Patreon for authors: guide and alternatives
Patreon lets you offer monthly memberships to your readers, with tiers and exclusive content: unpublished stories, writing behind the scenes, early excerpts.
Who is it for?
Best for building a community and earning recurring income.
Key points
- Tiers from 1 to 15 € or more per month
- Fee of roughly 5 to 12 % plus payment processing
- Needs regular posting to keep subscribers