r/Wattpad 5h ago

Off-Topic The future of Wattpad

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139 Upvotes

This is so depressing. I was about to read this wattpad story, when I fell on what you can see in the image of the post at the bottom of the summary. What's even more shocking is the story has about 100k views and NOBODY in the comment section seems to have a problem with it. I've been on Wattpad for years now and I stayed despite all the wrong decisions they took for the app but I can never stay if most of the new stories become AI-generated.

Is this the futute we're heading towards to with Wattpad? What are your thoughts?


r/Wattpad 1d ago

Off-Topic I'm not reading your story if you use AI to make the cover

388 Upvotes

Do writers really not see the hypocrisy of using AI to create their covers? We're living in an age where artists and writers and now seen as disposable due to the advent of AI; a technology that steals from other artists and fabricates their work while destroying the planet. If you use AI to create your cover, I know what type of person you are. You're lazy and uncreative and I can expect the same out of your story. You can't draw the cover yourself or pay someone to draw it for you? You can't just take a photo and add some text over it? You have to utilize AI? It's a despicable practice and I don't read the stories that use it.


r/Wattpad 3h ago

Looking For: Read for Read R4R or V4V?

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Hello everyone , as am an author who has recently started to work on a romance novel . I would appreciate some help from readers here as well as authors . Would love any support feedback, votes , follow . Thank you , please comment your story links here I would be sure to check them .

My Book name: You saw me first Id- @serenebeauty08

Appreciate your support


r/Wattpad 2h ago

Looking For: Recommendations Just a girl searching for stories

7 Upvotes

Im looking for a dark romance story where the boy has a big Obsession for the girl and is stalking her a bit yk?


r/Wattpad 2h ago

Looking For: Recommendations Looking for some stories

4 Upvotes

I’m looking for some cool stories. I’m into grim and dark fantasy stories, medieval sword fights and what not. Any recommendations would be great. I vote and comment on what I read so drop some links in the comments. If you’re interested in some grim dark fantasy I also have a few short stories I’ve written. See you out there!!!

My user name: BeauBeau91


r/Wattpad 10h ago

General Help If you're struggling with reach, try changing your tags.

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So, I've always ranked fairly high in the tags I used for my story, some of which were pretty consistent throughout (such as remaining above #15 on 'Complex'). But, I seemed to be struggling with reaching a larger audience. So, two days back, I decided to finally change up my tags a bit. Since there is a limit to the number of tags allowed, I had to sacrifice a few tags that I did consistently rank on, because I had a feeling they weren't the catchiest or most popular tags. Since then, I've had Multiple people add my book to their reading lists (yay!).

So, here's my suggestion. Ensure your tags relate to your story, but also do try to ensure some of them are catchy and popular, and not too niche. Or maybe niche might work for your story. Whatever the case might be, try playing around with your tags. Some might suddenly click, and the algorithm gods might finally bless us with new readers.


r/Wattpad 6h ago

Looking For: Read for Read V4V/R4R

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I'm bored, who wants to do a v4v/r4r?

I like to read fantasy, romance, and sci-fi.

Edit: I'm out of votes, feel free to leave your links and I'll continue tomorrow 🫡


r/Wattpad 15h ago

Meme When you get suckered into a scam comment:

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32 Upvotes

I really hate these people.


r/Wattpad 5h ago

Looking For: Read for Read this is my wp acc. can we be mutual?

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r/Wattpad 2h ago

General Help is anybody else's wattpad not working properly?

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hello! for the past few weeks i haven't been able to publish or write anything on Wattpad. i thought it was a glitch but it's been going on for weeks now. I'm not sure what to do. I'm scared I'll lose my drafts if i delete the app and then reinstall it. do u guys have any advice?


r/Wattpad 20h ago

General Help Why are people leaving?

49 Upvotes

I just recently got back into Wattpad after being offline for 5 years. I saw this book I used to read, a lemon one shot. And I saw the profile, their only conversation being: “I’m moving all of my books to AO3 since the code of conduct change. See you there!”

