The vast majority of the writing I have seen on this website is worth less than the change I left upon your mother's nightstand. That means that, by statistical likelihood, your writing probably sucks too. Not in whole, mind you, but when it comes to a few of the trickier bits, you find yourself staring at a blank screen and scowling like a madman. I, on the other hand, am damned good at this writing stuff. So, out of the bottomless generosity of my heart, I decided to try and help your plebeian self. Plot exposition, character development, show versus tell, and all the little things that experienced writers know already. These are the secrets I'll drop on your lap in a vain attempt to make you learn a thing or two. I'm tired of reading all the crap on this site; don't let your work be part of it.

Holly's new, young teacher has a dark past, and a dangerous future. She soon finds herself charmed by his ways, and gets thrown into the chaos. Who knew having an ex-gangster for a teacher could be so troublesome? As Holly and Mr. Heywood grow closer, more questions about his past come upon Holly, as does danger. What is Mr. Heywood keeping from Holly? And why is it so bad? But most importantly, if she falls for him, could their relationship survive? After all... it would be a proscriptive relationship.

Insider tips and techniques from a traditionally published author on hooking your reader and not letting them go. These tips are aimed to inspire you so that you’re coming up with ideas that help to focus your story, improve your writing, and deepen your understanding of what makes a story work.

How do I get more reads, votes, and comments? If you find yourself asking that question, then I have some answers for you. What can you do to reach out to readers and potential readers? How can you encourage readers to comment and vote? What are all the different ways you can promote your stories? This #1 ranking guide is written by a Wattpad ambassador and especially geared for new Wattpad authors. Lots of tips, advice, and personal opinions await you - including everything thing I've done to promote my own Watty's finalist and winning stories - but only if you turn the page. Reader testimonial by @AyushiPandey-- 'I read your guide for Wattpad success when I first started writing my story last year in August, and now it has been an entire year when I stumbled upon it again. I just have to say, I loved reading it again, it has the best tips one can find (take it from me, I have read many, many guides here). Thank you so much for taking out your time to compile such an amazing book!' Reader testimonial by @suspishfishy-- 'I have to thank you again! As soon as I wrote a book that focused on what I wanted to write, instantly people started to read my books and give me feedback!' **THIS IS NOT A PLACE TO ADVERTISE YOUR STORY. This is where you'll find detailed instructions for the proper places to advertise and find readers. If you ask people to read your story here, your comment will be removed.** Thanks to @EnjxiiBlxck for the cover.

"I had more freedom as a hostage than I ever did at home." Gwenyth Cardona has grown up in a rich family her whole life. Her mother dictates how to talk, how to walk, how to breathe air; and she certainly loves to abuse that control. Gwen has spent her days in her lonesome, thinking about life, wondering what all the fuss is about. When will the excitement begin? The answer: On a night when Gwen is doing what she does best; being alone. Except she's in a dark, dirty alley, with no cellphone or chaperon to keep her safe. Everything she's ever known suddenly changes when she's tackled to the ground, beaten, gagged, blindfolded... all at gunpoint... and taken to the middle of nowhere to live in a house full of hostages run by an illegal organization. Here, she rewrites all of the rules to her life and discovers the darkest of this organization's secrets. This place is much more than dark rooms and torture chambers. The strangest things happen in this house. Gwen learns to be exactly what she's always been on the inside; a badass. But at some point, she becomes a babe; the center of attention. This is thrilling! What girl doesn't want guys fighting over her? Especially the guys that control when she gets to leave. Everything seems to be looking up, but her life may end shortly after it begins if she can't convince Clyde, the head of the organization, that she's more useful to him alive than dead. A story by Kendra~

****FIRST DRAFT ONLY**** You can purchase a copy of Dead Fools from Barnes & Noble or on Amazon. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Fools-Rem-Williams/dp/1503580245 Barnes&Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/dead-fools-rem-williams/1122534595 ❝There are rules we must adhere to, my dear.❞ There are things on this Earth that go bump in the night, and there are people who find the strength to hunt them down. Almon, one such person, is only a teenager, but he's done more than he can say in a minute. He knows everything out there, but one thing plagues him. What's so different about Morticia-Casketine? Sequel: Dead Rush In ( first draft of sequel is Running Dead ) Cover: SJGraphics

Self-proclaimed weirdo April Hale and the notorious troublemaker Ryder Black have been living side by side for more than ten years. Both never attempted to communicate with each other, but on the night Ryder Black is thrown out by his own father, he asks her a question that might change both of their lives: "March, will you let me stay in your room?" He even got her name wrong. - A coming of age story about loss, the wonders of falling in love, and ultimately, pretending to be normal. Get inside April's distorted and yet humorous perspective, and watch as her tale unfolds into a shocking finish. COVER BY @RIVIIX

Was published, but is now off the market--I'm sorry! Brianne is the opposite of her best friend, Kyla. Kyla is open-minded; Brianne is closed off, judgmental. Kyla is a hopeless romantic. Brianne? Not so much. So when Kyla shoves an apple into her face telling her to throw it across the cafeteria so she can find her future love, Brianne is anything but interested. And yet she throws the apple anyway. Who does the apple hit? Dannon Barone, the most popular boy in school. Though he's seemingly sweet and all-smiles, Brianne dislikes him. She thinks he's a fake, a fraud, someone who is just charming the crowds in order to gain popularity. But Brianne is about to learn that stereotypes are not true, and that she's been too quick to judge those around her. Brianne Nichols' life is about to change forever. And what does she have to thank for it? A bruised piece of fruit. Who would have known that a stupid apple could be right? | technically not part of the summary | Okay, so I know the prenote says to find any errors you can. Just letting you know there's no point to that anymore because I've reedited it two more times after this one (extensively so), and already sent it in to be self-published. The only reason that the prenote is still up is because a fan made an amusing slideshow and if I edit anything then the tags for the wattys will be gone and I'll no longer be entered , hahah!

"I had never thought in a million years that a boy who used to hate me, who used to make me cry, who used to play tricks on me could possibly make me fall in love with him.." Saydie was only four when Ethan started playing tricks on her: purposely spilling his chocolate drink on her white dress, giving her a slimy lizard at the first day of school, blew her sand castle off and much more.. She was brave, yet she felt that this boy had done enough. When she turned 16, she hadn't expected that a boy like Ethan could hide something from her.. A/N: I wrote this when I was 16 and didn't have the chance to run through it and correct any grammatical mistakes. So if you found any, my bad. A Beautiful Mess Copyright © August 2012 thatVanillaGurl Teen Fiction #670

For Jessalyn and her mom, moving to the small town of Avondale, California seemed like the perfect decision; they wanted the new scenery but what they really needed was a new start. Jessalyn Hartley had always been shy and one to keep to herself, but now, as she enters her final year of high school at Crestview High, she's more determined than ever to stay hidden in the shadows. However, all of that may change when she crosses paths with the supposed bad boy; Cason Michaels, and figures out that maybe she just had to meet the right person to break her out of her shell.