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Frequently asked questions

Everything about writing, getting paid, Akshar, and how the site works — in one place.

What is WritingNepal?

A Nepali book catalog and writing community — browse and rate books, follow authors, and publish your own writing (from quick thoughts to full essays) on Catch.

Is it free to join?

Yes. Creating an account, browsing books, reading free Catches, and following writers all cost nothing. You only ever pay if you choose to unlock a piece someone has priced.

How do paid Catches work?

Writers can set a one-time price on any Catch instead of putting it behind a monthly subscription. A reader unlocks it once with Akshar — topped up via eSewa, Khalti or a mobile wallet, or earned on the site — and it's theirs to reread forever, no recurring charge. See the full breakdown →

What is Akshar?

Akshar (अक्षर) is what you earn for being active on WritingNepal — daily visits, rating books, writing, getting likes and follows. It's tracked on your WN Digital Card, and 100 Akshar = Rs 1. Use it to unlock a paid Catch or e-book instead of paying cash, gift it to another member, or use it as book credit in the store (Beta). Read more → · Akshar Terms

What is the daily literature question?

Once a day a question about Nepali literature appears in the Catch feed. Some ask you to pick the right answer, others ask you to write your own (shown to everyone, like comments). Members earn +5 AK for a right answer, +10 AK for a written answer of 50+ words, and +50 AK for answering 7 days in a row. A new question starts at midnight Nepal time.

How do writers get paid?

You set a price on any Catch from your Catch Cloud. When a reader unlocks it with Akshar they bought, you keep 90% — WritingNepal keeps a small cut to cover payment processing. No ad revenue split, and no waiting for a monthly payout date.

Why did I earn less than 90% on some sales?

It depends on how the reader paid. If they used Akshar they bought with real money, you get 90% of the price (Rs 20 Catch → Rs 18). If they used free Akshar they earned on WritingNepal, no money was paid — so WritingNepal pays you a reward from its own pocket instead: 20% of the price (Rs 20 Catch → Rs 4), or 5% once you've received Rs 150 in these rewards in a month. Settings → Earnings shows which one applied to every sale, with the working.

Is there a minimum amount to withdraw?

Yes — Rs 100. Once your earnings reach Rs 100, you can request a withdrawal to eSewa, Khalti, or your bank account from your wallet any time (a one-time identity verification comes first). Requests are processed manually, usually within a few business days. Payment policy →

Can publishers list their whole catalog?

Yes — publisher accounts can list an entire catalog of titles for free, with ratings and reviews from real readers attached to each book.

Does WritingNepal support Nepali and English?

Both. Most of the catalog and community writing is in Nepali, and the site itself can be switched between Nepali and English (the 🌐 button, or the नेपाली / English switch on pages like this one). Write in whichever language fits the piece.

What happens if the site is down?

Catch and other logged-in features run on infrastructure that can occasionally go offline for maintenance or during power interruptions. If that happens, you'll see a short "we're upgrading" notice instead of an error — your account, drafts, and Akshar balance are all still safe, and everything comes back once the connection is restored. The main site (browsing, Books) stays up separately.

How do I contact support?

If you have anything support-related, please contact us here — that's the one place we track and reply to everything now, instead of email or phone.

Looking for something else? Use the Suggestion page to submit your question or request — you can track its progress there too.