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NFTs for Writers: The Literary Revolution You Don’t Want to Miss
- kacareapromociona
- 3 days ago
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In recent years, the digital world has been shaken by NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). While best known for their role in digital art and collectibles, NFTs are now also transforming the world of digital literature.
What is an NFT?
An NFT is a unique digital asset backed by blockchain technology, which makes it non-replicable, verifiable, and transferable. Unlike a regular file that can be copied endlessly, an NFT carries a public, unchangeable record proving ownership.
What is a Literary NFT?
A literary NFT is a digital book (eBook)—such as poetry, short stories, novels, or essays—converted into an NFT. This gives the book a unique ownership value and allows it to be sold, resold, or collected as a digital collectible. Some authors also offer bonus content exclusively to NFT buyers:
1. Unpublished chapters
2. Exclusive audiobooks
3. Personalized video messages
4. Early access to future releases
Benefits for Writers
Verifiable ownership: You can prove you're the original author.
Royalties on resales: Thanks to smart contracts, you can earn a percentage every time the NFT is resold.
Direct connection with readers: Offer limited editions, digitally signed versions, or VIP experiences.
Protection against plagiarism: Makes unauthorized copying more difficult (though not impossible).
Risks and Challenges
Public unfamiliarity: Not everyone understands blockchain or NFTs.
Minting costs: Creating (or “minting”) an NFT may incur fees depending on the platform.
Market volatility: NFT value can fluctuate; there’s no guaranteed demand.
Perception as a fad: Some readers may see it as a temporary trend.
Top Platforms for Publishing Literary NFTs
o Built on Ethereum.
o Popular among digital-native writers.
o Focused exclusively on eBook NFTs.
o Offers integrated DRM and collectibility.
o Runs on Solana (a faster, lower cost blockchain).
o Designed for writers and indie publishers.
Async.art (Literary track)
o Combines art with interactive storytelling.
o The largest general NFT marketplace.
o Supports book-based NFT collections.
3 Global Examples of Writers Using NFTs
Simon de la Rouvière (South Africa/Netherlands)
Work & Platform: A Public Domain Adventure was released as a programmable NFT on Async.art, where each section of the story could change based on reader interaction.
Reader Benefit: Interactive storytelling and creative control. Some buyers could influence parts of the narrative.
Profitability: The experiment was well-received and widely cited as one of the first truly dynamic NFT books, though revenue wasn’t the main goal.
Melania Luisa Marte (USA/Dominican Republic)
Work & Platform: Released poems as NFT collectibles via Zora (Ethereum-based platform).
Reader Benefit: Buyers received exclusive, high-quality audio-poem NFTs and visual elements.
Profitability: Helped build a direct supporter base and generated income without needing a traditional publisher.
Kalen Iwamoto (Japan/Canada)
Work & Platform: Known for conceptual literature NFTs on platforms like Objkt and Hic et Nunc (built on the Tezos blockchain).
Reader Benefit: Her literary NFTs combine poetry, code, and visual art. Buyers get a hybrid digital collectible with literary depth.
Profitability: While niche, her work has gained critical recognition and consistent support from the NFT art and lit community.
What is ETH? (Ether)
ETH (Ether) is the digital currency used in the Ethereum network, a decentralized platform for NFTs and smart contracts.
It’s used to pay fees, mint NFTs, run digital agreements, and more.
Final Thought and Advice
If you're an independent writer looking to give your work an innovative twist, literary NFTs could become your greatest ally. Before diving in, ask yourself what you're aiming for: a new source of income, exclusive experiences for your readers, or simply the thrill of trying the latest in technology? Define your goals, choose the right platform, and always offer added value (such as unpublished chapters or special illustrations) so your readers can clearly see the true benefit of an NFT.
Remember, NFTs are not here to replace traditional books, but to open a new door for connecting with your audience and strengthening your community. Dare to explore this path and give your stories that technological spark that will make them shine even brighter!
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