How can I get paid if I am in Russia?

Episode works with a payments processor called Tipalti to send writers their Payments. Unfortunately, at this time, Tipalti is unable to sen...

What are Writer Payments?

Writer Payments are Episode’s way of rewarding our top writers - which could be you! -  for the success of their stories on the Episode...

Do I qualify for the Writer Payments program?

The Writer Payments program is currently limited to our top writers.To qualify and enter the program you need to:Have published at least one...

How do I earn reads, gems reads, and gems for my story?

Every time an Episode player reads a chapter of your story on their device, you will earn a read for that story.  A gem read is ea...

Why sign up for writer payments?

Writer payments allow you to earn money from your story by just doing what you already love! All you have to do is register for the program ...

How do I sign up for writer payments?

Once you qualify, simply visit www.episodeinteractive.com/payments/signup  and click the ‘Start’ button!

How much will I get paid?

Earnings are calculated based on the popularity of your published story. Every time an Episode player reads a chapter of your story on their...

How often do I get paid?

Payments will be issued on a monthly basis, assuming your accumulated earnings exceed the minimum payment threshold for your country and pay...

Which of my stories qualify for writer payments?

Only published or archived stories are eligible for writer payments. If your story is banned or otherwise removed from the Episode Platform ...

What are the reasons that my story might be excluded and how will I be notified?

There may be a variety of reasons that a story gets excluded, like inappropriate content, it breaks our Content or Community Guidelines or i...

When will you offer payments for writers who are 13 to 17 years old?

At this time we don’t currently have any plans to expand the Writer Payments program to authors under the age of 18.

I’m an international writer (not from the United States). Am I eligible?

In most cases, if you meet the program’s criteria then yes, you’re still eligible to participate! You can learn more about which payment met...

I’ve been writing stories for a while. Are my previous reads (and gems, if applicable) eligible for payment?

If you have stories with previous reads (or gems), these won’t be eligible for future writer payments. Only read after you have enabled your...

Episode Writer's Payments FAQ

Questions and answers about qualifying for and getting paid in the Episode Writer Payments program.General Writer Payments QuestionsEpisode ...