Radish Fiction is another app-based platform for writers to publish and monetize their work and for readers to enjoy it. If you’re someone trying to make some extra money with your writing, or get your name out there, and you write consistently, this may be the platform for you! You can find out more about Radish Fiction below.
What is Radish Fiction?
Radish Fiction is an app created by a young South Korean entrepreneur, Seung Yoon Lee, who set out to make what he calls, a Netflix for serialized fiction. Instead of selling whole books at once, Radish Fiction breaks down chapters into episodes and releases them on a schedule. Lee saw this as a way to appeal to younger reading audiences that are drawn to the idea of bingeing content through the ease and convenience of an app. It also happens to be yet another a way to disrupt traditional publishing and give writers a way to get their work out and monetize it—which is pretty cool if you ask me!
Okay, How Does it Work?
Radish Fiction has the advantage of entertainment industry backing, which is why it probably got to where it is today. Lee was smart and partnered with a television writer, and the app features episodes written by Emmy-winning day-time TV writers, and the Radish team, called Radish Originals—another thing it has in common with platforms like Netflix. This, of course, added to its initial appeal and likely gained Radish Fiction much of its funding.
But! It’s not just a platform for already successful writers! The app also welcomes those who aren’t already successful entertainment industry writers as well. And it’s free to join! The one catch is, you do have to apply to be a creator. But this is good news, really, because it means Radish Fiction has quality control.
What About the Monetization Part?
The team they have creating fiction for them gets paid to write a set and guaranteed amount of content but they also welcome emerging writers to apply, and those writers can earn a commission off each episode that users purchase.
Also, you (Yes, you!) can also apply to be part of that elite team of creators and make some decent income from your efforts—but you are on a schedule, and you do have to create a set amount of content per week or month.
How Can Radish Fiction Help Me as a Writer?
I see a lot of benefits of joining Radish as a writer. But, there are some things to consider first. For instance, Radish Fiction thrives on episodes and dripping out scheduled content. Which means if you’re not already dedicated to writing content on a weekly basis, which is a good habit to get into btw, it may not be the platform for you.
Another thing to note is that Radish is very heavily Romance genre focused. But the good news is they’re actively trying to expand their genres and subgenres. So, this could be an in for you Historical Fiction, Sci-Fi and Fantasy writers!
They do also suggest you already have an audience if you’re looking to be successful. This is where having an blog or other platform for your content and some loyal followers—in other words, a brand— will come in handy! If you’re looking for a way to monetize all that wonderful content, Radish Fiction can be a big help!
Radish not only gives you the chance to make some extra cash as an emerging genre fiction writer, it can build your audience, your reach, and because they have quality standards, it lends you some legitimacy and clout. Who knows, maybe it’s the stepping stone to getting your first book or series deal?!
Some Other Reasons to Check Out Radish Fiction
If you’re not quite ready to join Radish Fiction as a writer, it’s still really useful. You can check out the app as a user and get a good feel for what’s selling, your genre conventions, and the type of quality your writing will need to become successful. Think of it as research!
Readers and lovers of genre fiction can also make use of the app. There’s free content on there and paid content can run as little as 20 cents an episode, so it’s a fun place to explore new genres, find new authors to love, and explore what’s on trend. All from the convenience of your phone.
In conclusion, if you love to write genre fiction and can do it on a schedule, are looking to put yourself out their and even make a bit of money doing it, Radish Fiction is worth checking out! It’s also a great tool for those of you wanting to break into writing genre fiction and be successful at it. All with very little or no cost to you. You may as well give it a shot, right?
What do you think? Have you checked out Radish Fiction? Do you feel like it could be the right platform for you? Let me know in the comments!
