Get Feedback on Your Writing!
Stop guessing what readers will think of your story—ask them! Whether you’re working on your debut, or you’ve already published several books, all authors need feedback to help polish their writing. For less than the price of a coffee, Feedback Bounties help readers find you and respond to your questions.
When you create a Bounty, you’ll ask for feedback on a chapter of your story. It can be a request for general feedback, or something more specific like how easy it is to read, what people think of a new character, or if there’s any plot holes! You can make multiple Bounties for the same story, across chapters or all in one place.
Readers respond to active bounties, answering your questions. At any time, the author can choose the response that resonates most with them to reward! This might be the most helpful, or the one that best answers their original question—it’s up to you. When the bounty ends, the awarded reader will receive $1 Credit.
What are Feedback Bounties?
How are Authors Using Bounties?
Bounties are perfect for quick feedback on a chapter or scene! Here are a few things you might ask in yours…
Is there too much exposition in this chapter?
Do the characters have good chemistry?
Is the setting clear, or should more time be spent on describing it?
Plus, while your story has an active Bounty, it could get as much as 10x more readers daily! Not only are they great for crushing writer’s block, but they also help grow your audience.
Using StoryForge Credits
Credits are a currency in the StoryForge app, which are used to create bounties. You can buy Credits from the shop, or reply to other authors’ bounties to earn some for free. You only need two Credits to create a Bounty and get more readers!
If you’re not interested in creating your own Bounties, you could instead…
• Exchange Credits for Quills: Quill coins let you change your avatar, customize your library, decorate your writing page, and do more with StoryForge!
• Exchange Credits for Money: Earn some extra cash by exchanging your hard-earned Credits for real money! Each Credit is worth $1.00 USD (processing fees apply).
How to Get Credits
Credits can be purchased from the in-app store, or earned for free by providing authors with great feedback on their bounties! Authors will award the responses that resonate with them most, so make sure to give them kind and constructive feedback.
Bounty FAQ
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You’ll need a free StoryForge account to access the app, where you can browse stories or create your own bounties. This also helps us keep authors’ work safe from automated bots and AI.
Creating an account with StoryForge does not require a credit card or any other payment information. However, if you purchase Credits from our shop, you will need to enter your payment information.
Additionally, if you buy Credits, or exchange them for money (USD or another currency), we’ll ask for your bank information so we can send your money to the right place! If you run into any issues with this process, contact Stripe support.
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No, you can use feedback bounties at any point in your process, whether you’re working on your first draft of your poem or polishing the fifteenth draft of your epic fantasy manuscript.
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Yes, you can still share your stories privately, but Feedback Bounties and the chapter you’re posting them on must be publicly shared.
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No, Feedback Bounties are completely optional. Readers can still discuss a story in chapter and in-line comments!
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You choose the reply that you want to receive the reward. Even if they get a few unhelpful replies, that incentive helps encourage people to put in the work to provide useful feedback.
Secondly, StoryForge has a firm anti-AI policy, so all of your responses will come from real people!
There are some things you can do to encourage reader feedback as well, such as asking a clear question in your bounty, or putting your bounty on a chapter where new readers won’t be too confused. Read our free guide on how to ask for and receive constructive criticism for more.
If you are unhappy with the feedback you receive, you can request a review from a member of our moderation team.
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This gives you time to read any last-minute replies before selecting a winner. To avoid a last-minute rush, authors can always pre-select a winner at any point during the initial four-day period if they find a comment they love. You can change your selection until the Bounty ends.
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If your reply is chosen as the winner, you’ll get a notification letting you know after the Bounty ends, and Credits will be added to your account.
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Yes! Stripe will automatically convert any money earned through Credits into your bank account’s currency when you cash out.
Any other questions that aren’t answered here, you can contact us at help@storyforge.com.