How do I engage with the community on Wattpad?
Social activity is the key to success on Wattpad. Making friends is one of the best ways to gain readership because friends read friends' stories. It also helps you forge connections that can be beneficial in a business sense. You might received valuable advice or become connected with members of broad communities who can give you their support.
How can I get Wattpadders to read my story?
The Wattpad community is extremely supportive. You can start by following other writers and reading their work, acknowleding new followers, engaging others in conversation, asking for advice, and more. For more ideas, learn how to effectively promote your stories on Wattpad.
What is copyright infringement?
- Using or distributing the works of others without their permission
- Posting on behalf of an author without their permission
- Adaptations or slight alterations to an existing work
What is plagiarism?
- Incorporating someone else’s work into your own without crediting them
- Incorporating someone else’s work into your own without permission
- Presenting someone else’s work or ideas as your own
What does and doesn’t copyright protect
- Copyright only protects the expression of an idea, but NOT the idea itself
- Copyright does not protect titles, similar plots or themes
- Copyright does protect images, even if they’re easy to locate online
How do I report copyright infringement on Wattpad?
If you’d like to submit a claim of copyright infringement, please visit Reporting Copyright Infringement.
How can I earn money on Wattpad?
Writers can earn money through a variety of programs such as Wattpad Originals, Wattpad Creators Program, and Brand Partnerships.
Wattpad Originals
Wattpad Originals is a program that makes it possible for writers to earn money for their work while providing readers with a way to monetarily support writers on Wattpad. Select writers and stories have been chosen to be part of Wattpad Originals. Read more information on the program.
Brand Partnerships
Wattpad works with some of the biggest brand and studio partners from around the world to provide creators with exclusive writing opportunities, helping them increase their exposure, grow their fan bases, and earn brand recognition. Learn more about brand opportunities for Wattpad creators.
