hello everyone and welcome back to channel today we're diving into the world of Wikipedia page creation specifically for authors and writers whether you are a novelist essayist children's book author poet or even a theater writer this video is tailored just for you so why Wikipedia you ask well having a Wikipedia page is one of the best ways to boost an author's visibility credibility and online presence but here's the catch it's not as simple as just hitting publish Wikipedia has some pretty strict guidelines especially for writers but don't worry I'm here to walk you through the entire process step by step with a few Insider tips along the way let's jump in Step One assessing the notability the author's notability the very first thing to ask yourself before you even think about creating a Wikipedia page is this is this author notable enough according the Wikipedia standards and trust me this question is crucial writing a book five books or even 50 books doesn't guarantee you a place on Wikipedia so let's break it down Wikipedia has what they call notability criteria for authors these criter IIA help determine whether someone qualifies for a page or not for writers there are specific guidelines but there are also General nonability criteria that can apply if the author doesn't meet the writer specific ones let's start with the writer specific criteria here are some ways an author can meet them first if there is a detailed entry about them in a respected reference work like the britsh ban encyclopedia that's a solid stop second if there is an academic paper thesis or dissertation focus on their work something published by researchers in a recognized field say Humanities or social sciences then this also helps validate their notability third at least two of the author's Works should have received substantial reviews in National media Outlets and when I say substantial I don't mean a quick mention or a short blur I mean detailed multi paragraph reviews in respected Publications think the New York Times the guardian or Lon a couple of lines in a local magazine just won't cut it now what if these specific criteria aren't met don't give up just yet Wikipedia has General notability criteria that anyone can meet for this Wikipedia looks for first at least two different National media apperences spread two years apart second a focus on the author's life or work in these features not just passing mention or interview third and the feature must be investig investigative in nature meaning it has more depth than a simple Q&A the goal here is to establish that the author has some significance beyond their books alone this can feel like a high bar but it's said this way to ensure Wikipedia remains a reliable source now step two creating a Wikipedia account okay let's say your author passes the nonability test great now it's time to create a Wikipedia account this step is pretty straightforward but it's still important important having an account not only allows you to create pages but also helps you build a reputation as a Wikipedia contributor which can come in handy for future edits head to Wikipedia click on create account at the top right and fill in your details like your email a username and a password easy as that one tip here choose a username that reflects your role Ro professionally if you're doing this for a client consider keeping it neutral like Wiki aor support or creative editor one 123 this small detail adds a layer of professionalism now step three awesome you have an account now it's time to start your draft this is where the magic happens there are few ways to create a new P page but I highly recommend using your draft space it's like your own private workbench where you can experiment make mistakes and refine your article before making it public to get to your draft log in and type this in your browser I put the link in the video description below replace your username with the username you choose earlier one once you're on the draft page you'll see an option that says start the user SL draft page go ahead and select that and voila you're ready to start writing one important note drafts are a great way to avoid having your article deleted immediately since new pages are closely watched starting in draft mode lets you polish your work without the pressure of immediate public scrutiny now step four writing the article using quality example this is where we really get into writing the page itself for an author Wikipedia page to say up it needs to follow Wikipedia's encyclopedic toone and style Wikipedia is on the place for PR or marting language so neutrality is key and don't worry you don't have to reinvent the will here the best way to learn is to find a well-written page on a similar author Wikipedia labels certain pages as good articles or featured articles these have been reviewed and approved by the community as exemplary look look for the little star icon next to these articles these are your best references you could look at at a page like Jimmy Jamie Kelvin see in the video description below for the link or find a page that closely matches the general or style of your author here is my recommended structure first introduction this is where you summarize the author's work achievements and background in a few sentences second main sections these could include biography works or any specific details relevant to the author's gener or impact third notes and references every fact needs to be backed up by a source fourth external links add links to the author's official website Publishers or other credible sources fifth categories and plurals in the English Wikipedia this is where you add the page to relevant topics like 20th century literature or American novelists every single fact aside from the introduction must have a reliable source to up and Wikipedia doesn't consider personal websites or Publishers Pages as reliable sources because they're not independent aim for media sources or thirdparty Publishers for each claim and tone matters avoid superlatives or making the author sound too grandio stick to the facts keep it professional and you'll do just fine now step five submitting for review or publishing the article once your draft is complete it's time for the next big decision submit it for review or publish it directly if you're new to Wikipedia it's a good idea to go to the review route first when you submit your draft a Wikipedia volunteer will check it out and may suggest improvements sometimes the review can happen within a day other time it might take a few weeks just be patient it's a volunteer process after all now if you're confident in your work you could go ahead and publish directly but keep in mind that new pages are heavily scrutinized especially those by firsttime authors Wikipedia use bats and real editors to check new pages if the page doesn't meet standards it could be deleted quickly now step six let's talk about transparency this step is often overlooked but very important declaring connection to the author Wikipedia has transparency rules to ensure all content is neutral and unbiased if you're creating a page for yourself your spouse family member or even a client you need to declare this connection it's part of Wikipedia's commitment to transparency and trustworthiness can disclose this connection in three main ways first in the edit summary when you publish the page second in the article discussion page also called The Talk page and third on your own user profile on Wikipedia if you don't declare your relationship you risk having a big red warning Banner added the page saying Undeclared paid contribution and yes that's hard to get rid of in the worst case your can could be blocked so it's best to be upfront and avoid any future issues step seven now monitoring the page for changes congrats your page is live but don't disappear just yet you want to monitor the page for any updates to track ch es click the start icon at the top right of the page to watch it you'll receive notifications any time someone edits the page this way you'll know if someone adds new information makes edits or even Flags the page for deletion if you prefer not to have that on your mind constantly set the page to email you anytime there is a change this is also when the page could face a Le discussion if other editors question the author's notability by monitoring you can stay up to dat on these discussions and respond if necessary and there you have it a complete stepbystep guide on how to create a Wikipedia page for another remember Wikipedia is all about adding value to the public domain with accurate well sourced information and that's why it's important to follow these steps carefully focus on quality and always stay transparent if this process feels overwhelming remember that you can always reach out for Help Services like ours at w consult are here to assist webpage creation Audits and even training if you want to anal it yourself in the future thanks for tuning in and and best of luck with your Wikipedia writing Journey Don't forget to leave questions in the comments and if you are interested in learning more about our services check out Wiki consult until next time happy editing