Simily
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Simily is a self-publishing platform for writers who specialize or dabble in the areas of short stories and poetry. The website is designed to help authors find readers, get their works published, and earn an income in the process. Simily accepts short stories in various genres, including young adult fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, and science fiction. In late 2021, Simily said it had hit 22,000 monthly visitors.
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Platform Details
Name: Simily
Date Founded: August 2021
Website: Simily.co
Simily launched in August 2021. The platform was created by founders Katie Wilson, Allegra O’Neill, and Shannon O’Neill. Simily is a self-publishing platform for writers who specialize or dabble in the areas of short stories and poetry. The website is designed to help authors find readers, get their works published, and earn an income in the process.
Simily FAQs
This section contains answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Simily.

What is Simily?
Simily is a self-publishing platform for writers who specialize or dabble in the areas of short stories and poetry. The website is designed to help authors find readers, get their works published, and earn an income in the process. Simily accepts short stories in various genres, including young adult fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, and science fiction. In late 2021, Simily said it had hit 22,000 monthly visitors.
How can I make money on Simily?
While we work to build our base of readers in these first few months, Simily will pay authors $0.02 for every unique view their stories receive per month – counting views from both paying and unpaid subscribers. This is our way of helping kickstart the money authors can make on the platform.
Who are the founders of Simily?
Simily launched in August 2021. The platform was created by founders Katie Wilson, Allegra O’Neill, and Shannon O’Neill.