Print vs. Digital Publication

What It Means for iKCreators

InnerKiller publishes stories in two different formats:
Digital (online) and Print (physical editions).

They are treated differently — intentionally — and each serves a distinct purpose. This page explains how they differ in terms of compensation, royalties, and credit.

Digital Publication (Online)

Digital publication includes:

  • Toe-Tagged Tales published on InnerKiller.com

  • Online story features, archives, or serialized content

  • Digital-only releases with no physical print run

What Digital Publication Provides

✅ Public feature of your adapted work
✅ Creator credit (name or pen name)
✅ Visibility within the InnerKiller ecosystem
✅ Eligibility for future opportunities

What Digital Publication Does Not Include

❌ Print royalties
❌ Ongoing sales compensation
❌ Physical distribution

Digital publication is treated as a creative showcase, not a commercial print product.

Print Publication (Physical Editions)

Print publication includes:

  • Physical Toe-Tagged Tale books or anthologies

  • Limited or full print runs

  • Retail, direct-to-consumer, or partner distribution

Print publication is selective and offered only when a story is chosen for physical release.

What Print Publication Provides

✅ Creator credit (name or pen name)
✅ Royalties from print sales
✅ Formal contributor status in published editions
✅ Contracted terms specific to print runs

Print is where royalty participation applies.

Why InnerKiller Treats Them Differently

Digital and print serve different goals:

  • Digital prioritizes access, discovery, and audience growth

  • Print involves production costs, inventory, and commercial distribution

Because of this, royalties apply only to print publications.

This distinction allows InnerKiller to remain sustainable while fairly compensating iKCreators when physical sales occur.

What Happens First?

Most projects follow this path:

  1. iKProfile is submitted

  2. iKProfile is approved

  3. iKProfile may be adapted into a Toe-Tagged Tale

  4. The story may be published digitally

  5. Select stories may later be chosen for print

Print is never guaranteed — and always communicated separately.

Credit Applies in Both Cases

Whether digital or print:

  • Your name or pen name appears on the published work

  • Credit is clearly attributed

  • You are recognized as the originating iKCreator

You may choose to publish under a pen name.

Important Clarifications

  • Approval of an iKProfile does not guarantee publication

  • Digital publication does not qualify for royalties

  • Royalties apply only if a story is selected for print

  • Compensation details are outlined in the iKCreator Compensation Plan

Learn More

→ View the Contributor Compensation Plan
→ Return to Create an iKProfile

Transparency matters. We’d rather be clear upfront than confusing later.