Welcome, Voyager, to the official LitFuel dictionary. This lexicon is your guide to navigating the vast and exciting universe of our literary platform.
A
- Activity Feed: Your central hub for staying connected with the LitFuel community. See real-time updates from fellow Voyagers, discover new books, and engage in discussions.
- Author: The captain of the literary starship, the creator of the worlds you'll explore.
- Awards: Tokens of appreciation and recognition, bestowed upon authors, books, and other exceptional contributions.
B
- Badges: Symbols of achievement earned by completing missions, exploring new worlds, and engaging with the community.
- Book Page: Your portal to a specific book's universe, containing details, reviews, discussions, and unlockable content.
- Booster Board: A dynamic display where authors can promote their books, and readers can discover new titles while earning credits.
C
- Cadet: The starting rank for all new Voyagers, embarking on their literary journey.
- Challenges: Quests and missions that test your reading prowess and reward you with XP, credits, and badges.
- Communicator: Connect with fellow Voyagers through direct messages or group chats. (Previously "Chat")
- Commander: A high-ranking Voyager who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and engagement.
- Connect: Forge connections with other users, share your passion for reading, and build a community around your favorite books.
- Credits: The fuel that powers your journey, earned through engagement or purchased to unlock rewards and support authors.
D
- Deep Dive: A long-form review that delves into the depths of a book's themes, characters, and plot.
- Discover: (Navigation Menu Item) Explore curated collections, themed lists, and personalized recommendations to find your next literary adventure.
- Docking Bay: Your personal library in space, where you organize and manage your books.
E
- Earn: Accumulate XP, credits, and badges by actively participating in the LitFuel community.
- Explore: (Navigation Menu Item) Embark on literary adventures, discover new genres, and expand your knowledge through reading.
- Events: Virtual or in-person gatherings where Voyagers can connect, discuss books, and interact with authors.
F
- Flight Crew: The group of fellow Voyagers you follow and connect with on your literary journey.
- Fuel: Power your reading adventure by earning rewards, unlocking content, and supporting your favorite authors.
G
- Gamification: The element of fun and challenge that makes reading even more rewarding on LitFuel.
- Gems: Precious stones awarded to recognize exceptional content and contributions. (The "Golden" awards)
- Genres: The different worlds within the literary universe, each with its own unique landscapes and stories.
H
- Homepage: Your launchpad to the LitFuel universe, featuring trending books, community updates, and featured content.
I
- Industry Professional: Publishers, editors, agents, and other professionals navigating the literary galaxy.
L
- Levels: As you gain XP, you'll ascend through the ranks, unlocking new features and rewards.
- LitCreds: The official currency of LitFuel, used to unlock content, tip authors, and participate in challenges.
- Locked Posts: Exclusive content that can be unlocked using LitCreds.
M
- Missions: Platform-created challenges that encourage exploration and engagement, rewarding you with XP, credits, and badges.
N
- Notifications: Stay informed about the latest activity, messages, and rewards through your Mission Control notifications.
O
- Orbital: A group of Voyagers united by a shared interest or purpose, embarking on a literary expedition together.
P
- Profile: Your personal space station, showcasing your identity, reading journey, and connections.
- Polls: Interactive questions or surveys to engage the community and gather opinions.
Q
- Quest Central: Your command center for gamification, where you can track your progress, earn rewards, and embark on new missions.
- Quick Takes: Short-form reviews that highlight the highs and lows of a book.
R
- Reader: A Voyager who loves to explore new worlds and discover captivating stories.
- Refuel: Share a post with your followers, increasing its visibility and reach.
- Reviews: Share your thoughts and insights on books, guiding other Voyagers on their literary journeys.
S
- Search: Find books, authors, and other content using keywords, titles, ISBNs, or @names.
- Side Quests: Author-created challenges that encourage deeper engagement with specific books or themes.
- Spark Pack: A starter pack of LitCreds to fuel your initial explorations.
- Sponsored: Content or challenges supported by authors or publishers to promote their work.
- Starfleet Academy: A community of learners and explorers, united by a shared passion for literature.
T
- Tags: Keywords that help categorize and discover books and content.
- Tipping: Show your appreciation for authors and creators by sending them LitCreds.
U
- Unlock: Use your LitCreds to access exclusive content, premium features, or participate in special events.
V
- Voyager: A member of the LitFuel community, embarking on a journey of literary exploration.
W
- Worlds: The diverse genres and themes within the literary universe, each offering unique experiences and discoveries.
- Writer: A Voyager who crafts stories and shares their creative works with the community.
- Zones: Subgenres within a primary genre world, offering more specific literary territories to explore.
- Sub-zones: Further subdivisions within a genre, providing even more specialized areas of interest.
This lexicon is a living document that will evolve and expand as the LitFuel universe grows. You'll also find some easter eggs of what could show up in the litverse soon.
Welcome aboard, Voyager!
