Full-Time
Creative Writer
Story Intelligence
Updated on 9/6/2024
Inkitt
51-200 employees
Reader-powered digital publishing platform
Compensation Overview
$45k - $150kAnnually
Mid, Senior
San Francisco, CA, USA
- Extensive experience primarily in romance, fantasy, thriller, and all related sub-genres.
- Autonomous
- Bring solutions instead of problems
- Data driven
- Quick to action
- A high functioning workaholic
- Looking for exponential career growth
- Writing pages and producing novel length manuscripts used to publish on Galatea and GalateaTV
- Storyboarding and collaborating on novel ideation in a writer’s room environment
- Reading and adapting existing content to improve them and make them more marketable and profitable
- Dissecting stories and building processes for systematic improvement.
- Analyzing data and interpreting trends to improve our stories
- Applying data based learnings creatively to your writing
- Collaborating with other departments at the company (marketing, product, data science, etc.) as necessary to ensure the best possible product
- Speaking with our users and getting active feedback from them weekly on how they enjoy the app and our stories so we can improve on them
- Keep an active pulse on what’s popular and what’s working in the industry
- Move quickly in a fast paced environment that may require priority shifts and dropping or picking up new assignments
Inkitt operates as a reader-powered publisher, offering a platform where readers can access a diverse range of books for free across various genres like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and more. The platform allows readers to provide feedback to authors, influencing the development of stories. Authors can submit their works, which Inkitt evaluates based on reader engagement metrics such as reading time and feedback. This data-driven approach helps Inkitt identify promising stories for publishing deals, which may include distribution on its sister app, GALATEA. Unlike traditional publishers, Inkitt minimizes risk by focusing on stories that have already garnered reader interest. The company generates revenue through publishing deals, sharing profits with authors, and potentially from premium content offerings. Inkitt's goal is to connect readers with new literary talent while providing authors with a platform to showcase their work.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$117M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 8%2 year growth
↑ 14%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Inkitt's recent $59M funding round and backing from top-tier investors like New Enterprise Associates and Kleiner Perkins signal strong financial health and growth potential.
- The launch of GalateaTV opens new revenue streams and opportunities for multimedia adaptations of popular stories, expanding the company's market presence.
- The Inkitt Author Subscription Program allows authors to monetize their content directly, providing a sustainable income model and fostering a loyal reader base.
What critics are saying
- The reliance on AI and data-driven models may face challenges in accurately predicting market trends and reader preferences, potentially leading to missed opportunities.
- The competitive landscape of digital publishing is intense, with established players like Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing posing significant threats.
What makes Inkitt unique
- Inkitt's reader-powered model leverages real-time engagement data to identify and publish high-potential stories, setting it apart from traditional publishers.
- The integration of AI to analyze reader feedback and engagement metrics provides a data-driven approach to publishing, minimizing risk and maximizing success.
- Inkitt's dual-platform strategy, including the GALATEA app and the newly launched GalateaTV, offers multiple distribution channels for authors, enhancing their reach and revenue potential.