How to Earn Ink on Inktella

Ink (💧) is the participation currency on Inktella.

You earn Ink by being an active member of the community. Whether you're sharing your poetry, reading other writers' work, or leaving thoughtful feedback, your contributions help make Inktella a better place for everyone.

What Can You Earn Ink For?

Here are the current ways to earn Ink.

Give Feedback on a Poem

Reward: 💧 +2

Thoughtful feedback helps poets improve. Every time you leave constructive feedback on a poem, you earn Ink.

Receive a Like on Your Poem

Reward: 💧 +1

When someone enjoys your poem and leaves a like, you earn a small amount of Ink as recognition for your work.

Receive a Like on Your Feedback

Reward: 💧 +1

Helpful feedback deserves appreciation too. If another member likes your feedback, you'll earn additional Ink.

Welcome Bonus

Reward: 💧 +100

Every new member receives a one-time welcome bonus to help them get started on Inktella.

Spending Ink

Ink isn't just something you collect. It's also used within the platform.

Publish a Poem

Cost: 💧 −10

Publishing a poem costs a small amount of Ink. This encourages thoughtful sharing while helping reduce spam and low-effort posts.

Don't worry—you can easily earn back the Ink by staying active in the community.

The Best Way to Earn More Ink

The easiest way to build your Ink balance is to become an active member.

  • Read poems from other writers.
  • Leave kind and constructive feedback.
  • Publish your own poems.
  • Engage with the community by liking poems and feedback.

The more you contribute, the more Ink you'll earn.

Ink Rewards Participation

Ink isn't about popularity or competition.

It's a way of recognizing members who help keep the community active, welcoming, and creative.

Every thoughtful comment, every encouraging word, and every poem you share helps another writer grow—and that's what Inktella is all about.

Derrick Mbabazi

Derrick Mbabazi

Growth Manager at Inktella. Growing a global poetry community where writers can share, connect, and be discovered.