TabNovel Publishing Platform
TabNovel empowers African creative writers to publish serialized fiction, monetize reader chapters, and analyze reader retention through clean dashboard graphs.
Context & Friction
Writers lack accessible regional publishing channels that combine easy chapter editing with transparent reader analytics.
Architectural Response
A dual-sided ecosystem: an author CMS with live word count and chapter scheduling, paired with a distraction-free reader interface.
Key Engineering Decisions & Outcomes
Engineered an auto-saving chapter editor that prevents lost draft content during browser disconnects.
Implemented font-size, line-height, and dark mode toggles for comfortable long-form mobile reading.
Optimized author earnings and reader engagement visual charts.
Implementation Stack & Data Flow
React-based CMS with modular state management, custom markdown editor integration, and responsive reader views.