Welcome to the wonderful world of writing on Wattpad! This is Wattpad, not the Olympics, so there's no need to panic. Anyone can try it, no training required. Writing doesn't have to be complicated, and you don't have to be a graduate of some fancy university, but there are a few guidelines that will make things easier for you and your readers. I have tips for beginners who paid as little attention in English as I did, as well as details on things I've learned over the years. Anyone can write a story. I never thought I would write anything, but I tried it and - much to my surprise - I found it very relaxing and entertaining. Feel free to skip around the chapters to find sections that interest you. You are also welcome to skim everything in case you find a hidden gem of advice. Please note that my writing tips follow the Chicago Manual of Style writing guide (you are free to use a different guide - keeping things consistent is the biggest thing).

🍷 Welcome to the AMUSE BOUCHE CONTEST! 🍷 An amuse-bouche is a small bite offered by the chef to showcase their style before the meal begins. This contest celebrates the literary equivalent: opening lines, first paragraphs, first chapters, summaries, and covers that leave readers hungry for more. Whether you write poetry, fanfiction, or original works, this is your chance to prove that first impressions matter. Captivate us. Intrigue us. Tempt us to keep reading.

|| CLOSED & JUDGING || Tired of contests never having poetry? Well, that changes today. Welcome to The Slam Dunk Poetry Contest, where this is an awards for poetry only. It will have 11 categories, so plenty of chances to submit! There are no payments, so this is a 100% free contest. Participants will receive prizes just for signing up, though of course placements will receive exclusive prizes. So, are you ready? Let's dive in!

🌷 Teen Fix Presents: Petals & Pages Awards 2026 A gentle celebration of poems, one-shots, two-shots, and short stories that stay with us long after the final line. Hosted by the Teen Fix Community, the Petals & Pages Awards are a space where writers can share their words, connect with readers, and celebrate the beauty of short-form storytelling. This event welcomes existing works on Wattpad, whether they are heartfelt poems, emotional one-shots, thoughtful short stories, or meaningful two-shots. At Teen Fix, we believe stories don't need thousands of reads to matter. Sometimes the smallest pieces of writing hold the deepest emotions, and those are the stories we want to celebrate here. 📖 Submissions are now open! Participants may submit up to two entries. Come share your words and let them bloom in the Petals & Pages Awards 2026. 🌷

Staring into his deep, ocean blue eyes. Yellow butterflies, fluttering over a field of dandelions. A picnic on a red gingham blanket, strawberries and laughter. Cuddled up on the couch, rewatching a favorite movie. This book is finished. However, I have more poetry you can check out at my profile. My 1st poetry collection

NEEDS EDITING He had loved her since the day he had seen her. He was always there, watching her from a distance, witnessing her happy and sad moments. His heart had only longed for her. She believed that love is an illusion, true love doesn't exists. Love destroys hearts and homes, but she was unknowingly falling for him. Her efforts of ignoring him, not loving him never worked and at last she fell for him, hard. He healed a piece of her soul that he never broke, made her believe that love exists and it is the most blissful feeling in the world. He made her his, Adhyay's Akriti

Would you like to read this book I wrote it for myself In case you don't

The Fraternity of Adventurers recieve an anonymous request to search through inhabited islands with the promise of payment and treasure, if luck permits. Kayla and her father search the islands, while their past begins to show through dreams and memories. She figures out the cause for her hydrophobic tendencies and finds a way to heal. Together, they discover a found family, hidden secrets in caves, and lost hope. Trigger Warning: mentions blood, death, not too graphic.

The Open Novella Contest is back for 2026! Join fellow storytellers and plant the seed of a tale that will blossom into a 20,000+ word novella within 12 weeks! Your epic quest begins February 1st, 2026, so mark your calendars with this date!

The Awards solely dedicated to poetry return. Calling all poets on Wattpad to a celebration of poetry. Have you woven your words? Because it's time. The contest will be awarding poetry deemed a result of talent and hardwork with multiple awards, ranging from-Best Use of Metaphors to Best Poem Ending. To Participate, please read the rules and complete the payments before you submit your form. The Contest will span around 1.5 months and I, the host will be the sole judge! So, let your words Bloom, you blossom. (Open)