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

by Emilia Rose In today’s fast-paced digital world, serializing content has become a popular and effective approach for authors to build a fanbase, deepen reader engagement, and create a sustainable income. Instead of publishing a complete book all at once, authors release content in installments, allowing them to cultivate excitement, build momentum, and keep readers eagerly awaiting the next chapter. Here’s an overview of why serializing content can be a game-changer for au

You’ve probably seen this advice a dozen times or more: “You need to have cliffhangers in your stories to keep people reading.” And if you’re coming from novel-style writing, this goes against a lot of writing and publishing advice, because novel readers can react negatively to cliffhangers. But why  do cliffhangers matter so much? Why do novel readers often hate them? And how can you use that to your advantage in serial fiction? Readers hate waiting more than they hate cliff

by Arielle Bailey I know it’s tempting to groan at the idea of an Ideal Reader. After all, it sounds like a lot of work to define someone nebulous, and it can sound elitist. However, an ideal reader is not about excluding your stories to groups of people and it’s not about creating a dream reader out of thin air with no data. Why Finding Your Ideal Reader Matters Authors need readers. They write for readers. But when it comes to marketing their story or telling others about t

Another popular reason that serial fiction does amazing with subscriptions is that it builds community.