We’ve added Trigger Warnings to ARC projects on Pen Pinery.

✨ Authors can now include content warnings when publishing their books.

✨ Readers will see these upfront before requesting ARC access.

This update helps readers make informed choices, while giving authors more transparency with their audience.

At Pen Pinery, we are deeply committed to protecting the hard work and creativity of our authors. Writing is an art that deserves respect, and we firmly believe that every piece of content shared on our platform should remain in the hands of its rightful creators.

To further this mission, we've recently taken a bold step: major AI bots have been blocked from accessing Pen Pinery. This move is part of our ongoing effort to shield authors from unauthorized use of their work by AI systems. The list of blocked agents was sourced from https://darkvisitors.com/agents/, a trusted resource for …

At Pen Pinery, we're always working to improve your experience, whether you're an author or a reader. Here's a breakdown of the latest features we've introduced and a sneak peek at what's coming soon. These updates are designed to help you make the most of your time on our platform and build stronger connections within the community.

New Features Available Now

1. Review Transparency for Authors

Authors can now view all reviews from ARC (Advance Reader Copy) applicants before deciding whether to accept or deny a reader. This ensures you're choosing the right audience for your book.

Action Step: …

As we settle into the new year, we wanted to outline our 2024 goals. The first year as a writing platform has been an interesting journey, marked by a lot of pivoting, trials and errors, and a learning process. We are incredibly grateful for the 40+ authors who joined us in the first 7 months and the nearly 75 publications added to the site.

We've observed that zines, absurdism, Sci-Fi, and general fiction are becoming the fastest-growing genres of books during this time. However, we've noticed one major flaw. People join Pen Pinery, dump their backlog catalog, and never return. …