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Private Teams

Guide to Forming Private Teams in the Authors’ Club

Overview:
Private teams within the Authors’ Club offer members a collaborative space to develop specific stories or projects collectively. This guide outlines the criteria, process, and rules for forming a team.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Individual Member: Must be a Premier-level subscriber to create a team.
  • Team Size: Minimum of 2 members and maximum of 25 members.
  • Membership: All team members must be paid members of the Authors’ Club to participate.

Genre & Topic Restrictions

  • Genre: Teams must be formed under a single genre or topic, for example:
    • Fiction, Romance
    • Non-fiction, (Specific Topic)
  • Topic Focus: Each team should have a clear, specific topic or theme that aligns with the chosen genre.

Team Formation Process

  1. Designate a Team Lead:
    The team lead is responsible for inviting members and managing the team. Only the team lead can send invitations and manage team settings.
  2. Create the Team:
    • The team lead logs into their account and navigates to the Team Formation section.
    • Selects “Create a New Private Team.”
    • Assigns a Team Name (optional but recommended for branding and recognition).
  3. Set Genre & Topic:
    • Selects the appropriate genre.
    • Defines or inputs the project topic or focus.
  4. Invite Members:
    • The team lead invites other paid members via email or username.
    • Invited members must accept the invitation to join.
  5. Confirm & Launch:
    • Once the team has the minimum number of members (2), the team lead confirms the creation.
    • The team becomes active, and members can collaborate within the dedicated space.

Rules & Requirements

  • Membership Compliance:
    All team members must adhere to the same membership agreement as individual members, including rules on conduct, intellectual property, and publishing.
  • Participation:
    Members should actively contribute, respect team rules, and collaborate in good faith.
  • Team Management:
    The team lead is responsible for managing invites, member conduct, and ensuring the project complies with Authors’ Club policies.
  • Review & Oversight:
    Teams are subject to review by the platform moderators to ensure compliance. Violations may result in team or member suspension.

Additional Notes

  • Teams are private, meaning their discussions and project drafts are visible only to invited members.
  • Teams can disband at any time with unanimous consent from the team lead and members.
  • Teams are encouraged to maintain professionalism and uphold the integrity of the platform.

For questions or assistance in forming your team, contact support at [support@mynextnovel.com].