Azanthiel

Hello everyone!
          	
          	Hope you're all doing well <3
          	
          	I just wanted to share this message about the new @TheShortys profile - The Shortys is a contest aimed at any of you who write short stories or poetry! :)
          	
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          	Do you know about the new @TheShortys profile?
          	
          	The Shortys is the annual short story and poetry writing contest that has previously been run on the ShortStory and Poetry profiles. All genres and all styles are welcomed into the contest. This year, the contest has a shiny new home @TheShortys, and they are super excited to welcome you!
          	
          	In the run up to The Shortys 2026, the team will be posting various weekly fun activities, facts and questions, as well as showcasing some of The Shortys' previous prompts and winners.
          	
          	If this sounds of interest, come visit @TheShortys and give them a follow!

Jackie_Annie

Hello @Azanthiel
          I've recently returned to Wattpad after a couple of years and I'm currently trying to write a story in English (not my native language). It's called "Where have you been?" and it tells a story of a missing person.
          I'd appreciate it if you read my story and share some comments :)
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/219218265-where-have-you-been

_ZENOX_RIFT_

HI Azanthiel would you do me a favour?

_ZENOX_RIFT_

@Azanthiel Thank you so much for explaining this to me! I’m still learning how things work on Wattpad, so I really appreciate the advice. I’ll definitely keep this in mind from now on and make sure to check people’s profiles before promoting my stories. ❤️
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Azanthiel

@_ZENOX_RIFT_ Hi! I wanted to give you some advice about message board etiquette, as I can see that you're new to Wattpad.
            
            Before advertising on a profile, I recommend checking the person's 'About Me' section to see if they state that they don't allow advertising. A lot of people will say this, as it is considered somewhat inappropriate to advertise your story on another person's profile.
            
            Of note, the main ambassador-run genre profiles also do not allow advertising on their message boards (this is stated in their 'About Me' sections) and will delete advertisements. They may also mute or report if a person advertises multiple times after being asked not to.
            
            I generally let advertisements slide, however, some people may report advertisements on their profile as spam, which you want to avoid. It would be better to first check a person's bio to see what genres they enjoy and if they allow advertising, then ask something like "Hello! I noticed you enjoy reading fantasy/sci-fi/horror. I have a story that fits those genres. I was wondering if you are currently open to reading such stories? If you are, please let me know and I will share the title." This is politer and leaves the ball in the other person's court. Please do not share links from the onset, as this can upset people who don't like advertising and potentially lead to a spam report.
            
            I am quite lenient when it comes to advertisements, however, I do find it a bit much when a person advertises on my profile four times. To me, posting a story link is the equivalent of an advertisement.
            
            If you would like advice on where you can share your story on Wattpad, or gain feedback, let me know what genres you write in and I will try to find some places where you can advertise ❤️
            
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Azanthiel

Hello everyone!
          
          Hope you're all doing well <3
          
          I just wanted to share this message about the new @TheShortys profile - The Shortys is a contest aimed at any of you who write short stories or poetry! :)
          
          ---
          
          Do you know about the new @TheShortys profile?
          
          The Shortys is the annual short story and poetry writing contest that has previously been run on the ShortStory and Poetry profiles. All genres and all styles are welcomed into the contest. This year, the contest has a shiny new home @TheShortys, and they are super excited to welcome you!
          
          In the run up to The Shortys 2026, the team will be posting various weekly fun activities, facts and questions, as well as showcasing some of The Shortys' previous prompts and winners.
          
          If this sounds of interest, come visit @TheShortys and give them a follow!

Azanthiel

Hey everyone!
          
          I'm going to be helping judge a graphic competition hosted by the talented @kerozeo - this is a competition with a Carnival theme that aimed at pushing your limits and providing fun challenges each round, with prizes to be won.
          
          We would love to help resurrect some of the old graphics community and also involve people newer to graphics design too. Around half of the places for the competition are full currently. Unfortunately it's difficult to find people who are active in the graphics community at the moment, but we're not giving up <3 this is set to be an awesome competition!
          
          If anyone would be interested in joining or is willing to readvertise this link (I'll post the full advert below), we'd love to see you/ anyone you may know there!!
          
          https://discord.gg/t5CzyBYRRY

Azanthiel

Astral Carnival 
            
            Host: @kerozeo
            
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            "The voice"
            
            The stars among the sky twinkle, like they are speaking to you. You question this as you grow up but alas life moves on, and so does your mind. Life bores you, weather that's the studying, farm work, or simply just persisting with in the limiting walls of your quaint family home. This has always eaten at you, from deep with in, never knowing why you were not happy, unlike the rest of those in your life. One day your dreams become violent, waking you up feeling like you had just washed up from sea, covered in so much sweat. These dreams were vague and difficult to remember details of, only knowing that they were not scary, they were something else. Something more. Another night, as you were on your way back to that quaint home someone calls your name. Turning around you see nothing behind you, just the chill breeze caressing your face. As you were about to turn back around you hear your name once again. This time something draws you to look upwards instead. The stars were dancing for you. Getting brighter and darker in mesmerizing patterns. The voice from the sky haunts you ever night from that moment on...
            
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            Message from @kerozeo (the host):
            
            Welcome! I have had the interest of starting a graphic competition. Just for old times sake I guess lol. This project has some inspirations directly tied with one of my favorite books and all that jazz. 
            
            This is going to be almost entirely ran on  discord for organizations sake!
            
            I really am hoping to get the interest of many people here! Dead or alive designers!
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