Digital publishing has shifted the balance of power. Authors no longer want to just upload a book and hope for the best. They want visibility, control, insights, and fair earnings. eSomeni is built with that reality in mind — offering authors a complete ecosystem to publish, manage, promote, and monetize their work, all from one intuitive platform.

Whether you’re an independent writer, educator, or creative storyteller, eSomeni gives you the tools to grow your audience and track your success in real time.

👉 Start publishing on eSomeni today

Upload your book, reach engaged readers, track performance, and earn transparently. Create your free author account.

A Dedicated Author Dashboard

At the heart of the author experience is the Author Dashboard — your command center for everything related to your books and earnings.

From the moment you log in, you get a clear overview of how your content is performing, without complicated reports or hidden data.

What You See at a Glance

Total Books Published
Total Views on your books
Total Sales
Your Earnings displayed in Kenyan Shillings (KES)

This snapshot helps authors instantly understand how their work is resonating with readers.

Real-Time Book Performance Tracking

Guesswork is not a strategy. eSomeni gives authors real data to make informed decisions.

Performance Insights Include

How many readers are viewing your books
Sales activity over time
Monthly growth indicators
Engagement trends across your content

This allows authors to:

Identify high-performing titles
Improve underperforming books
Decide what to promote or expand

Your writing becomes measurable, not mysterious.

Transparent Earnings Breakdown

Trust matters, especially when money is involved. eSomeni provides a clear and honest earnings breakdown, so authors always know where every shilling goes.

Earnings Are Split Clearly Into

Your Earnings – what you take home from sales
Platform Fee – used for hosting, maintenance, and services
Affiliate Commissions – paid when affiliates help promote your books

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Each section shows:

Exact amounts earned
Percentage breakdowns
Pending or completed totals

No hidden fees. No confusing calculations.

Revenue Distribution Made Simple

The Revenue Distribution section visually shows how income from your books is shared. Authors can instantly see:

Their percentage share
Platform costs
Affiliate contributions

This clarity builds confidence and helps authors plan pricing and promotions strategically.

My Books: Full Control Over Your Content

The My Books section gives authors complete control over their published works.

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From here, authors can:

Upload new books
Edit book details
Manage pricing
Monitor book status

Everything is centralized, so managing multiple titles stays simple and organized.

Promotions That Help You Sell More

Writing the book is only half the journey. Selling it matters too.

eSomeni provides built-in Promotion Tools that allow authors to:

Participate in platform-wide promotions
Work with affiliates to boost visibility
Track the impact of promotional efforts

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Affiliate Program: Let Others Market for You

eSomeni includes an Affiliate Program that allows third parties to promote books and earn commissions.

Why Authors Benefit

Increased reach without upfront marketing costs
Performance-based promotion
More sales opportunities

Affiliates only earn when books sell, making it a win-win model.

Earnings Dashboard Built for Clarity

The Earnings Dashboard goes beyond totals. It shows:

Total revenue generated
Earnings from sales
Platform deductions
Affiliate payouts

Authors can easily track progress and plan future releases or promotions based on real results.

Badges and Reader Engagement Visibility

Authors also benefit from the reader-side engagement features. When readers earn badges, maintain streaks, and track their reading journey, it directly improves:

Reader retention
Book completion rates
Long-term author loyalty

Engaged readers are more likely to finish books, leave reviews, and recommend your work.

Reader Journey
The Reader Journey feature allows readers to see their reading progress over time, turning reading into a visible and motivating habit.

By tracking completed books, time spent reading, consistency, and milestones achieved, readers stay more engaged and intentional with their reading.

For authors, this means higher completion rates, more thoughtful reviews, and readers who are genuinely invested in the content they choose to read 📖✨

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Reading Streaks and Badges
Reading streaks and badges motivate readers to stay consistent by rewarding daily reading habits and meaningful milestones.

As readers maintain streaks and earn badges for achievements like completing books or reading consecutively, engagement increases naturally.

For authors, this results in stronger reader retention, higher completion rates, and a more loyal audience that keeps coming back for more 📚🏅

Reading Streak and Badges.png Curious how a smooth, enjoyable reading experience feels? Check out our Ultimate In-App Reading Experience guide.

Secure Payments and Reliable Payouts

eSomeni supports secure and trusted payment systems, ensuring smooth transactions for readers and dependable earnings for authors.

Supported payment options include:

M-Pesa
VISA / MasterCard via Paystack

Notifications: Stay Informed in Real Time

eSomeni keeps authors connected and proactive with a built-in notification system that delivers timely updates directly to your dashboard. Instead of constantly checking reports, important events come to you automatically.

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Key Notification Features

Unread Count Badge: A clear red indicator on the notification bell shows how many updates are waiting, so nothing slips through unnoticed.
Instant Alerts: Get notified about new sales, earnings changes, book approvals, reader interactions, affiliate referrals, and promotional updates as they happen.
Easy Access: View and manage notifications instantly by clicking the bell icon in the top navigation, without leaving your current page.
Focused Updates: Notifications are designed to surface what matters most, helping authors stay informed without information overload.

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Why Notifications Empower Authors

Respond quickly to opportunities, such as engaging with new readers or scaling a promotion.
Reduce oversight by receiving real-time feedback on book performance.
Improve productivity by integrating updates seamlessly into your daily workflow.
Reinforce progress with reminders tied to milestones, purchases, or achievements.

This system turns passive monitoring into active author management, keeping your publishing journey dynamic and responsive.

Advanced Analytics and Real-Time Insights

eSomeni goes beyond basic stats. Authors receive detailed in-app analytics that reveal how readers interact with their books.

Authors can track:

How many readers are actively reading their books
Sample views versus full purchases
Weekly performance updates sent via email
Affiliate link performance
Purchase notifications sent directly via email

This data helps authors make smarter decisions, refine marketing strategies, and understand what truly resonates with their audience.

Built to Be Loved by Authors

eSomeni is designed to be intuitive, transparent, and rewarding. The more you engage with the platform, the more value you unlock — from insights and promotions to reader engagement and earnings.

It’s not just a place to upload books. It’s a platform built to support your creative journey.

👉 Join eSomeni as an author today

Publish confidently, track real performance, and earn fairly from your work.

And yes — once you start using it, you’ll probably wonder why other platforms make this so difficult 😊.