Your Journey Starts Here

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For Readers 📚

Step 1: Create an Account

Sign up for a free account to access all features. You can browse without an account, but creating one unlocks:

  • Bookmarking your favorite novels
  • Tracking your reading history
  • Leaving comments and reviews
  • Following your favorite authors
  • Personalized recommendations
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Step 2: Discover Content

Browse our extensive library of Tamil and English literature:

  • Use the search bar to find specific novels, authors, or genres
  • Use the Novels menu to browse novels, short stories, poetry, and completed works
  • Use search and filters on listing pages to narrow results
  • Sort available lists by popularity, rating, likes, or newest where supported
  • Check out trending and recommended content

Step 3: Read & Engage

Once you find something you like:

  • Open a novel page to read its description, reviews, and chapter list
  • Use previous and next controls to move between chapters
  • Open short stories and poems in the clean single-page reader
  • Bookmark works to read later
  • Like works and chapters to show appreciation
  • Leave reviews and ratings to help other readers
  • Comment on chapters to discuss with the community

Step 4: Customize Your Experience

Personalize your reading experience:

  • Adjust font size and reading settings
  • Toggle between light and dark mode
  • Switch between Tamil and English interfaces
  • Follow authors to get notified of new chapters
  • Use bookmarks and reading history to return to saved or recently read works

For Writers ✍️

Step 1: Create Your Author Account

Create an account and complete your profile before publishing your work:

  1. Sign up with your email address
  2. Verify your email address
  3. After you reach the dashboard, open Settings
  4. Complete your display name, username, bio, and optional profile picture
Create Account →

Step 2: Create Your First Novel

Use the quick-create cards on your dashboard to start a chapter-based novel:

  1. Go to Dashboard and choose New Novel
  2. Enter your novel's title
  3. Write a compelling synopsis or description
  4. Add genre tags to help readers discover your work
  5. Upload a cover image or generate one with the built-in AI option
  6. Choose status and access settings for chapter-based novels
  7. Continue to the novel management page to add chapters
Create Novel →

How to Publish a Short Story

Short stories use a simpler single-page publishing flow, so you can move from idea to live story quickly.

1. Set Up Your Account

  1. Open iyalhub.com in a desktop or mobile browser.
  2. Register from the desktop button or mobile menu.
  3. After dashboard redirect, open Settings.
  4. Complete your profile details.

2. Create Your Story

  1. Go to Dashboard and choose New Short Story.
  2. Add a title and synopsis.
  3. Add genres and a cover image if needed.
  4. Continue to the writing page.

3. Preview and Publish

  1. Type or paste your story content.
  2. Save as draft if you want to update later.
  3. Use preview while reviewing the final layout.
  4. Click Publish and confirm to make it live.
Create Short Story
Need more detailed help? Open step-by-step instructions

Before you start

  1. Open the IyalHub website in your phone or computer browser.
  2. If you are on mobile, tap the menu button at the top right.
  3. Choose Register. On desktop, you can use the Register button directly.
  4. Enter your email and complete the account creation steps.
  5. After login, wait until the dashboard page opens.

Complete your profile

  1. From the dashboard, open Settings.
  2. Enter your display name. This is the name readers will see.
  3. Enter a username if it is required.
  4. Add a short bio so readers know about you.
  5. Add a profile picture if you have one.
  6. Save the profile before creating your story.

Create the short story entry

  1. Go back to the dashboard.
  2. Tap or click New Short Story.
  3. Enter the story title. This field is required.
  4. Write a short synopsis. This field is required.
  5. Add genre words if you know them, such as Family, Drama, Romance, or Thriller.
  6. Add a cover image if you have one, or use the built-in cover option.
  7. Click Continue.

Write and save

  1. You will now see the writing page.
  2. Type your story directly, or paste content you already wrote elsewhere.
  3. Use Save draft if you want to stop and continue later.
  4. You can return to your draft from the dashboard.
  5. Before publishing, read through the story once to check spacing and spelling.

Publish safely

  1. Click Publish only when the story is ready for readers.
  2. Use the preview to check how the story will look.
  3. If something looks wrong, cancel and edit again.
  4. If everything looks correct, confirm publishing.
  5. After publishing, your story becomes live on IyalHub.

Step 3: Write and Publish Chapters

Use the chapter editor for novels:

  • Click "Create Chapter" from your novel's management page
  • Use the rich text editor with formatting options
  • Write in English, Tamil, or both languages
  • Save drafts to work on later
  • Preview your chapter before publishing
  • Publish when ready so readers can access the chapter
  • Use DOCX import for batch draft chapter creation when available

Tip: Regular updates keep readers engaged. Consider setting a publishing schedule!

Step 4: Engage with Your Readers

Build your audience and connect with readers:

  • Respond to comments on your chapters
  • Read and appreciate reviews
  • Use analytics to understand your audience
  • Share your work on social media
  • Participate in the forum to connect with the community

Step 5: Track Your Performance

Monitor your work with built-in analytics:

  • View chapter and work-level statistics
  • Track total views, likes, and bookmarks
  • See reader demographics
  • Monitor engagement trends over time
  • Set and track writing goals
View Analytics →

Pro Tips 💡

For Readers

  • Use bookmarks to organize works you want to revisit
  • Follow authors to get notified of updates
  • Leave thoughtful reviews to help authors
  • Explore different genres to discover new favorites
  • Join forum discussions about your favorite works

For Writers

  • Write consistently to build a loyal readership
  • Engage with readers in comments
  • Use descriptive titles and covers
  • Add genre tags for better discoverability
  • Protect your content - all rights remain yours

Need More Help?

Check out our FAQ page for common questions, or contact us directly if you need assistance.

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