smartmouths

Unfortunately, I didn’t need a week to decide that I’m no longer feeling good about writing on wattpad most of the members now are ghost readers and bots then if you’re a black author you’re limited in what you can write about if you want your book to be recognized ALSO there’s literally no point of publishing on wattpad other than having your story idea stolen.
          	
          	So yeah I’m leaving but ill be back in 6 months or a year only to interact with readers of Benevolence book (my only published work on here) I just need a break from writing I haven’t stopped writing since I was 9, currently I’m working on a romance novel and a horror-thriller that I wanted to get traditionally published so hopefully that comes to fruition, I’m excited to embark on this new journey and you will see my stories in stores one day. 
          	
          	My final advice would be not to sell yourself short and posting your work on wattpad especially if it’s original content is a huge disservice to yourself.
          	
          	
          	Bye for now.
          	
          	
          	Xoxo 

MRayWrites

I’m sorry you feel this way. I totally understand and agree. Please come to Inkitt. 
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smartmouths

Unfortunately, I didn’t need a week to decide that I’m no longer feeling good about writing on wattpad most of the members now are ghost readers and bots then if you’re a black author you’re limited in what you can write about if you want your book to be recognized ALSO there’s literally no point of publishing on wattpad other than having your story idea stolen.
          
          So yeah I’m leaving but ill be back in 6 months or a year only to interact with readers of Benevolence book (my only published work on here) I just need a break from writing I haven’t stopped writing since I was 9, currently I’m working on a romance novel and a horror-thriller that I wanted to get traditionally published so hopefully that comes to fruition, I’m excited to embark on this new journey and you will see my stories in stores one day. 
          
          My final advice would be not to sell yourself short and posting your work on wattpad especially if it’s original content is a huge disservice to yourself.
          
          
          Bye for now.
          
          
          Xoxo 

MRayWrites

I’m sorry you feel this way. I totally understand and agree. Please come to Inkitt. 
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smartmouths

I’m going to try to finish the rest of my books then afterwards I’ll be leaving wattpad for good and who knows? You might see one of my books in stores, I will be leaving Benevolence up, and keeping one other book up so if there’s any story you want me to bring back or keep up on this page when I leave please let me know? But only 1 story of mine.

smartmouths

Seeing TikTokers and YouTubers getting book deals over actual talented writers is so discouraging especially when you know they are only doing it for the clout and money and never really wanted to be writers but it’s always poetic justice when they release these bad books and get dragged by readers lol 

smartmouths

Y’all I’m happy to say that the prayers worked, I went for a checkup today and my kidneys are doing better, I’m so happy like there’s literally no words., thanks for the advice and prayers ❤️

streetjuice

I went through something similar drink lots of water and lay off salty foods. 
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streetjuice

Glad you are doing well . Stay healthy
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smartmouths

I ask myself if I’m not receiving ANY feedback on my stories then what’s the point of being on this app? If only to have your story idea potentially stolen. Most members on this site now are bots and ghost readers and it’s a shame. If I were writing nonblack character books or stereotypical books my mentions would be flooded but I’m barely receiving 2 votes on my book chapters so I really see no point in publishing and updating. Then the official @wattpad page likes to overlook stories by Black American authors. It’s really too fking much. So no I won’t be updating any of my books until I feel like it and that will ONLY be the ones I decide that I want to update. Im nonlonger following a schedule and if you don’t like that then you should’ve engaged with the story more instead of being a big weirdo. Period

streetjuice

Dont give up. We all have our own style of writing, and own interests when reading. Unfortunately I do agree, most books with cliche, and sappy storylines get more views, and attention than urban books. Doesn't mean let it get to you. It just means make your audience find you. I noticed alot of black authors promote themselves on TT since Wattpad doesn't care about giving us a pathway to be found. Try doing the same. 
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