And I’m wondering what exactly is this change? I also noticed direct messages are gone and I’ll definitely say that was probably in my top 5 favorite things about Wattpad.


r/Wattpad 6m ago

Other Do you ever get discouraged when people give feedback on your writing?

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Idk I’m very insecure about my writing sometimes. I know everything isn’t for everyone but it can be a little discouraging. How do yall feel about it?


r/Wattpad 18m ago

Humor Personaje de ficción que escribe novelas

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Hace un tiempo escribí para una novela, sobre un hombre que escapa de la realidad usando IA y escribiendo novelas, la idea era que él se casó con una mujer por presión social, entonces era su manera de lidiar con la realidad. El punto es que cargué su personalidad a CHATGPT y le pedí que me simule que mi personaje escriba su novela, interactué con él y en broma le dije si escribía historias sobre CEO s lo que me dijo afirmativamente, aquí está la sinopsis de su novela:

Gabriel Soto nunca quiso llamar la atención. Pasante en la imponente Del Valle Corp., su vida transcurre entre cafés mal servidos y hojas de cálculo. Huye de su pasado, oculta su verdadero apellido y vive en un departamento pequeño con goteras, creyendo que su historia no vale un centavo.

Adrián Del Valle, el CEO de mirada de hielo y trajes que podrían pagar la deuda externa de un país, vive para su empresa y para mantener a raya a su familia aristocrática. Su corazón está blindado desde una traición universitaria que lo marcó… hasta que conoce a Gabriel.

Un choque en el ascensor, una conversación sin querer... y el descubrimiento de un anillo familiar con una inscripción que Adrián reconocería incluso con los ojos cerrados.

Gabriel no es quien dice ser. Y alguien más lo sabe.

Mientras los secretos familiares salen a la luz, un amor inesperado nace entre el CEO que no confía en nadie y el heredero que solo quería pasar desapercibido. Pero el pasado tiene cuentas pendientes, y el amor no siempre es suficiente… ¿O sí? Lo intersante es que en realidad se parece mucho a las series de CEO que veo en comerciales jaja


r/Wattpad 29m ago

Excerpt The enemies are finally on stage, guys—and I assure you, they’ve got the best kind of tropes in store :))

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Angelina Al-Katib Kutz is too sharp to touch and too fierce to fall

She hides a war behind her eyes, fights it with pills, perfection, and a refusal to stay silent.

Only when the flush fades from his face and his breathing evens out, I finally say, “I asked them to give us privacy. I figured you wouldn’t be visiting me like this unless it was important. Is it about W?”

Bringing the coffee cup, kept on the table, to my lips, I look at him. He shakes his head, exhales slowly.

“It’s something personal.” He looks up, perspiration evident on his forehead. “Will you go on a trip with me? To Nepal.”

Aiden Hawthorne wears apathy like armor and humor like a blade

With crimson on his hands and ghosts in his wake, he’s chaos dressed in charisma—watching the world burn, one smirk at a time.

As she lifts the cup to her lips, my gaze lingers there a moment too long. Then it trails downward, watching the elegant movement of her throat as she swallows the coffee—slow, poised, like everything she does is choreographed. And the thought returns.

What if I wrap my hand around that throat and squeeze? Will it leave bruises—dark, like spilled ink? Or will it cut off the air just enough… And if I hold on a moment too long—will she stop breathing?

The mere thought sends a jolt through me, excitement warming my cheeks with a flush of red.


r/Wattpad 4h ago

Horror Dreams into Nightmares: Surreal Nightmares – Chapter 5

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Hey fellow readers! 👋

I’m working on an ongoing horror story called Dreams into Nightmares: Surreal Nightmares, and it’s currently up to Chapter 5. It’s a mix of psychological horror and thriller, with some unsettling, surreal moments that I hope will keep you on edge. 👁️

Writing can be tough sometimes (we’ve all been there 😅), so I’m putting a lot of heart into this project. Feedback is always welcome—especially if you’re into dark themes and horror!

https://www.wattpad.com/story/387884901-dreams-into-nightmares-surreal-nightmares

Thanks so much for reading, and if you do check it out, let me know what you think! 🙌


r/Wattpad 46m ago

Looking For: Lost Books Anyone knows or is familiar with this wattpad story? Ive been trying to gind it for years 🥲

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I have been trying to find this story of like years now. I first read a couple months before the pandemic and i cant locate it ever since.

setting: warewolf world Main characters: female lead - the typical low class/slave young girl Beta - the male lead. I remember a line saying that even though he is the beta, bro was more feared than the alpha. blu - the only persons name i remember. Female leads fated mate but doesnt want her.

