CHANNILLO
Basic Info, Guidelines, & Rules:
Why should I consider publishing my work on Channillo?Updating & Managing Your Series:
What are the cover image requirements?What is Channillo?
Channillo is an online reading & publishing platform for series. Since Channillo's launch in 2015, thousands of writers from around the world have joined Channillo to publish their work. Purchasing a Channillo membership allows users to subscribe to as many different series as they wish. Writers are paid based on the number of subscribers to their series.
What is a series?
A Channillo series can either be a continuous story (i.e. a novel released in chapter length installments) or a collection of work of the same type (i.e. short stories, essays, columns, poetry, journal entries, recipes) released on a regular basis (typically weekly) over an extended period of time. Current series categories include Adult Fiction, Cooking/Recipes, Essays & Columns, Fantasy, Horror, Humor/Comedy, Journal Entries, Mystery/Thriller, Nonfiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Stories, & Young Adult.
What is a Channillo membership?
A Channillo membership is a subscription plan that allows you to subscribe to Channillo series. Memberships currently cost $7.99/month and can be purchased here. Memberships can be cancelled at any time for any reason.Can I try Channillo for free?
Yes, we currently offer new users a 30 day free trial. If you cancel your membership during this time you will not be charged. If you choose to keep your membership, you will be charged $7.99/month once the trial period is over.How does purchasing a Channillo membership help support writers?
The amount each individual series earns is determined by the number of members subscribed to that series. Each time you subscribe to a series you are directly supporting the creator of that series.Where on the site can I find series to subscribe to?
You can search for series by title, author, or artist name via the Search page. You can browse featured series by category in the Discover section. You can view a list of all current ongoing and completed series by category on the Series List page. You can check out the Recent Activity page to see what series other users have recently been reading & discussing. Finally, you can flip through personalized recommendations on your Recommendations page.What if I subscribe to a series and then decide I don't like it? Can I unsubscribe?
Yes, members are allowed to unsubscribe from a series at any time.When will my card be charged?
When you sign up for a Channillo membership, your card will be charged immediately after the 30 day trial period is over, and then monthly unless you cancel your membership.How do I cancel my membership?
You can cancel your membership by visiting the Memberships page and selecting 'Cancel Membership'. You can also request that your membership be cancelled by sending an email to support@channillo.com.Does Channillo offer refunds?
No. However, if you are unsatisfied with your membership or a specific series for any reason, we'd love to hear your feedback. Customer satisfaction is one of our top priorities.Do you sell gift codes for Channillo memberships?
Yes, you can purchase a gift code by visiting the Gift Subscriptions page.How do I redeem a Channillo gift code?
You can redeem a Channillo gift code here: http://channillo.com/gift-subscriptions/redeem/. You must have a Channillo account and be logged in to redeem a gift code.Can I purchase a gift code for myself instead of getting a monthly plan?
Yes. In fact, because we often offer gift codes at a discounted price, this can be great way to save money.What is 'Channillo for Charity'?
'Channillo for Charity' is an option we give to series creators that allows them to have any money their series earns be donated directly to a charity of their choice. Check out the Channillo for Charity page to learn more and/or to view a list of current 'Channillo for Charity' series.Why should I consider publishing my work on Channillo?
Creating a Channillo series will give you the opportunity to share your work on an exciting new platform, earn money or support a favorite charity, reach and grow a new audience of loyal readers, and be a part of Channillo's supportive writer community.What are the basic rules for what is and is not allowed to be published or shared on Channillo?
All work published or sharead on Channillo must:Do I retain ownership of work that I publish on Channillo?
Yes. Series creators retain ownership of any work published on Channillo.How long can a series last?
As long as you want it to. A series time span can be indefinite (meaning you can keep releasing new work for as many months or years as you wish). In fact, having a long-running series can be a good way to gradually build up a significant number of loyal subscribers. Of course, a series can also be short term with a pre-determined end date if you wish.How frequently will I need to publish new work?
Starting in 2023, Channillo is requiring that all new series be weekly. You can pre-schedule posts if desired. If you are unable to keep publishing weekly, you can request that the status of your series be changed to 'Postponed' until you are ready to resume publishing.Can I publish work that is also available elsewhere (i.e. physical book, blog, YouTube, etc.)?
