Voting power lets you vote for your favorite stories in the Story Awards, and it comes with certain platform subscription tiers.
How voting power works
Each month, your platform subscription gives you a set amount of free voting power, which you can use to vote for stories taking part in awards and support the creators you enjoy reading.
When your free votes run out
Once you have used up your free voting power for the month, you can still keep voting, but every additional vote from that point will require a payment until your free voting power resets at the start of the next month.
Why this matters for creators
Votes, whether free or paid, count toward a story’s standing in the awards, so voting power gives readers a direct way to support the creators and stories they want to see win.
Frequently asked questions
Does my free voting power carry over to the next month? No, unused free voting power does not carry over and resets to zero at the start of each new month.
Can I still vote after my free votes are used up? Yes, you can continue voting, but any votes beyond your free allowance will require a payment.
Does a higher platform subscription tier give more free voting power? Yes, the amount of free voting power you get each month depends on your platform subscription tier.
If you have any issues with your voting power or paid votes, please reach out to support.