Welcome to the Wattpad Writing Great Fiction introduction! You can browse through the chapters and use them as a reference when needed, or you can treat this like a class in writing fiction. There are assignments you can do, but don't worry, there aren't any due dates. There are lectures, but you don't have to take notes and there are no tests. But, if you work through it, if you do the assignments and think about how the lessons can apply to your writing, if you really push yourself, we guarantee that your writing will improve. With just a little bit of effort, you will feel more confident and your readers will see it in your work. You'll learn more about how to structure your stories, how to write great sentences that pull readers in and how to write characters that people will relate to and want to follow. A note on how this book is organized: The first eight chapters are devoted to the fundamentals you need to know to be able to craft stories that will draw readers in. The next seven chapters focus on different ways of planning and crafting your story, and after that we go over a variety of things including style and common story problems. So, jump in with us! Explore the craft of writing, work on the homework, try some of our contests and meet other writers who want to push themselves! We all look forward to reading your work and helping you become the writer you want to be. -The Ambassadors on the Improve Your Writing team. This instructional book is primarily written by Bruce Elgin, Wattpad Ambassador and 2014 Watty Winner. He has his Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing and has taught writing for years. Other experienced writers will help cover a wide range of topics to help give you the best instruction possible.

Need ideas for another book to read? Here are some of my favorite books that I have enjoyed on Wattpad and recommend that you read too. I have included books from years back and always adding new ones! I have reviewed of each book just in case it might help you find a novel to read first. Also I am always welcome to recommendations. :)(: Almost all of these stories are completed, so you don't have to wait for the next update before you continue reading. Tell me which story you liked best! Enjoy! (Random #351)(Humor #98)

There are hundreds of fantastic books about writing for hopeful authors to choose from, but most of them are boring, complicated, and bogged down by filler. This little book is brief, straight forward, and easy to understand. I hope it will serve as an easy-to-read manual to help serious writers perfect their craft. I should say right off the bat that I am NOT an expert; I forget my own tips all the time! However, I do know what generally works for me, so I thought I could pass it on to my friends at Wattpad. One last note: this book is for writers who have a basic understanding of grammar and story structure. If you’re interested in more fundamental steps you can take to write a great story, check out the companion to this book!

Every week we will let you in on our thoughts, opinions and everything else related to writing. We hope that this can be of help for some of you!

DISCLAIMER: These are just suggestions, you don't have to do them. I just think they may help. Do you have problems writing characters? Well hopefully this guide's for you. Enjoy exploring the emotional depth and range of your character, stabbing stereotypes in the face and developing realistic characters, not perfect ones.

For those of you who need help with publicity, promoting or posting stories here on Wattpad, you’ve come to the right place. Here on “How To Be Successful On Wattpad” I tell my audience how to… Well… Be successful on Wattpad! I’ll tell you my secrets from posting on a regular basis, getting more fans and much more! Enjoy!

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