Yes. However, sharing content that is exclusive to Channillo may help you get more subscribers since readers won't have the option of getting it elsewhere. Ultimately, the decision of how much (if any) of your series content is exclusive to Channillo is completely up to you.Can I release a series of book chapters from a book that I've already published?
Yes, as long as you own the rights to it.
Why can't I publish work in languages other than English?
We currently do not have the resources to run and monitor a multilingual site. However, we hope to be able to expand Channillo to other languages in the future.
Can I use a pseudonym or pen name?
Yes. However, you cannot impersonate someone else without their permission. Also, if you elect to receive payments we will need to know your real name for tax purposes, but a different name can be shown to readers.
Can my series contain adult content?
Yes, but please include a warning in your series description.
Will Channillo edit my series?
No, editing is the responsibility of the series creator, and should be completed before the work is uploaded to the site.Will Channillo provide a series cover image?
No, providing a custom series cover image is the responsibility of the series creator. For literature series, the cover image should be 330px x 460px in size and contain both the name and author of the series.Are you required to have a Channillo membership to apply for a series?
No.Can anyone apply for a series?
Yes, we are currently accepting series applications from anyone. Occasionally, we may change the application requirement to invitation only. Current writers are allowed to apply for a new series at any time.How do I apply for a series?
To apply for a Channillo series please complete & submit this application form at any time.Do I have to be a professional writer to apply for a series?
Nope. Although many of our series creators do write professionally and/or have published work previously, no professional experience is required to submit an application. In fact, we hope at least a few talented aspiring writers will make their debut on Channillo.Can I still apply for a series if I'm not a U.S. citizen?
Yes, we accept applications from writers all over the world.Can I apply for more than one series?
Yes, but you must apply for each series separately. Please use the same email address so that we can link any new application(s) to your current account.Can I apply for a children's book series?
Although children's book writers are welcome to apply for a series, we do not currently plan on marketing to an audience younger than 13, so our platform may not be the best fit for your story.
What if my series gets accepted but I can't work on it right away?
Please let us know so that we can set the status of your series to 'Postponed'. You have up to six months after a series gets accepted to start releasing work. After six months of inactivity, the series may be deleted, and you will have to reapply for that series if you still wish to run it.
What are the cover image requirements?
For literature series, the cover image should be 330px x 460px in size and contain both the name and author of the series. Cover images should not be mostly white or have a white border.What happens if I don't update my series weekly.
You may receive an inquiry from the Channillo support team regarding the status of your series. Please let us know if you need to take a break from publishing so that we change the status of your series to 'Postponed'. If six weeks pass without any new work being released, the status of your series will be changed to 'Inactive' or 'Completed.' If a series has an 'Inactive' status for over three months it may be automatically cancelled and removed from the site.Can I can cancel my series and have it removed from the site?
Yes, series creators are allowed to cancel a series, and have their work removed from the site at any time. If you would like to have your series removed please contact us at support@channillo.com. After a series is removed, you will no longer receive payments, and forfeit the rights to any unpaid earnings your series may have accumulated. If your series has subscribers, we encourage you to first post the remaining chapters of the book (if applicable/available) in order to give your current subscribers an opportunity to finish the story before the series is removed.My series is now complete and I will not be releasing any new content. Now what?
Please let us know when your series is complete, so that we can change the status from 'Ongoing' to 'Completed'. Your series will remain on Channillo for about three months after completion to give your subscribers time to finish it (unless you request that it be removed sooner). After this period, we will automatically set up your series to rerun (as a weekly series) starting with the first installment so that new subscribers can have the shared experience of reading and discussing it together.Are there any word count minimums or maximums?
Nope. Word count is completely up to the writer.Why is my first installment available for free?
Currently, the first chapter part/essay/poem/etc. that you post is available to all Channillo visitors as a free preview. No subscription is required to view it. After the first installment, readers will have to subscribe in order to continue reading beyond the first few sentences. If, for some reason, you do not wish for the beginning of your series to be free, please place an introductory post before it, and that will be the free preview instead.Why are my chapters being split into parts?
Longer chapters are automatically split into smaller parts around 1200 words. This it to make it easier for readers who may only want to read for short periods at a time to keep track of what they've completed. It's also to provide some consistency in maximum installment (or chapter part) length from series to series. The split points were designed so that most readers will be able to read an installment in five minutes or less.I really hate that my chapters are being split into parts, is there a way to get around this?
