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LitConnect - Where Authors and Agents Meet

LitConnect is an innovative platform designed to connect authors, publishers, and readers through engaging virtual book tours, promotions, and literary events.

FlutterNode.jsAWSCognito
LitConnect - Where Authors and Agents Meet

Project Overview

LitConnect revolutionizes the publishing industry by creating a digital ecosystem where authors, agents, publishers, and readers can seamlessly interact. The platform facilitates virtual book tours, online literary events, and promotional campaigns that amplify book visibility and foster community engagement. With features like manuscript submissions, agent matching, and reader feedback systems, LitConnect streamlines the journey from manuscript to published work. The platform's intuitive interface and powerful backend ensure a smooth user experience for all stakeholders in the literary world.

The Challenge

Building a secure, scalable platform that could handle complex relationships between different user types while maintaining data privacy and intellectual property protection.

The Solution

Developed a Flutter-based cross-platform application with a Node.js backend, leveraging AWS services for scalability and Cognito for secure authentication and authorization.

Results

Successfully connected over 500 authors with suitable agents in the first year, facilitated 200+ virtual book tours, and increased manuscript submission efficiency by 60%.

Key Features

  • Author-agent matching algorithm
  • Virtual book tour management
  • Manuscript submission portal
  • Reader engagement analytics
  • Integrated event scheduling
  • Cross-platform mobile application

Project Details

Timeline

8 months

Role

Mobile app development, backend architecture, and cloud infrastructure

Client Feedback

LitConnect has transformed how we connect with literary agents and manage our book promotions. The platform's intuitive design and powerful features have significantly streamlined our publishing process.