Image credit: X.com Turkey blocked access to Wattpad, a popular Canadian-origin story-writing and reading platform, according to the Freedom of Expression Association’s (İFÖD) EngelliWeb initiative. The initiative reported that access from Turkey to the Canadian story writing and reading website was banned by a decision by the Ankara 10th Penal Court of Peace on July 12. While … [Read more...] about Turkey Bans Wattpad!
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Future Of Fiction Is Human: Wattpad Survey
A recent survey by Wattpad and Wakefield Research revealed the shifting reading experience and habits of younger readers in the wake of AI technologies. Nick Uskoski, Head of Content for Wattpad: “There’s been a massive shift over the last couple of decades because of all these changes in technology, affecting how people consume digital fiction and fiction more broadly. … [Read more...] about Future Of Fiction Is Human: Wattpad Survey
Penguin Random House to Distribute Wattpad Webtoon
Penguin Random House has signed an agreement to sell and distribute the entire Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group (WWBG) frontlist and backlist across all sales channels worldwide. The agreement will become effective on September 1. Incepted in 2019 as Wattpad Books before becoming the Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group (WWBG) with the launch of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, WWBG publishes 40+ … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House to Distribute Wattpad Webtoon
Introducing Wattpad Originals – The Updated Paid Program
Wattpad has launched Wattpad Originals, a new paid content model for balancing free and paid access for authors and readers. With a catalog of Wattpad’s most popular stories, Wattpad Originals replaces Paid Stories with a model that enables readers to pay to read ahead or wait to read for free. The new model will provide a better balance for readers and authors, giving more … [Read more...] about Introducing Wattpad Originals – The Updated Paid Program
Master Dark Fiction With Wattpad’s Into the Dark Toolkit
As the eerie Halloween season looms around, Wattpad emphasizes dark fiction that sends spine-tingling vibes to readers. Exclusively for Wattpad creators, the Into the Dark toolkit helps creative writers craft stories around horror fiction. The toolkit includes many useful resources, tips, and reading recommendations to inspire writers' upcoming dark tales. Some of the … [Read more...] about Master Dark Fiction With Wattpad’s Into the Dark Toolkit
Wattpad Publishing Scheduler has Launched: How to Use It
As a Wattpad author, you must have atleast once thought of pre-scheduling your Story Parts, so readers can read your story seamlessly. Fortunately, now you can do so, thanks to the newly launched Wattpad Publishing Scheduler. Wattpad Publishing Scheduler is a new initiative by the platform to ensure a steady publishing regime for building an engaged audience. It schedules your … [Read more...] about Wattpad Publishing Scheduler has Launched: How to Use It
Writers, Did You Check Wattpad 2023 Watty Awards
The 2023 Watty Awards has just launched with exciting prizes! Wattpad, a leading self-publishing platform, organizes this global writing competition annually, inviting aspiring and well-known storytellers worldwide. Marking its 14th anniversary, the 2023 Watty Awards will be the biggest to date, with a flagship prize of over $50,000 and 10 adaptation opportunities for film, … [Read more...] about Writers, Did You Check Wattpad 2023 Watty Awards
Wattpad to Launch its Publishing Scheduler – to Empower Authors
Wattpad is going to launch its Publishing Scheduler designed to redefine the publishing experience. The new tool, which will be available on July 19, will help webnovelists connect and engage with readers in a whole new way. Here is how: Studies show that 77% of Wattpad readers are more likely to read regularly updated ongoing stories. The Publishing Scheduler will allow … [Read more...] about Wattpad to Launch its Publishing Scheduler – to Empower Authors
Wattpad Has Revamped its Creator Program for Writers
Good news for writers! Well-known online story-telling platform Wattpad is all set to renovate its creators' programs. It seems like the new approach will make things more accessible for the writers. The company made the announcement on June 1. The Wattpad Creators program is currently in its second year. The program that was launched a year back assures diverse advantages, … [Read more...] about Wattpad Has Revamped its Creator Program for Writers
Audible ties up with Wattpad, adds more Hindi language audiobooks and podcasts
Audible will have more Hindi language audiobooks to offer its members in India thanks to its association with the online social reading platform Wattpad, Indianexpress reported. The collaboration will see the more popular stories from Wattpad be available to Audible members in audiobook format. The Amazon owned platform plans to add more Wattpad titles throughout 2022. Also, … [Read more...] about Audible ties up with Wattpad, adds more Hindi language audiobooks and podcasts