WEBTOON ACADEMY
Resources for publishing on CANVAS
Basic tutorials and wellness resources to help you build a strong foundation on CANVAS.
Workshops to help current and new Creators improve their art and storytelling.
FAQ
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CANVAS is WEBTOON’s open platform where anyone can publish anytime. Share your story with millions of readers every day, join a community of Creators, and monetize. Click ‘Publish’ in the top upper right corner to get started!
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All the Creator tools are on our desktop website, as our mobile app is primarily focused on the reader experience.
1. Click ‘Publish’ in the top upper right corner to get started!
2. If you haven’t already done so, register an account.
3. Click ‘Create Series’ and fill in your series’ information
4. Upload your episode!
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When you publish on CANVAS, you will always keep ownership over your work. We want to help you get discovered! You’re always welcome to use as many platforms as possible and continue to promote your work on social media while utilizing the tools we offer.
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Follow these steps to join the Ad Revenue Sharing Program:
1. You will find the ‘AD SHARING’ tab under ‘MY WEBTOON’ if you are publishing one or more series on your WEBTOON account.
2. You can join the Ad Revenue Sharing Program by clicking the ‘JOIN’ button, selecting your creator type, and agreeing to the Ad Revenue Sharing Program Terms of Service.
3. Make sure to read the Terms of Service thoroughly.
After joining the Ad Revenue Sharing Program, you can apply for Ad Display on each of your eligible series. Requirements for being eligible are:
① Over 40,000 Global Monthly Pageviews; AND
② Over 1,000 Total Subscribers
* Calculation of Global monthly Pageviews and Total Subscribers are based on the last day of the previous month.
Once your application is submitted, we will review your content and account activity for approval.
This may take a few weeks. WEBTOON reserves the right to approve or disapprove any requested Ad Display. Status updates will be available under the ‘AD SHARING’ tab. -
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When you join the Ad Revenue Sharing Program, you will be able to access the ‘AD SHARING’ tab on your profile.
Your payment will be posted to your account on a monthly basis and updated on the 21st day of the following month.
When you reach the minimum threshold of $100, you will receive a payment by the 15th day of the following month in $100 increments.
For Example:
● You have a previous balance of $20 in your Account as of June 1.
- Scenario 1:
You earn $70 in Net Ad Revenue during the month of June. This amount will update on your dashboard on July 21st. Your balance will then be $90 on July 21st.
(Previous balance $20 + June Net Ad Revenue of $70)
No payment will be made in July as your minimum did not reach $100.
The $90 will carry over to August.
- Scenario 2:
You earn $110 in Net Ad Revenue during the month of June. This amount will update on your dashboard on July 21st. Your balance will then be $130 on July 21st.
(Previous balance $20 + June Net Ad Revenue of $110).
You will be paid $100 at the end of July and your Account will have a remaining balance of $30 which will carry over to August. -
About Form W-9
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-9
About Form W-8 BEN
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-8-ben
Instructions for Form W-8BEN
https://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw8ben
About Form W-8 BEN-E
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-8-ben-e
About Form 1099-MISC
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-misc
About Form 1042-S
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1042-s
Tax Treaty
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables
Tax Rates
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/Tax_Treaty_Table_1_2019_Feb.pdf -
Editors reach out to selected Creators to offer the opportunity to become an ORIGINALS Creator.