What is SDO Originals?

A home for authors to publish their own original novels on SkyDemonOrder. We host your work; you keep every right.

You do, 100%. Publishing on SDO Originals doesn't transfer any IP, copyright, or publishing rights. You can take your story anywhere, translate it, or walk away with it whenever you want.

How do I get started?

Click "Start writing" and you'll land in your Loom dashboard. From there you can create your first project, write chapters, and publish.

Do I need to be a translator or staff to write?

No. Anyone with a verified account can write on SDO Originals. No invite or application needed.

What's the writing competition?

Our first writing competition runs from July 6, 2026 to January 30, 2027. Prizes: $500 / $250 / $100 + a 2-month homepage banner + winner badges. Read the launch announcement for the full ruleset.

How will I get paid for my work?

Monetization is still in development. We'll announce the details after the competition launches, and authors will be able to earn directly from their Originals.

Can I crosspost my story to other sites?

Yes. Only your competition entry — limited to one per author — must be new, original, and stay exclusive to SkyDemonOrder until the competition ends. All your other stories can be crossposted anywhere you like.

Can I use AI to write?

For the competition, prose must be human-written. AI is fine for editing, proofreading, and brainstorming. Outside the competition, it's allowed, but be honest with your readers about how it's used.

SDO Originals

You own your story.

Every right, every market, every format. Publish original novels on SkyDemonOrder. Free to start, no application required.

Start writing See the competition

How it works

01
Create your project in Loom

Loom is your author dashboard. Spin up a project, set its title, blurb, and cover.
02
Write and publish chapters

Draft in the in-app editor and ship chapters when they're ready.
03
Build your readership

Readers discover, follow, and respond to your work as you publish.

First writing competition

Win up to $500. Launches July 6, 2026.

Plus a 2-month homepage banner and winner badges. Competition entries must stay exclusive to SkyDemonOrder through January 30, 2027.

Read the full announcement

$500
1st: $250
2nd: $100
3rd

Frequently asked questions

: A home for authors to publish their own original novels on SkyDemonOrder. We host your work; you keep every right.
: You do, 100%. Publishing on SDO Originals doesn't transfer any IP, copyright, or publishing rights. You can take your story anywhere, translate it, or walk away with it whenever you want.
: Click "Start writing" and you'll land in your Loom dashboard. From there you can create your first project, write chapters, and publish.
: No. Anyone with a verified account can write on SDO Originals. No invite or application needed.

: Our first writing competition runs from July 6, 2026 to January 30, 2027. Prizes: $500 / $250 / $100 + a 2-month homepage banner + winner badges. Read the launch announcement for the full ruleset.
: Monetization is still in development. We'll announce the details after the competition launches, and authors will be able to earn directly from their Originals.
: Yes. Only your competition entry — limited to one per author — must be new, original, and stay exclusive to SkyDemonOrder until the competition ends. All your other stories can be crossposted anywhere you like.
: For the competition, prose must be human-written. AI is fine for editing, proofreading, and brainstorming. Outside the competition, it's allowed, but be honest with your readers about how it's used.