Signing bonus
A $100 signing bonus at 100,000 words.
PUBLISHING WITH NOVELCLUB
Explore the published benefits for exclusive and non-exclusive writing agreements.
Benefits depend on eligibility, editorial assessment, and your publishing agreement. Confirm the applicable terms with your editor.
01 / EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENTS
A $100 signing bonus at 100,000 words.
A $150 bonus for 50,000 words in a month, with fewer than 3 days without updates.
A $1,000 special bonus for selected best novels, assessed on the book’s results at completion.
| Completed word count | Update requirement | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 100,000 words | Fewer than 3 days without updates monthly | 5% of monthly share income |
| 150,000 words | Fewer than 3 days without updates monthly | 10% of monthly share income |
| 200,000 words | Fewer than 3 days without updates monthly | 20% of monthly share income |
The published policy describes the completion bonus as the writer’s distributed profits after necessary operating costs are deducted.
02 / NON-EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENTS
| Benefit | Published terms |
|---|---|
| Special bonus | Up to 80,000 words: $10–$50 depending on the quality of the book. |
| Profit sharing | 50% profits. |
| S-Class recognition | $500 for selected best novels, based on the book’s results at completion. |
S-Class awards have no fixed published standard and are not guaranteed. The original overview lists a $50 debut bonus; the detailed terms specify a quality-dependent $10–$50 range.
PROGRAM CONDITIONS
The welfare program supports writers who create original, lawful novels without copyright infringement.
Under the published rules, unlawful or improper content may lead to cancellation of benefits, removal of the novel, or termination of the contract. NovelClub reserves the right to seek compensation and hold the responsible party legally accountable.
The published rules reserve final interpretation of the welfare program to NovelClub.
Contact Vicky or Leo for submission and publishing questions.