About Storyon
What Is Storyon?
Storyon is a modern social platform for writers and readers, developed and operated by Syntelium B.V., a company based in Antwerp, Belgium. The platform allows Authors to write, publish, share, and sell their original novels, while Readers can enjoy stories, leave comments, follow their favorite writers, and participate in a vibrant storytelling community.
Storyon is built specifically for long-form creative writing. Whether you are a novelist, fanfiction writer, or passionate reader, Storyon provides tools and spaces designed to support deep creative expression.
Our Mission and Values
☝️ Creativity First
Storyon exists to empower writers. We provide a platform where authors can share their work freely, without judgment or artificial constraints, and where creativity can thrive.
☝️ A Safe and Respectful Community
We are committed to maintaining a supportive environment for all users. Our Content Policy and moderation guidelines help protect users from harassment, plagiarism, harmful behavior, and illegal content. Respect and safety are core to our community vision.
☝️ Transparency and Fairness
We clearly explain our policies, data practices, and expectations. We do not use dark patterns, and we do not hide critical information. Authors retain ownership of their works, including all moral rights under EU and Belgian law.
☝️ Privacy by Design
As an EU-based platform operated by Syntelium B.V., Storyon adheres to GDPR and the highest standards of European data protection. Your personal data is handled responsibly, lawfully, and with full transparency.
Who Operates Storyon
Storyon is owned and operated by:
Syntelium B.V.
Antwerp, Belgium
Email: [email protected]
Syntelium B.V. builds digital products focused on creativity, data science, and community-driven platforms. Storyon is one of the company’s flagship projects.
What Makes Storyon Unique
👉 Built for Novel-Length Writing
Storyon is optimized for long-form storytelling. Unlike platforms designed for short updates or social posts, Storyon provides tools for drafting, editing, serializing, and publishing novels.
👉 No Forced Monetization
Authors choose how and when to sell their original works. Storyon does not impose mandatory monetization systems or algorithms that prioritize commercial content over creative freedom.
👉 Fanworks Welcome (Non-Commercial)
Storyon supports transformative fanworks, provided they remain strictly non-commercial and respect applicable copyright laws. Fanfiction authors are free to share and explore without monetizing those works.
👉 Ethical Platform Design
Storyon does not engage in surveillance advertising, data-selling, or manipulative design. We prioritize user well-being, clarity, and long-term trust.
Who Storyon Is For
Storyon is designed for:
- Novelists and long-form writers
- Fanfiction writers
- Readers looking for new stories across all genres
- Indie publishers and professionals scouting emerging talent
- Beginners who want a welcoming and supportive environment
Whether you are writing your first story or your fiftieth, Storyon gives you the tools and community to grow.
Our Commitment to Authors
- You retain full copyright of your works.
- You retain all moral rights under EU and Belgian law.
- You control how your works are shared, published, or sold.
- You may publish for free or monetize original works.
- You may export and download your data whenever you wish.
- We provide tools that help you grow your craft and audience.
Our Commitment to Readers
- Discover new stories in every genre.
- Follow and engage with your favorite authors.
- Leave comments, feedback, and participate in discussions.
- Enjoy a clean, ad-free reading experience.
- Use filters to customize the content you see.
Why We Built Storyon
We believe storytelling connects people across cultures, languages, and experiences. Many writing platforms are outdated, restrictive, or cluttered. Storyon was created to provide:
- A place specifically for long-form writing
- Author-focused tools and a clean publishing workflow
- A respectful and safe creative community
- Transparent EU-based governance
- A sustainable ecosystem for creativity
Get Involved
Join the Storyon community today to start reading, publishing, and exploring worlds written by authors around the globe.