StoryForage
Read Indie Stories. Enter Contests. Publish Your Own.
Browse a growing library of stories, join writing contests — including collaborative Telephone chains — preview books, follow the Community Feed, and support independent authors across every device.
Why Choose Our Platform?
We give indie authors a place to publish, earn, and connect with readers — while helping readers discover fresh, community-driven stories.
StoryForage is a publishing, discovery, community discussion, and writing contests platform for indie authors and readers. It is not a writing tool or editor. StoryForage is not affiliated with StoryForge or any other writing tools.
Growing Library
Explore classic titles and early indie uploads during beta.
Fair Author Earnings
Authors earn up to 90% on sales and share in subscription revenue.
Serialized Stories
Read and follow new chapters as they’re released.
Immersive Web Reader
Track your reading, leave highlights, and join the discussion.
Telephone Contests
Join a collaborative chain story, passed writer to writer, published as one book when it closes.
Community Feed
Follow other readers and authors, post updates, and see what the community is sharing.
Your Story. Your Rights.
"Publish for free, keep up to 90%" can sound too good to be true. Here's exactly what that means.
No Exclusivity
Publish here and still sell or post your work anywhere else.
Keep Full Ownership
You retain all rights. StoryForage never takes ownership of your writing.
Publish Anywhere
Nothing here locks you in — leave anytime, and take your work with you.
Built By Readers & Writers
Made by indie readers and writers who wanted a fairer place to publish.
How StoryForage Works
For Readers
For Authors
Community-Powered Discovery
The more readers engage with books, the more they rise in the spotlight!
Likes Boost Visibility
More Reads, More Exposure
Comments Fuel Discussion
Like, read, and share books to help indie authors shine!
Rising Indie Books
These books are gaining traction thanks to reader engagement!
📚 You may see a few classics here while we onboard real indie authors. These public domain books are placeholders and will be phased out as the platform grows!