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Wattpad’s largest annual writing contest

Submissions open July 15, 2025
About the Watty Awards
The Watty Awards is Wattpad’s longest-running annual event that seeks out, rewards, and uplifts the storytellers who choose to share their stories on Wattpad every year.
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Each year, the Wattys celebrate the most creative, imaginative, and dedicated storytellers on Wattpad. This year, we’re calling on writers to submit Completed stories in English, Spanish, Filipino, and Portuguese. It’s time to wrap up those masterpieces, step into the spotlight, and share your work with the world.

By submitting your story, you could unlock exclusive opportunities with Wattpad, gain recognition for your hard work, and take your writing career to the next level. The Watty Awards could be the breakthrough you’re waiting for, so why wait?

Let’s make this season unforgettable. The Watty Awards officially opens for submissions on July 15, 2025. Now’s your time to get your story ready to shine!
Get that story started.
Put on those finishing touches.
It starts now.

For full contest details, eligibility, and how to enter, visit the official Wattys Rules & Regulations.

For complete contest rules, click here.

past Winners
Looking for some literary inspiration? Flip through the pages of past Wattys winners and read all the stories that took home a Watty Award in 2024.
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