60% is yours
Authors earn 60% of every chapter sold. Co-authors share it equally.
Stories on RADS
Stories from Africa, told by Africans.
Discover new books and the authors behind them. Read chapter by chapter on RADS, or bring your own story and earn from every chapter.
- 1Books
- 2Authors
- 60% of every sale to the author
- Read on any phone
- Start with free chapters
Pick your next story
Tap a book to read it on RADS.
Readers' choice
New books are on the way. Check back soon.
Incoming books
New books are on the way. Check back soon.
New releases
Meet our authors
Authors, your story deserves readers and income
RADS gives you a stage, a dashboard and a fair share. You write, we help you get found.
Publish chapter by chapter
Release as you write. Readers return for the next chapter and your audience grows.
Your own dashboard
Add and reorder chapters, see earnings by month and analytics per book.
Your work stays protected
Chapters are never downloadable, and every reader copy is fingerprinted so leaks can be traced.
Paid from anywhere
Readers can pay in local currency or dollars, so your audience can be global.
Readers can reach you
Selling print copies? Readers contact you directly. Your book, your relationship.
Why readers love it
Try before you pay
Free chapters on many books. Unlock only the chapters you want.
Your library, always with you
Bookmarks, progress and unlocked chapters saved to your account.
Rewards for reading
Build a reading streak and earn achievements as you finish stories.
Fast on small phones
Lightweight pages that load quickly, even on slow data.
How it works
- ApplyAuthors apply in minutes. Our team reviews every application.
- PublishUpload chapters and set one price for the whole book.
- Get readWe feature your book here and readers unlock chapters.
- Get paidTrack earnings live and receive your 60%.