3,000+ brands are already booking

Creators are getting paid to be their authentic selves.

With a network of over 3,000 brands, creators are earning $200–$5,000+ per placement — newsletters, podcasts, blogs, social. Set your rates and let demand come to you.

Free to list · approval in 1–2 days · Already have an account?

If you’re media

Other creators are already getting paid. You should be too.

Thousands of brands are actively booking placements with writers, podcasters, and creators on StoryStacked. They’re paying $200–$5,000+ for a single piece of authentic editorial content — and the demand keeps growing. Set your rates, accept the briefs you want, and get paid through escrow. No pitching, no chasing invoices.

Create a profile →
If you’re a brand

Your customers trust people, not algorithms.

AI-generated ads and synthetic influencers are everywhere. Your audience can tell the difference. StoryStacked connects you with real writers, podcasters, and creators who have spent years earning their community’s trust — so when they mention your brand, it actually means something.

Browse creators →

How a placement happens

From discovery to payout, here’s what both sides experience.

01

Apply and get approved

Media

Sign up, paste a link to your publication, and submit your application. We review every creator to ensure quality and fit before your profile goes live.

Brand

Create an account and tell us about your company. We vet every brand on the platform so creators know who they're working with.

02

Media lists, brands browse

Media

Once approved, set your rates and turnaround for each content type you offer. Your public profile goes live for brands to discover.

Brand

Browse approved creators by niche, audience size, and content type. Every profile shows pricing, turnaround, and past work upfront.

Your profile
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Sarah Chen
Substack · Wellness · 32K subscribers
Bi-weekly deep dives on functional wellness, supplement science, and intentional living.
Content Menu
Newsletter Feature
14 days$1,200Request
Newsletter Mention
7 days$400Request
Podcast Episode
21 days$2,500Request
Browse creators
WellnessBeautyFoodNewsletter
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Sarah Chen
Wellness · 32K
From $400
JM
Jess Martinez
Beauty · 18K
From $250
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Tom Walsh
Food & Bev · 67K
From $800
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Priya Patel
Wellness · 45K
From $600
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Brand sends a brief, creator accepts

Media

You receive a brief with the brand's product, talking points, and what to avoid. You have 48 hours to accept or decline. When you accept, the brand is charged and your payout is guaranteed.

Brand

Pick a content type, write your brief, and authorize payment. Your card is held but not charged until the creator accepts. If they don't respond within 48 hours, the hold is released — no charge.

Incoming request
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Glow Beauty Co.
Newsletter Feature · $1,200
New
Product: Daily Glow Serum (Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid)
Talking points: Clean ingredients, visible results in 2 weeks, dermatologist-tested
Do not mention: Competitor brands
AcceptDecline
Send a brief
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Sarah Chen
Newsletter Feature · $1,200
Product details
Daily Glow Serum — our hero Vitamin C serum...
Key talking points
Clean ingredients, dermatologist-tested...
Do not mention
Competitor brands
Total$1,440
$1,200 creator + $240 platform fee
04

Creator publishes, platform verifies

Media

Write it your way, in your voice. When it's live, submit proof. Verification confirms the placement went out.

Brand

Get notified when the content goes live. Review the published piece. Payment releases after verification.

Submit proof
Content published — submit your proof to release payment.
Published URL
https://sarahchen.substack.com/p/glow-serum-review
Notes
Published in this week’s newsletter. #sponsored tag included.
Submit proof
Delivery verified
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Sarah Chen
Newsletter Feature · Glow Beauty Co.
StatusVerified
Publishedsarahchen.substack.com/p/glow-se...
Payment$1,440 released
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Creator gets paid, brand gets coverage

Media

Funds transfer directly to your bank account. No invoicing, no follow-ups, no 90-day payment terms.

Brand

Your brand was mentioned by a voice their audience already trusts. Credible, disclosed, and delivered on time.

Your earnings
This month
$4,280
Completed
5
Pending
$1,200
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Glow Beauty Co. · Newsletter Feature
+$1,200
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Vital Supplements · Podcast Mention
+$1,200
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Evergreen Home · Blog Roundup
+$400
Your placements
Active
3
Completed
8
Total reach
145K
Sarah Chen · Newsletter FeatureVerified
Tom Walsh · Podcast EpisodeIn Progress
Jess Martinez · Instagram ReelVerified

Why this works

The things that make the connection between media and brands actually function.

Only real creators

Every creator on StoryStacked is a real person with a real audience built through real work. We vet every profile. No AI influencers, no synthetic content, no ghost-written placements.

Guaranteed payment

Payment is secured before work begins and released after delivery is verified. Brands pay for results. Creators always get paid.

Authentic voice, always

Brands provide talking points, not scripts. Creators write in their own voice because that's the whole point. The moment it sounds like an ad, it stops working.

Common questions

Who is StoryStacked for?

Real writers, podcasters, writers, and social creators of all sizes who have built authentic audiences through years of genuine work. And brands who understand that in a world of AI-generated content, a recommendation from a real person is worth more than a thousand impressions.

Why does authenticity matter?

AI can generate articles, deepfake influencers, and synthetic reviews. Your customers are starting to notice. When a real person with a real following recommends your brand, it carries weight that no algorithm can replicate. StoryStacked exists to protect and support that relationship.

How much can creators earn?

You set your own rates. Our pricing engine suggests market rates based on your audience size, but you're free to charge what you want. Creators earn anywhere from $100 for a mention to $2,500+ for a dedicated feature.

Do creators lose editorial control?

Never. Brands provide talking points and product info, but the creator writes the piece in their own voice. If it doesn't sound like them, it doesn't work for anyone.

How does payment work?

When a brand sends a brief, their card is authorized (held but not charged). If the creator accepts within 48 hours, the charge goes through and the money is held by StoryStacked. When the work is delivered and verified, funds transfer directly to the creator's bank account. If the creator doesn't respond, the hold is released — no charge.

What does it cost brands?

The creator's listed price plus a 20% platform fee. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no minimum spend.

What types of content are supported?

Newsletter features and mentions, blog articles and roundups, podcast mentions and full episodes, Instagram posts, stories, and Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube videos, and custom formats.

The demand is here. Don’t leave money on the table.

3,000+ brands are already paying creators for authentic editorial placements. Every day you wait is a brief that goes to someone else.