The wait is finally over! The Amby Awards is back with a fresh new vibe, ready to spread across (and beyond) the Wattpad universe. This year promises another gigantic spoonful of incredible stories, which we'll showcase across various genres and categories, along with plenty of exciting rewards. Ready to jump in? The Ambys 2025 officially kicks off on August 1st.

This guide explains all the features of the 30DayChallenge and how to make your stories eligible. The 30DayChallenge motivates you to write consistently for 30 Days in a supportive and creative environment. This challenge will help you continue your story and foster good writing habits. The end goal is for you to keep up with regular posts to give your readers something to come back to. If you would like more information on this challenge, please have a look inside for more details.

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!

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The OFFICIAL guide to writing on Wattpad. Available everywhere Aug. 7, 2018, from Writer's Digest Books. Featuring contributions from your favorite Wattpad writers, "The Writer's Guide to Wattpad" will show you how to: * Get started using Wattpad, prepare your writing to be published, and develop a unique cover design. * Interact with readers, use multimedia to enhance and tell stories, and leverage social media to create a stronger platform. * Drive sales of your work available elsewhere using Wattpad. * Go behind the scenes at Wattpad to understand its Stars program, brand campaigns, TV and movie initiatives, and what success looks like.

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