Top genres to write now on Wattpad

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

Hot Encounter: Vertical guide

Hot Encounter is Wattpad's contemporary romance Vertical. Learn what elements your story needs to succeed as a Romance webnovel!

Dangerous Love: Vertical guide

Dangerous Love encompasses subgenres like mafia, romantic suspense, erotic romance, and more. Learn what elements help these stories succeed on Wattpad.

Werewolf: Vertical guide

Werewolf is a popular genre on Wattpad that has specific elements readers are looking for. Learn how to apply these foundational elements to your story.

Writing diversity: Tips for inclusive stories

Learn to examine tropes in context, write conflict responsibly, and write outside your experience.

How to pitch your story to Wattpad

Wattpad now has an always-open general submissions opportunity for all writers. Any writer can now pitch their story for Wattpad Originals.

Slice of Life: Vertical Guide

Slice of Life stories are smaller-stakes romance stories with an episodic structure that focus on character interactions and character growth.