Become a verified book author on Medium

If you’ve published a book, you can apply to become a verified book author on Medium. Verified authors get a profile badge to help readers know at a glance that they’re a published author. Authors also get dedicated space on their Medium profile to promote their book, as well as a dedicated Books tab to showcase all of the books they’ve written. Verification is free.

Apply for verification through this form, which will ask you for your published book information (ISBN, title and description, cover photo, and contact information).
We will review and verify your information and contact you in a few weeks.
Once verified, your profile will include the official Medium author badge, a featured book, and a Books tab listing out your published books.

If you are already verified and want to add additional books to your profile, please submit a separate application for each book.

If you would like to edit or remove an existing book listing on your profile, or remove the verified book author badge from your profile, please submit a Help request. Removing the badge will also remove all books from the profile page.

FAQ

What do I need to become a verified book author on Medium?

When you start the application process, you’ll need a few things handy:

A fully filled out Medium account (including a profile picture and a bio)
An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) for your book
Cover photo of your book
A 25-word description of your book
Contact information for the publishing house you published with (if relevant)

What should I do after I’m verified?

Write a Medium story and connect with new readers! You can expand on the ideas and themes in your book, showcase your expertise in your field, and share more about your book or topic of interest. The more you write, the better your readers will get to know you and your work.

Is it possible to only show the verified book badge on my profile without a featured book or Books tab?

No, it is not possible to separate them. All verified authors will have a book badge, a featured book, and a Books tab on their profile.

Do you accept other identifiers other than ISBN, such as ASIN or DOI?

No, we can only accept applications from authors who have published books that have an ISBN (International Standard Book Number).

How do I know if I am verified?

When you are verified, a blue book badge will appear next to your name on your profile, your story pages, and most other places where your name appears on Medium. You will also receive an email from us when your application has been processed, whether it has been approved or not.