SocialThemes

Hey there Individuals,
          	
          	We are thrilled to welcome you all to the Conversation Forge! It’s where the Social Themes team will post a prompt for your contemplation. But that’s not all—we want to hear from you! Are you ready to smith some ideas?
          	
          	Our activity for you this week is inspired by the #WutheringHeightsMovie contest being run by Wattpad HQ.
          	
          	Cathy and Heathcliff are an iconic duo well-known for their toxic love. 
          	
          	What we want to know is, who are some of your favorite Green Flag couples whose wholesomeness deserves to be celebrated? 
          	
          	Leave your answer in the comments below! ✍️

pixelmum

@SocialThemes I don't have a green flag couple, but just to mention some facts about that book that tie into social themes! Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights is South Asian despite most readers thinking that he's white. Emily Brontë described his dark skin tone repeatedly, and explicitly pointed to India as his origin by calling him  "lascar" and "dark-skinned gypsy" (Romani people were still dressing in traditional Indian clothes in the 1790s), and he was found by Cathy's father at the port of Liverpool where Indian and other South Asian sailors and port workers were well-known to be in relationships with white British women and had made an impact on the local population. So that might change the reading of that book into one more laced with social themes than just the class issues that Cathy and Heathcliff both faced. It takes on a different tone knowing that he's Indian, similar to how a reader can appreciate the themes of race and heritage in Jane Eyre better once having read Sargasso Sea. Just something to think about, have a nice day!
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Her_Royal_Cuteness

@SocialThemes Jake Peralta and Amy Santiago are my top favorite green flag couple. I just love them so much ❤️
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SocialThemes

Hey there Individuals,
          
          We are thrilled to welcome you all to the Conversation Forge! It’s where the Social Themes team will post a prompt for your contemplation. But that’s not all—we want to hear from you! Are you ready to smith some ideas?
          
          Our activity for you this week is inspired by the #WutheringHeightsMovie contest being run by Wattpad HQ.
          
          Cathy and Heathcliff are an iconic duo well-known for their toxic love. 
          
          What we want to know is, who are some of your favorite Green Flag couples whose wholesomeness deserves to be celebrated? 
          
          Leave your answer in the comments below! ✍️

pixelmum

@SocialThemes I don't have a green flag couple, but just to mention some facts about that book that tie into social themes! Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights is South Asian despite most readers thinking that he's white. Emily Brontë described his dark skin tone repeatedly, and explicitly pointed to India as his origin by calling him  "lascar" and "dark-skinned gypsy" (Romani people were still dressing in traditional Indian clothes in the 1790s), and he was found by Cathy's father at the port of Liverpool where Indian and other South Asian sailors and port workers were well-known to be in relationships with white British women and had made an impact on the local population. So that might change the reading of that book into one more laced with social themes than just the class issues that Cathy and Heathcliff both faced. It takes on a different tone knowing that he's Indian, similar to how a reader can appreciate the themes of race and heritage in Jane Eyre better once having read Sargasso Sea. Just something to think about, have a nice day!
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Her_Royal_Cuteness

@SocialThemes Jake Peralta and Amy Santiago are my top favorite green flag couple. I just love them so much ❤️
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SocialThemes

What does "unwind" look like for you?

MJKristo11

@SocialThemes tv, hot food, blankie. or video games and snacks. or writing while listening to music! XD
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AbiBee

@NefertitiFenison Cooking and eating is always good! x
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AbiBee

@SocialThemes Actually for me, writing (being a hobby) is one of the main ways I unwind. Otherwise, going for a walk (even better if I can borrow my ex-landlady's dog for entertaining company), or lying in the dark listening to music.
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Mslittledee

Hiiiiii 
          So, I'm writing a story that's definitely a social theme story. But I don't know what category to place it under. 
          It's about this boy who's obsessed with this girl. So with the help of a doctor's who is supposed to be his therapist, he kidnaps her and starts a family with her, forces her to love him. Stuff like that.
          P.S, he has D.I.D. 
          
          So, I don't know if it's a romance, thriller, chicklit, new adult... Or....
          
          I'm really lost

exLyrical

Hi there - I've been working on a special project lately. It features a main character who's injured in a car crash and slowly heals, but is stuck with this escalating but unseen trauma. At a certain point, this trauma reveals itself near the end of the story - around the 70/80% mark. Would this still be classified as dealing with trauma according to the guidelines if it's not in plain sight?

SocialThemes

Yes! Please don’t forget to apply for the reading list✨
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SocialThemes

Hello, Contemporaries!
          How have you been so far? 
          
          People change over time, they evolve and adapt to their evenly evolving world. For some, change can be dreaded, whilst others thrive in change. But in either case, when the change is for the right reason, it can only lead to good things.
          
