Wattpads

Wattpad is an online social storytelling platform. It allows users to discover, share, and read user-generated stories in a wide variety of genres, from romance and fanfiction to science fiction and horror. The platform was launched in 2006 by Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen. Wattpad operates on a freemium model, with most content accessible for free, supported by advertisements. Premium features and ad-free reading are available through paid subscriptions.

The site functions as a community where writers can publish their works chapter by chapter, engaging with readers through comments and messages. Readers can follow their favorite authors, create reading lists, and interact with the content and other users. Wattpad has been instrumental in launching the careers of several authors, some of whom have gone on to secure traditional publishing deals or see their stories adapted into films and television series. The platform hosts millions of stories and has a large global user base. It is available as a website and through mobile applications for various devices.