Should I publish a book on Wattpad?

Whether you're a writer who's just starting out or a seasoned veteran, publishing a story on Wattpad will bring your work to a new, receptive audience. Being able to promote your work directly to potential readers can be an invaluable tool for any author.
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Can you make money by writing a book on Wattpad?

Writers Can Earn Cash With In-Story Ads on Wattpad

Through the Wattpad Futures program, interested writers can supplement their income with little effort. The program helps writers earn money by inserting ads between chapters of their Wattpad story. Every time a reader views an ad, the writer earns money.
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Is Wattpad good for new writers?

Finally, Wattpad is brilliant for writers because it's a great place to discover and read new books — often before they're published. Sure, not every book published on Wattpad is a must-read, but there are tons of books worth reading on the site.
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Does Wattpad own my story?

And no, your story does not belong to Wattpad after posting it on there. You can choose to hand in your manuscript to other publishing companies or self-publish after posting it on the platform, but be sure to remember to fill in the copyright before posting the book on the site.
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How do you get discovered on Wattpad?

On Wattpad
  1. Follow other writers and read their work. ...
  2. Acknowledge follows. ...
  3. Respond to comments and suggestions on your work and story.
  4. Engage others in conversation. ...
  5. Ask for advice. ...
  6. Use short or catchy titles. ...
  7. Update your fans. ...
  8. Remember to add a story description (plot synopsis).
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Should You Post to Wattpad?



How much do Wattpad writers earn?

No, writers do not get paid on Wattpad through money, but through opportunities, satisfaction, and friends. It's pretty much like writers on Quora. Instead of writing articles, people write books instead. If your book gets popular enough, you might be contacted through an agent to get your work published.
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How many reads Do you need to get paid on Wattpad?

The great thing about Paid Stories Program is that your story does not have to be popular to be a part of it. It does not need to have 230K reads or 110K likes in order to be considered for the program. All stories are considered equally and fairly by the site's experienced and professional staff.
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How many pages is 50000 words?

Book Length by the Numbers

A 50,000-word manuscript is 200 pages.
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How do I know if my book is worth publishing?

Seven Signs Your Book Idea is Worth Publishing:
  1. Uncontrollable Thoughts. Your book—whatever stage it is in—is always on your mind. ...
  2. Constant ideas to note down. You're ready for ideas to strike at any point in the day. ...
  3. Unavoidable Rambling. ...
  4. Endless rewriting. ...
  5. Hesitant Sharing. ...
  6. Unbiased Feedback. ...
  7. Unwavering Passion.
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Is my book too long?

If you're writing your first novel, the general rule of thumb for novel writing is a word count in the 80,000 to 100,000 range. While anything over 40,000 words can fall into the novel category, 50,000 is considered the minimum novel length. Anything over 110,000 words is considered too long for a fiction novel.
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Can you write a book in a day?

It's absolutely possible to write a novel in a day using dictation.
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How do you become successful on Wattpad?

Here are some tips . . .
  1. Write masterfully. ...
  2. Edit. ...
  3. Make sure that your book cover is fantastic . . . or at least make sure it doesn't suck. ...
  4. Post your full completed manuscript. ...
  5. Add tags. ...
  6. Communicate with the community. ...
  7. Don't get discouraged. ...
  8. Send Wattpad a request to make your story 'Featured'.
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Who are the most popular writers on Wattpad?

From writing online to a publishing deal: meet six Wattpad...
  1. Anna Todd. Hailing from Texas, Anna Todd is perhaps the best known of Wattpad success stories. ...
  2. Beth Reekles. ...
  3. Abigail Gibbs. ...
  4. Lilian Carmine. ...
  5. Nikki Kelly. ...
  6. Brittany Geragotellis.
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Do paid stories on Wattpad expire?

Q: Do Coins expire? A: Yes, earned Coins expire after 3 months. Once you earn Coins you can spend them to unlock any story you wish within the 3 month period. After you unlock a chapter you will have full access to it going forward.
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What is the most popular book on Wattpad?

Sourcebooks, a leading independent book publisher, has acquired the worldwide English rights to Wattpad's most-read story of 2016, Chasing Red. With over 126 million reads, the Wattpad community spent over 148 million minutes, the equivalent of 282 years, reading the story by Wattpad Star Isabelle Ronin.
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Do Webnovel authors get paid?

1. Royalty Contract— Yours is yours. Authors sign a royalty contract with Webnovel. Authors will share the revenue earned from subscriptions on the website, direct sales from other platforms, and other monetization of the copyright.
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Who is the youngest author in Wattpad?

The story was read a whopping 19 million times while on Wattpad, before the then 17-year-old author Beth Reekles scored a three-book deal with Random House UK in 2013 — becoming the youngest Wattpad writer to earn a book deal at that time, the company notes.
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Who is queen of Wattpad?

Jonahmae Panen Pacala also known by her pseudonym as Jonaxx, is a Filipino author, born on 23 January 1991 and hailing from Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. She is currently the most followed Wattpad author worldwide with over 5 million followers and is widely known as the "Wattpad Queen" and "Pop Fiction Queen".
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What went wrong Wattpad author?

by MaggieTearjerky

What Went Wrong (to the love that once was strong?)
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How long should a Wattpad book be?

Some young readers don't have the attention span to read long chapters. I have found fantasy readers tend to prefer a little longer chapters, between 1500-3000 words. But it's best to play with it, or even better, ask your readers directly. Those with longer chapters can break them up if necessary.
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Is Wattpad still popular 2021?

Wattpad has a passionate community of readers, currently over 70 million. I would expect this number to grow, as the company has some major investors behind it and doesn't seem to be going anywhere soon. As a writer, finding a passionate and engaged readership is often half the challenge.
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How do you get 1 million reads on Wattpad?

Here are 8 of my top tips for getting more 'reads' on Wattpad.
  1. SEE WATTPAD AS A FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT IN ITS OWN RIGHT! ...
  2. UPDATE FREQUENTLY! ...
  3. CREATE A GOOD COVER! ...
  4. BE HOOKY! ...
  5. ENGAGE WITH OTHER WRITERS! ...
  6. USE ALL YOUR TAGS! ...
  7. PLAY THE WATTPAD GAME! ...
  8. WRITE AN AWESOME STORY AND DON'T STRESS ABOUT READS!
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How many pages should a book be?

When wondering how many pages a book should be, it is notable that the average book length is between 200-400 pages. With this in mind, what considerations should be taken when deciding how long a book should be? Check comparable titles. Go to a bookstore and find your book's genre.
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How many writers actually finish a book?

In the United States alone, over 200 million people dream of writing a book. Yet, the number of writers who go on to actually finish their manuscript is estimated to be just 3%. Of those, only 20% will go on to become published.
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