Start Your Journey Today.
- The Upcoming Writers
- Aug 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 1
Start Your Journey Today
The Road to Monetization
Start as a Pencil. Grow your voice. Earn your Blue Tick. It's not just about writing — it’s about building a community, sharing your craft, and getting rewarded for it.
📝 1. Pencil
You’re just getting started — and that’s exciting.
Fill out your profile
Share 2 original pieces (at least 500 words each)
Leave feedback on 5 fellow writers’ work
Gain your first 50 followers
Monetization: 🔒 Not yet — keep going.
✎ 2. Pen Pencil
You’re finding your rhythm and building consistency.
Publish weekly for 6 straight weeks
Keep a 4★+ average rating
Take part in a writing challenge
Grow your following to 1,000
Monetization: 🔒 Still locked — but you’re getting closer.
🖊️ 3. Pen
People are starting to notice. You’re not a beginner anymore.
Share at least 15 thoughtful posts (800+ words each)
Team up on a co-authored piece or series
Support others — give helpful feedback to 20 writers
Hit 10,000 followers
Cross 10,000 reactions (likes, comments, shares)
Monetization: 🔒 One last push before it opens.
🖋️ 4. Fountain Pen
Welcome to the professional level — now you're earning from your craft.
Publish 30 quality posts (1,000+ words each)
Host a live webinar or writing session
Mentor at least 3 up-and-coming writers
Build a community of 100,000 followers
Reach 25,000+ total reactions
💰 Monetization Unlocked
Sponsored posts & brand collaborations
Premium content subscriptions
Sell digital products or writing tools
Earn from affiliate marketing
✔ 5. Blue Tick
You’ve built something big. You’re no longer just a writer — you’re a voice people trust.
Publish 60+ standout posts (1,200+ words)
Lead major writing challenges or campaigns
Represent the platform in features or events
Grow your audience to over 1 million
Surpass 100,000 total interactions
🏆 Unlock the Best of the Platform
Exclusive sponsorships & high-value brand deals
Highest ad revenue share
Co-branded books, merch, and opportunities
Paid speaking slots, panels, and publishing invites
✔ Blue Tick Badge Your symbol of global recognition, platform trust, and community respect.
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