Amazing Apps: Stary

 I recently found out about Stary, an online platform that provides budding writers worldwide a space to showcase and monetize their work.

 

Inspired writers have seen great success on the platform, whether it’s gaining an upwards of $100K from one of their writing contests, establishing a following of devoted readers, or publishing their very first hardcover novel. Over 300,000 books have been written and published on Stary, reaching over 100 million readers in over 130 regions and countries.

 

This is an exciting solution for mothers everywhere who have a passion for books, trying to begin a career in writing, or even use writing as a hobby. With Stary, this new crop of authors is given a creative space with tools to launch a career in storytelling and make a name for themselves in the industry.

I had a chance to do an interview to learn more.

• Why was this app created? 

Stary was founded with a straightforward intention: every person should have the freedom of creation. More specifically, we believe with the Internet, every person has the equal opportunity to become an author, whatever he or she is a student, employee, homemaker, etc., in daily life.

 

The burst of energy and power among creating is unexpected. In 2018, we officially launched Dreame. Only five months after the release, Dreame’s users exceeded 1 million. Nowadays, more than 100 million readers worldwide enjoy reading here.

The success and popularity of Dreame touched and encouraged us. It indicates that original content is a magical bridge connecting people together regardless of regional or cultural differences. We want to step forward to establish a stage for creators to make themselves and their stories excel, meanwhile, and make their voice heard by more people.

 

We have classified the platforms’ functions and content in response to various writers’ and readers’ needs. Stary Writing, a one-stop writing platform, is released to provide a handy writing experience for every writer; Reading platforms, such as Ringdom for adventure novel lovers, and Slash for LGBT+ readers, are launched.

 

The trend of cultural globalization brings out the diverse demands of users from various backgrounds. With regard to this phenomenon, we are providing localization service all over the world with platforms like Innovel, Sueñovela, ЧитРом, and Yugto.

Our business now covers more than 130 regions and countries. Meanwhile, we explore the endless possibilities behind every story by developing physical books, audiobooks, comic books, adventure games, and videos. With Stary, stories will not only be read but also be heard and watched.

 

Now, content is still the core of Stary. In the future, Stary will inspire more top original content.

 

 

• What types of authors is this appropriate for? 

Stary operates multiple platforms. Including a one-stop writing platform Stary Writing, and a series of online reading platforms to satisfy various demands from users worldwide. We welcome all types of writers, especially those authors who have a passion for online original stories.

 

It's a place where writers can simplify the publishing process for their stories, and they can always find a suitable platform to reach the right audience. Writers can write, edit, and publish stories on Stary Writing. After publishing, the content will be distributed to and displayed on different platforms, like Dreame, Ringdom, Slash, Innovel, Yugto, Sueñovela, and ЧитРом, to reach target readers. 

Among all these online reading platforms,

 

Dreame is mainly focused on Romance stories. It is the most well-known and successful platform of Stary;

Ringdom is an up-rising platform that intends to present stories with trending genres. Including Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Game, Urban, etc.;Slash features LGBT+ content while Innovel, Yugto, Sueñovela, and ЧитРом provide reading service for users with different backgrounds. Besides, Stary is committed to discovering the endless possibilities behind stories and enhance their impacts by adapting stories into audiobooks, comic books, adventure games, videos, etc.

 

 

• How does the app work for writers?

1. Stary operates multiple platforms. With Stary, writers can always find a suitable place to publish their work.  

 

Stary Writing

Stary Writing is a one-stop writing platform that combines writing, publishing, marketing, and book adapting.

Compared with other platforms, Stary Writing focuses on improving the writing experience. At Stary Writing, the only thing writers should do is writing. The platform provides writers with one-stop service, including professional marketing, career development, book adapting, etc. Meanwhile, Stary Writing has a better benefits system, including cash bonuses, writing competitions, and creative writing courses.

 

Dreame

Dreame has more than 100 million readers all over the world. It has ranked No.1 most download reading app in many countries. Dreame provides readers with unique stories, which helps differentiate it from many other reading platforms for female audiences.

 

Ringdom

Ringdom's stories are unique and cater to the needs of a niche audience. For such stories, they used to be published on free platforms, with minimal opportunity to be promoted, and the authors could hardly make a penny off it. Ringdom helps those authors to monetize effectively and bring their beautiful stories to more people.

 

Slash

Slash is the world's first APP explicitly designed to meet the reading needs of the LGBT+ community by bringing together great LGBT+ novels and encouraging their creative talents.

 

Innovel, Suenovela, Ч и т Р о м, Yugto

These APPs are designed for readers with different language backgrounds. Once they enter the market, they can easily catch up with local reading brands. That's because, on the one hand, they share author and reader resources with Stary's other established reading brands; on the other hand, Stary provides localized editorial services to more than 130 countries and regions worldwide to help authors adapt to the market and seize opportunities as quickly as possible.

 

2. Stary provides comprehensive services for creators.

 

Full-time Writer Program

The Full-time Writer Program is a program for writers to live their dreams and achieve career development. The Stary Full-time Writers can write at home with stable monthly incomes.

 

Cash Bonuses

Stary has released the latest writer benefits in 2021. Writers in Stary can earn a variety of cash bonuses with writing. The bonuses cover every stage of creating a story, including signing a new story with Stary, completing a story, and frequently publishing new chapters.

 

Payment and Clearing System

Stary treasures creativity and imagination and hopes to support creators to monetize stories. The Payment and Clearing System in Stary is effective and transparent. It manages creators’ incomes. Through this system, creators can check and withdraw remunerations by themselves.

 

Writing Contests

Stary launches various writing contests that cover multiple genres and languages. Writers can participate in these events to increase readership, win cash prizes and opportunities for book adaptions. For instance, Stary Writing Academy provides more than 100,000 USD each time to boost writers’ growth and encourage further career development. 

 

One-stop Writing Service

The writing service in Stary covers every stage of writing. The one-stop writing platform, Stary Writing, provides writers with editorial guides, free book promotions, and book adaption opportunities.

 

Creative Writing Courses

Stary invites experienced editors to design a series of writing courses. Users can access these courses for free to increase writing skills and have a more in-depth insight into the publishing industry.