Help establish the rules of an author-first publishing platform.

Booklyverse has been a year in the making. We are inviting independent authors to publish, test the complete experience, and tell us candidly what needs to change.

Applications are open for a limited time.

See the program

Founding economics

More control, in exchange for a real seat at the table.

0% platform fee

Founding Authors pay 0% Booklyverse platform fees on eligible digital book sales during the Founding Program.

Your price, no paid gate

No paid plan is required to choose your book's price.

Direct product influence

Test publishing, storefront, reading, analytics, and promotion with the team.

Permanent recognition

Accepted participants keep a tasteful Founding Author badge as part of their history.

Authors receive 100% of Net Proceeds after payment processor fees, applicable taxes, refunds, chargebacks, and any author-approved discounts. Program economics and permanent recognition are separate benefits. Benefits continue for the duration of the Founding Program, and participants receive advance notice of future program changes. Payouts require completed payout setup and identity verification, remain subject to processor settlement and transfer availability, and can be requested once the current $10 minimum is reached. Transfers are typically completed 3–5 business days after initiation, but that timing is not guaranteed.

What we ask of you

This is a working beta, not a velvet-rope preview.

Publish or prepare at least one eligible title.
Test the author, reader, storefront, and analytics journeys.
Report confusing moments, rough edges, and bugs.
Share candid feedback at key points in the program.

Apply to join

Tell us about the author behind the books.

Applications are reviewed individually, and acceptance is not automatic.

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