Yes, once you submit a chapter, you can always edit the first part to contain the entire chapter (and to be as long as you want) and then delete the other parts. Chapters are being automatically split into parts for a reason (see above), so we don't necessarily recommend this, but ultimately we want Channillo authors to have control over how their chapters are displayed.What does the 'Status' displayed for my series mean and how can I change it?
There are currently six different statuses given to series: Upcoming, Postponed, Ongoing, Inactive, and Completed.When can readers subscribe to my series?
Channillo members can subscribe to your series any time after it is created.Where can readers find my series on the site?
All series (regardless of current status) can be found via the Search page.Why isn't my series showing up in the Discover section?
Only a limited number of series, selected by Channillo, are featured in the Discover section and/or on the Channillo home page. The featured series change frequently, so even if your series is not currently featured, it may be featured in the future, and vice versa.What can I do to increase the chances that my series gets selected to be featured in the Discover section?
Make sure that your series has a great cover image that meets all of our requirements. Cover images should be 330px x 460px (literature) in size, contain the series name and author/artist, and not be mostly white or have a white border.What is the new minimum subscriber requirement?
Starting in 2023, your series must have at least one subscriber to remain on the site. Series with 0 subscribers for over 30 consecutive days will automatically be removed from Channillo. This will help us maintain the site by removing old series that readers are no longer interested in and new series that may not be the right fit for Channillo.How much do series creators earn?
Series with five or more subscribers that have been on Channillo for less than one year will earn $0.50 per subscriber each month.
Series with five or more subscribers that are completed or reruns will earn $0.50 per subscriber each month.
Series with five or more subscribers that are ongoing and have been on Channillo for more than one year will earn $1.00 per subscriber each month.
Channillo series with less than five total subscribers during a month will not accumulate earnings for that month but will still be eligible to accumulate
earnings in future months and will retain any unpaid earnings.
Series creators not interested in receiving payments can elect to have the earnings for their series donated directly to a charity of their choice as part
of our Channillo for Charity program.
How often do series creators get paid?
Payments are sent monthly. There is a minimum payment threshold of $50. Unpaid earnings accumulate from month to month. If your series has had an unpaid earnings balance above $50 for over a month, and you have not yet received an automatic payment, please contact us so that we can make sure we have your updated payment and tax information on file and resolve the issue.
How are series creators paid?
Channillo pays series creators using Paypal. If you wish to be sent payments, you must have a Paypal account.
How do payments work if I have more than one series?
Payments are made per series (and not per author/artist) and calculated independently of each other. The minimum payment threshold of $50 is also per series. You will receive separate payments for each series which means that you may receive more than one payment from Channillo in a single month.Is Channillo a way for a writer to get rich quick?
Never say never, but that's not why we built it, and most Channillo writers will tell you that they don't do it for the money.
We do believe, however, that our payment structure is more favorable to writers than many other platforms out there. Our per-subscriber based pay can be especially rewarding for series creators who have or can grow a loyal fan base, and/or who work hard to promote their series.
Regardless of whether you end up earning enough to quit your day job, take a nice vacation, or just enough to pay for your coffee/tea addiction, we hope you find the opportunity to share your work with loyal readers rewarding in itself.
What if I'm not interested in earning money from my series?
Channillo offers the option to have the money you earn donated directly to a charity of your choice as part of our Channillo for Charity program. Payments are subject our minimum payment threshold of $50 and the charity must accept donations via Paypal.
Why do I have to submit tax information to receive payments from Channillo?
Payments to writers are made by Channillo, Inc. Because Channillo is a U.S. based company, we are required by the United States Internal Revenue Service to collect the necessary tax information.
Do I still need to submit tax information if I am not a resident of the United States?
Yes, because Channillo is a U.S. based company, we are required by the Internal Revenue Service to collect tax information from all writers who receive payments from Channillo including those who reside outside the United States. The information we need from you will depend on the country you reside in.
Do I need to submit tax information if my earnings are being donated directly to charity?
No, if you are electing to have your earnings donated to charity the only information we need from you is the name of the charity you'd like us to donate to.
What happens to the unpaid earnings if a series is cancelled and/or removed from the site?
Any unpaid earnings will be forfeited by the series creator upon the removal of a series. An exception to this policy is made for 'Channillo for Charity' series, in which case the unpaid earnings will typically be donated directly to the charity upon cancellation.