by Ream Academy Why Tropes (Still) Rule the Book World If you're a romance author, you already know: tropes are more than marketing buzzwords—they’re emotional promises. From “enemies to lovers” to “there’s only one bed,” readers don’t just enjoy tropes—they hunt for them . They organize their entire TBRs around them . They build their entire identity around craving them. Now, thanks to Ream Shelves , authors finally have a tool that turns that emotional hunger into action—an

by Ream Academy Say Hello to the New Way Readers Discover Books Let’s face it—most online book discovery today is messy, algorithm-driven, and fleeting. TikTok might spike a book for a week. Amazon might bury your series under a pile of ads. But what if your books could live on in a curated, craveable, reader-built space  that fans could follow, share, and revisit again and again? That’s what Ream Shelves  are for. Whether you’re an author trying to sell more books or a reade

By Ream Team The serial fiction market is booming, providing authors with a fantastic opportunity to build a community, connect with readers, and even kickstart their subscription models. Wattpad alone had over 80 million readers as of 2019, and the demand for serial storytelling has only grown. But with so many options, it can be overwhelming to decide where to publish, understand payment structures, and figure out which genres perform best on each platform. Below is a guide