Author Sim v1.0.4 - Patch Notes (2026/08/26)
This patch includes the following changes and fixes: Added an "Auto Start Mini-Games" toggle option in the main menu settings for players who prefer the mini-games to start…
Author Sim
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a world-renowned author? Now's your chance! Study masterpieces from other authors, craft breathtaking stories, and maintain a public profile in pursuit of your dream.
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About This Game
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a world-renowned author? Now's your chance! Study masterpieces from other authors, craft breathtaking stories, and maintain a public profile in pursuit of your dream.
Write imaginative stories to impress critics and readers alike. Your writing quality, your internet popularity, and the compatibility of your chosen storytelling elements will determine whether your novel turns a profit.
Discover tropes that work well together to boost your novel's rating.
Read esteemed works by famous fantasy and science fiction authors to discover new genres and literary tropes that you can incorporate into your own stories.
Post on social media to build a following and generate hype for your upcoming novels.
Dream or reality? Strive to become a bestselling author—learn, adapt, and try again until you make it!
Key Features
Write novels and fanfiction to discover 330+ narrative synergies
Study 9 fantasy and sci-fi classics to learn 200+ literary tropes
Grow your social media following with 20+ unique post types
Unlock powerful upgrades across 9 skill tree branches
Encounter 130+ events, from writer's block to tax season
Earn all 62 achievements on your journey to becoming a bestselling author!
Community Activity
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Author Sim v1.0.3 - Patch Notes (2026/08/20)
In this patch, many quality-of-life improvements have been made, most of which were based on feedback from you guys! A huge thank you to the folks who took the time to let me…
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Author Sim v1.0.2 - Patch Notes (2026/08/14)
This patch is mainly to fix a bug accidentally introduced in the last patch (v1.0.1), changes include: Fixed an issue where posting on social media occasionally stalls at 100%,…
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Author Sim v1.0.1 - Patch Notes (2026/08/14)
Here's a small patch to fix a couple of bugs reported by a few players, changes include: Fixed an error where total followers can drop below zero, causing the game to freeze…
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Launch Day!
Hello everyone, and welcome to launch day! Author Sim Is Released Author Sim is officially here, releasing with a 10% launch discount. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a…
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Author Sim Demo v1.0.0 - Patch Notes (2026/08/12)
Author Sim is now officially released with a 10% launch discount! Check out the full game here: Alongside the full game's release, the demo has also received a major v1.0.0…
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Release Date Announcement
Hello everyone! I'm very happy and excited to announce that Author Sim will be releasing on August 12, 2026 on Steam (Windows). Get ready to start your writing careers and become…
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Steam Next Fest Begins!
Hello everyone! Steam Next Fest begins today (June 15-22), featuring many upcoming Steam games with free demos for players to try out! This edition of Next Fest might be the…