TeenFiction

Hey There Individuals!
          	 
          	We are excited to announce the publication of The Unsaid Tales, a new activity book by @SocialThemes dedicated to sharing voices, stories, and reflections on important social issues.
          	
          	Each month, we will open submissions based on a selected theme, inviting you to share personal experiences, advice, or perspectives. Submissions can be sent anonymously or with credit.
          	
          	Check out The Unsaid Tales for more information and the opportunity to submit your story.
          	 
          	✦ https://www.wattpad.com/story/411372162-the-unsaid-tales ✦
          	 
          	We'll be waiting for you!
          	From The SocialThemes team <3

TeenFiction

Hey There Individuals!
           
          We are excited to announce the publication of The Unsaid Tales, a new activity book by @SocialThemes dedicated to sharing voices, stories, and reflections on important social issues.
          
          Each month, we will open submissions based on a selected theme, inviting you to share personal experiences, advice, or perspectives. Submissions can be sent anonymously or with credit.
          
          Check out The Unsaid Tales for more information and the opportunity to submit your story.
           
          ✦ https://www.wattpad.com/story/411372162-the-unsaid-tales ✦
           
          We'll be waiting for you!
          From The SocialThemes team <3

TeenFiction

Hello TeenFiction Lovers!
          
          The moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. The “Build-A-Story” Challenge is officially BACK for May month! 
          
          We’ve seen the incredible worlds you have created with our last set of prompts, and now it’s time to take things even further. We’re dropping a brand-new collection of prompts today that will push your characters and your creativity to their next level.
          
          Whether you’re a returning writer or joining us for the first time, this month’s set is designed to keep you on your toes. 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1623843391-build-a-story-monthly-writing-prompt-may-2026

TeenFiction

Hello Wattpadders, 
          
          The new application form to join the Ambassador Program is now open again for the next training session in July 2026.
          
          If you are passionate about helping the Wattpad Community, you can read more about the program via the link below. The application form is linked at the bottom of the first chapter. 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/345106-the-ambassador-program
          
          Here for the community. 
          The Ambassadors

PoppyQ2

Hello!  I'm new to Watty and I have a question!  How do you feel about reading books where the MC has a condition, disorder,  or disability that the writer does not have?  The MC in my murder mystery series (The Mayhew Murders) is a a young woman with vitiligo skin.  However, she also has a unique gift for disguises and make-up so she's often undercover.  She loves her skin, because everyone on her world has "spots" when they mature.  But when she finds herself traveling the galaxy to the trail of some intergalactic plot to erase her people, she has to hide who she is in order to survive.  I don't have vitiligo and I'm concerned about being seen as "culture vulture" for using the condition in my novel even though it's a secret strength for the MC that she will discover in later chapters.

TeenFiction

Hello and welcome! @PoppyQ2
            
            In general, writers often create characters with experiences different from their own, and that can absolutely work well, especially when it’s approached with care and intention. 
            
            What usually matters most to readers is how respectfully and thoughtfully the condition or experience is represented. Taking time to research, avoiding stereotypes, and portraying your character as a fully developed individual (beyond just the condition) can go a long way.
            
            It can also be helpful to seek feedback from people who are familiar with or have lived experience related to what you’re portraying, if possible. That can provide valuable insight and help ensure the representation feels authentic.
            
            Hope this helps, and wishing you all the best with your story!
            
            The TeenFiction Team
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