Partner Program — Coming Soon

Earn by Helping Authors
Organize Their Worlds.

Refer authors to Story Signal and earn 25% of their subscription. Not for a year. Forever. When they succeed, you succeed.

Join the Waitlist

The Partner Program will launch when Story Signal exits beta. Apply now to be first in line.

Your Commission

25–40%

of every subscription payment, for the lifetime of each referral

25% 1-9 referrals
33% 10-49 referrals
40% 50+ referrals

Monthly payouts · $25 minimum · No earnings cap

How It Works

Three simple steps to start earning

1

Apply & Get Approved

Tell us about yourself and how you support authors. We'll review applications when the program launches.

2

Share Your Link

Get your unique referral link and share it with authors in your network, on social media, or in your content.

3

Earn Commission

When someone subscribes through your link, you earn 25% of their payment. Every month, for as long as they stay.

Who Can Join

If you support indie authors, you're welcome here

Author PAs

You already help authors manage their businesses. Now get paid when you recommend tools that actually work.

  • Invite 5 other PAs to the program
  • Dedicated partner dashboard
  • Early access to new features

Authors

Love Story Signal? Share it with your author friends and writer groups. Earn while you help fellow creators.

  • Share in your Facebook groups
  • Mention in newsletters
  • Recommend to writing partners

Content Creators

Bookstagrammers, BookTokers, writing coaches, and bloggers who create content for the author community.

  • Affiliate links for content
  • Graphics and assets provided
  • Exclusive discount codes

See What You Could Earn

Example earnings on the Author plan ($14.99/mo)

10 referrals (33% tier) $565/year
25 referrals (33% tier) $1,413/year
50 referrals (40% tier) $3,420/year

Lifetime commissions that grow with you. The more authors you help, the more you earn.
And these are recurring. Year after year, as long as they stay subscribed.

Supporting Indie Creators

We believe the people who support authors deserve to share in the success. PAs, editors, marketers. That's why we pay lifetime commissions, not just a one-time bonus.

When authors succeed, their teams succeed. We're all in this together.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get paid?

Payouts are processed monthly via direct deposit. Once your balance reaches $25, we'll send your earnings automatically. You'll receive a dashboard to track all your referrals and commissions in real-time.

Is there really no cap on earnings?

Correct. There's no maximum. If you refer 100 authors who all stay subscribed, you earn 40% of all their payments indefinitely. We want our best partners to thrive.

How do the commission tiers work?

Your rate increases as you grow. Start at 25% for your first 9 referrals, jump to 33% at 10 referrals, and hit 40% once you reach 50. The higher rate applies to all your referrals, not just new ones.

Do referred authors get a discount?

Yes. Authors who sign up through your link get 10% off their first 3 months. You still earn commission on the discounted amount.

What about taxes?

If you earn $600 or more in a calendar year, we'll send you a 1099 form for tax purposes. All tax information is collected securely through our payment provider, Stripe.

How long does the referral cookie last?

90 days. If someone clicks your link and signs up within 90 days, you get credit for the referral. Even if they don't subscribe immediately.

When does the program launch?

The Partner Program will launch when Story Signal exits beta. Apply now to reserve your spot and be first in line when we open.

Do I earn from my referrals' referrals?

No. This is a single-tier program. You earn commission only on authors you directly refer. We're not an MLM.

Be First When We Launch

Join the waitlist now and be among the first partners when Story Signal exits beta.

Program Terms (view full terms):
  • Commission rates: 25% (1-9 referrals), 33% (10-49 referrals), 40% (50+ referrals) of net subscription revenue
  • Tier upgrades apply retroactively; tiers lock for 12 months once achieved
  • Single-tier only: commissions are earned on direct referrals, not on referrals made by your referrals
  • Referred authors receive 10% off their first 3 months; partner earns commission on discounted amount
  • 30-day holding period on commissions; minimum payout $25 USD, paid monthly by the 15th
  • Cookie duration: 90 days
  • Commission duration: Lifetime (as long as the referred customer remains subscribed)
  • Available in 40+ countries via Stripe Connect
  • Story Signal reserves the right to modify program terms with 30 days notice