For writers

The rules
that keep this
a good room.

Short, plain, and the same for every writer on the platform. Read this once before you submit — it'll save you a rewrite later.

01

Content standards

We want Epyso to be a platform where anyone can read freely. That means holding stories to a standard that's inclusive, engaging, and responsible.

  • Stories must be original work — your own writing, not copied or AI-generated.
  • No explicit sexual content. Romance is welcome; explicit scenes are not.
  • No hate speech, racism, tribalism, or content that demeans any ethnic group.
  • Violence must serve the story — gratuitous gore is not acceptable.
  • Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Pidgin and other Nigerian/African languages are celebrated and encouraged.
02

Episode format

  • Length: 500 to 5,000 words per episode. Sweet spot is 1,000–2,500.
  • Title: Give each episode a meaningful title, not just "Episode 1".
  • Cliffhangers: End each episode at a point that makes readers want more.
  • Editing: Proofread before submitting. Spelling errors reduce reader trust.
  • Frequency: Try to publish at least one episode per week to keep readers engaged.
03

Cover image

  • Portrait orientation: 400×600px minimum (2:3 ratio).
  • Clear, high-contrast image that communicates genre and tone.
  • Only use images you own or have rights to use.
  • Avoid text-heavy covers — the title is displayed separately.
04

How reads are counted

We track two metrics:

  • Views — counted every time someone opens your episode. This is the public number readers see.
  • Reads — counted only when a reader scrolls at least 20% of your episode. This is your real engagement number, visible only to admins.
05

Strikes & removal

Stories that violate these guidelines will be removed without notice. Repeat violations will result in a permanent ban. If you believe a removal was in error, contact us.

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