Which social media platform first introduced the 'Verified Author' badge that revolutionized how writers could directly market to readers without publisher intermediaries?

The publishing industry has undergone massive digital transformation in the past two decades. From traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores to e-readers, audiobook platforms, and direct-to-consumer author platforms, the way we consume literature has fundamentally changed. This poll tests your knowledge about a significant digital marketing milestone in the literary world that changed how authors connect with readers.

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Goodreads (2013)
Twitter's Blue Check for Authors (2009)
Facebook's Author Pages (2011)
Instagram's Creator Accounts for Writers (2016)