The 2026 Watty Awards celebrate Wattpad's storytellers and the readers who champion them. Whether you're aiming for a Grand Prize win or looking to join a reading event, this guide is your essential toolkit for success.
You've done the writing, you've polished your draft, and now the moment has finally arrived. It's time to enter The Wattys!
The "Am I Eligible?" Quick Checklist
Our submission form is smart—it will only appear on your story if it meets all our eligibility criteria! Ask yourself:
- Is my story marked as Complete?
- Does my story contain 40,000 words or more?
- Was my story first published on or after January 1st, 2024?
- Have I updated my Story Details to match the new Wattpad Taxonomy?
Need an eligibility refresher? If you're unsure about any of these, skim through The Entry Requirements chapter for all the details.
Your 3-Step Guide to Entry
Before you submit, take a peek at our How to Enter chapter! That's where we explain exactly what the form is going to ask, so you can prep your answers ahead of time.
Once that's done, follow these quick steps for a flawless submission:
1. Click the button below to head straight to your "My Stories" page:
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2. Find your eligible story, click the title, and navigate over to your Story Details page. You'll see the submission form waiting for you! Remember: You can enter as many eligible stories as you'd like, but only one submission per creator can win!
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3. Fill out the questionnaire, hit Submit, and celebrate. It really is that easy!
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Can't access the submission form?
Don't panic! This likely means your story is still missing a key piece of eligibility criteria. Cross-reference your story settings with our Entry Requirements chapter. Please keep in mind that any updates or changes you make to your story can take up to 24 hours to fully reflect on the platform. If you've checked everything twice and the form is still missing, reach out to our Support Team so we can get to the bottom of it for you!
What's next?
You'll know if your story made the Wattys Shortlist on or around September 15th! Until then, why not check out our 30 Day Challenge (30DC): our monthly writing challenge made to keep you writing and reaching your creative goals!
The 30DC won't just help you build a daily habit, it'll connect you with a supportive community too! Whether you want to start your next story or keep your skills sharp, we've got a prompt with your name on it.
