Writers, authors and poets
Sell e-books, serialised chapters as scheduled drops, workshops and manuscript feedback.
2 min read · Updated October 2026
Scheduled drops are a natural fit for writers: release a chapter, a zine or a short story on a set day and let readers pre-order.
What you can sell
| Product | Built as | Example price |
|---|---|---|
| E-book or short story (PDF or EPUB) | Digital File | ₹49 to ₹399 |
| Poetry zine | Digital File | ₹49 to ₹199 |
| Serial chapters | Several Digital Files as scheduled drops | ₹29 to ₹99 each |
| Writing templates and prompts | Digital File | ₹49 to ₹299 |
| Manuscript feedback | Personal Request | ₹499 to ₹2,999 |
| Writing workshop | Group session | ₹199 to ₹799 |
| Reader Q&A | Ask Me Anything | ₹49 to ₹199 |
Set up your page
- Tabs: Links, Vault. Add Support for your biggest fans.
- Links: your blog, newsletter, Instagram and X.
- Use scheduled drops to create a release calendar.
- Banner: cover art or a typewriter-style image.
Your free front door
A free chapter or a short poem collection.
Auto-DM ideas that fit
| Reel or story idea | Keyword | The DM sends |
|---|---|---|
| Poem Reel | POEMS | A free poem and your zine |
| Book teaser Reel | BOOK | The e-book and a free sample chapter |
| Writing tip Reel | WRITE | A writing template |
| Workshop Story | WORKSHOP | The group session |
Build these in Auto-DM and tell viewers to follow you so the DM does not land in requests.
Content that works
- Short readings
- Writing tips
- Behind-the-scenes of your process
- Drafts and edits
- Reader messages (with permission)
Your first four weeks
Week 1
Go live with a free chapter and a ₹99 zine.
Week 2
Post two readings with BOOK keywords.
Week 3
Schedule chapter 1 of a serial for Friday and announce the release calendar.
Week 4
Release chapter 1. Announce chapter 2. Ask readers for ratings.
A worked example
Mistakes to avoid
- Releasing irregularly
- Only offering a full book with no sample
- Ignoring feedback requests
- Selling work you do not own the rights to
Can I sell EPUB files?
Yes. EPUB is supported as a file type, along with PDF.
Can I release a chapter every week?
Yes. Create each chapter as a scheduled item with its release date. Followers are alerted for each.