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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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 […]
Good Enough, Push On – Valuable Advice to Apply to Your Writing
Some of the best advice I ever heard wasn’t even directed at me. I was busy setting up for an event at work when I overheard two senior employees talking amongst each other. “My motto for getting things done is GEPO,” mused one of the workers. “Good Enough, Push On.” How’s that for actionable writing […]
How to Stop the Addiction to Likes and Validation in Writing
I have an addiction. My drug of choice isn’t a controlled substance, and it can’t be bought in the stores or at the pharmacy. My drug is the little red circle that appears whenever I check my Wattpad account. It’s the email I receive notifying me when someone had liked, given kudos, or reviewed one […]