It's tough being an indie author. The industry still offers little respect and the retailers still offer little revenue. Even worse, the "get rich quick scheme" mentality of far too many would-be overnight success seekers has resulted in a marketplace saturated with lousy content, making it difficult for dedicated, talented, professional authors to get their books in front of … [Read more...] about Wattpad Futures Lets Authors Earn Income through Ads
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Move Over Wattpad, Sweek Seeks Authors, Readers
In the world of digital publishing, there are a lot of copycats but only a handful of genuine game changers. Amazon's KDP changed the entire industry model for self-published authors, while Kobo opened up a global market for producing and selling ebooks in nearly every language. In that vein, Wattpad rethought the entire concept of what a published story means, giving authors … [Read more...] about Move Over Wattpad, Sweek Seeks Authors, Readers
Kobo has created a new e-book section for Wattpad
Kobo has quietly unveiled a new section of their website where readers can purchase e-books published by Wattpad. There are currently 18 titles being showcased on the main landing page and prices range from $1.00 to $12.00. Wattpad is social media platform for telling stories, all of the prose on the site is user-generated content. The service currently attracts over 40 … [Read more...] about Kobo has created a new e-book section for Wattpad
Wattpad Releases e-Reading App for Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile
Wattpad has just released a new digital reading app for anyone that currently has a modern Windows phone. The Toronto based company is now supporting Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile for anyone looking to read fan-fiction or self-published works. If you are a fan of celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Harry Styles, Ian Somerhalder, Luke Hemmings, Rihanna, Tyga, August … [Read more...] about Wattpad Releases e-Reading App for Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile
Wattpad should offer Patreon Donations to Authors
Wattpad has popularized the notion of serialized digital books on their website. Millions of readers and writers use the free service to hone their writing skills and develop a loyal following. The serialized approach is the most dominant on the platform with readers giving their feedback after every chapter. Many authors are writing because its a labor of love and all but a … [Read more...] about Wattpad should offer Patreon Donations to Authors
Watty Award Winners announced
Wattpad is a tremendous source if you want to read e-books for free, but sometimes with hundreds of thousands of titles available, it can get rather daunting. In order to showcase the best content on their catalog, they run an annual event called the Wattys. This year was the very first time international books were considered so readers are well represented in their mother … [Read more...] about Watty Award Winners announced
Wattpad Pimps out their Successful Writers with Wattpad Stars
Wattpad has just unveiled a new program that will leverage their most successful writers and contract them out to brands. This is the thought process behind Wattpad Stars. Wattpad has established relationships with some of the worlds top media companies, such as Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox and USA Network. Whenever they need an entry level writer to do something, they … [Read more...] about Wattpad Pimps out their Successful Writers with Wattpad Stars
Wattpad Quote Art Helps Stories Go Viral on Social Media
Traditionally e-Book companies that hype up sharing book quotes on social media are relegated to plain text. Wattpad is doing something quite different, they have devised a new system that takes a quote and allows people to generate pretty backgrounds to help stories go viral on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Tumblr. This new quote sharing feature that not devised due to a … [Read more...] about Wattpad Quote Art Helps Stories Go Viral on Social Media
Who Needs a Publishing Slush Pile When There’s YouTube?
Once upon a time, the process of landing a book deal started with mailing sample pages of your manuscript to literary agents, hoping one of them liked your writing enough to be willing to represent you. When everything shifted to computers, that process didn't change much (except now you email those pages). For clarification, perhaps it should be said that for most authors that … [Read more...] about Who Needs a Publishing Slush Pile When There’s YouTube?
Wattpad and SoundCloud Bring Audio to Stories
Wattpatt and Soundcloud have partnered up to allow authors the ability to include sounds, effects or narration in their stories. This new feature will first be implemented in their Android app with broader support rolling out soon. “Audio clips can bring stories to life. Wattpad writers can use sound effects to add impact to a story, narrate an excerpt, or share a playlist … [Read more...] about Wattpad and SoundCloud Bring Audio to Stories
For FanFic Authors, One Direction Reigns Supreme
I'm not sure I'll make it out alive if I admit that I a) don't know the names of the members of boy-band One Direction, b) saw a picture of the band and didn't realize they were all boys, and c) don't understand what is driving fan fiction authors to write volume after volume of fan fiction surrounding the pop group. If you ask ten authors how they feel about fan … [Read more...] about For FanFic Authors, One Direction Reigns Supreme
Wattpad Releases New Erotica and Romance App
Wattpad is likely one of the breakout fan-fiction communities in the world and the Canadian company has just released new app for iOS that prioritizes erotica and romance. Wattpad After Dark is a new effort to showcase erotica and romance titles that are self-published on their platform. This is an obvious effort to capitalize on the entire 50 Shades of Grey phenomenon. I … [Read more...] about Wattpad Releases New Erotica and Romance App
Wattpad Adds Tools for Greater Engagement
One of the sleeping giants in the world of self-publishing is the unassuming platform Wattpad. While the rest of the industry battles it out to be the biggest names with the flashiest systems and lure the most authors or books, Wattpad has quietly been amassing a user base of forty million registered users who actively engage in the site's content and communities. How … [Read more...] about Wattpad Adds Tools for Greater Engagement
Move Over, 50 Shades: Skrawl Has a Whole New Fan Fic Community
Readers and movie goers have had a lot to say about 50 Shades of Grey: some love it, others would rather eat the book than be forced to read it. But however consumers feel about the content, the story line, and the misrepresentation of the BDSM lifestyle, there is no question that 50 Shades was a game changer. Besides bringing erotica into the mainstream and opening the door … [Read more...] about Move Over, 50 Shades: Skrawl Has a Whole New Fan Fic Community