Insider tips and techniques from a traditionally published author on hooking your reader and not letting them go. These tips are aimed to inspire you so that you’re coming up with ideas that help to focus your story, improve your writing, and deepen your understanding of what makes a story work.
Welcome to the Big Wide Orange world of Wattpad. Here are a few handy tips on figuring your way around this pretty awesome website, and having a blast.
a collection of creations my wandering mind produces when i'm feeling particularly imaginative. consists of one-shot chapters and summaries (in which majority will contain an element of romance) to be extended into a full length story that may one day appear on my profile, but may also be found exclusive to here until...
shitty story ideas that I don't have time to write [ x ] freaking open till y'all take them all away [ till 100 ]
The advice you will find here follows the Chicago Manual of Style which is widely used by American publishers. There are some variances in style from country to country (and even from American publisher to American publisher.) **It may be easier to search the Table of Contents, as there is no rhyme or reason right no...
Do you need help on wattpad? Or need to know something immediately? Don't worry, KEEP CALM AND FIND OUT THINGS ABOUT WATTPAD IS RIGHT HERE! This is a convenient step by step detailed guide on wattpad. Everything you need to know is behind that orange button that says 'Start Reading'. But before you proceed, remember: ...
Some basic writing tips to help you become a more effective storyteller.
Are you the next JK Rowling or just like to write for fun but would like some tips to improve? Then you've come to the right place. In this guide I will cover everything from title, cover, summary, first chapters, advertising, writers block and more.
Why do we write? I write because words drive me crazy if I don't. At times, I am physically compelled to grab a pen and jot down my thoughts on paper. I write because it allows me to express my thoughts in a skilful way. I write to be the characters I am not. I write because I have to. It's simple. If you have that u...
If you're struggling with punctuation, dialogue, spelling or grammar, have a read of this simple guide to the components of writing, copyright, and publishing. [UNEDITED VERSION- Full, edited version to be released soon!]
Genre: Non-Fiction. Summary: My thoughts on why people post stories on this site. I brought this essay back from the dust bin of forgotten memories after talking to a few disgruntled writers. And trust me, the essay is way better than the description. I promise! I pinky-swear it! ( ^_^ ) Status: *Complete!* ✓
Tips on writing, plotting, publishing, gaining fans here on Wattpad and more!
Wondering how some people get so famous on Wattpad? There are certain things that can help you become just as famous. Check them out here.
I'm CJ Lyons. And I'm a writer.... If you also need a twelve-step program to stop writing, then you've come to the right place. I don't like rules. I don't like people telling me what to do. I don't like complex formulas or graphs or charts that I have to consult because that's the "right way" to create a compelling s...
There are hundreds of fantastic books about writing for hopeful authors to choose from, but most of them are boring, complicated, and bogged down by filler. This little book is brief, straight forward, and easy to understand. I hope it will serve as an easy-to-read manual to help serious writers perfect their craft. I...
Welcome Wattpadders! This book will be short and to the point. I won’t bore you with mundane grammar rules or the crap you learn in English class, but I will offer simple suggestions on how to improve your writing. These are tips that I use every day when I sit down to write. Nothing fancy, just the basics. I can’t pr...
How do I get more reads, votes, and comments? If you find yourself asking that question, then I have some answers for you. What can you do to reach out to readers and potential readers? How can you encourage readers to comment and vote? What are all the different ways you can promote your stories? This #1 ranking...
Writing a novel and getting it published: That's your goal. And nothing will keep you from making it happen. Such a goal, of course, presents a number of challenges. Make sure you have the tools you need to overcome them and succeed. In THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT, NY Times Best-Selling author Bob Mayer shares a vetera...
Coming up with five adjectives to describe your character barely scratches the surface. In order to make your character figuratively come alive, you'll need to know them better than they know themselves. The exercises in this book will make you think about your characters in ways you never have before.
Essays on Writing is a collection of thoughts I come across during my writing journey. They cover topics such as grammar, editing, writing, publishing and very often character and story development within the expectations of genre or society.
You want to be popular. You want to be a great writer. You want to get published. This is the how-to.
I managed to get to #1 on Wattpad for Fantasy as well as Adventure in a month and a half. After four months, I had 1 Million reads and a year later I had 5 million. I worked really hard and have been very lucky, but I'm sure that following these simple rules helped a lot!
Warning: This book WILL make you successful on Wattpad! Are you an unknown author wanting to gain success on Wattpad? Tried everything and you're still unnoticed? Hi, I'm Mike Limjoco and I've done it all on Wattpad. I have hit a million reads on two of my books, and I've made it to the first page of the Hot List in f...
Fanfiction knows no bounds, and to help spark your creativity, we will be posting the details of all our Fanfiction contests: oneshots, drabbles, prompts, challenges, and much more! Contests will typically occur every 2 weeks. Prizes may include shoutouts on our social channels, Wattpad swag, or even a week on the Fea...
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How to Write Fanfiction is a writing resource that contains tips and tricks on crafting fanfiction stories - by the community, for the community. This guide will serve as a helpful point of reference for fanfiction writers both old and new. We ultimately hope to encourage Wattpadders to immerse themselves in the limit...
