Question 1

What is Saphly?

Accepted Answer

Saphly is a publishing company focused on sapphic literature across multiple genres, offering both a community publishing platform and traditional publishing deals.

Question 2

What are the different ways to publish with Saphly?

Accepted Answer

Saphly offers two publishing paths: a Community platform where authors publish chapter-by-chapter and build an audience, and Traditional Publishing for finished manuscripts submitted directly to the editorial team.

Question 3

Are your books available in print and digital formats?

Accepted Answer

Saphly books are available to read on-site, as well as in e-book, paperback, and hardcover formats through external retailers.

Question 4

Where can your books be purchased or read?

Accepted Answer

Saphly books can be read on-site with a subscription, or purchased through online retailers, bookstores, and libraries.

Question 5

What does a Saphly subscription include?

Accepted Answer

A Saphly subscription gives readers unlimited access to the on-site catalogue of titles included in the program, with a portion of the fee going directly to authors based on pages read.

Question 6

How does the Community publishing path work?

Accepted Answer

Community authors create a free account, publish chapter-by-chapter, build a readership, and apply for monetization once they hit the required milestones to unlock the Author Portal.

Question 7

Can I publish my story on other platforms at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Community authors retain their rights and can publish on other platforms at the same time. Saphly does not require exclusivity on the Community path.

Question 8

Can a Community story lead to a Traditional publishing deal?

Accepted Answer

Saphly's editorial team actively scouts top Community titles for Traditional publishing deals. Authors can also submit their manuscript directly.

Question 9

What types of books do you publish?

Accepted Answer

Saphly publishes sapphic-themed fiction across all genres, with a focus on romance.

Question 10

How does the submission process work?

Accepted Answer

Authors submit manuscripts through the submissions page, which are reviewed before further steps.

Question 11

Do you accept unsolicited submissions?

Accepted Answer

Saphly accepts unsolicited manuscript submissions from both new and established authors.

Question 12

Do you provide editing or marketing support for Traditional authors?

Accepted Answer

Saphly provides editing, formatting, design, and marketing support for traditionally-published authors.

Question 13

Where will my book be distributed?

Accepted Answer

Traditional publishing includes wholesale distribution to Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, physical paperback printing, and availability on the Saphly platform.

Question 14

What are the royalty rates for each revenue stream?

Accepted Answer

Royalty rates are 60% for Saphly e-books, 50% for external e-books, 40% for print, and $0.004–$0.005 per page read for subscriptions.

Question 15

How does the Subscription page read model work?

Accepted Answer

Subscription page reads earn authors $0.004–$0.005 per page (every 280 words), drawn from a monthly pool with no retailer or distributor deductions.

Question 16

When do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

Royalties are paid on the 15th of each month. Saphly e-book and subscription earnings are paid the following month. External e-book and print earnings follow a ~90-day distributor cycle.

Question 17

Is there a minimum payout threshold?

Accepted Answer

A minimum balance of $25 is required for a payout. Balances below $25 carry over and accumulate until the threshold is met.

Question 18

Why is some of my earnings showing as Pending?

Accepted Answer

Pending earnings are either awaiting the distributor maturity cycle or haven't yet reached the $25 minimum payout threshold.

Question 19

What is the Author Portal?

Accepted Answer

The Author Portal is a private dashboard for managing books, tracking sales and page reads, and viewing earnings. Access is unlocked through Community milestones or a Traditional publishing deal.

Question 20

Do community authors keep their rights?

Accepted Answer

Community authors retain full rights to their work. Saphly takes no copyright claim, and authors can publish elsewhere or leave the platform freely.

Question 21

What rights does Saphly take for traditional publishing deals?

Accepted Answer

Traditional publishing deals grant Saphly a distribution license. Specific rights, territories, and formats are outlined in the publishing contract. Translation, audio, and film rights are considered separately.

Question 22

Do you offer foreign rights or licensing options for traditionally-published titles?

Accepted Answer

Saphly considers translation, audio, film, and international publishing rights for traditionally-published titles on a case-by-case basis.

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