Best Fiction Platforms Online to Discover New Indie Authors

by Michael Lazar PR Expert

Are you an avid reader? Do you like to stay ahead of the bestseller lists? If you are an adventurous reader who enjoys finding new and upcoming writing talent, odds are you aren’t checking The New York Times bestseller lists.

Like never before, indie authors are having their moment. Forgoing traditional publishing, indie authors self-publish their works online, and you, dear reader, reap the benefits.

Wondering where to find some great new talent? Here is a roundup of the best fiction platforms online to discover new indie authors. Patronizing self-published authors means you support them directly when you purchase their works, so you know exactly where your hard-earned dollars go. And the best part? You can read for free or for a discount!

Fictionate.Me

Best for speculative fiction, serial fiction

If you’re looking for one of the best new fiction platforms to discover new writing talent, you’ve found it. Fictionate.Me is a platform that specializes in speculative fiction (horror, sci-fi, and fantasy), but you can find other genres here, like murder mysteries, literary fiction, short stories, and poetry. You can read completed books or ongoing serials and novels published chapter by chapter.

Create a free account and begin reading immediately right in your browser! You can also listen to eBooks at no extra charge, making your books even more accessible. Read for free, or for a discount (most books are priced between $0.99 and $2.99). Preview free chapters before you buy and engage with your favorite authors on their book landing pages. Stay tuned for the iOS app for reading and listening on the go!

Movellas

Best for a social reading experience

If you’re looking for a fiction platform that feels more like social media, Movellas might just be the platform for you! Discover new talent in your favorite genres like romance, fantasy, crime, fanfiction, even poetry and screenplays. Meet other readers from all over the world with the same interest as you and create your own little community.

Sign up for free in seconds with your email, Google, or Facebook info, and begin customizing your reading experience right away! After choosing your favorite genres, you’re directed to your home page, complete with suggested titles and authors. You can also utilize the Mumble feature, which is basically like tweeting, to help you discover new friends. Also, check out the app for reading on the go!

Webnovel

Best for comics, fanfic, serials

If you love great ongoing reads like web serials and light novels, Webnovel is another good place to start. Creating a free account takes seconds, and you can begin reading in your browser immediately. Books on this site are all free, but authors have links to their Patreon and PayPal so you can support your favorite authors.

Webnovel specializes in novels, comics, and fanfiction in all your favorite genres like sci-fi, fantasy, and romance. Browse by best rated to find the top fiction on the site and engage with your favorite authors via private message. You can also vote to help your favorite works make it to the top of the list.

Wuxia World

Best for Asian literature

What began as a small niche site to bring Chinese culture and literature into the Western world has become the premier destination for Chinese-to-English web novels with millions of readers each day. Wuxia World employs the world’s top Chinese-to-English literary translators, so you can rest assured you’ll get the best translations on the market. Korean translations have now been added as well.

Make a free account, customize your experience, and begin reading or listening in your browser. Romance, fantasy, and mystery are top-sellers here, complete with gorgeous manga-style covers. Search by popular titles and genres, and read reviews of books before you jump in. You can read for free or purchase paid novels using Google Play or your credit card.

Wattpad

Best for finding diverse genres

The most well-known of the fiction platforms listed here, Wattpad is popular for helping unknown indie authors rise to bestseller status. Some authors even have their Wattpad novels optioned for TV or movies, like Anna Todd’s mega-popular YA novel After, which is now a Netflix original.

Like the other platforms in the list, creating an account is free, and you can customize your reading experience with just a few clicks (you’ll need to add payment info if you plan on purchasing tokens, which are required for Paid Stories). Narrow your search by genre, or by free or paid stories. You can also check out Rising Stars, so you can discover rising authors before you see their names on the bestseller lists. There is a wide variety of genres here, so there is something for everyone.

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