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For writers and poets

Reader support for Kenyan writers and poets, with M-Pesa

Readers who love your words often have no easy way to say so. Support Hustle gives them a one-tap way to back your writing with M-Pesa.

Add your link to the end of your posts, your newsletter and your bio, and print it on the back of your chapbooks.

What fans help writers and poets pay for

  • Time to write and edit
  • Printing and publishing costs
  • Spoken word event fees
  • Books, courses and workshops

  • Someone sent support

    “Your poem said what I couldn’t. Thank you.”

  • Wairimu sent support

    “Waiting for the next chapter!”

How it works for writers and poets

  1. 01

    Claim your page

    Sign up free, pick your username and tell fans what you do. Your page lives at its own short link.

  2. 02

    Add where you get paid

    Add your M-Pesa Till, Paybill or bank account. Every tip lands there directly.

  3. 03

    Get approved and share your link

    Send your name, ID number and phone for a quick check. Once approved and stocked with tokens, share your link and QR code anywhere your fans are.

Where to share your link

  • The end of every blog post or thread
  • Your newsletter footer
  • The back cover of printed work
  • On screen at spoken word nights

Questions

Can supporters stay anonymous?

Yes. The name is optional, so supporters can leave it blank and show as “Someone”. They can also keep their message private.

Can I add my blog and social links?

Yes. You can add up to four links to your page, such as your blog, newsletter or social profiles.

Support Hustle for other creators

Your fans are ready to back you. Claim your page.

Free to start. Live after a quick check. Tips straight into your own account.