Independent Authors & Writers — Publish With ChapterTrail

Independent Authors & Writers — Publish With ChapterTrail

You wrote that story for readers.

You shaped an idea into something worth sharing. Now, you deserve a publishing platform where your writing can reach readers, earn from their support, and give you the freedom to retain ownership of your work.

ChapterTrail is a publishing platform for independent writers across genres, including fiction and nonfiction.

A Publishing Platform Built Around Writers

  • Publish your writing for free.
  • Retain control of your publishing choices.
  • No restrictive exclusive publishing commitment.
  • No mandatory word-count requirements or prescribed story outlines.
  • Give readers a way to support the books and stories they value.
When readers add your publication to their library and support it through a Reader Advantage slot, it can continue earning for you for as long as it remains in their library.

We're building ChapterTrail with writers, not simply building a platform and asking writers to adapt to it.

We're listening to authors, improving the reading experience, and developing thoughtful new ways for readers to support authors.

Who Can Apply?

We're looking for independent writers who want to publish their work, connect with readers, and grow their readership.

You can apply if you're a:

  • Fiction Author: Romance, fantasy, mystery, thriller, science fiction, drama, adventure, and other fiction genres.
  • Nonfiction Author: Writers of business and entrepreneurship books, personal development, biographies, educational content, finance, leadership, self-help, essays, and other nonfiction titles.
  • Novelist: Writers with completed manuscripts or books in progress.
  • Serial Fiction Writer: Authors who publish their stories in episodes or chapters.
  • Aspiring Author: Writers preparing to publish their first book or take their writing to a wider audience.
  • Established Independent Author: Writers looking for another platform to publish and reach new readers.
Whether you're an emerging writer or an established author, we welcome submissions across genres, provided they meet ChapterTrail's publishing standards.

A Commitment to Quality

We believe independent publishing shouldn't mean compromising on the quality of the reading experience or the value of your writing.

That's why every book submitted to ChapterTrail is reviewed before it is approved for publication on our platform. We want to create an environment where writers can showcase their creativity and readers can discover books worth their time.

Ready to Publish?

👉 Publish on ChapterTrail:

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...