Wattpad 101

Welcome to Wattpad! We are so excited that you have taken the first step on your journey to becoming part of the Wattpad creator community.

Navigating Wattpad

Learn how to navigate Wattpad. Download the app, create your account, and get ready to explore!

Getting connected

How do you become a part of the Wattpad community? How do you build relationships with readers and other Creators? Discover ways to get connected on Wattpad.

How to publish your first story

You can share your story with the world at any time, from anywhere on Wattpad! Read the steps you can take to publish a discoverable story on Wattpad.

Writing a story description

The description of your story is your elevator pitch to every reader. It should draw in your target audience and give them an understanding of what's in store.

Personalizing your profile

Before you start publishing your stories on Wattpad, you can customize your profile page to tell people about yourself. Learn how to personalize your profile.

Genre and format on Wattpad

Learn about webnovel format and the key genres on Wattpad. Knowing how to write in this style and apply the genre best-practices is key to webnovel writing.

Top genres to write now on Wattpad

Learn more about the genres Wattpad is focusing on for monetization opportunities such as Wattpad Originals.

Crafting stories from start to finish

Learn how to structure your story to keep your readers over the long term. Breaking it down to Beginning, Middle, and End can help.