For authors

For those who write.

Its is an authoring platform for interactive fiction. You write the story; we handle publishing, infrastructure, and — if you want — full production.

Start publishing

"You can pay for everything with royalties — no upfront cost."

— Monetization model

How to publish

Features the platform brings.

№ 01

Publish interactive stories for free on your terms and the way you want

№ 02

Author's dashboard in the browser for creating interactive content

№ 03

Comprehensive production service (white-glove): illustrations, covers, sound effects, and interactive elements

№ 04

Payment through royalties, no upfront cost

№ 05

Editorial and technical support on demand

№ 06

Reports with reading and engagement statistics

Monetization model

How book sales work

You set the price of each book — including free. When a book sells, the app store (Apple or Google) takes its fee and any taxes first. You get 70% of the rest. The platform keeps 30% for operational costs.

Advanced tools (paid)

Dynamic content review and other premium features. Contact us to learn more.

Author dashboard

In your browser. Nothing to install.

Build your story structure as cards. Wire up choices, set effects, configure combat. Localize into as many languages as you want without republishing the book.

studio.inthestory.app

Stories/The Hollow Between Tides/Steps Ready for review

CHAPTER 3 · THE LANTERN SHED

Halren offers the key

choice · 3 branches

You run for the boat

effect · +1 Charm

You open the door

computed-choice · 5 rules

Frequently asked

For authors. In four questions.

Nothing! Using our platform to publish interactive books is completely free. If you choose to publish your book for free, it will be distributed for free. If you decide to sell it, the app store (Apple or Google) takes its fee and any taxes first. You get 70% of the rest, and the platform keeps 30% for operational costs.

Get in touch

Get in touch.

Got a finished work? Want to bring it to Its? Send us an email.

General

contact@inthestory.app

App questions, feedback, press and partnership inquiries.

Authors

authors@inthestory.app

To publish, ask about the author dashboard, or discuss a book idea.