Platform

Changelog

What changed on ChapterTrail — fixes, features, and reader-facing improvements.

  1. Search & discovery polish

    • Keyword search works again across titles, authors, genres, synopses, and tags.
    • Header search is now a one-time query instead of a saved taste filter.
    • Continue Reading and browse shelves no longer hide results when a stale search term was saved.

  2. Account & profile

    • Email verification flow for new accounts.
    • Password reset from the login screen.
    • Profile banner uploads and richer account settings.

  3. Reader tools

    • Saved discovery filters for genres, ratings, and content preferences.
    • Content reporting for fiction, chapters, and forum posts.
    • Reader actions: shelve, read later, and reading history.

  4. Platform foundations

    • Scheduled maintenance notices for readers and authors.
    • Author analytics and read-stat rollups.
    • Forums, browse shelves, and public author profiles.

  5. ChapterTrail launch

    • Serial publishing with chapter studio and fiction editor.
    • Public discovery hub with trending, newest, and completed shelves.
    • Author studio dashboard for managing works and chapters.