Publish Your Story on Hookread
Share your creative work with readers worldwide. Hookread provides a platform for authors to showcase sample chapters, build an audience, and connect with potential readers.
Why Publish on Hookread?
Build Your Audience
Connect with readers who love your genre and style. Build a following before your book launch.
Quality Exposure
Showcase your best work in a curated environment designed for discovering great stories.
Reader Feedback
Get valuable feedback through comments, reactions, and engagement metrics to improve your craft.
Easy Publishing
Simple, user-friendly interface makes it easy to upload and format your stories professionally.
Monetization Ready
Link to your published books on Amazon and other platforms to convert readers into buyers.
Community Support
Join a supportive community of authors and readers who are passionate about great storytelling.
How to Publish Your Story
Create Your Account
Sign up for a free Hookread account and complete your author profile with a bio and photo.
Prepare Your Sample
Choose your best chapter or story excerpt (1,000-5,000 words recommended). Ensure it's polished and engaging.
Upload Your Story
Use our story creation tool to upload your content, add a compelling title, summary, and cover image.
Review and Publish
Preview your story, ensure it meets our content guidelines, and publish it to start reaching readers.
Content Guidelines
What We Welcome
- • Original fiction in any genre (fantasy, romance, mystery, sci-fi, literary, etc.)
- • Sample chapters from published or upcoming books
- • Short stories and novellas
- • Well-edited, polished content
- • Stories that engage and entertain readers
- • Content suitable for general audiences (PG-13 and below preferred)
Content Restrictions
- • No plagiarized or copyrighted content
- • No explicit sexual content or graphic violence
- • No hate speech, discrimination, or offensive material
- • No spam, promotional content, or non-fiction articles
- • No content that violates copyright laws
- • No AI-generated content without clear disclosure
Best Practices
- • Write compelling titles and summaries to attract readers
- • Use high-quality cover images (1200x630px recommended)
- • Proofread your content for grammar and spelling errors
- • Choose appropriate categories for better discoverability
- • Engage with readers through comments and feedback
- • Include author bio and links to your published works
Review Process
All submitted stories go through a brief review process to ensure they meet our content guidelines. Most stories are approved within 24-48 hours. We reserve the right to remove content that violates our guidelines or terms of service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to publish on Hookread?
Yes, publishing your stories on Hookread is completely free. We believe in supporting authors and making great stories accessible to everyone.
How long should my story sample be?
We recommend 1,000-5,000 words for optimal reader engagement. This is typically 1-3 chapters or a complete short story.
Can I link to my published books?
Absolutely! We encourage authors to include links to their published works on Amazon and other platforms in their author profile and story descriptions.
What if my story gets negative feedback?
Constructive feedback is valuable for growth. We moderate comments to ensure they remain respectful and helpful. You can always edit or update your stories based on reader input.
Do I retain rights to my content?
Yes, you retain full ownership and rights to your content. Hookread simply provides a platform to showcase your work to potential readers.
Ready to Share Your Story?
Join thousands of authors who have found their readers on Hookread. Start building your audience today.