FAQ

What is DramaInk?

A reading site for the world’s dramas: full episode recaps with commentary, and fanfiction that pays its writers from the membership pool.

Which dramas do you cover?

The catalogue spans China, Korea, Japan, Turkey, Thailand and telenovelas, and it keeps growing. Hong Kong and Taiwan have their own shelves, which open as titles are added. Missing a favourite? Request it through the Contact page.

Are the recaps the full episodes?

Yes. Each recap retells the complete episode, scene by scene, in the writer’s own words, with commentary along the way.

Can I watch the dramas here?

No. DramaInk is a reading site: we do not stream, host or sell episodes.

How do writers earn money?

Creators share 70% of membership revenue each month, split by the engaged reads of their published recaps and stories. Readers can also tip a work directly, and creators keep 100% of tips. See Write & Earn for the full picture.

Do I earn anything just for signing up as a creator?

No. Joining earns nothing by itself. Only published work that people read earns a share.

How are my earnings calculated?

Pool × your engaged reads ÷ total engaged reads for the month. Your dashboard shows the calculation behind every amount, work by work.

How can I earn more as a recapper?

Be the first to recap a drama that has no recaps yet: its engaged reads count at 1.5x for the first month. Claiming titles from the recap queue and sharing your work also help, because a bigger membership means a bigger pool.

When do I get paid?

Monthly, within 15 days of the month end, once your balance reaches $25. Balances below $25 carry forward.

Is there a length limit on stories or recaps?

Fanfiction has no character limit: stories and chapters publish in full at any length. Recaps have a minimum length only, no maximum.

Can I suggest an actor who is missing?

Yes, send us the name through the Contact page. Actor photos are added by the DramaInk team only.

Can I upload my own artwork?

Yes, including fan covers for dramas. Artwork is reviewed before it appears. All artwork and content rules are set out in the Terms & Conditions.

Do I need a membership to read?

Browsing the catalogue and reading recaps is free. Paid membership funds the creator pool and adds member tools such as lists, ratings and requests.

Where are the content rules?

In the Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy, linked in the footer. They cover everything members publish, including fan works and artwork.