FAQ

Answers to the questions we get most.

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Accounts

Do I need an account to read?

You can browse public chapters without an account. To unlock premium chapters, save your library, or tip a writer, you need a free account.

How do I become a writer?

Sign up and pick the writer role, then choose your payout currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or USDC). Submit a book and your assigned editor reviews it.

Can I switch from reader to writer later?

Not directly. Create a separate writer account. Reader and writer wallets are fully separate, and we keep them that way on purpose.

Reading

How do coins work?

Coins are the in-app currency for unlocking premium chapters and sending gifts to writers. Buy a pack on the Wallet page; prices show in your reading currency. You can also earn coins from daily check-ins.

Can I change my reading currency?

Yes. Open the currency menu in the header. We default to your country at signup, but you can switch USD/EUR/GBP at any time.

Does the reader work offline?

Not yet. The reader syncs your place across devices, but you need a connection to fetch a chapter the first time.

Writing

What types of contracts exist?

Exclusive (higher royalty + signing/monthly/completion bonuses) and Non-exclusive (lower royalty, wider distribution rights). Your editor offers one of the two when they approve your book.

Can I edit a chapter after publishing?

Yes. Small edits for typos and clarity are always fine. Major rewrites should go through your editor so readers who already paid get a heads-up.

When does my book go live?

The moment you sign the contract. Chapter 1 publishes automatically; the rest publish as you finish them.

Payments

When do writers get paid?

Royalties accrue per unlock and per gift. Payouts follow the schedule in your contract, and the exact terms are recorded in your signed agreement.

What payout rails are supported?

Bank transfer (USD/EUR/GBP) via Flutterwave, and USDC on-chain (Ethereum, Polygon, Base, or Tron).

Are taxes withheld?

No. You receive the gross amount. You're responsible for declaring royalties to your local tax authority.

Moderation

How do I report something?

Every book, chapter, and comment has a Report link. Pick a reason, add a short note, and a moderator picks it up.

What gets a book removed?

Hate speech, sexual content involving minors, clear copyright violations, and coordinated spam. We lean toward leaving things up. Those four are the lines we hold.