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wattpad

women talking in coffee shop

Millennials can’t stop writing fanfiction about coffee shops

In troubling times, it's become a fitting literary escape.

On Sep 28, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Can Wattpad turn amateur writers into digital stars?

Wattpad announces Studios, its breeding ground for entertainment projects.

On Apr 26, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Here’s an exclusive look at Wattpad’s official celebrity fanfic book

'Imagines: Celebrity Encounters Starring You' is out this month.

On Apr 12, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Wattpad author admits to bashing teen with a wine bottle over a negative book review

Richard Brittain tracked a teenage girl to her workplace, then knocked her out with a wine bottle.

On Nov 10, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Which YouTube and Vine stars are most popular on Wattpad?

A peek at just how many works feature digital talent as fictional stars.

On Oct 17, 2015 by Rae Votta

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Tyler Oakley releases a chapter of his book early to fans

The YouTuber gives a peek into his dating history with new chapter.

On Sep 28, 2015 by Rae Votta

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‘Sherlock,’ ‘Teen Wolf,’ ‘Supernatural’ among top targets for fanfic writers

What this year's unofficial fanfiction pairing census tells us about popular culture.

On Jul 21, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Here’s why it’s time to take Wattpad seriously

The publishing platform you ignored raises almost $50M in venture capital.

On Apr 9, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Amazon and the buyout of fandom culture

Corporate entities have woken up and smelled the fandom. Now they're all over it. 

On May 27, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Loving the Band: When good publishers ruin bad fanfic

What happens when One Direction fanfic goes very, very bad. 

On Dec 12, 2012 by Aja Romano

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The downside to Wattpad’s brave new digital world

Some of Wattpad’s keys to success are also what’s holding the digital publishing site back. 

On Jul 26, 2012 by Aja Romano

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Wattpad’s unlikely literary revolution

From fanfiction to One Direction, here are the five things Wattpad has that make it unlike any other online publisher. 

On Jul 25, 2012 by Aja Romano

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