In The News

In Monster Romance Reviews’ article “The Serial Romance Platform Gold,” Ream is highlighted as one of the best places for romance authors to publish—especially for spicy or serialized stories. The writer calls Ream a top-tier platform thanks to its freedom to post explicit content, easy subscription setup, and author-first vibe. While other apps like Kindle Vella, Yonder, and Radish have shut down, Ream stands out as a space built by and for authors who want to connect directly with readers and actually get paid for their stories. It’s described as the perfect home for romance writers who want creative freedom and control over their work.

On July 1, 2025, Aamil_MS highlights Ream as a globally accessible, beginner-friendly, and hassle-free writing platform that treats all creators equitably—especially those without large followings or U.S. residency—calling it a “fresh writing platform that pays you fairly.”

The Self-Publishing Advice Center (ALLi) published 'The Ultimate Guide to Author Collaboration in Writing and Publishing' on June 30, 2025, which emphasizes how author communities—including those like Ream—thrive when writers support and promote each other.

On June 19, 2025, Ream introduced Shelves as customizable, public collections that let authors and readers organize and share books by tropes, themes, moods, and more—turning discovery into a curated, followable—and often delightfully chaotic—experience.

In Author Media’s article “A Storytelling Revolution: Inside the World of Serialized Fiction,” Ream Stories is praised as a game-changing platform built specifically for novelists and serial fiction authors. The piece highlights how Ream streamlines the process of publishing and monetizing serialized stories—cutting what once took hours on Patreon down to minutes—through tools designed for automation, tiered access, and reader subscriptions.

On December 24, 2024, the Ream Team published ‘Ream: Revolutionizing Serial Storytelling for Authors and Readers’, positioning Ream as a subscription-based platform tailored for serial authors—featuring tools to publish, monetize, and deeply engage readers.

Indie Author Magazine (Jenn Lessmann, Nov 1 2023) highlights how Ream offers indie authors a tailored, author-first solution—with social e-reader features, tiered subscriptions, secure content delivery, and backlist integration—for transforming readers into superfans.

On September 18, 2023, Juneta Key reflects on the return of subscription-based storytelling—citing serials from Dickens-era fan frenzy to today’s vibrant online subscriptions—as a revitalized way for authors to build devoted readership and recurring income (and notes her own Fiction Subscription on Ream).

On September 7, 2023, Kay Parquet highlighted Ream as a platform where authors can effortlessly share chapters or short stories, monetize with premium content, and connect with a writer-reader community.

On May 24, 2023, publishing expert Jane Friedman introduced Ream in her article ‘A New Subscription Platform Designed Just for Authors’, describing it as a bootstrapped, author-first alternative to Patreon that lets writers build subscription income directly from their fiction.