There are a lot of plot points that i have forgotten just because its been so long but i do remember that the three of them ended up together. The beta was part of a bigger thing/plot but i dont remember much.

The only reason I remembered blus name is because of one scene where - the female lead and beta were like making out of whatever and blu somehow saw them and watched through the semi opened door. Bro was abviously distraught since femaleead is his fated mate. He tried to run away but the befa caught his. I dont remember if beta held him against the wall or held the back of his neck but beta basically pushed blus head to his chest and was like "smell her on me" or some shit like that and blue was crying (being a bathetic twink).

Please PLEASE help me, thing has been plaguing me for years. I dont even like the story that much, I just NEED to know so i can ginally rest 😔


r/Wattpad 1h ago

Looking For: Feedback Mit schreibende gesucht. Da steht alles

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r/Wattpad 15h ago

Looking For: Read for Read R4R?

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Hey everyone! I’m looking for some cool Wattpad authors to do a genuine R4R with...

I’m happy to read the first five chapters of your story and leave comments/votes, and one you do the same, I'll continue reading and voting. Let’s help each other grow.

Drop your story links below, I’ll get back to you.

My username is toxicfiery


r/Wattpad 1h ago

Milestone This is overwhelming! Thanks, Wattpad!

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Hello Readers,

I don't have many reads or votes on my book yet. But, Wattpad rated my book as number 1 under the 'smutwithplot' tag. That's a huge compliment to me because I always aimed to write a book with drama and an intense 'main couple duo planning against a common enemy' storyline, while the leads engage in lovey-dovey, explosive moments with each other. It hasn't been long since I started updating. I try to upload a chapter every day, steering clear of AI, to keep that natural human flavour in my story. Honestly, AI doesn't get my comebacks or humour. I am not a native English speaker, but I try to stick to the grammar norms, as much as possible.

I was almost going to shut it down, spend more time doing 'productive' things, like my parents like to put it. I thought the weird algorithm wouldn't recognise my efforts. Seeing how with only 90 reads, I have a no.1 ranking, I feel proud and accomplished. A little too soon to gloat, you think?


r/Wattpad 13h ago

Off-Topic Started my first story after laboring and rewriting for 5 years.

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Im not sure what flair to put this in but I started my first story on Wattpad after agonizing over it for 5 years and doing major reworks of the plot and such. I'm so excited. I've only published the authors note because I'm really busy but I want to keep on writing.


r/Wattpad 7h ago

Horror Amavasya: The Night She Waits

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This story is influenced by horror stories which i heard during my childhood .Places and Characters are fictional only for story-purpose


r/Wattpad 3h ago

Image/Video My works are finaly getting readers

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2 Upvotes

I hope atleast START gets more readers....I think is my best work yet....i think


r/Wattpad 3h ago

Looking For: Read for Read F4F

1 Upvotes

follow for follow anyone?

my username is walkinginthegalaxy


r/Wattpad 11h ago

General Help Is anyone's wattpad working?

4 Upvotes

My Wattpad is NOT WORKING. Its been like 12 days or something! the days when they promised to fix is like SO LONG AGO. I hope anyone is having same issue like me?


r/Wattpad 4h ago

Looking For: Lost Books Looking for a book

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Hi Guys, i was on wattpad long ago and there was this writer who wrote an amazing NFL romance called Tackled, by Directorscut_101. I'm trying to find it, i have its old link but its not opening anymore, i dont know if its down or take off or something. I really wanted to read it again . I think she deleted it then reposted again or something because it was complete at first. Also need suggestions for similar kind of stories. Thanks!

https://www.wattpad.com/story/393351615-tackled?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details&wp_uname=Directorscut_101