The Watty Awards are Wattpad's annual celebration of the bold, imaginative, and diverse voices that bring their stories to life-along with the readers who love them. For 16 years, the Wattys have honored the journey of storytellers who pour their passion onto the page, captivating audiences around the world. But the Wattys aren't just an award-they're a tribute to the dedication, creativity, and heart that go into every story, from the first part of an idea to the final word. This is storytelling at its best. And it all begins here.

Welcome to Road to The Wattys - an interactive resource for writers and readers designed to prepare and get you excited for this year's awards. Maybe you're new here, or maybe you've submitted to The Wattys in the past. No matter your level of Watty's expertise this community guide is for you! Every week, we'll be releasing a new chapter for you to check out and engage with! Note that the formal rules and regulations won't be released until May 20th, 2025 but we have already released some information about this year's awards which will be re-iterated in chapter one of this guide. Make sure to follow this profile and save this to your reading list to stay updated!