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    Storyt

    A full-stack reading and writing platform for the Indian market — where writers monetize their stories, readers unlock content with coins, and publishers reach audiences directly. Built from the ground up with a coin economy, a subscription model, and print-on-demand fulfillment.

    100+
    Writers at launch
    1500+
    Readers migrating
    300–400
    Books in system
    3-way
    Monetization
    In development — migrating 1,500 readers and 100 writers from the client's existing platform at launch
    The platform

    Three types of people. One platform to connect them.

    Storyt brings together the three sides of a reading ecosystem that typically exist on separate, disconnected platforms — and gives each one a purpose-built experience backed by a real monetization engine.

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    Writers

    Publish books, short stories, and novels. Write directly on the platform. Set their own unlock price. Build a subscriber base. Earn through coins, subscriptions, and print-on-demand.

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    Readers

    Discover Indian stories. Buy coins to unlock content. Follow writers for updates. Subscribe for early access and community posts. Order physical copies via print-on-demand.

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    Publishers

    Upload and manage catalogs, access analytics, and reach a built-in readership without building their own distribution infrastructure.

    Market & roadmap

    Primary market
    IndiaLive at launch
    Existing user base
    1,500+ readersMigrating
    Writers ready
    100+ writersAt launch
    Content catalog
    300–400 booksIn system
    Languages
    Indian marketsPhase 1
    International
    Global expansionPhase 2
    Platform analytics
    Full dashboardBuilt in
    How money moves

    Three monetization models. One ecosystem.

    Storyt isn't a one-dimensional paywall. It runs three interconnected revenue models — for readers who want flexibility, writers who want control, and the platform that sustains it all.

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    Coin economy

    Readers purchase coins in bundles and spend them to unlock chapters and books. Writers set their own unlock price per piece of content, giving them direct control over how they monetize their readership.

    How it works
    ₹8 → 10 coins→Reader unlocks chapter→Writer gets credited
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    Commission model

    The platform takes a defined percentage of every coin transaction — automatically calculated, tracked in the admin panel, and reflected in writer payout reports. Commission rates are configurable by the admin.

    Admin controls

    Set commission rate · Track per-writer revenue · Manage payout schedules · View platform earnings

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    Subscription model

    A separate subscription tier gives readers access to a broader content library. Writers can also offer their own subscriber tiers — giving dedicated readers exclusive community posts and first-look chapters.

    Platform + writer tiers

    Platform subscription · Per-writer subscriptions · Early access · Community posts

    For writers

    Write, publish, and build a readership — all in one place.

    Writers don't need a separate tool. Everything from drafting to publishing to tracking earnings happens inside Storyt.

    A writing environment built into the platform.

    Writers compose directly in Storyt's rich text editor — no exporting from Word, no formatting headaches. The editor supports everything a long-form writer needs: chapter organization, character sheets, world-building notes, and formatting controls for the final published piece.

    Editor features
    Rich text formatting & chapter structure
    Character sheet builder
    World-building notes alongside manuscript
    Draft → publish workflow with admin review
    Print-on-demand export when ready to print
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    Own your pricing

    Writers set their own coin unlock price per chapter or book, within platform guidelines.

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    Print on demand

    Readers can request a physical copy. The system collects address and order details, handled by the platform.

    A public portfolio every writer owns.

    Every writer gets a public-facing profile page — discoverable by readers across the platform. It's not just a list of books; it's a place to build an audience.

    AM
    Arjun Mehta
    Historical Fiction · Spiritual
    2,340
    Followers
    184
    Subscribers
    12
    Published

    Followers get notified when a new chapter drops. Subscribers get early access and see the writer's community posts. Both numbers are public — building social proof for the writer's work over time.

    For readers

    Discover Indian stories. Support the writers behind them.

    Readers aren't just consumers on Storyt — they're active participants in a writer's journey, with tools that let them engage at different levels of depth.

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    Unlock with coins

    Buy coins in bundles — 10 coins for ₹8. Spend them to unlock chapters and books at the writer's set price. Flexible, spend-as-you-go access.

    Also free content

    Books sponsored or supported by the platform are available without coins — curated free access as an editorial decision.

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    Follow a writer

    Free. Get a notification every time the writer publishes a new chapter or launches a new book. Stay connected without committing to a subscription.

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    Subscribe to a writer

    Go deeper with your favourite writers. Subscribers get more than followers do — they get the inner circle.

    Early access to new chapters
    Exclusive community posts
    Special subscriber notifications
    Direct connection with the writer
    Admin panel

    Everything the platform operator controls.

    A full admin dashboard for managing the platform's content, writers, readers, payouts, and moderation — built as a complete back-office, not an afterthought.

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    Book approval workflow

    Every piece of content goes through an admin review before it goes live. Admin approves, rejects, or requests changes — ensuring platform quality standards before any book reaches readers.

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    Writer payouts

    Admin manages all writer payouts from a central dashboard — reviewing coin earnings, applying commission calculations, and scheduling or approving withdrawal requests.

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    Commission rate control

    Set and adjust platform commission rates from the admin panel. All transactions automatically calculate against the current rate — no manual adjustments needed per writer.

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    Content moderation

    Review flagged content, manage reports from readers, and enforce platform guidelines across all published material — with full moderation tools built into the admin panel.

    At launch

    Not starting from zero.

    Storyt launches with an existing readership and a ready content catalog — migrated from the client's previous platform.

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    writers ready to migrate from the client's existing platform at launch
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    readers with existing accounts being migrated into the new platform
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    books and pieces of content already in the system ready to publish
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    monetization models — coins, commission, and subscription — all live from day one
    Tech stack

    Built with.

    The full stack powering the coin economy, rich text editor, subscription billing, print-on-demand, and admin platform.

    Node.jsPostgreSQLRich Text EditorCoin / Points SystemSubscription BillingPrint on DemandRole-based AuthPlatform AnalyticsContent ModerationAdmin DashboardWriter Portfolio

    Before. After.

    Before
    • Client's existing website with no monetization engine
    • Writers had no way to earn from their content directly
    • No coin system, no subscription model, no commissions
    • No on-platform writing tools — content uploaded externally
    • No follow or subscribe — readers had no ongoing connection to writers
    • No admin review or content moderation workflow
    • No print-on-demand — physical copies impossible
    After — Storyt
    • Full coin economy with writer-set pricing and platform commission
    • Writers earn from unlocks, subscriptions, and print-on-demand
    • Rich text editor with character sheets and world-building tools built in
    • Public writer portfolios with follower and subscriber counts
    • Follow (notifications) and subscribe (early access + community) for readers
    • Admin approval, payout management, commission control, and moderation
    • Physical print-on-demand fulfilled through the platform
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