Author Compensation
Industry-leading revenue share with cutting-edge technology to maximize your reach
Automatic TTS Conversion
Every word you write is instantly transformed into expressive audio. No extra work needed—just write, publish, and let our AI create professional-sounding narration for all your readers.
70% Revenue Share
Keep 70% of all platform revenue your stories generate. One of the highest revenue shares in the industry because we believe creators should be rewarded fairly for their work.
Tiered Minimum Guarantee
Every partner author earns a guaranteed monthly minimum based on their tier. Start as a Beginner and grow to Advanced based on your story's performance and reader engagement. Even in slower months, you have a reliable baseline income.
Partnership Benefits
Simple qualification process with complete creative freedom
Qualification
Just 300 favorites and 10,000 words on your stories to qualify for our partnership program. No complicated contracts, no exclusive deals—start earning as soon as your readers show they love your work.
Choose to Keep Your Rights
100% non-exclusive agreement available. Keep full rights to your work. Publish anywhere else, make deals, sell rights—your creativity, your control. We're just here to help you reach more readers.
Minimum Guaranteed Amount
$25/mo
Starting tier for new partners
$100/mo
Growing authors with proven engagement
$500/mo
Top performers with strong readership
70%
Revenue Share
Plus 70% of all platform revenue (users pay subscription to access your premium chapters)
Your tier is determined by story performance, reader engagement, and consistency. Start as a Beginner and grow to Advanced as your audience expands. Tiers are automatically promoted so authors don't have to worry about reapplying. No caps on earnings - top authors earn thousands monthly beyond their guarantee!
How It Works
From your first word to your first paycheck in three simple steps
1
Write & Publish
Create your stories directly on our platform or import existing work. Our platform will generate an expressive text-to-speech (TTS) audio version for every chapter and track reader engagement through read and listen time.
Instant audio generation for every chapter
2
Build Your Audience
Engage readers with regular updates. Our TTS technology ensures every reader can enjoy your work, whether reading or listening. Watch your favorites grow!
Progress to Partnership
250/300 favorites
3
Earn Monthly
Once you hit 300 favorites and at least 10,000 words, you qualify for the compensation program with Minkly. Start with $25/month minimum and grow to $500/month based on your performance.
Your Story, Your Rights, Your Future
Non-Exclusive
Publish on Minkly and anywhere else simultaneously. No restrictions, no limitations.
Full Ownership
You retain 100% of your intellectual property. Sell rights, make deals, build your empire.
Leave Anytime
No lock-in contracts. Take your stories and earnings whenever you want.
We believe in partnership, not ownership. Minkly is a platform that amplifies your voice, not a publisher that controls it. Your success is our success, and we're here to support your creative journey without chains.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do I get paid?
Payments are processed monthly. Once you reach 100 favorites and join our partner program, you'll receive payments on the 1st of each month for the previous month's earnings.
Can I write in any genre?
Yes! Romance, fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, slice-of-life—all genres are welcome. Our TTS technology adapts to match the tone and style of your writing automatically.
What if I already publish elsewhere?
Perfect! Our non-exclusive agreement means you can publish on Minkly while maintaining your presence on other platforms. Many authors use us to reach the audio audience they're missing.
How does the tiered guarantee work?
Once you're in the partner program (300+ favorites, 10,000+ words), you start at Beginner tier ($25/month). As your readership grows, you advance to Intermediate ($100/month) and eventually Advanced ($500/month). You're guaranteed your tier's minimum even if your 70% revenue share would be less.