Hello, writers!
Our vision for the Create Your Story tool was to provide a place for writers to share their stories and be compensated for that hard work. We’re thrilled to be able to share a huge part of that vision with you today.
Here are the details about the monetization feature.
AD REVENUE
All writers (“Bronze”) can attach ads and earn profits from them. All first episodes are free for all readers, but for episodes 2 onward you can attach ads. Please note that ads will NOT play during rereads, meaning you will only earn money for the first time a reader unlocks your story.
While the percentage you are paid from Maybe is consistent, the revenue Maybe receives from ad sales is not consistent. Ad revenue, even for the same number of views, can change from month to month, so we can’t guarantee a particular rate per view.
DIAMOND REVENUE
Diamonds can be used as an entrance fee for stories after unlocking the Crystal tier or above. Note that the requirements for these tiers are still being defined.
Once a reader buys an episode with diamonds, they will NOT have to use diamonds again for reread episodes. Also, please note that only purchased diamonds generate revenue. If a reader uses free diamonds to unlock your story, the read doesn’t generate any revenue.
PAYMENT WEB PORTAL
Please note that the payment web portal that will allow you to see your profits, statistics, connect your Paypal, and cash out each month will be available shortly and we will notify you in a separate post when it is ready. Your stories are still making money for you behind the scenes even when the payment portal isn’t live. More details about the payment portal will be shared around launch.