Welcome to Underlined! We're all about sharing our love of books and writing with the world, and we are thrilled that you've found our community. This is a place where you belong, where you can join the conversation, where you can be heard, and where you can be YOU!
If you love to read, write, or just want to connect with fellow book nerds and authors, then find your new home on Underlined!
By creating an account on Underlined, you get a personalized experience where you can create, connect, and share. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Set the stage.
The first step is simple. Just sign up by creating a username and password. You can do that here now.
2. Make it your own.
When you create an account, you can personalize your profile. Your profile is all about you! Here’s what you can do:
- Create a bio and upload a photo
- Connect your social media accounts
- Make a personal bookshelf
- List your interests and hobbies
- Access your blog posts and writing
- See who you’re following
3. Create your world.
If you love to write anything from blog posts to poems to novels, share your story on Underlined! Consider this a blank page with a mobile-friendly experience.
- Write, save, and come back where you left off
- Write a whole story in one sitting
- Write a blog post
- Upload your own cover or create one from our basic templates
- Share your story with the world
- Seek feedback from fellow writers and creators
- Filter for your favorite genres
- Read other stories from community members like you
4. Make connections.
You can comment and react to ANYTHING on the site while you are logged in. No matter what article you are reading, you can add your voice! You can also connect in a number of ways:
- Add your voice to an article by commenting on reaction with an emoji.
- Share an article or story directly to your social media channels.
- Follow other writers whose stories and content you find interesting.
- Respond to writing prompts
- Participate in role plays and requests from other writers
5. Get perks.
With an Underlined account, you get cool stuff!
- Access to exclusive content such as sneak peek at upcoming books, behind-the-scenes stories, and author Q&As
- Enter writing contests and sweepstakes for the chance to win prizes
- Have the chance to be interviewed by Team U and be featured on the homepage!
6. Be nice.
Everyone is welcome here on Underlined. We are an inclusive community, and the safety of our members is a major priority. Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. It is not our goal to censor you, but for the safety of all users we are not able to allow swear words. We are here to encourage and listen to each other!
writercat383
I think we should be able to see who’s following us. Also: how come I can’t do a bunch of the stuff mentioned above like add books to my bookshelf (or at least see them) and add favorite authors.
penelopearl
Same though! I’m so confused about that. Somebody plz help!
writercat383
I asked Underlined about this. Apparently it is an ongoing bug that they’re trying to fix. As for the seeing who’s following us, I think that following others is only for the followers’ benefit. Like, when you follow someone you then get to see all their comments and new publishes pop up in your notifications.
writercat383
Search their username or click on their icon when on a book they’ve written. Those will take you to their profile, where you’ll have the option to “follow” them.
jaynafeather
How can you follow other people? I introduced this website to my friend but I can’t seem to be able to find her profile to follow her.
cmhart1
Weird question but I was wondering who has the rights to works posted? For example, if a member ever wanted to have their uploaded work professionally published, would the platform be able to block it and take ownership in any way?
PixelGarb_ge
That is a very, very good question. And I’m also concerned with copyright issues, if whether or not there is a chance that someone can steal your work and claim it for their own.
writercat383
I feel this too. I wrote a book I’m very proud of and just recently decided to post it on Underlined. But I think that the rights belong to the writer, and if a work is stolen, the fact of it being on the site FIRST is proof enough of plagiarism and/or that it was stolen from you.
mcbooks
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RachelElizabethDonut
I already have an account and I want to know how to create a profile picture when my profile is already created. Is there a sort of “edit profile” option I don’t know about? I’m a bit confused still on how this site is formatted.
TeamU
Hi there! There should be a small edit button in the upper right corner of your profile screen when you are logged in. Is that visible to you? Can you let us know what browser you’re using?
MelTC
Adding date stamps would be useful btw – I’ve got no idea if this is an old topic I’m necro-ing or something posted today … also where are you up to on those updated terms and conditions?
Beth_Penrose
I wish there was a way to turn it off. Like, I like swearing, my dudes. Bring it.
TeamU
Hi guys! We are looking into it. Would you please email your words / phrases to community@getunderlined.com so we can see what words are being affected? Thanks!
RoanokeWilde
So…is there a way I can go back and edit my hobbies and all that after I’ve created my account? For some reason, even though I filled out all the boxes, nothing showed up in them. It says I haven’t added anything yet…:/
ghazalshaykh
Same problem! :/