Wattpad has gone through some exciting changes in 2021. And while it spells out big things for the company, it makes me re-evaluate whether I want to continue using the platform for writing. I’ve been a user on Wattpad since 2016, when I transferred over my Hey Arnold! fanfiction from Fanfiction.net and Archive of Our Own. In […]
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3 Ways Wattpad Could Be the New Disney for Writers
Wattpad’s deal with South Korean conglomerate Naver finally closed on May 10, 2021. Naver has inherited an impressive 90-million strong userbase from the acquisition of the Toronto-based storytelling app. Wattpad, themselves, have also benefitted from the deal. Aside from retaining autonomy — CEO Allen Lau still runs the company — Wattpad is promising over 100 […]
Wattpad Brand Originals – What is it and What Does it Mean for Writers?
Wattpad is making a bid to dominate Gen Z programming. In their first major move following their purchase by South Korean company Naver in January 2021, Wattpad announced the launch of Wattpad Brand Originals. An offshoot of the Wattpad Brand Partnerships program, Wattpad Brand Originals will look to use Wattpad’s vast library of stories to […]