08-19-2016, 10:35 AM | #16 |
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What's the advantage to either the reader or author of Wattpad over regular self-publishing?
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As a reader, though, no thanks. I never read serials in the magazines when they did them, and I have no interest in this, either. I have a very hard time with fan fiction sites for this same reason. I will read stories that are complete, but the ones where people keep adding to it all the time make me crazy. I know that there are a lot of people who love to read this way, but for me, it just doesn't work. Shari |
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08-19-2016, 11:54 AM | #18 |
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I agree. A novel has to have a clear and satisfying conclusion. If it's goes on forever without reaching a conclusion, it's not a novel at all.
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08-19-2016, 12:25 PM | #19 |
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Wattpad offers another way for readers and authors to hook up. Nothing more, nothing less. Might not be for everyone (and almost guaranteed it was never intended to be).
I use it very little, but when a favorite author uses it for short-stories, or other "between the novels" activities, I'll check it out. |
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08-19-2016, 06:14 PM | #21 |
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Don't you know? Wattpad is the NEW FRONTIER AND FILLED WITH UNICORNS AND BUCKETS OF GOLD!!! Just write a story and BAM, you'll earn so much money...
Because as we all know, that is how reality really works. |
08-20-2016, 05:16 PM | #22 |
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I went and had a look - signed up ages ago but haven't been back since. My word, there's an awful lot of One-Direction fanfic isn't there?!
I guess once you find an author you like it could be good. Not sure I'd have the patience to do that. |
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08-23-2016, 11:30 AM | #24 |
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Maybe Patreon integration isn't needed if Wattpad can do it in-house.
Something like this: Readers can buy 10 Virtual Gold Coin for $10 You can do a monthly vote for your favorite author with 1 GC = 1 vote. (taking a page from Chinese web novel site Qidian that have the popular monthly votes ranking) This ranking could serve as a Discovery Tool. Top 100 Monthly Votes for Romance Top 100 Monthly Votes for Fantasy etc... This monthly vote is both a donation system and a voting system combined into one. It has been proven a huge hit with Chinese readers and a boon for authors. |
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297 million Chinese read web novels in 2015 (think Wattpad but much bigger) Quote:
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10-05-2016, 07:57 AM | #26 |
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It looks like a lot of authors are invited so Wattpad is ramping up
https://www.wattpad.com/forums/discu...haring-program List of Authors who are participating in Wattpad ad-revenue sharing program |
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