For Creators

A lightweight print presence for your online essays.

Postpile turns a small set of your existing essays into a recurring mini-magazine your readers can hold, keep, and share.

We only print with your permission. You retain ownership and earn when your work appears in print.

Why print, now?

Your essays live in inboxes and feeds—easy to skim, easier to forget. A small print series becomes a tangible artifact: something readers finish instead of bookmark, gift instead of forward, and bring to events where you can sign it. It's a quiet way to make your work feel more permanent.

Two ways to work with Postpile

Signature Issue

We help you curate 3–5 of your essays (and optionally 1–2 from peers) into a themed mini-magazine branded to you. You share it with your audience; we handle layout, print, and fulfillment.

Reader Stacks

Opt in once and let readers include your essays in their personal monthly stacks. You do nothing; you get attribution and a share of revenue whenever your work appears.

What we handle vs. what you do

You
  • Choose pieces and themes
  • Optionally invite peers
  • Share the issue with your readers
Postpile
  • Rights and permissions
  • Editing and layout
  • Print production
  • Shipping
  • Reporting and payouts

In early pilot mode

Right now we're working closely with a small group of writers to refine the format. If you're curious and open to experimenting, we'd love to talk.

Sign up to pilot a print issue