Where writers meet their readers
Connect with writers, editors, designers and readers worldwide. Buy, sell and commission literary work.
What you'll find on Scriptorium
Original manuscripts & writings
Novels, short stories, poetry, essays — authentic works written by real people from around the world.
10+ languages, global authors
Publish and discover content in over 10 languages. A borderless community for writers and readers.
Read online or download
Instant access to any work — in your browser, on mobile, or downloaded to your device.
Publish for free, reach a global audience
No publisher or agent needed. Upload, set your price and reach your readers directly.
Support Scriptorium
An independent platform built to protect writers and connect them with readers worldwide. Your support keeps us independent and accelerates every new feature.
Become a supporter — $4.99/moWhat you get
- 🛡 Certificate of Authorship — cryptographic proof of ownership for every work
- ⛓ Blockchain timestamping — immutable record via OpenTimestamps
- 📖 Unlimited reading access to all publications on Scriptorium
- 🏅 "Supporter" badge on your public profile
- ⚡ Early access to every new feature we ship
Explore publications
Discover original works from authors worldwide — fiction, non-fiction, poetry and much more.
Explore nowUpload a document
Share your manuscript, poetry or essay with the world — for free. Set your price and start building your audience today.
Upload nowCan't find what you're looking for?
Post a wishlist request and authors on Scriptorium will be notified. If someone has the work, they can upload it directly for you.
Open the Wishlist →For readers
Looking for a title not on the platform? Post a request and authors are notified instantly.
For authors
Browse real reader requests. Publish what's being searched for and reach your audience faster.
More services on the way
We are building a complete publishing ecosystem. Stay with us — the best is yet to come.
Print on Demand
Professional printing and worldwide distribution for your manuscripts.
In developmentLayout & Typesetting
Expert book layout, formatting, and typesetting for print and digital.
In developmentEditorial Services
Proofreading, editing, translation and developmental editing.
In developmentBook Cover Design
Custom cover design and illustration by professional artists.
In developmentPublishing Packages
End-to-end publishing support from manuscript to bookstore shelf.
In developmentTranslation & Rights
Connect with translators and manage your international publishing rights.
In developmentNeed help?
Questions about signing up, uploading a work, or how author certificates work? We’re happy to help.
Write to us at [email protected]We answer
- 📋 How to create an account and upload your first work
- 🔐 How the author certificate works
- 💳 Questions about subscription or billing
- 🐛 Reporting a bug or technical issue
- 🤝 Collaborations and partnerships