some places accept previously published work, as long as you retain the copyright.  You can always turn it into a pdf or publish it on your website, but that too is a prior publication.  Maybe send it to them in email.

Quote Post 2

Re: Does "Invite" work this way?

Well, it isn't just "2 cents", but I get what you're saying.

There ought to be some provision to allow those specifically invited to read a story without having to join tNBW.

~Tom

Quote Post 3

Re: Does "Invite" work this way?

They can join for free, downgrade to a regular member, and read your work without having to pay.

Quote Post 4

Re: Does "Invite" work this way?

Ah. I was unaware of that, Sol. Every one of them thought they'd have to pay the money to read my story or join Facebook. I'll pass that along.

Actually, adding that bit to the bottom of the invite might be beneficial and garner a few more writers.

~Tom

Quote Post 5