Stck vs. Substack: Elevate Your Serial Fiction
Substack is built for newsletters. Stck is designed for serial fiction writers.
If you're looking to monetize your stories, own your audience, and showcase your work professionally, discover why Stck is the superior choice.
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Why Serial Fiction Writers Prefer Stck Over Substack
Features
Stck
Substack
Monetization
Sell chapters, books & accept reader support from day one.
Primarily subscription-based; limited direct sales options.
Earnings Ownership
Keep 90% of your earnings, paid monthly.
Substack takes a 10% fee plus transaction costs.
Your Own Website & URL
Get a custom website with your own domain (yourname.com).
Provides a newsletter page; lacks personalized website features.
Reader Control
Own your audience, emails, and data for direct engagement.
Access to subscriber emails; primarily designed for newsletters.
Creative Freedom
No restrictions—publish any genre, theme, or pricing.
Focused on written content; multimedia support is limited.
Publishing Flexibility
Sell digital and print books via Stck Books.
Primarily digital newsletters; no integrated print options.
Platform Stability
A growing platform, built for independent writers.
Established platform; primarily caters to non-fiction newsletters.
Monetization Without Barriers
Substack primarily offers subscription-based monetization, which may not align with serial fiction formats. In contrast, Stck empowers writers to monetize their work from day one, retaining a substantial 90% of earnings with transparent monthly payouts.
Your Website, Your Readers,
Your Brand
On Stck, you get a professional author website and your own URL, allowing you to build a cohesive brand. Substack provides a newsletter page but lacks the personalized website features that help in establishing a distinct author identity.
Real Writers, Real Success
"Transitioning to Stck.me was a game-changer. I now have my own website, complete control over my serial fiction, and
a direct line to my readers. The freedom to set my own prices and keep a significant portion of my earnings has
empowered me to take my writing career to new heights."
— Jordan A., Serial Fiction Author
Take Charge of Your Writing Journey
If you're seeking a platform that offers comprehensive monetization options, full ownership of your content and audience, and the ability to establish your personal brand, Stck is the ideal choice. Join a community of serial fiction writers who have embraced control over their creative futures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I make money on Stck?
You make money by charging your readers for access to content or by accepting contributions on stck.me. Let’s say you have written a short story - you can charge $5 to your fans to read that short story. You can also enable Support where your fans can pay you to support your creative process without you having to charge for specific content. You choose how you want to make money from your content and your fans.
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When and how do I get paid?
You get paid once a month, at the beginning of the month for all your earnings from the previous month. Let’s say you made $2,500 in July by selling your stories to your fans. In the first week of August, you will receive a link via email to accept your earnings ($2,500 minus 25% platform fees) from July into your bank account.
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What languages can I publish in?
You can publish in any language you wish. We have created stck.me to work in any language (all Indian languages as well as global ones) that a writer wishes to publish in. Currently, more than 100,000 writers are publishing in 15+ languages on stck.me!