AsianStorysketcher

Hi Readers!
          
          I finally got around to publishing the latest chapter of "What in the Wattpad?" in the topic of "Out of Control Ads." This chapter turned out to be anything, but short. If you enjoy reading, like Wattpad gossip, like to dig into my life, or you enjoy commentary, I'd recommend this chapter. if it's all of the above, then just read it, haha. So far, I get the feedback that people like this book!
          
          I also realized that I have so many draft chapter topics for this book. When will I have the time? I know that Wattpad allows up to 100 story parts or chapters, so maybe I'll make use of all 100 chapters eventually. Then, who knows? A book two? You never know in life as I almost ended my experience here at Wattpad, all over out of control ads. Or maybe I'll take a huge, long years break like I did before getting serious. Is this me being serious? I guess semi-serious.
          
          Pff..if you like my announcement message, then you'll like my writing style. It's blog style, which makes me wonder once again if I really should start a blog here.
          I've read another writer's blog, which actually bored me a bit. Is that even possible? The writer just wrote about things and events, sequentially, but there was the feeling that there was no life in the words. It wasn't written with excitement or personality. I started wondering if I happen to bore anybody too when I write. Personally, I love my own writing, as flawed as it may be. I pretty much read over what I wrote with a thrilling feeling (or embarrassing feeling if I find mistakes). However, I need to watch my stamina.
          
          I am really trying to catch up on messages before I write some more and maybe get a recap on my story, haha. It's been that long. Thank you to those who stuck around. In my next message, I want to write more about my writer perspective as a non-expert. Is this another "What in the Wattpad?" chapter?

Please follow Me here in Wattpad and in ig - @elena_.park please 

Hi Readers,
          
          Something bothered me while I tried to catch up on reading other people's stories. Wattpad has upgraded their website and app and for a worse reason: more ads.
          
          Yes, I know ads are needed to keep the business afloat, but I can't read some stories when there is a ad in my face every 2-3 lines of text I read. If this continues to happen, I might just abandon Wattpad altogether. I haven't used the app yet, but I will check it later. Any positive updates will be overshadowed by this emergency where I can't read people's stories properly.
          
          I wrote a complaint to Wattpad. I should have known their response, but I still wanted to submit it anyway and put it on record. Once I settle this support ticket, I will be adding another chapter of "What in the Wattpad?" soon to describe this experience.
          
          Their response was that ads are part of the reading experience. Of course, I know ads are part of the reading experience as a reader on a free plan. They asked me to buy Wattpad Premium plan instead for an ad-free experience. That is not the point! Not only did they not address my concerns, they basically told me to deal with it or get the ad-free plan. What a way to lose customers. I am in customer service myself so this is really unacceptable.
          
          Forgive me when it takes extra long to read your stories. I have to pay up in ads and Wattpad doesn't care. I'll see if this changes long-term. Maybe I'll consider other options or give up on Wattpad. Deep down I support Wattpad, but this is abuse if I have to see an ad every 2-3 lines of text I read. It's not even by chapter anymore.
          
          Also, strange and sad to find out writers who closing down accounts, taking a break, or leaving Wattpad in 2026. I know I was gone for a while, but wow, so much can change so fast. I really value genuine connections with you, but I also don't mind fleeting connections because they mean something too. 
          
          The bottom line: Keep doing what you love and find a way to do it.

Hey! Thank you so much for adding my book to your reading list! I'm truly, truly grateful, dear! ❤️
          
          Please vote and comment on my chapters—it would motivate me a lot! ✨
          
          Also, please follow me on Wattpad so you get notifications whenever I update! 
          
          And follow me on Instagram @elena_.park for book-related reels and updates! 
          
          Thanks again for choosing my book—I love you! 

Happy New Year to my readers and supporters!
          
          I'm so sorry to go on an unannounced hiatus for the past weeks. I will do a quick update on this message board before I slowly catch up on the numerous messages that I have on Wattpad.
          
          Basically, I ended up taking a longer break than I thought because my family became the forefront of my focus. In mid-December, I had taken a one week trip to Texas to see my brother's family, but then in a sudden turn of events, my brother's family decide to also come to New York to visit me and I had also hosted them as well. On top of that, my husband and daughter also arrived, so it was a whirlwind of family time that finally ended with me being alone in my apartment and it feels so quiet again. 
          
          I can't imagine what a few weeks could do with my outlook in life.
          
          I am hugely behind schedule, but I am not someone who gives up so I will do my best to first catch up on messages, finish up reading some stories, continue writing my story "Mokpo, We Go!" (and the special chapter) and then think about other things.
          
          In the meantime, I won some coins for the Wattpad anniversary and bought some more books to read before the coins expired, but I haven't gotten to reading it. I've been having deep sleeps so I didn't stay up to read Wattpad stories.
          
          The year 2026 also means I will need to start a new story, but I have so many story candidates! There was only one storysketch that I was thinking of in these past weeks. 
          
          I tried to explain the tragedy of "Romeo and Juliet" to my daughter who was sad about the ending and then we borrowed a fictional book "When You Were Mine" by Rebecca Serle that spins off a modern retelling of the story based on the character Rosaline who Romeo had a crush on before meeting Juliet. This concept is totally what I would do! Yes, my daughter is too young for it, but I'll read the rest of the book. My daughter is at the age where she likes romance stories and has boy crush and wants to date. Yikes!
          
          Cheers to 2026!

Hello ❤️
          
          Happy new year ❤️ Thank you so much for supporting me and my writing journey. I am truly grateful to meet a friend like you ❤️

I found your wattpad tips to be helpful and I hope you will get more recognition on your work on wattpad. Happy holidays.

Hey thanks for adding my book in your reading list please do vote and comment 

Hi.
          Good day.
          Am sorry for barging into your message board.
          Thanks for the follow.
          Am someone who loves to support writers and will always support writers.
          There's this girl who's getting discouraged because of the low votes and reads she's getting.
          So please as support her by reading her books and commenting on it.
          Her account name is helperh.
          Please writer, support your fellow writer.
          Am sure she'll support you too.

Hi! Thanks so much for adding my book to your reading list. I hope you enjoy it whenever you get around to reading it. 
          
          Have a great day!
          
          - Nana Cole ❤️