Are you an undiscovered author looking for recognition? Think your book has what it takes to win? Then go and read for more details!

**IN NEED OF JUDGES** [Open: O] [Judging: O ] [Closed: X] Welcome to the first ever Gothica Awards. Have an underrated book? Want to try out your luck? Looking for feedback? Or maybe just want exposure? Come right on in. The Gothica Awards hopes to shine a light on undiscovered books as well as give encouragement to writers by giving them worthy prizes Note: We're still looking for participants and judges!

Open Closed(✅) Judging Hello fellow wattpaders or wattpadians! (whatever we call ourselves 😁) ✴We accept books with under 10k reads! ✴ This contest is run by two authors just like you! Yes, you that is reading this. Are you looking for some recognition? Or do you just wanna have fun? Is that a yes? Just click on that "READ" button for the rules and how to enter! (In need of participants) Have fun!!!! ~Your Hosts

Are you a reader in search of the best high fantasy reads? Are you a writer wondering if your book cuts it or not? Whichever it is, this is the place for you! We accept requests for your own books, so authors, step right up. We also give completely honest opinions, so readers, come check it out.

🛑 - CLOSED until 2021. ***If you're interested in my critiques, you might want to check out my weekly newsletter for opportunities to get a personalized critique. https://paula.substack.com/p/coming-soon Does your work stand out in an overly-crowded landscape? Does your story & writing shine as far as: ★ - Concept ★ - Voice ★ - Storytelling The Standouts is a fun, but hopefully helpful contest that can give you a sense of whether your story resonates with someone who's got some experience under her belt. Great! But who are you to judge? Fair question. This is not to humble-brag, but I've been critiquing and have worked with story development for quite some time, and I've picked up a lot along the way. ☙ - As an Ambassador, I work on content projects. ☙ - If you look at my profile, you'll see everything I've published so far has managed to standout in one way or another, whether by leading me to become a Wattpad Star; or by winning a Watty (twice!); or by being picked as a Top 10 in major Wattpad contests (twice!); or being featured. All I'm saying is I'm no slouch. I'm not brilliant either. But I've got some experience around what can catch an agent, editor, or judge's eye, and I'd like to share that with the community. ☙ - In another lifetime, I used to work for HBO in Development and at ICM (the talent agency) in their writers' department which means I understand how professionals quickly gauge whether or not they'll take a closer look at a work and/or make an offer. This kind of insight can be helpful if you're planning to submit your work or even just want to stand out more here on Wattpad. ☙ - I used to provide critiques for three writers, all of them traditionally published. They seemed to value my insight. Read the RULES, LOGISTICS & PRIZES chapter for guidelines. All entries get a brief assessment of their first chapter, with winners getting more extensive critiques. Sound interesting? Give it a go! 😊

Currently Open Contest? Summer Featured List and Featured Author for May are both accepting submissions now! Check out the latest chapter for more information on submitting! Check out the latest chapter for more details on the most recent contest. Here you can enter a variety of contests (exclusive to my followers) for the chance to be featured on my website {Shay Writes Smiles}, as well as my Wattpad and Twitter profiles. Contests include: one-shots, character submissions, and the monthly Featured Author. Thank you all for checking out these exclusive contests!

The Berry Awards is here, we are welcoming all so come and join the fun! [] OPEN [X] JUDGING [X] CLOSED