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. Wattpad is now getting into the publishing game with two of their … [Read more...] about Wattpad Gets into the Digital Publishing Game
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Wattpad Announces Two Writing Contests for Its Authors
Reading and writing platform Wattpad has become a haven for authors and reading audiences alike due to the availability of great, fun content and the supportive nature of the platform. Several authors have found their Wattpad content requested by major publishing houses, and the site even launched a crowdsourcing program to help fund the publishing process for a select number … [Read more...] about Wattpad Announces Two Writing Contests for Its Authors
Towerbabel and the Launch of Social Writing
For the past several years, social reading has been an undercurrent of the possibilities of digital publishing and ebooks. A number of companies have been launched since as early as 2010 to encourage readers with tools that make it easy to share in the discussion of a book across their social networks--and even with strangers--within the digital pages of a book. Companies like … [Read more...] about Towerbabel and the Launch of Social Writing
New Update to Wattpad’s iOS, Android Apps Makes Stories Portable
Wattpad, the global story sharing site that has a user following of more than 20 million readers and titles available in over fifty languages, announced today that it has released a major update to its immensely popular iOS and Android apps. The app, which enables readers to browse and consume stories on the go, originally required internet access for reading, but the new … [Read more...] about New Update to Wattpad’s iOS, Android Apps Makes Stories Portable
Traditional Publishers Learn What Indie Authors Have Known All Along
Ask any traditionally published author what frustrates him most about the industry, and the list of complaints might be rather varied. A survey of 9,000 authors conducted by Digital Book World and Writer's Digest cited lack of creative control, royalties, and editorial decision making on the list, but one other factor that still plagues authors is the seemingly random and … [Read more...] about Traditional Publishers Learn What Indie Authors Have Known All Along
“Wattpad Is for Writers and Readers”
As indie authors have struggled for discovery in a sea of openly published titles, more and more tools have cropped up to help authors put their content in front of relevant readers. At the same time, various platforms are offering something for readers as well, helping them uncover content with which to engage.Wattpad has made a name for itself through its mobile reading … [Read more...] about “Wattpad Is for Writers and Readers”
Smashwords, Wattpad See Increase in Use
In the past year, open reading platform and forum Wattpad saw an exponential increase in user traffic, evidenced by the more than 41 billion minutes that its members spent reading online in 2013, more than double the use of the year before. Coincidentally, in a year spent collaborating with other platforms to form new connections and new opportunities for authors, ebook … [Read more...] about Smashwords, Wattpad See Increase in Use
Wattpad Contest Winners Receive Publishing Contracts with Harlequin
Story posting social media site Wattpad has garnered a tremendous following in a short amount of time for its notably unique offers for both authors and publishers. Apart from the ability for writers to post excerpts for readers to enjoy and comment on--a feedback process that Wattpad staunchly guards from trolling--the platform has worked with a number of different … [Read more...] about Wattpad Contest Winners Receive Publishing Contracts with Harlequin
Wattpad Helps Veteran Give Voice to Combat Story
As many veterans have discovered, the brutality of serving in wartime is only half of the ordeal of service; coming home and readjusting to life as a stateside service member or civilian requires a whole other level of focus and commitment, but it is a stage of military service that far too many veterans are unprepared for. For Bob Tanner (www.wattpad.com/user/BobTanner), a … [Read more...] about Wattpad Helps Veteran Give Voice to Combat Story
Happy Birthday, Wattpad: Celebrating with the Launch of Wattpad Stories
The world's largest online community for connecting authors and readers in genuine and engaging ways turned seven years old today, and is celebrating with the launch of something new. Wattpad Stories, which goes live at 10am ET, takes an in-depth look at people whose lives have been transformed by the power of writing and storytelling, and by the ability to instantly share that … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Wattpad: Celebrating with the Launch of Wattpad Stories
Wattpad Asks, Are You Ready for NaNoWriMo?
National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, as its affectionately called, is almost upon us. Some of the benefits to authors who struggle and fight to complete a 50,000 word novel within the 30 days of the month--apart from the ability to print their own winner's certificates and order a winner's t-shirt at their own expense--are the perks from NaNo sponsors, which include … [Read more...] about Wattpad Asks, Are You Ready for NaNoWriMo?
Frankfurt Book Fair Officially Kicked Off Today
The first official day of the Frankfurt Book Fair has just come to a close, and if the remaining days are as packed with innovation and insight as today was, it will be one of the more memorable publishing events. One of the things that is setting this year's staging apart from some of the recent years is the larger focus on digital publishing, self-publishing, and … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Book Fair Officially Kicked Off Today
Wattpad and Harlequin Launch New Romance Writing Contest
Wattpad and Harlequin have teamed up for a new romance writing contest. Writers from around the world can use Wattpad to upload the first chapter of their romance story aimed at a "New Adult" audience for consideration by a team of international judges. Four winning submissions will each be awarded a publishing contract from Harlequin.The So You Think You Can Write … [Read more...] about Wattpad and Harlequin Launch New Romance Writing Contest