For indie authors
Publish, grow, and earn on Novel View
Upload chapters, schedule releases, and reach readers who love serialized fiction. Monetize with View Coins while keeping control of your story.
What you can do here
Everything you need to run your web novel
The Author Portal is your home base for publishing, performance, and payouts—built for fast, consistent chapter releases.
Create & manage series
Add cover art, blurb, tags, and categories. Organize volumes and keep your series page polished.
Upload chapters in minutes
Draft, preview, and publish with clean formatting. Save templates for author notes and end-of-chapter CTAs.
Schedule releases
Set a posting cadence readers can count on. Queue chapters ahead of time and adjust dates anytime.
Track reads & earnings
See chapter unlocks, View Coins earned, and reader retention so you can iterate on what works.
Built for discovery and long‑term readership
Cover-forward presentation
Make a strong first impression with crisp cover art and a series page that highlights what readers care about.
Fair monetization with View Coins
Let readers sample free chapters, then unlock more as they go—great for binge reading and steady earnings.
Author-first controls
Update metadata, reorder chapters, and manage visibility without waiting on support.
Tools that help you publish like a pro
From cover prep to launch planning, Novel View supports your workflow end to end.
Cover & branding prep
Use clean cover mockups and consistent series branding to improve click-through.
Category placement
Choose the best-fit categories so your story shows up where readers browse.
Launch checklist
Optimize your blurb, tags, and first chapters before you announce.
Reader engagement
Use author notes and release cadence to keep readers coming back for updates.
Author FAQ
Quick answers for getting started in the Author Portal.
How do I start publishing on Novel View?
Create an account, then open the Author Portal to set up your series, upload your first chapters, and publish when you’re ready.
Can I schedule chapter releases?
Yes. Queue chapters ahead of time and set publish dates so you can maintain a consistent release cadence.
How does monetization work with View Coins?
Readers can sample free chapters, then unlock additional chapters using View Coins. Your dashboard tracks unlocks and earnings.
What file formats do you support?
Use the built-in editor to paste or write your chapter text, preview formatting, and publish. (If you have special formatting needs, contact Support.)
Can I update covers, blurbs, or categories later?
Absolutely. You can edit your series details anytime to keep your listing accurate and improve discovery.
Where do I get help if something looks wrong?
Visit Support for troubleshooting and account help.
Ready to publish your first chapter?
Join Novel View and start building a readership with consistent updates and coin-based unlocks.