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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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Cosmetic Supporter Pack Available Now!
Hello everyone! The launch went far better than I ever could have anticipated, and I cannot express how grateful I am to all of you for playing Author Sim. Seeing folks enjoy…
- Author SimSteam announcement
Author Sim v1.1.0 - Patch Notes (2026/09/21)
Hello everyone! The DLC Supporter Pack containing exclusive cosmetic goodies is now available! Check it out here: To celebrate the release of the Supporter Pack, Author Sim has…
- Author SimSteam patch notes
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 SimSteam patch notes
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…
- Author SimSteam patch notes
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%,…
- Author SimSteam patch notes
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…
- Author SimSteam announcement
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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