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Service Update The Next Stage In Our Journey…

AgentPete

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I’m thrilled to let you know that the Litopia Author Platform™ is nearly ready for its public beta period.

As you’ll know if you’ve been following our progress in Huddles or as one of our early beta-testers, a gargantuan amount of work has gone into creating what will be the world’s first dedicated, integrated Author Platform.

This is a major step forward — not just for us, but for writers everywhere.

For the first time, you’ll be able to reach out to — and capture — readers in the most coherent and effective ways possible.


What’s happening immediately

As part of this transition, we’ve built a brand new à la carte membership system that gives you far more flexibility than ever before.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all membership, you’ll soon be able to pick and choose exactly the features you need — whether that’s newsletter tools, podcast hosting, a bookshop, and more.

I think you'll really like it — and I think you'll appreciate only paying for what you need and use.



What does this mean for you?

  • If you're a free member:
    Nothing changes right now. When you're ready to add features, you’ll find them on our new Pricing page, where you can subscribe to exactly what you need.

  • If you're a paid member (paying by card):
    Your subscription continues without interruption. You won’t be charged twice, and you don’t need to do anything.
    You’ll notice a new My Account page where you can manage billing, update payment methods, and view invoices — all self-service.

  • If you're a paid member (PayPal):
    Your access continues until your current subscription ends. Before then, please switch to our new billing system (powered by Stripe) to maintain access.
    You’ll find everything you need on your My Account page.
    We’re making this change because PayPal doesn’t support the flexible à la carte model — Stripe gives a much better experience for everyone.
You’ll be able to upgrade, downgrade, or cancel individual components anytime — no lock-in, no hassle.

Questions?

If anything’s unclear or you need help, reply here or just drop me a note.

Best,

Peter
Founder, Litopia Writers’ Colony
 
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