Why Scarcity Matters
Encores are limited to 5 per calendar month. This is not a bug — it is a core design choice.
Think of an Encore like a standing ovation at a poetry reading. You would not give one for every performance. When you do, it carries weight. On Stanza, receiving an Encore means someone chose to spend one of their precious five on YOUR work. That means something.
How the Budget Works
- You get 5 Encores at the start of each calendar month
- The Encore button shows your remaining budget
- When all 5 are used, the button is disabled until next month
- Removing an Encore does NOT refund your budget — once spent, it is spent
- Budget resets at the start of the next calendar month
Checking Your Budget
Hover over (or long-press on mobile) the Encore button to see how many you have remaining and when your budget resets.
tip
Save your Encores for work that truly moves you. The limitation is what makes them special.