Storyon For Authors

1. Introduction

Storyon is a creative platform for authors to publish, share, and promote their original works or fanworks. Our tools are designed to help you manage your stories, engage with readers, and maintain a safe and compliant publishing environment.

2. Creating and Publishing Stories

Authors can create and organize content efficiently:

• Write directly in Storyon's editor or upload existing manuscripts.
• Organize content into chapters, sections, or series.
• Add summaries, notes, or tags to enhance discoverability.
• Schedule publication or update existing works at any time.

3. Fanworks and Legal Considerations

Storyon supports both original works and fanworks while respecting legal boundaries:

• Fanworks must be transformative and non-commercial.
• Do not upload unmodified third-party content without permission.
• Ensure content complies with Storyon's Content Policy .

4. Reader Engagement

Authors can build and maintain a reader base:

• Follow feedback through comments and reactions.
• Interact with readers via responses or annotations.
• Track statistics such as views, favorites, and chapter completion rates.
• Organize contests, prompts, or community events if desired.

5. Account and Profile Management

Authors can customize profiles and manage multiple works:

• Set display name, avatar, and biography.
• Organize stories into series, collections, or universes.
• Manage work visibility (public, private, or restricted audiences).
• Receive notifications about comments, bookmarks, or new followers.

6. Safety and Moderation

Storyon ensures authors can publish safely while maintaining community standards:

• Report abuse or harassment by readers or other users.
• Block or mute disruptive accounts.
• Receive guidance on copyright and content compliance.

7. Notifications and Analytics

Authors can monitor and optimize their content performance:

• Track views, engagement, and reader interactions.
• Receive alerts when new readers follow or comment.
• Adjust content strategy based on reading trends and analytics.

8. Support and Resources

Storyon provides resources and assistance for authors:

• Access help guides and documentation on publishing and engagement.
• Submit support requests for technical or account issues.
• Learn best practices for fanworks, copyright compliance, and audience growth.