Story Publishing Guidelines

1. Story Length and Format

• Recommended word count: 400 to 15,000 words.
• Flexibility in word count based on the quality and content of the story.
• Use our user-friendly online submission tool to either copy-paste your story or write directly on the platform. Your progress will be auto-saved as a draft.

2. Content Requirements

• Stories must be original and not published elsewhere.
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

3. Genres

• Accepted genres include romance, fiction, horror, fantasy, science fiction, adventure, and more.
• Stories should align with one of the platform's predefined genres.

4. Language and Tone

• Accepted genres include romance, fiction, horror, fantasy, science fiction, adventure, and more.
• Stories should align with one of the platform's predefined genres.

5. Content Restrictions

• No explicit pornographic content, excessive violence, or hate speech.
• Mild adult themes are permitted if portrayed tastefully.

6. Cover Image

• Minimum size: 500 x 500 pixels.
• Accepted formats: .jpg or .png.
• Images must be relevant to the story and comply with copyright laws.

7. Publishing and Visibility

• Free Authors: Can publish up to 2 stories per month. Stories are directly published on their author site.
• Pro Authors: Can publish unlimited stories. Stories are showcased on the Short Story Lovers homepage, category pages, and recommended on other authors' story pages for enhanced visibility.

8. Editing and Proofreading

• Authors should thoroughly edit and proofread their stories before publishing.
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling are essential.

9. Metadata and Tags

• Include a brief summary (100-200 words) for each story.
• Use relevant tags to categorize and promote the story effectively.

10. No Review Process

• Stories do not undergo a review and approval process. They are published instantly once submitted.

11. Revisions

• Authors can edit their stories even after publishing. Changes can be made through the "My Stories" page in the Author Hub.

12. Engagement and Community

• Authors are encouraged to interact with readers who comment on their stories to foster engagement.

13. Copyright

• Authors retain full copyright of their stories but grant Short Story Lovers the right to publish and promote their work on the platform.