Tropes in context

Explore romance tropes to understand their appeal and how to avoid pitfalls. Use power dynamics and consent to create compelling, high-stakes romance stories.

Write characters with internal conflict

Internal conflicts reveal how characters struggle with their own internal desires, beliefs, and values. Use it to give your story more emotional weight.

Key concept: Goals, motivation, conflict, and stakes (video)

Unlock the secrets of compelling storytelling on Wattpad with our guide to mastering Goals, Motivation, Conflict, and Stakes (GMCS).

Wattpad webnovel examples for inspiration

Examine some successful Wattpad stories to learn what makes them work.

Crafting the perfect logline

A logline is a one sentence description of your story designed to quickly grab a reader's attention. Learn how to use it to help clarify your story's hook.