Scope Document - BookConnect Marketplace

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The BookConnect Marketplace is a platform designed to connect independent bookstores with local authors. This marketplace enables bookstores to discover and collaborate with local authors to promote and sell their books. The platform supports seamless transactions and communication between authors and bookstores, fostering a stronger local literary community.

Product Information

• The app will be developed using no-code tools like Bubble or Flutterflow, ensuring flexibility and ease of updates.
• Key features include Author Profiles, Bookstore Listings, Real-time Messaging, Order Management, Payment Processing, Review and Rating System, and Multi-language Support.
• User interface considerations will focus on a user-friendly design that enhances browsing, discovering, and purchasing books from local authors.

Users

Name	Description
Bookstore Owner	Individuals or businesses operating independent bookstores looking to source books from local authors.
Local Author	Authors seeking to promote and sell their books through independent bookstores.

Pages

Name	Description
Home	Main landing page with an overview of the marketplace, featuring top authors and bookstores.
Author Profiles	A page showcasing profiles of local authors, including their books, bios, and customer reviews.
Bookstore Listings	A directory of independent bookstores, with details on their location, specialties, and available books.
Order Management	A page where bookstores can manage their orders from local authors, track deliveries, and handle payments.
Payment and Invoices	Page for managing payments, invoices, and financial transactions between bookstores and authors.
Settings	Page for adjusting account settings, managing profiles, and configuring notifications.

High-level Features

Feature	Description	User	Page
Author Matching	Matches bookstores with local authors based on their book genres and specialties.	Bookstore Owner	Author Profiles
Real-time Messaging	Allows bookstores and authors to communicate directly through the platform for inquiries and orders.	Bookstore Owner, Local Author	Order Management
Payment Processing	Facilitates secure payments and invoicing for books sold through the platform.	Bookstore Owner	Payment and Invoices
Review and Rating System	Enables bookstores to review and rate authors based on the quality and sales of their books.	Bookstore Owner	Author Profiles

Workflows

• Author Matching Workflow: The bookstore owner enters their preferences, and the platform matches them with suitable local authors.
• Communication Workflow: The bookstore and author communicate via the platform for orders and inquiries.
• Order Management Workflow: The bookstore manages orders, tracks shipments, and processes payments through the platform.
• Review Workflow: After completing orders, the bookstore rates and reviews the author, which is displayed on the author’s profile.

Other Notes

• The platform will prioritize data security, ensuring all financial transactions and personal details are encrypted.
• User privacy will be maintained, with strict access controls and regular security updates.
• The app's design will be optimized for both desktop and mobile use, ensuring accessibility across devices.