# Online Author Publishing Platforms 'Odeen' Allows Authors to Publish Their Work and Get Paid By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-07-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publishing-platform References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/odeen?utm_campaign=startup-66172&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [odeenbooks](https://www.odeenbooks.com/?ref=betalist) The 'Odeen' publishing platform is an online solution for authors that will enable them to get their work published and discovered, while also helping them to get paid each time it's read. The platform works by having authors publish their work at no cost, which is then made available for readers to explore and immerse themselves in. The ad-supported structure will enable authors to make money each and every time someone reads their work to help support their craft. The 'Odeen' publishing platform sends 90% of the revenue generated from the ads to the authors and also offers [books to readers for free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pdfdrive). This will help to get content in front of as many readers as possible to bolster chances of discovery and also enhance overall earnings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Online Author Publishing:** The 'Odeen' platform provides an opportunity for authors to publish their work online and reach a wider audience. - **Ad-supported Revenue Models:** The ad-supported structure of 'Odeen' enables authors to earn money each time their work is read, presenting a disruptive innovation in monetizing online content. - **Enhanced Reader Discoverability:** 'Odeen' offers books to readers for free, increasing the chances of content discovery and giving authors the opportunity to gain more exposure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** The 'Odeen' platform is disrupting the publishing industry by providing authors with an online publishing solution and new ways to monetize their work. - **Digital Advertising:** The ad-supported revenue model of 'Odeen' presents an opportunity for the digital advertising industry to reach readers and monetize online content. - **Reader Engagement:** 'Odeen' enhances reader discoverability and engagement, creating opportunities for industries such as book marketing and reader analytics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [eBook-Creating Content Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebookany.md) - [AI Publishing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkitt.md) - [Premium Reading Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonder.md) - [Audiobook Insight Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-for-author.md) - [Creator-Rewarding Comics Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comics-platform.md) - [Digital Creator Revenue Shifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beehiiv.md) - [Technical Creator Monetization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technical-creator.md) - [Personalized eBook Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everand.md) - [Independent Author Publishing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiobook-publishing.md)