Author Fund FAQ

The Author Fund is Quibble's way of supporting and rewarding published authors on the platform. Once active, a portion of Quibble's revenue from paid plans will be regularly allocated to the fund, which is then distributed among published authors. Distribution is based on a proprietary method that considers factors such as how much content is read and engaged with on Quibble. We don't disclose the full details of the algorithm to prevent bad actors from gaming the system. The goal is simple: authors earn income by sharing stories that genuinely connect with readers, without upfront costs or complicated sales mechanisms.

Each month, Quibble sets aside a share of revenue from Quibble+ paid plans into the Author Fund. We then apply our methodology to determine each author's share, rewarding them according to the real interest and attention their content generates on the platform. Full details of how monetization works, including rights, payouts, and conditions, will be transparently outlined in the upcoming Publishing Terms.

Authors will become eligible to receive payments from the Author Fund once their stories have reached a minimum engagement threshold. This ensures that payouts reflect meaningful reader interest and avoid fragmentation over very low activity. The specific criteria and conditions for eligibility will be transparently detailed in the upcoming Publishing Terms.

Building the payment infrastructure is a complex process that requires careful attention to security, transparency, and compliance, so it will take some time before payouts begin.

We may however start monitoring these metrics a few months prior to releasing the payment infrastructure with plans to retroactively pay authors.

We will keep published authors fully informed about the timeline and procedures as this infrastructure develops. Once live, payments will be processed regularly. Until then, we appreciate your patience.

Yes. To participate in the Author Fund, authors must formally apply. As part of this process, you’ll review the Author Fund Terms and explicitly agree to them, confirming your understanding of requirements such as originality, no plagiarism, and compliance with Quibble’s standards. This application step allows us to conduct additional due diligence on submitted work before approving participation. The full application process and conditions will be transparently detailed in the upcoming Publishing Terms. Once accepted, your published stories can begin generating a share of the fund based on reader engagement.

Currently, the Author Fund is the primary revenue mechanism for authors on Quibble. As the platform evolves, additional services and monetization opportunities will be introduced.

Granted rights, licences and overall conditions will be detailed in the Publishing Terms once available.

We take content protection seriously. Our platform uses technical and legal measures to prevent unauthorized copying, distribution, or commercial use of your work outside the terms you agree to. While no system is entirely foolproof, we monitor for misuse and respond promptly to any reports of infringement. We also educate authors on best practices for safeguarding their intellectual property, so you can feel confident sharing your work on Quibble.

Success on Quibble comes from a combination of great storytelling and collaboration with our editorial and marketing team. Engaging with the community can significantly increase your visibility. As we roll out new features and services, we'll provide resources and best practices to help you make the most of the platform.

Absolutely. Quibble is your publisher, and strong performance matters to us. We are developing different publishing labels, including one that involves deeper editorial support, higher investment from Quibble, stronger social media exposure, and higher payouts. If your book stands out, we may reach out with an invitation to move under such a label, giving you expanded opportunities to grow your audience and maximize your success.

We approach author selection with careful consideration of the quality and intentionality of the work. Our goal is to cultivate a community of serious authors who bring unique voices and stories that resonate with readers. It's not about fame or follower counts. It's about the strength of your writing and how your story fits with the spirit of Quibble's community. We look for authors who are committed to growing alongside us and engaging meaningfully with readers.