Set Up the Single Book Template for RS WP Book Showcase in a Block Theme

This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to configure the Single Book Template for the RS WP Book Showcase plugin when using a WordPress block theme. Follow these steps to ensure your single book pages display correctly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Access the Template Editor
   • Navigate to your WordPress dashboard.
   • Go to Appearance > Editor > Templates.
2. Create a New Template
   • Click the Add New Template button.
   • In the template options, select Single Item: Book Showcase.
   • Choose All Books to apply the template to all book posts.
3. Skip the Pattern Popup
   • If a pattern selection popup appears, close or skip it to proceed to the editor.
4. Add the Shortcode Block
   • In the template editor, locate or add a Shortcode Block.
   • Paste the following shortcode into the block:
     [rswpbs_book_single_page]
5. Save and Exit
   • Click Save to store your changes.
   • Exit the template editor.

Verify Your Setup

Once saved, your single book template should be properly configured. Visit a single book page on your site to confirm that the RS WP Book Showcase plugin displays the book details as expected.

If you encounter issues, double-check that the shortcode is correctly entered and the template is applied to the “All Books” option.