Welcome to bi-weekly Self-Promotion thread!

I just uploaded my book onto Wattpad. (I have 8 chapters written; I just have to be polished a bit) but already 9 views! I know it isn't a lot right now, but I'm still proud of it!

I love how they're saying my story is so engaging when the preface is literally just me explaining who I am. I guess I'm an engaging character and have wonderful creativity and imagination. These guys seriously need to get a life

hello! i’m hoping this post finds you all well! like the title says, i’m wanting to create a new wattpad community. you might have heard of a few communities that are still running today, but it’s been a few years since an active, lively new community was created, formed, and really rocketed up in numbers.

i, personally, miss the way we used to join communities and meet new people on wattpad after the forums closed. i miss the feedback opportunities, the writing advice, the support we gave one another, and the services people offered (like graphic design shops etc.) so i figured, why not try to revive that part of wattpad that feels like it’s been lost over the last few years? as someone who’s been part of several communities, some of which i’ve since left, i’d like to establish a new one focused on engaging with both new and experienced authors, called reverie.

there’s already a discord server set up and ready to welcome new members, as well as opportunities for people to get involved and help us grow. our hope is to build something big enough to not only create a thriving community again, but to also remind people that wattpad doesn't have to be dominated by ai-generated content.

there’s also a wattpad account dedicated to the community, where we’ll be sharing more information about its creation, development, and goals. one of those goals is taking a firm stance against ai-generated content on a creative platform where, in our opinion, it simply shouldn’t belong.

that’s right! this community will only be open to people who do not use ai in their writing or their covers. if you currently use it, abandoning that use would be a requirement for joining. why is this so important to us though? recently, one of my biggest concerns with many wattpad and discord communities has been the growing acceptance of ai content and the creation of spaces that actively accommodate it. meanwhile, genuine writers are being forced to compete against machine-generated works, and some are even seeing their own work stolen and repurposed through ai.

personally, as a writer, it's exhausting to constantly have to now battle the fast-publishing, thousands of generated works that are being posted every day and overshadowing real creative work. i believe that we need a stronger pushback against the popularity of ai-generated content. we need to emphasise why it’s harmful and why it shouldn’t have a place in creative spaces. more importantly, we need to redirect our focus toward helping new writers develop their skills the proper way, rather than relying on a machine to do the work for them.

we want this community to be a place that encourages people to improve. not to be perfect, because to us, wattpad has always been known and loved for its imperfections, but to learn, develop, and become better writers through practice and effort like writers have always done in the past. more importantly, we need a community that stands by this principle, works hard to improve, and strives to do better through its own creativity, dedication, and passion for writing original work.

you may disagree with this anti-ai stance, and that’s completely okay. if so, this community probably won’t be for you, and there are plenty of other servers that will happily accept you. but if you agree that ai has no place in the creative process, please consider joining, helping out, and becoming part of the team. we’re currently looking for mentors, book club admins, moderators, general support staff, graphic designers, and anyone motivated to make a genuine impact on the community.

if you're interested, please let us know here! alternatively, you can search for wattpad servers on disboard and find one called reverie. it’s brand new, so it won’t be especially active just yet, but we’d love for people to join, kickstart discussions, and help us grow the community naturally. hopefully, we can eventually have people overseeing different areas of the server, from mentorship and writing support to graphic design and book club management. ultimately, we just want to create a genuinely helpful, engaging, and welcoming community. don't you want that too?

this is the link for the wattpad profile, the link for the discord server or if you'd prefer, you can dm (or comment) to let me know if you’re interested!

IMPORTANT: please do not advertise your own servers, or servers you are currently in, under this post. i have joined many communities over the last few months, including some that are popular and supposedly against ai, and they have consistently let me down in this regard. that's ultimately why i made the decision to create a new community myself. believe me, even some of the servers you think are safe often aren't, contrary to popular belief. many of the communities some of you have recommended to me before are ones i've already looked into. i've simply made the choice not to invest my time in communities that do not take GenAI use seriously, even when they claim to oppose it. those communities may still be good for certain things, but actively pushing back against the rise of GenAI is not one of them.

this particular value of mine is something i want to emphasise because it is a stance i absolutely cannot negotiate on. if a community is willing to turn a blind eye to ai use, make exceptions for it, or refuse to enforce its own position on it, then it isn't the kind of community i'm interested in building or being part of. that is just how it is. reverie exists because i believe there should be a space that takes this issue seriously, stands by its principles, and are consistent in enforcing them.

Hey guys!

Anyone interested in V4V, R4R, F4F, or C4C. I write slow-burn romance. Let me know, and we can share links.

Curious to see people's take on this, personally, I waited till I had at least 5 chapters written before I started publishing, but I also know that many readers prefer to read full completed books over books that aren't finished yet

I remember there used to be a writer named Janedoewriting if I'm not mistaken. She has written some really amazing stories. I remember reading "The playgirl's lover" and a sequel to that novel (whose name I've forgotten). It's been quite some time and I had this urge of wanting to read it again. Since last week I've been trying to find her page , the novels everywhere, but to no avail.

Does anyone know what happened to her account?

hey everyone! looking for any book recs (wattpad or published) with this exact vibe:

girl meets boy in uni through a mutual friend or his sibling. they become best friends, but he's secretly totally in love with her while she's completely oblivious. meanwhile, the friend or sister already knows he's whipped and keeps bugging him about when he's going to confess. Any personal or other societal issues that stops him from confessing.

just looking for that intense pining and tension building up until he finally snaps and kisses or confesses to her. I haven't thought after that.

drop any recs on wattpad or ao3 if you know 'em!

