Self-Publishing Platform

Status: Concept

The Problem

Content creators are at the mercy of platforms. Algorithm changes destroy reach overnight. Terms of service restrict what you can say. Monetization is controlled by intermediaries who take huge cuts. And you can be deplatformed at any moment.

Our Solution

A self-publishing platform that you truly own. Not just another Medium clone, but tools that give you independence:

  • Host on your own infrastructure or ours
  • Full control over your content and design
  • Direct relationship with your audience
  • Keep 100% of what you earn
  • Export everything, anytime

Features

  • Easy-to-use content management
  • Beautiful, customizable themes
  • Built-in newsletter capabilities
  • Direct payment processing
  • Analytics without tracking readers
  • RSS/ActivityPub federation
  • Comment system you control
  • Portable content and audience

Philosophy

We believe in:

  1. Ownership: Your content, your domain, your data
  2. Independence: Not beholden to any platform
  3. Monetization: Keep what you earn
  4. Privacy: Respect reader privacy
  5. Longevity: Content that lasts beyond any company

Technical Foundation

  • Static site generation for speed and resilience
  • Simple deployment options
  • Open standards (RSS, ActivityPub, etc.)
  • Privacy-respecting analytics
  • Multiple hosting options
  • Export-first design

Why Not Just Use…?

  • WordPress: Complex, security issues, hosting hassles
  • Medium/Substack: They own your audience
  • Social platforms: Algorithm dependence, no ownership
  • Existing static generators: Too technical for most creators

We’re building something that’s as easy as Medium but gives you WordPress-level control.

Get Involved

Writers, developers, and designers are all welcome. Learn more at Get Involved.