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Getting Started
Everything you need to begin your journey on NovelPress
Creating Your Account
Getting started on NovelPress is quick and easy:
- Click the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner
- Choose your sign-up method: Email, Google, Facebook, Discord, Twitter, or GitHub
- Fill in your details and create a secure password
- Verify your email address (check spam folder if needed)
- Complete your profile to unlock all features
Tip: Using social login (Google, etc.) is faster and you don't need to remember another password!
Setting Up Your Profile
A complete profile helps you connect with readers and other authors:
- Avatar: Upload a profile picture or choose from our avatars
- Bio: Tell readers about yourself and your writing
- Social Links: Connect your Twitter, Instagram, or website
- Preferences: Set your favorite genres and reading preferences
Understanding the Dashboard
Your Author Dashboard is your command center:
๐ Analytics
Track views, reads, and engagement for all your novels
๐ Novels
Manage all your novels, drafts, and published works
๐ฐ Earnings
View your income from premium chapters and tips
๐ค AI Studio
Access powerful AI writing tools and track credits
Creating Your First Novel
Ready to start writing? Here's how:
- Go to your Author Dashboard
- Click "Create Novel"
- Fill in title, synopsis, and select genres
- Upload a cover image (or use AI to generate one)
- Add tags to help readers find your work
- Set your publication status and click "Create"
Writing & Publishing
Master the art of creating and publishing your stories
Creating a Novel
Our 3-step wizard makes novel creation simple:
Basic Info
Title, synopsis, cover image
Genres & Tags
Categorize your novel
Settings
Status, maturity rating
Writing Chapters
Chapters are the building blocks of your novel:
- Rich Text Editor: Full formatting support with our Quill-based editor
- Auto-Save: Your work is automatically saved as you type
- Word Count: Real-time tracking of words and estimated reading time
- Author Notes: Add messages to your readers at the end of chapters
- Version History: Access previous versions if you need to restore content
Using the Chapter Editor
Our editor is designed for distraction-free writing:
Publishing Your Work
When you're ready to share with readers:
- Review your chapter content
- Set the chapter title (make it compelling!)
- Optionally add author notes
- Choose if it's a premium chapter (paid)
- Click the green "Publish" button
Note: Once published, chapters are visible to readers immediately. You can still edit after publishing.
AI Writing Tools
Supercharge your writing with AI-powered assistance
AI Credits Explained
AI features use credits based on the model and task complexity:
- New authors: Start with 50 free AI credits
- Daily bonus: Earn credits through daily login rewards
- Purchase: Buy additional credits in the AI Studio
- Cost varies: 2-15 credits per generation depending on model
Available AI Models
Choose from multiple AI models based on your needs:
โก Budget (2-3 credits)
Claude Haiku 4.5, DeepSeek V3, GPT-5 Mini
Best for quick tasks and drafts
๐ฏ Standard (5-6 credits)
Claude Sonnet 4, Claude Sonnet 4.5, o3-mini
Balanced quality and cost
๐ Pro (8-10 credits)
GPT-5, Gemini 3 Pro, GPT-5.1
High-quality creative writing
๐ Flagship (12-15 credits)
GPT-5.2, o3 Reasoning, Claude Opus 4.5
Best for complex, nuanced writing
AI Features
โจ Title Generator
Generate creative titles based on your genres and story
๐ Synopsis Writer
Create compelling book descriptions that hook readers
โ๏ธ Continue Writing
AI continues your story from where you left off
๐ก Improve
Enhance your prose quality and style
๐ Expand
Add more details and descriptions to your text
๐ฌ Dialogue Generator
Create natural conversations between characters
๐ Consistency Check
Find plot holes and inconsistencies
๐ท๏ธ Tag Suggestions
AI suggests relevant tags for your novel
Best Practices
DO: Always review and edit AI suggestions
AI is a tool, not a replacement for your creative voice
DO: Use AI for writer's block
"Continue Writing" can help you get unstuck
DON'T: Publish AI content without editing
Readers can tell, and it affects quality
DON'T: Use flagship models for simple tasks
Budget models work great for brainstorming
Monetization
Earn money from your writing on NovelPress
Coin System
NovelPress uses a coin-based economy:
- 1 coin โ $0.01 USD (100 coins = $1)
- Readers buy coins in packages with bonus coins
- Readers can also earn free coins through activities
- Authors earn 70% of coins spent on their content
Author Earnings
How you earn on NovelPress:
70%
Of premium chapter sales
100%
Of reader tips
Withdrawals
Getting paid for your work:
- Minimum withdrawal: $10 USD (1,000 coins)
- Payment methods: PayPal, Bank Transfer
- Processing time: 3-5 business days
- Tax info: You may need to provide tax documentation
Reading
Get the most out of your reading experience
Your Library
Keep track of all your favorite novels:
- Click "Add to Library" on any novel page
- View your reading progress at a glance
- Get notifications when novels update
- Easily continue where you left off
Reading Lists
Organize your novels into custom lists:
- Create unlimited reading lists
- Share lists publicly or keep them private
- Follow other readers' curated lists
- Great for organizing by mood, genre, or status
Power Stones
Support your favorite authors with Power Stones:
- Free weekly allocation: Get Power Stones every week
- Vote for novels: Give stones to boost rankings
- Leaderboards: Top novels get more visibility
- Motivate authors: Stones show reader support
Account & Settings
Manage your account preferences
Profile Settings
Customize your profile in Settings:
- Update username and display name
- Change avatar and banner image
- Edit bio and social links
- Manage connected accounts (Google, Discord, etc.)
Notifications
Control what notifications you receive:
- Chapter updates from library novels
- Comments and replies
- New followers
- Author announcements
- Marketing emails (optional)
Privacy
Control your privacy settings:
- Make reading history private
- Hide library from other users
- Control who can message you
- Manage blocked users
Deleting Your Account
If you wish to delete your account:
- Go to Settings โ Account โ Delete Account
- Confirm by entering your password
- Your data will be deleted within 30 days
- Published novels may be retained but anonymized
Warning: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
Frequently Asked Questions
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