ASSTR provides two methods. The web upload form at http://www.asstr.org/cgi/upload.cgi is easier for beginners. You will need:
After upload, wait 15–30 minutes. The system will email you a URL like: http://www.asstr.org/files/Authors/Your_Name/
ASSTR.org (the Alt.Sex.Stories Text Repository) is a long-running archive for erotic fiction contributed by a wide community of writers. If you’re a new author interested in sharing work there, this post walks you through what ASSTR is, what to expect, how to prepare submissions, how to format and upload, and best practices to protect yourself and reach readers. asstr.org new authors
If you are researching current "new authors" in the same niche as ASSTR, they have moved to:
| Platform | Type | Best for New Authors | |----------|------|----------------------| | Literotica | Large archive, active moderation | Mainstream to intermediate kink | | Archive of Our Own (AO3) | Tag-heavy, inclusive, non-commercial | All genres, especially LGBTQ+ & fanfic crossovers | | SOL (Stories Online) | ASSTR-inspired clone | Former ASSTR users | | Reedsy / Medium (with mature flag) | Clean UI, indie author focus | Literary erotic fiction | | Reddit (r/eroticliterature, r/sexstories) | Instant feedback, upvote system | Short-form, experimental writing | ASSTR provides two methods
ASSTR allows updates. If you correct typos or add a chapter, re-upload with the same filename and append ?v2 to the version. The system will overwrite the old file.
Before you dive in, understand the platform's unique appeal: After upload, wait 15–30 minutes
Being "new" on ASSTR means you don't have a built-in following yet. Here is how to get noticed: