Storytelling, Not Content Generation
Start free. Build your audience.
Earn from your craft when you're ready.
Tired of Getting Shortchanged?
App Stores Take 30%
Apple and Google charge massive platform fees. You do all the work, they take a third of your earnings.
No Discovery
Substack is a ghost town. You bring your audience or you earn nothing. No one finds you organically.
Poor Analytics
You're flying blind. Basic metrics, no insights into what's working, no tools to grow.
No Community
Just you and a send button. No engagement, no feedback loops, no sense of belonging.
The Opuss Difference
Zero Barrier to Begin
Publish unlimited stories for free. Build your audience at zero cost. When ready, upgrade to Pro ($3/month) to unlock monetization. Readers then subscribe to you for $3/month and you keep 90%.
Readers Will Find You
Our free content library attracts thousands of readers browsing for their next unputdownable story. Publish in your free tier to build an audience, then go Pro to monetize. Unlike Substack's paywall-first model, readers discover you organically without commitment.
- ✓ Free tier stories featured on homepage (maximum visibility)
- ✓ Genre-based discovery (Sci-Fi, Romance, Thriller, Poetry...)
- ✓ Trending page placement when you publish
- ✓ Personalized reader recommendations
Insights That Matter
Upgrade to Pro and get full analytics included. Track earnings, subscriber growth, story performance, and engagement. Free tier keeps it simple, just you and your stories.
- ✓ Real-time revenue tracking (Pro only)
- ✓ Subscriber analytics and growth metrics (Pro only)
- ✓ Story performance: opens, reads, engagement (Pro only)
- ✓ Content scheduler with email previews (All tiers)
How It Works
Start Writing Free
Sign up, create your profile, and start publishing immediately. Zero cost, zero barriers. Build your audience in the free tier.
Build Your Audience
Publish stories, get featured on our homepage. Readers discover you through our free content library. No paywall friction.
Go Pro to Monetize
When you have readers asking to support you, upgrade to Pro ($3/month). This unlocks reader subscriptions and full analytics. Breakeven at just 2 subscribers!
Earn from Subscriptions
Readers subscribe to you for $3/month, you keep 90%. Direct deposits to your bank every month. Stories delivered to subscribers automatically via email.
Join Our Growing Community
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free. Upgrade to Pro when you're ready to monetize.
Free Tier
Publish unlimited stories, build your audience. Zero cost, zero commitment.
- ✓ Publish unlimited stories
- ✓ Build your audience
- ✓ Homepage discovery
- ✓ Basic profile and tools
- ✗ No reader subscriptions
- ✗ No analytics dashboard
Opuss Pro
Unlock monetization. Readers subscribe to you for $3/month, you keep 90%. Full analytics included. Breakeven at just 2 subscribers!
- ✓ Everything in Free tier
- ✓ Enable reader subscriptions ($3/month)
- ✓ Keep 90% of reader revenue
- ✓ Full analytics dashboard
- ✓ Pro badge (quality signal)
- ✓ Priority discovery
- ✓ Email delivery to subscribers
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to join?
Free! Start publishing unlimited stories at zero cost. Upgrade to Pro ($3/month) when you're ready to enable monetization. No setup fees, no hidden costs.
When should I upgrade to Pro?
When you have readers asking to support you! Build your audience in the free tier first, then go Pro to unlock reader subscriptions. Breakeven is just 2 subscribers ($5.40 revenue - $3 cost = $2.40 profit).
How does reader subscription work?
Once you're Pro, readers can subscribe to you for $3/month to support your work. You keep 90% ($2.70 per subscriber). Stripe Connect deposits directly to your bank every month.
What can I publish?
Original fiction in any genre-sci-fi, romance, thriller, fantasy, poetry, horror, literary fiction. Your stories, your voice, your rules. Free and Pro writers publish the same content.
Do I need an existing audience?
No! Our free content library drives discovery. Readers browse thousands of free stories, find writers they love, then follow or subscribe. Unlike Substack's paywall-first model, readers discover you organically.
Can I stay free forever?
Absolutely. The free tier is permanent—publish unlimited stories, build your audience. Upgrade to Pro only if you want to monetize through reader subscriptions.
Start Free. Earn When Ready.
Join writers building audiences and earning from their craft. Zero cost to start, $3/month to unlock monetization. No gatekeepers, just fair economics and real discovery.
Start Writing FreeFree to publish • Upgrade to Pro anytime • Keep 90% of earnings