EllisVanWyk

accidentally deleted the last two paragraphs of this chapter and couldn't remember how to end it. for anyone who's been rooting for the two MCs to take their clothes off for the last year and a half, this one's for you
          	https://www.wattpad.com/story/374402591

Freddieolivia

So, I just fell down the rabbit hole of your Wattpad story [Insert Book Title], and let me say—your characters had me side-eyeing my own friends like, “why aren’t you written this well?” . But then I checked the review section… and yeah, let’s just say it’s emptier than my fridge on a Sunday night. Brutal truth: readers don’t trust books that look lonely, even if the story slaps.
          
          Here’s the messed-up thing—authors spend money on flashy promos, only for readers to scroll past like “cute, but who said this book is actually good?” . Reviews, not ads, are what make readers bite. That’s why I built a little army (1500+ readers across different countries) who actually read, reflect, and then drop genuine reviews—the kind of reviews you can’t fake or buy off a Fiverr clown.
          
          You can literally start with 20–50 real readers, and instead of begging for credibility, you suddenly own it. And that’s when people stop scrolling and start reading.
          
          Now, here’s my psycho question for you: do you want your book to keep playing hide-and-seek with readers, or do you want it screaming “read me, you cowards!” with reviews that slap harder than caffeine at 3 a.m.? 
          
          For contacting me my email is freddieolivia5@gmail.com

Freddieolivia

that's also good my community readers can leave honest reviews and feedback on Wattpad.
            That means we are on the same line.
            Lets start with 10 readers as a trial and tip each reader $15 for appreciation and effort.
            Kindly send me your best email address to send the readers tip Upwork invoice.
            
            Excited to grow your book and story with thoughtful reviews.
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EllisVanWyk

@Freddieolivia I write on a platform called Wattpad, so I don't have an Amazon.
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Freddieolivia

@EllisVanWyk That’s the best answer you could have given, and honestly, it shows. You can tell when an author writes just for clout versus when they write because the story needed to exist, and your book definitely falls in the second camp. 
            
            That said, let me put something on the table. I run a private community of 1,500+ avid readers, many are professionals and business owners who genuinely love discovering  authors. When I recommend a book to them, they take it seriously. After reading, they usually leave thoughtful, detailed reviews within 14–21 days right on your Amazon page.
            
            To keep it fair, authors usually tip readers $15–$25 each, just as a thank-you for their time and to get coffee due to some emotional damage when reading your book. The number of readers you’d want to start with is totally your call, some authors test the waters with 10–20 readers for that first push, while others go bigger once they see the results rolling in.
            
            If you drop me your amazon link, I can give you the best path forward for getting those reviews working in your favor. 
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EllisVanWyk

as my 5 year anniversary on Wattpad passes, i am left staring at my writing and my books and the feeling of stagnation and disappointment that sits there. while my writing has, in my opinion, definitely improved, and i write consistently longer works, i find i am still wanting for an experience i had only with my first novel, Severing Quilby (here as Greyhound). 
          
          
          there was so much research and note taking and studying of my characters that even an immaturely written story with so many holes and flaws is still my favourite, my standard, my darling. 
          
          
          that being said, i think i'm going to step away from Wattpad more permanently to focus on writing in the privacy of my notes apps and journals. i'm not sure as of yet if i will be deleting my profile altogether. i miss not being required to write a chapter at a time, just letting the flow of a story write itself in whatever order it chooses. maybe i'll reincarnate as a new author somewhere down the line (this is my seventh or so writing personality since i began writing at 9 years old). for now, i'll be stepping away from social media as a whole, but if you ever want to reach out, you know how to find me. 
          
          i love you all and wish you the best xx

Milicaorevi7

@EllisVanWyk I understand completely. Good luck with getting back into it in private, away from all the pressure.
            Love you too ♥️
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EllisVanWyk

sick for the umpteenth time - how am i supposed to get a job to make money if every time i work, i get sick immediately and either have to quit, or be told to go to the hospital for a doctor's note or i will be fired? doctor's note? i don't have insurance because i can't work a job. what kinda doctor's note can i afford rn? 
          
          (grumpy, achey, wheezy and unable to read or write anything for another week. grr. how much is a ticket to Bath, UK?)

Nyhterides

@EllisVanWyk uh oh... I hope you feel better soon. This winter's been cruel with illnesses. :( 
            A lil' birdie told me you're taking part in the ONC. True??
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EllisVanWyk

@TateCsernis ain't no way ;-; not even 'we should help make dinner affordable?' they're so out of touch, i swear. finally got my doctor's note, and this man looks me in the eye as i tell him my immune system sucks and i'm sick for AT LEAST a week, smiles and nods his head as he says they'll 'hook me up' (??) with days off, and then my paperwork says he gave me two days off of work. seriously. 
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TateCsernis

@EllisVanWyk it's like when the Kellogs CEO was like ya'll should eat cereal for dinner if you can't afford dinner like???
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EllisVanWyk

horror/thriller onc stories, share your links here! i'll be adding them to a reading list while i try to work on my last year's once/wattys-reject Falling Into You, a collaborative work with my dear friend @elsewhither (which you can find on their profile). 

Nyhterides

@EllisVanWyk hey, friend! I'm writing a dark tale for the ONC, of course! It's called The Perfects. https://www.wattpad.com/story/389324643-the-perfects-onc-2025
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EllisVanWyk

@Queen_of_life_Heba of course, best of luck this year!
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Queen_of_life_Heba

@EllisVanWyk Thanks so much for adding "Beneath" to your reading list ❤️
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EllisVanWyk

resisting the urge to finish and immediately publish the first chapter of a standalone gothic 'romance.' must finish other stuff, must finish other stuff. i don't think i'll be able to get another rotten parts chapter out by the end of the year, but the new year will see me writing the second part of the book a *lot* more consistently. 
          
          severin is still awaiting my slow adjustments to the plot (we're going with split POV's, methinks, and getting rid of one character. this is for the best, ellis) before i start scribbling. 
          
          my anthology piece for Greykin Press will be done next week (awaiting edits and whatnot after that), but lookout for more announcements on that front. 
          
          keep thine cold toes warm,
          and if they already be,
          may they stay just so. 
          
          a wintry haiku and farewell for the rest of the year from ellis ~

EllisVanWyk

chapter 30 of rotten parts is out! it took ages because I have had no motivation to write for a year. i suspect this will be the end of part one, which should set the book to be about 160k words (woah). hopefully the second part's plot threads will make some sense, and have been set up well, but I am extremely excited to get that going underway. might even change up the storytelling a little bit. 
          
          writing a slow new story in the background, planning out my severin quilby rewrite, and finishing up a short story for a Greykin Press anthology. 
          
          happy holidays, warm winters, and many cups of tea to ye
          
          ~ellis

Milicaorevi7

@EllisVanWyk That's nice. Happy holidays ❤️
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