Author Guidelines

Publishing standards, formatting, content rules, and earnings information for authors writing on Forvm — The Confessional.

Everything you need to know about publishing on The Confessional

Welcome to The Confessional author program! We're excited to have you share your creative work with our community. This guide will help you publish successfully.

Content Requirements

All content must be original work you own
Stories must be properly formatted and edited
Use appropriate tags and content warnings
Comply with our Content Policy

Formatting Tips

Use our rich text editor for formatting
Break up long passages appropriately
Use chapter breaks for longer works
Include compelling titles and summaries

Tagging Best Practices

Help readers find your content

Genre Tags — Select accurate genre and category tags
Content Warnings — Add warnings for sensitive themes
Character Tags — Use character and relationship tags
Don't Over-Tag — Choose only the most relevant tags

Building Your Audience

Grow your readership

Publish consistently to keep readers engaged
Engage with readers through comments
Create a compelling author profile
Offer free content to attract new readers

Monetization

Earn from your writing

Story Sales — Set prices for individual stories or chapters
Subscriptions — Earn a share of subscriber revenue
Tips — Receive tips from appreciative readers

Earnings & Payouts

Track your earnings in the Author Dashboard
Minimum payout threshold is $10
Payouts are processed within 5-7 business days

Ready to Start Writing?

Join our community of authors and share your stories with readers who appreciate your craft.