My Experience Writing on Wattpad

Is It Worth It?

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Every writer on the planet has at one point heard about Wattpad.

Just like Medium, some know Wattpad as a platform to read self-published stories; for others, it is a platform to publish self-written stories.

I knew about Wattpad for years until I actually decided to make an account and start posting my stories.

Just like any other writing platform, Wattpad has a list of both pros and cons, and if you’re considering being a writer on Wattpad it’s good to know some of the outcomes that can happen.

Let’s dive in!

What is Wattpad?

For those who don’t know, Wattpad is a free writing platform, specifically for fiction writers.

It is a place where you can create and share poetry, short stories, and novels.

Their categories include:

• Adventure
• Fanfiction
• Horror
• Mystery
• Paranormal
• Science Fiction
• Thriller
• Contemporary
• Fantasy
• Humor
• New Adult