Eligibility: Authors who have earned over $5,000 USD in profit revenue from a single book in a single month on ANY platform (Starting from Jan 1st, 2024).
1. Update at least 50,000 words for a minimum of 20 days in a month.
2. The new story must meet platform quality standards.
*This incentive can be stacked with all other exclusive benefits except the Monthly Attendance Bonus.
As one of Crazy Maple Studio's novel platforms, we are delighted to announce our collaboration with our sister apps, ReelShort and Chapters. Together, we aim to provide diverse opportunities for writers worldwide.
If your story is selected to be adapted by ReelShort (No. 1 short drama platform) or Chapters (No. 1 interactive story platform), we will offer additional benefits:
1. The book must be an Exclusive one, owned by the author.
2. The above benefits will be additionally granted after signing the adaptation contract.
For the first three times: 150 USD per month
1. Publish at least one new chapter to one single story per day for a minimum of 25 days in a calendar month.
2. Post a minimum of 50,000 words in updates in that month.
For the fourth time and onwards: 300 USD per month
1. Publish at least one new chapter to one single story per day for a minimum of 25 days in a calendar month.
2. Post a minimum of 50,000 words in updates in that month.
3. The author's monthly profit revenue from the book reaches 20 USD in that month.
1. Each story can only receive one completion bonus.
2. After the story is marked as completed, any additional words will not count toward the completion bonus.
| Word Count Tier | Bonus Reward (Profit Revenue Increase) |
|---|---|
| 300,000 - 499,999 | Author's half-year profit revenue +10% |
| ≥500,000 | Author's half-year profit revenue +20% |
1. After the story enters Pay-to-Read, updates cannot be paused for more than 20 consecutive days. Otherwise, the story will be permanently disqualified for this bonus.
2. Authors can earn rewards for both tiers once each! Once your story reaches 300,000 words, you will receive the 300k tier reward once. If you continue updating and reach 500,000 words, you will unlock and receive the 500k tier reward once.
3. Settlement Schedule: This bonus is settled twice a year. The bonus for the first half of the year (Jan - Jun) will be settled in July of the current year; the bonus for the second half of the year (Jul - Dec) will be settled in January of the following year.
This bonus reward to the author who receives a total of $10,000 in profit revenue from the book within 6 months of signing the agreement.
The book should be completed on My Fiction App first.
This bonus reward to the author who receives a total of $10,000 in profit revenue from the book within 6 months of signing the agreement.
| Book Length | Regular Bonus (USD) | Performance Bonus (USD) | Top Author Incentive (USD) | Adapted to Chapters | Adapted to ReelShort | Total Bonus (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
150k words | $ 650 (SB+MAB*3+CB) | $1,000 | $6,000 | $2000 | $3,000 | $12,200 |
200k words | $ 1,050 (SB+MAB*4+CB) | $1,000 | $8,000 | $2000 | $3,000 | $14,300 |
300k words | $ 2,100 (SB+MAB*6+CB) | $1,000 | $8,000 | $2000 | $3,000 | $14,750 |
*SB refers to Signing Bonus.
*MAB refers to Monthly Attendance Bonus.
*CB refers to Completion Bonus.
Please Note:
Because the Top Author Incentive cannot be stacked with the MAB, the MAB amount shown in the "Regular Bonus" column has been deducted from the final "Total Estimated Bonus".
The above estimate is based on the assumption that the work meets all the requirements for the bonuses. This table is for reference only.
1. Under the 2026 benefits system, when can I expect to receive my payments?
A: All payments will be processed monthly. Income earned in January will be transferred in February, and so on.
2. Can I get the rewards under the new plan if my book is signed before January 1, 2026, but is not completed?
A: No, you cannot. Only books signed on or after January 1st, 2026 and not yet completed are eligible for the 2026 new bonus plan. But your story can still get the bonus under the old plan.
3. If my book is signed after January 1, 2026, but is already completed, will there be supplementary payments or deductions for the bonuses?
A: No, there will be no supplementary payments or deductions. The bonuses that have already been issued will remain unchanged.
4. How do I prove my $5,000 royalty revenue from another platform to apply for the Top Author Incentive?
A: You will need to provide validated proof of royalties to your editor. Your editor will guide you through the verification process.
5. If I fail to meet the update requirements for the Top Author Incentive in one month, will I lose the entire incentive?
A: No, you can continue to earn the bonus for subsequent months as long as you meet the update requirements.
6. If my story reaches 500,000 words, will I receive both the 300,000-word tier (+10%) and the 500,000-word tier (+20%) Long Story Bonuses?
A: Yes, absolutely! Once your story reaches 300,000 words, you will receive the 10% reward tier once. If you continue updating without violating the pause rule and reach 500,000 words, you will additionally unlock and receive the 20% reward tier once.
7. When will the Long Story Bonus be paid out?
A: The bonus will be added to your regular monthly payment during the settlement period. For example, if your book reaches 300,000 words in March, the 10% increase will be applied to your first half (January-June) earnings and paid out in early July.
8. What counts as a "continuous break of more than 20 days" for the Long Story Bonus?
A: It means 20 consecutive calendar days without publishing any new chapters to the book.
9. If my exclusive signed story is updated for at least 25 days and 50,000 words in the first calendar month of signing, will I get both the signing bonus and the MAB?
A: Yes, if your story reaches the requirements in the first calendar month of signing, you will receive the two rewards.
10. After I have been awarded the $150 Monthly Attendance Bonus (MAB) three times, can I continue to apply for the MAB if the monthly profit revenue from my book is less than $20?
A: Sorry, you can't. After you have received the $150 MAB three times, you can only continue to receive the $300 MAB if your book's monthly profit revenue reaches $20 and the book's updates meets our requirement.
11. If I have multiple books updating, each with a monthly update of 50k words, can I receive MAB for all of them?
A: Authors can only claim MAB for one book per month.
12. Can I still receive the MAB if I qualify for the Top Author Incentive?
A: No. The Top Author Incentive cannot be stacked with the MAB.
13. How do I claim the Performance bonus?
A: Once your profit revenue from the book reaches $10,000 USD within 6 months after the book is signed, you can apply to your editor for a Performance Bonus.
14. Is the Adaptation Bonus an additional payment or royalties?
A: The adaptation Bonus is an extra payment for outstanding books, not royalties. However, it's only for exclusive books.
15. How can I increase my revenue?
A: We encourage authors to write high-quality books to attract readers. Promoting your books on social media can also attract readers to your book and make them pay to read. Additionally, our editors will explain the promotion plan in detail upon signing. All books, including non-exclusive ones, have the same opportunity for promotions.
Your benefits may be reduced or revoked in the following instances:
1. Incorrect use of English, including vocabulary, grammar, or punctuation errors thatimpede readability. We suggest proofreading to meet novel writing standards.
2. Lengthy paragraphs causing reader fatigue within chapters. Splitting content bycharacter or dialogue is recommended.
3. Violation of content guidelines: This refers to books with copyright or plagiarism issues.
4. Repetitive chapters or lack of plot advancement. We suggest adding plot twistsperiodically to keep the story engaging.
5. Overemphasis on supporting characters without relevance to the main plot. Focusing onthe leading characters' emotional journey is advised.
My Fiction App reserves the right of final interpretation for the My Fiction App Story Benefits 2026.
