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Since many people scratch their heads when it comes to Smashwords, I put this quick set of instructions together to help anyone with questions redeem their discount coupons.
Step One: Make note of the coupon code that you wish to redeem, then click the appropriate link on my website to go to the relevant book page at Smashwords.
Step Two: Once at Smashwords, click the “buy” button.
Step Three: Smashwords will now ask you to log in. Either log in at the main area of the screen or create a new log-in ID at the bottom section (see the red finger). Smashwords will ask for an e-mail address where they can send confirmations of your purchase, along with a radial button to confirm that you’re 18. (If you’re not, ask a parent for help.)
Step Four: Enter the Coupon Code on the Shopping Cart screen. For purposes of this example, I’ve used “JJ67C,” which is the code for the current promotion for a free copy of “Cat Patrol Delta, Episode #1: Earthfall.” After that, click the “checkout” button to complete the process.
(Note: The Smashwords screen sometimes skips to a welcome after you’ve signed up. If that’s the case, hit your browser’s “back” button until you’ve backtracked to “Step One.” Then, repeat the process. Since you’re already logged in, you’ll skip that part and land in the Shopping Cart.
Step Five: Once you’ve completed the check-out process, a link will take you back to a page that looks very similar to the page you saw at Step One. There are two differences. The first is a small note stating that you now own the book. The second is a group of buttons that allow you to download the book in any of several electronic formats. Download the one that suits you and enjoy.
If you’ve tried the above and still have questions, please feel free to use the Contact Form on this website to drop me a note.