How Ream Works for Authors

Ream is a serial fiction publishing platform designed for authors who want a direct, community-driven way to share stories and build a sustainable readership. Ream supports multiple storytelling formats and gives authors tools to publish, engage readers, and earn income without giving up control of their work.

Authors on Ream can publish serial fiction, ebooks, audiobooks, and comics, interact directly with readers through comments and community features, and grow an audience over time. Ream is built for creators who want flexibility in how they publish and monetize, whether they are releasing stories chapter by chapter or offering complete works.

This guide explains how Ream works for authors, including how to set up an author page, publish content, earn income, and reach new readers using Ream’s built-in discovery and analytics tools.

Creating an Author Page on Ream

Every author on Ream starts with an author page, which acts as the central hub for their stories, subscriptions, and reader community. Your author page is where readers can follow you, subscribe to your content, and explore your published works.

When creating an author page, authors can:

Choose a display name and page title
Customize their page URL
Decide what content is public, follower-only, or paid
Prepare their page for subscriptions and reader engagement

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Publishing Stories on Ream

Ream is built around episodic and flexible publishing, allowing authors to release stories in the way that best fits their creative process and audience.

Authors can publish:

Serial fiction, released chapter by chapter
Ebooks, uploaded as full manuscripts
Audiobooks, including episodic or complete formats
Comics, with image-based storytelling support

Stories can be scheduled in advance, edited after publication, and enhanced with images or formatting tools. This makes Ream well-suited for authors who want to publish consistently while maintaining control over their content.

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Monetization & Subscriptions

Ream allows authors to earn income directly from readers using built-in monetization tools. While subscriptions are a core feature, Ream supports multiple ways for authors to structure access to their content.

Authors can:

Create multiple subscription tiers
Decide which chapters or content are included at each tier
Offer free, follower-only, or paid access
Receive payouts through Stripe
Track earnings and payment activity

Ream does not require exclusivity, allowing authors to use Ream alongside other platforms if they choose.

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Growing Readers on Ream

Ream includes discovery and engagement tools designed to help readers find stories and help authors grow over time. Growth on Ream is driven by consistent publishing, discoverability, and reader interaction, rather than algorithmic ads.

Authors can grow their audience by:

Categorizing stories by genre and tags
Publishing consistently to encourage reader retention
Engaging with readers through comments and community posts
Tracking performance with analytics tools
Experimenting with publishing cadence and content access

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Who Ream Is Best For

Ream is best suited for authors who:

Write serial fiction or episodic stories
Want a direct relationship with readers
Publish across multiple formats
Prefer flexibility over exclusivity
Are interested in building long-term readership, not just one-time sales

Whether you are new to serial publishing or bringing an existing audience to Ream, the platform is designed to support creators at different stages of their publishing journey.