Code of conduct
Wattpad is a creative and global community for our users to enjoy. It’s important to respect the values of the community, but remember that you have a right and a responsibility to help uphold those values too. We have an everyday commitment our code of conduct.
Helplines and supportive resources
On Wattpad, the health and safety of our community is of the highest importance. If you have reached this page because you have experienced cyberbullying and/or you are seeking help for feelings of depression, suicide, harassment, eating disorders, or self harm, please consider using these helplines and supportive resources.
Safety and security tips
The Wattpad community is diverse and always growing. We want to make sure the community and its creators feel safe, secure, and happy, so everyone has the opportunity to share their stories with the world. Below are our community safety guidelines.
How to write a content warning
Many topics can be unsettling for our community. In order to reduce the potential of surprising your readers with content that might be unsettling to them, you can include a Content Warning in your story. This is especially important if you’re writing Mature content.
Avoiding creative burnout
You sit down to write and nothing comes out. We’ve all been there. It’s easy to just call it writer’s block and wait for it to clear, but the phenomenon we know as writer’s block isn’t just one thing. We lump all kinds of problems into this category, and thinking more carefully about what might be affecting you is the first step in clearing it out of the way.