          The ContemporaryLit Ambassadors profile is embarking on a new journey, full of positive changes. Starting October 1st, ContemporaryLit Will become Social Themes.
          
          For years, the Contemporary lit Ambassadors profile and its team has been dedicated to provide all contemporary lovers a safe and enjoyable place within our Orange Universe. And this will never change.
          
          ContemporaryLit's core is about stories set in our real world, in the reality we all know and live, Social Themes will now be focusing on authors and stories that carry the pain and beauty of living in our societies, with characters proudly claiming who they are no matter how peculiar or common, for this is what makes the world beautiful.
          
          Ambassadors will still be promoting ContemporaryLit genre, through the actual @chicklit profile, who will also undergo some changes to match this new reality.
          
          In order to make this new experience even better than what you used to know, the profile will be less active for the following weeks. We will be updating all the necessary information, from reading lists to activities, and we will return to you with a changed content, but with just as much dedication.
          
          We hope to keep seeing you all around, for you are the heart of this profile. 
          
          Sincerely,
          The ContemporaryLit Team

SocialThemes

Hello, Contemporaries!
          
          Thanks to all those who agreed to play along, we can now announce all the successful pitches we received for the month of September!
          
          ❀ Atoot Bandhan ~ An unbreakable Bond by @yatikakrishna
          ❀ When The Mic Is On by @B-Adore 
          ❀ The Luckiest Boy by @AveryMaeElise
          ❀ Every Rose by @areal_16
          ❀ Men In Gold by @cloversgotanidea 
          ❀ The Code to Deception by @paristarr
          ❀ All The Reasons to Live by @DJCANE 
          ❀ Love in Bloody Secrets by @_dharkan_ 
          
          
          You can find their pitches right here : 
          https://www.wattpad.com/1552645045-the-pitching-caf%C3%A9-september-2025
          
          And if you didn't know, the submissions for The Pitching Café are always open, and we hope to count YOUR pitches in the next session! Head into The Pitching Café to find out more and fill in your submission form: https://www.wattpad.com/1515262686-the-pitching-caf%C3%A9-introduction
          
          Sincerely,
          The ContemporaryLit Team

B-Adore

@ContemporaryLit Thank youuuu ✨❤️
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SocialThemes

Hello, Contemporaries!
          
          A big thank-you to everyone who participated in our September Challenge! We’re excited to share the wonderful work from our community, and proud to spotlight the following authors in this chapter:
          
          * @OnceUponALily
          * @VanissaWrites
          * @AbiBee
          * @lasatiana
          Thank you for sharing your beautiful descriptions and scenes with us.
          
          Make sure to check their writing here: https://www.wattpad.com/1573968584-contemporarylit-monthly-challenges-picture-this
          
          Sincerely,
          The ContemporaryLit Team

SocialThemes

Hello Wattpaders, 
          
          A kind reminder that the application form to become an Ambassador is open. This application form is for those interested in joining the team in November 2025. 
          
          Please read the information in our Ambassador Program title; you will also find the application form at the end of the first chapter. Just follow this link > https://www.wattpad.com/823619-the-ambassador-program
          
          Here for the Community, 
          The Ambassadors

SocialThemes

Hello, Contemporaries !
          Ready to start a new week? Breakfast, badass outfit, and here we go!
          
          Here is a question for you to wake up your mind:
          What’s the first story that got you hooked on Wattpad?
          
          ***
          In other news, our Ambassadors Picks have been updated for September and our theme is back to school. You can check out those stories here:
          https://www.wattpad.com/list/1727248168
          
          Sincerely,
          The ContemporaryLit Team

paristarr

@SocialThemes The Player Next Door, probably, it was the first on my feed so I clicked on it aaand... well let's just say I'm on book 3 now and old habits die hard haha
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SocialThemes

@Voyageavecmoi You are very welcome!
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Voyageavecmoi

@ContemporaryLit Thank you very much for adding 'Complete Without You' to the Ambassador's picks :)
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SocialThemes

Hello Contemporaries,
          
          Do you have a story you're actively writing, or a completed story that shines brightly on your profile that you would like to promote?
          
          The Pitching Café is open and buzzing with excitement. This is the perfect place for you to share your story while working on your pitching skills! Learn more about it here https://www.wattpad.com/story/389235292-the-pitching-café
          
          To submit your pitch, just fill this form: https://forms.gle/6m6KQUBC1XeTpceC6 We can't wait to read your brilliant story ideas and celebrate you. Share your pitch and let your potential readers get engaged!
          
          Sincerely,
          The ContemporaryLit Team