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Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios prizes
Wattpad WEBTOON Studios (“WWS”) will consider, from all English language Winners, two (2) Winners, and from Winners in languages other than English, one (1) Winner per language - for a total of ten (10) Winners - for the exciting opportunity to receive entertainment adaptation offers. Additionally, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios will consider one (1) Winner in any language for an animation adaptation offer. WWS is looking for a wide range of authentic stories across diverse and marginalized communities to adapt for film, television, and animation.
• The WWS Entertainment Prize will consider a Wattpad-originating fiction in any genre with strong underlying storytelling, compelling characters, and a unique hook that is suitable for film and/or television adaptation.
• The WWS Animation Prize will consider a Wattpad-originating story with strong underlying storytelling and compelling characters, and a strong visual and/or world-building component best suited for animation film and/or television adaptation.
From all English language Winners in the Award Categories listed below three (3) will be considered for publishing deals with the imprints of Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group (“WWBG”). Winners need to be writing as themselves and must be comfortable with their name being published and be willing to engage in book promotion in order to be eligible.
WWBG is looking for a wide range of authentic stories across diverse and marginalized communities to develop:
• The WWS Entertainment Prize will consider a Wattpad-originating fiction in any genre with strong underlying storytelling, compelling characters, and a unique hook that is suitable for film and/or television adaptation.
• The WWS Animation Prize will consider a Wattpad-originating story with strong underlying storytelling and compelling characters, and a strong visual and/or world-building component best suited for animation film and/or television adaptation.
From all English language Winners in the Award Categories listed below three (3) will be considered for publishing deals with the imprints of Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group (“WWBG”). Winners need to be writing as themselves and must be comfortable with their name being published and be willing to engage in book promotion in order to be eligible.
WWBG is looking for a wide range of authentic stories across diverse and marginalized communities to develop:
The Wattpad Books YA Award
The Wattpad Books YA Award will consider stories in the Young Adult category that represent an original point of view and strong underlying storytelling. We’re seeking fiction entries across all genres.
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The W by Wattpad Books Award
The W by Wattpad Books Award will consider stories in the New Adult and Romance categories that have broad commercial appeal in the marketplace. We’re seeking fiction entries that have a strong happily ever after for the main characters.
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Anna Todd Presents: The Frayed Pages x Wattpad Books Award
Anna Todd Presents: The Frayed Pages x Wattpad Books Award will consider works of fiction from unique voices — stories that explore the wonderfully complex, sometimes messy and joyously diverse relationships that make loving our best form of living. Submissions that meet this criteria may be 50,000 words in length, and can range across age, experience and genre. Bestselling author Anna Todd will be part of the selection process for the award and the winner will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work alongside Todd to develop their work for potential publication.
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Shortlist
Announced on or around October 19th, 2022. All shortlisted stories will receive:
- A Shortlist profile banner to show off your accomplishment to your followers
- Promotion on the Wattys profile on Wattpad, and featuring opportunities to be featured across Wattpad
- A Shortlist badge for your story
Winners
Up to 5 Winners will be chosen from each of the 12 categories to receive the following:
- A Winners' social media kit to share your accomplishment with the world
- Promotion on the Wattys profile on Wattpad
- Opportunities to be featured across Wattpad
- A Wattys badge for your winning story
- Priority consideration by Wattpad WEBTOON Studios for your story to be shown to entertainment and publishing partners
Special prizes
From all Winners, four (4) additional special prizes will be handed out for the following categories:
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Best Characters
For a story with characters that resonated with our judges and made us root for them every step along the way
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most engaging world
For a story with rich world building that makes the reader feel like they can truly immerse themselves into the setting
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biggest twist
For a story that shocks us with a twist we didn’t see coming
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catchiest hook
For a story that builds off an idea that is fresh, imaginative, and exciting
The winners of these awards will receive acknowledgement of their prize on the Wattys website.
