Your roadmap to Wattpad's biggest contest starts here! Road to The Wattys is designed to prepare you for The 2026 Watty Awards with fresh updates very single week! While the official rules aren't released until April 20th, this is your go-to hub for community engagement, writer prep, and reader activities. Whether you're polishing your novel-length story or looking to find one to celebrate, we've got you covered! Don't just wait for the submission deadline - master the writing journey and get involved today.

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!