Your book is about to become a lot bigger
For a while now, we’ve been talking about Quibble Next. Our Discord members have heard the name thrown around and wondered what we’ve actually been working on. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain. What is world-building? If you write fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, LitRPG, dark fantasy, speculative fiction – or pretty much any kind of fiction […]
The famous little bell is here!
You know what’s been missing from Quibble? A little ding!
AI Changed Writing. How Do You Win?
AI is making parts of fiction production faster and more accessible. How do you make money from writing as an indie author in the age of AI?
Quibble Partners with Book Cover Hub
As more fiction gets published every year, authors have to work harder to earn a reader’s attention before they even get to page one.
Serial Fiction: Five Decisions Before You Publish Chapter One
Serial fiction is a publishing path, not just a posting schedule. Before you begin, make these five decisions.
Where Should You Actually Publish Your Story in 2026?
I realized being in the world’s biggest warehouse doesn’t matter if nobody ever walks down my aisle. There are better digital things to collect than digital dust.
Cover Art Check: Why Nobody Is Clicking
How does your protagonist look on a smartphone screen? Like a dark smudge floating in gray soup, or like you actually intended him to?
6 Self-Sabotaging Mistakes First-Time Serial Authors Make
When I first started looking into web fiction, I assumed that if you had a good story, readers would just magically show up. Boy, was I wrong.
R.F. Kuang Doesn’t Spare Anyone: Poppy War Trilogy
I can’t quite remember how long ago I turned the final page of R.F. Kuang’s Poppy War trilogy. I still think about it all the time.
Jazz, Cats, and Hypnosis: The Murakami Method
If you’ve ever picked up a Haruki Murakami novel, you know the feeling immediately. His stories have a dreamlike, youthful energy. Why?
Stop Begging for Readers, Build a Fanbase
How come some readers stick with an author and show up for every new chapter? It’s usually not luck. The authors who keep readers coming back tend to follow a handful of simple rules!
We Need to Upgrade Quibble+ (And Your Paycheck)
We are updating our serial fiction monetization model to better reward authors. Learn why we are redesigning Quibble+ and what comes next.
We Built Chapter Scheduling (So You Can Sleep)
Yay – we’re launching new features again, including author notes, chapter scheduling and story analytics.
Can Serial Fiction Pay the Bills?
Can you actually make money publishing serial fiction? Discover different monetization models, platforms and how to get paid for your stories.
My Readers Dropped Off Again
Learn how to master setup and payoff to deliver satisfying endings and brilliant plot twists.
Why Your Plot Felt Like Homework – Pacing Fixes
Is your novel dragging or moving too fast? Learn how to master story pacing and fix boring, slow, or rushed plots with these actionable tips.
Ruin Your Reader’s Sleep Schedule
Want to keep readers up all night? Learn how to write cliffhangers that force page-turns without frustrating your audience.
Writing Discords That Aren’t Total Chaos
Trying out different writing Discord servers? The right community can help you improve your writing, find beta readers, stay motivated, and even learn how to publish your work. In this guide, you’ll learn how to choose the best writing Discord server, what features matter most, and which type of community fits your goals. Why choosing […]
Put Your Story on Quibble Already – How to Publish
Publishing your book to Quibble is now faster and simpler than ever. This guide walks you through our updated submission process so you can release your book to readers. If your story is approved for monetization, you will earn revenue the moment someone reads just a few pages. More about monetization in our next post. Now […]
They Hate Each Other. Now Make Them Kiss.
I will be talking about gay hockey players in this one, so, ahem, buckle up…