Top Novel Apps for Writers to Earn
Many people see writing novels online as something one can do only for fun or passion; indeed, it is. But aside from that, it can also be a lucrative career. As an aspiring writer, the dream of getting paid might seem difficult, but having the right tools and knowledge would turn that passion into a profitable career, which will require dedication and a willingness to learn.
Are you a novelist looking for how to turn your passion into paying gigs? You are definitely in the right place. In this article, we will explore the top writing novel apps where writers can earn from. Like the popular saying that there are many fishes in the ocean, so are many apps that pay writers. We will discuss only five highly recommended apps today, which include;
1. GoodNovel
This is an online paying app with its headquarters in Singapore. GoodNovel is indeed one of the best apps that pay authors according to the contract signed and the word count of the book uploaded. They offer exclusive and non-exclusive contracts for various genres, including fantasy, romance, mafia, etc.
For an exclusive contract, a signing bonus of $100 would be offered once your book reaches 30k words, a Monthly Attendance Bonus (MAB) of $150 once you upload 50k words within 25 days, and lastly the Completion Bonus of $250 (120k-150k words). Note that the more your word count increases, so will your payment. For non-exclusive, the book will have to be completed on the app with at least 120k words to earn a profit of $50.
Regardless of the type of contract you signed, you may also earn from the revenue-sharing model. Writers earn 50% from sales made on their books.
2. Fizzo
Fizzo is a mobile reading app with a diverse set of immersive novels and stories. Its topics range from romance to werewolves, vampires, adventure, and more. It’s also in coalition with MyTopia which is an English reading platform, while Fizzo deals with other languages. However, all authors, regardless of whether they write in English or any other language, will use the Fizzo Writing Center when uploading a book.
It also offers both exclusive and non-exclusive contracts, which is similar to that of GoodNovel. The only difference comes in the non-exclusive contract, where a sum of $50 is offered as a signing bonus and $100 – $250 as the completion bonus, depending on the word count of the book. Also note that, for newly recruited writers, having an editor to aid in promoting your book is important.
3. WebNovel
Webnovel is considered one of the best online writing apps, having the largest community with about 19.4 million visitors. Webnovel is a platform for publishing and reading web-based fiction, including novels, novellas, and short stories. It offers a revenue-sharing model in which authors earn a percentage of the revenue generated by their works. Aside from that, Webnovel has a large number of readers which would enable building a large audience. However, it is important to note that Webnovel has specific guidelines and requirements for submissions, and may not be the right choice for all authors.
4. Dreame
For upcoming writers, I will advise you to start your writing journey with Dreame. It is a Singapore-based company that offers equal opportunities to both amateur and veteran writers. They accept both exclusive and non-exclusive books and also operate in 9 languages English, Bahasa Indonesia, Filipino, Deutsch, Français, Español, Hrvatski, ру́сский, and Magyar. This makes it stand out among other writing apps that accept just English novels.
Writers also earn massively through signing bonuses, monthly update bonuses depending on the word counts, completion bonuses, contest prizes, and pay-to-read.
5. Readict
This app is quite different from the others, its writer’s benefit is also top-notch. Readict offers three different programs;
- Work-For-Hire Program: It is also called the Ghostwriting Program, allowing you to write books tailor-made to the audience. In this program, you will be provided with an outline and character descriptions from which to work. Payment would be made per word written, with bonuses for certain milestones.
- Call-For-License Ongoing Program: This program accepts only ongoing books, whether exclusive or non-exclusive; both would be offered a one-time licensing fee.
- Call-For-License Completed Program: This program accepts only completed books involving the synopsis and full manuscript of your book. Aside from the one-licensing fee, additional exclusive licenses will receive up to a $500 signing bonus.
Conclusion
Now that you know the top apps that writers can earn from, I believe you can start thinking of earning from your passion. There are many other apps apart from those I’ve listed. Ensure you do your research before signing up for any. Also, note that their contracts change from time-to-time, so you should always stay updated. Best wishes.
Written by Victory Odafe