Your Stories.
Your Community.
Your Income.
The Serial Novel Platform Built for Fiction Authors
The all-in-one platform where fiction authors publish serial novels, build devoted communities, and earn recurring income from their craft.
✓ No credit card required✓ Free forever plan✓ Simple 6% + $0.50 fee (we handle payment processing)
See It In Action
Check out a live example of an author page to see what Chapter Chronicles looks like in practice.
View Example Author PageCommon Challenges for Serial Fiction Authors
Many authors publish on multiple platforms and struggle to manage everything in one place.
📚 Fragmented Audience
Readers on one platform, paying subscribers on another, community discussions elsewhere. Managing multiple platforms can be time-consuming.
💰 Monetization Setup
Integrating payment platforms, managing subscription tiers, and manually granting access can be complex when working across different services.
📊 Analytics Insights
Understanding which chapters resonate with readers and tracking engagement across platforms can provide valuable insights for content strategy.
Built for Serial Fiction
Rich text editor designed for chapters. Draft mode, automatic navigation, and chapter-level access control. Not a blog. A real serial fiction platform.
✓Rich text formatting
✓Draft & publish workflow
✓Drag-drop chapter ordering
✓Reading progress tracking
Integrated Monetization
Create membership tiers, gate individual chapters, and earn recurring income. We handle payments, you just write.
✓Multiple membership tiers
✓Chapter-level gating
✓Automatic subscriber access
✓Direct bank payouts
Community Built-In
Comments on chapters, author newsfeed, follower system. Build your superfans without managing separate Discord servers.
✓Chapter comments & discussion
✓Author newsfeed posts
✓Follower notifications
✓Member-only content
Professional Analytics
See what's working. Track chapter views, subscriber growth, and revenue trends. Make data-driven decisions about your content.
✓Page views over time
✓Story performance metrics
✓Subscriber analytics
✓Revenue dashboards
How It Works
Getting started with Chapter Chronicles is straightforward.
Create Your Profile
Sign up free, set up your author profile, and customize your page. Upload your avatar, write your bio, and you're ready to publish.
Publish Your Story
Create your story, upload a cover image, and start publishing chapters. Use our rich editor to format your prose perfectly.
Start Earning
Create membership tiers, gate premium chapters, and connect your bank account. Readers subscribe, you earn. It's that simple.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No surprises. Just fair, simple pricing.
| Platform | Platform Fee | Payment Processing | Total Cost (on $10 subscription) | You Keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter Chronicles | 6% + $0.50 | Included ✓ | $1.10 (11%) | $8.90 |
| Patreon | 5-12% | 2.9% + $0.30 | $1.09 - $1.79 | $8.21 - $8.91 |
| Ko-fi (Memberships) | 5% | 2.9% + $0.30 | $1.09 (10.9%) | $8.91 |
| Substack | 10% | 2.9% + $0.30 + 0.7% | $1.66 (16.6%) | $8.34 |
Why we're the best value: Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden fees. We handle all payment processing costs so you keep more of every subscription. Unlike Patreon's variable rates, you always know exactly what you'll earn.
Plus: Unlimited free publishing, full analytics, and all community features included at no extra cost.
Join Early and Help Shape the Platform
Chapter Chronicles is newly launched, and we're building it with author feedback.
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Be Part of the Beginning
Join a growing community of authors who are building their presence from day one. Early adopters will be recognized as founding members.
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Direct Influence
Your feedback directly shapes new features and improvements. We're actively listening to authors about what they need most.
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Growing Together
As the platform grows, so does your potential audience. Establish your presence early and grow with the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free to start?
Yes! Sign up, create your author profile, and publish unlimited chapters completely free. You only pay our simple 6% + $0.50 platform fee when subscribers pay you. We handle all payment processing. For example, on a $10 subscription, you keep $8.90.
Can I import my existing stories from Royal Road?
We might be able to help you migrate your content. Please reach out to support@chapterchronicles.com with details about your story and we'll see what we can do.
How do payouts work?
We use Stripe Connect for secure, direct payouts to your bank account. Set your payout schedule (daily, weekly, or monthly) and funds are automatically transferred.
What if I already have a Patreon?
Many authors transition gradually. Start by publishing on Chapter Chronicles while maintaining Patreon, then migrate subscribers over time. You own your audience data.
Do readers need an account to read free chapters?
No! Public chapters can be read by anyone without an account. Readers only need an account to follow you, comment, track their reading progress, or access membership-gated chapters.
Can I offer multiple membership tiers?
Absolutely! Create as many tiers as you want ($5, $10, $25, etc.) and gate specific chapters to each tier. Your Bronze subscribers see Bronze content, Platinum sees everything.
Ready to Build Your Creative Business?
Start publishing your serial fiction, build your community, and monetize your work. Free to start, with transparent pricing when you're ready.
✓ No credit card required✓ Cancel anytime✓ Own your audience