Hi guys so I’m from Turkiye and I had my wattpad account a couple years ago. when wattpad was banned from Turkiye I could still use it with vpn but when I look now It’s somehow deleted and I want it back! Do you know how can I SAFELY redownload it. Because it’s not on appstore and I don’t trust apk sites but if you know a safe way PUH-LEASEEE let me know!

1:Cameron(MMC)

2: Gabriella(FMC)

3:Leon(Cameron's best friend)

4: Gearbreaker (Villain)

5: Cameron's character inspiration board

6: Gearbreaker's character inspiration board

7: Penelope's character inspiration board

Hello everyone, I recently redownloaded wattpad (I haven’t used the application for almost 6 years now) and I’m a bit confused honestly and I kinda feel like wattpad lost its aura and is not the same as it was.

So I’m here looking for some book suggestions, mainly romance, with a real story and well developed characters. I would prefer the book to be complete so that I don’t have to wait for chapters to be posted.

Thank you in advance

GUYSSS Camp Where The Hell Are We by partiallyprecious is genuinely one of the best Wattpad book series everrr. It owns my heart oml!! I will never stop recommending it. This book makes Wattpad super worth it even if it’s going to shit atm. Please give it a go!! If anyone else has read it, let me know 🫶🏻🫶🏻 I’d love to chat about it!

Hey everyone!

I just published Chapter 12: Ghosts at the Feast of my ongoing dark romance/drama novel, A Decade of Malice, on Wattpad!

Quick Teaser:

A long-awaited reunion between best friends is shattered when an uninvited guest crashes a luxury birthday dinner at the Rossetti estate. With concealed sapphire rings, hidden agendas, and explosive confrontations, the past is catching up fast—and no one in the room is safe.

Tropes & Vibes:

• Dark Romance / High-Stakes Tension
• Mafia Aesthetic / Family Drama
• Secret Engagement & Friendships Tested

If you're into heavy angst, sharp dialogue, and morally grey characters, I'd love for you to check it out!

📖 Read Chapter 12 here: A Decade of Malice - CHAPTER 12: Ghosts at the Feast - Wattpad

Feedback and comments are always deeply appreciated. Let me know your thoughts if you read it!

Did anyone want to exchange entries for the vampire ball? I’m really curious about what direction others took it in.

I reported at least 7-10 accounts already. And it always COME BACK

I recently started exploring this app and found it to be a great way in uploading my original crime thriller story... Being my first time sharing a story in the platform, I'd love to hear some advices from experienced writers and readers

Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

The main characters are Brielle (called Bri by her friends and Elle by Jordi) and Jordi/Jordyn, who’s a masc/stud. It’s a university setting, and Jordi is Brielle’s best friend’s older sister.
Brielle and Jordi fall in love and secretly have a thing behind the best friend’s back, but everything goes to shit when she finds out and feels betrayed. They eventually break up and get back together.
Does anyone know the title or author? I’ve been trying to find it for ages! 😭🙏

I'd love that and I will Also comment on your story but it's enough if you just vote on my fr

Hi everyone!

I'm sharing my completed short story collection, Before It Went Anywhere.

Genre: Literary fiction / Contemporary short stories

Length: ~10,000 words | 10 stories | Complete

Ten years. Ten stories. And not quite a love story among them.

A collection of almost-relationships, missed connections, awkward dates, and the moments that stayed long after they ended.

It's about modern dating, the people we almost loved, and the connections that never went anywhere—but somehow stayed with us.

I'm especially looking for honest reader feedback:

Which story stayed with you the most, and why?

Which story felt weakest or didn't work for you, and why?

Would you recommend this collection to a friend? Why or why not?

Constructive criticism is very welcome. This is my first collection, and I'd genuinely love to know how it reads to someone who doesn't know me.

Read it free on Wattpad:

https://www.wattpad.com/story/410006109

Thank you for giving it a chance! ❤️

A mermaid washes ashore in a quiet coastal town with her memory completely gone.Taken in by a kind older couple, she blends into the close-knit community while remaining entirely unaware of what she is truly capable of.

Months later, a cocky portrait painter named Reese Jackson slips into the very same town alongside his sweet younger sister, Willow. Running from a dark, mafia past, the siblings are desperate for a fresh start off the grid.

Two mysterious worlds are set to collide.

https://www.wattpad.com/story/418277199?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details_button&wp_uname=justasimmer23

Hi everyone! I’ve recently started writing a Dance Academy fanfiction on Wattpad called The Things We Couldn’t Save (A Dance Academy Story).

It’s set two years after the events of Dance Academy: The Movie and follows Tara, Christian, Ben, and the others as they navigate adulthood, relationships, new opportunities, and some unexpected challenges.

I’ve also brought back some characters who appeared in the original TV series but weren’t in the movie, so the story includes familiar faces from both the show and the film!

The story will include drama, emotional
moments, complicated relationships, unexpected reunions, and plenty of references to the characters and events we already know

I’ve only just published Chapter 1, so there’s plenty more to come!

If you’d like to check it out, my Wattpad username is @vintagecola07. It’s the account with the beaver profile picture

The story is called The Things We Couldn’t Save (A Dance Academy Story)
I’d love to hear what other Dance Academy fans think!

There is this one story i read ten or so years ago that i legit loved but the author just fell off the face of the earth. The story is called “Project Popularity” and yes it is cliche but its has very likeable characters and is a well-written story so i was very sad the author just stopped updating the chapters :( and that was many years ago.

I guess i’m just wondering what happened to the author MelTheBookAddict. Does anyone know?