Watt’s up

Watts up

Julia Rausch, Writer

Wattpad is an online writing community in which users are free to upload articles, stories, fan written fiction and poems, either via the website or the app. Once the app is downloaded, there are endless ways to utilize Wattpad. As stated on their website: “Whatever you’re into, there is something you’ll love on Wattpad.”

Impressively, Wattpad receives 16.9 million global visitors monthly and with an average of 30 minutes spent reading per visit, it is simple to understand why it is catching on. Wattpad has been referred to as the Youtube of writing because of the way it allows authors to share their writing with anyone in the world. Setting up an account only takes a few minutes considering all you must do is create a username, upload a picture and mention a bit about yourself.

Generally speaking, many writers enjoy creating fiction about bands or celebrities for others to enjoy. The writers are free to dream up funny scenarios or whatever they want about their idols.

One huge benefit to Wattpad is that it is a medium that connects readers and writers both. It also provides an opportunity for like-minded people to spark conversation over writing pieces, which can lead to friendship.

A lot of people who upload stories tend to upload them chapter by chapter. This method of publishing chapters progressively captivates the audience and can create excitement over chapter releases. It is always flattering for the author to know that someone out there loves one’s writing.

With Wattpad, one can unlock the online world of reading and writing, meet other writers and enjoy relevant content. These features add to the accessibility of Wattpad, putting literature at one’s fingertips and gives way to endless possibilities.