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Wattpad’s largest annual writing contest

Submissions open July 17, 2023
About the Wattys
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About the Wattys
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.

But this year, we’re switching things up a bit. Working on a story that's constantly evolving? Wish your readers had more of a say in the success of your work? This is your year. Wattpad is on the hunt for both completed and ongoing stories, with new prizes including the Fan’s Choice Award. Submit your story for a chance to win a Watty Award, get rewarded for your work, and take that leap towards your future writing career.

Winning entrants receive coveted opportunities with Wattpad, and the chance for their story to be read and enjoyed by the entire community and beyond. Join your Wattpad community in meeting your writing goals, pushing yourself, and seeing this Wattys season to finish line.

Get that story started. Put your best work forward. It starts now.

For more information on this year’s eligibility requirements, awards, and how to enter, see the official Wattys Rules & Regulations. For full contest rules, please click here.

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what’s new this year?
This year, we’re accepting both ongoing and completed stories. As in past years, winning submissions will be selected by our Wattys Judges. But this year, we’re introducing a brand-new award: the Fan’s Choice Award!* Readers will get to vote on their favorite story from a list of nominees for this special prize.

For more details on categories, submission eligibility, and Wattys milestones, visit the Watty Awards profile.
*Ongoing story submissions and the Fan’s Choice Award are EN only. 
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How Fan’s Choice Voting Works
Nominees for Fan’s Choice Award announced at the end of October
Nominees for Fan’s Choice Award announced at the end of October
Come back to the Wattys microsite to cast your vote
Come back to the Wattys microsite to cast your vote
Winner will be announced at the Watty Awards on December 1
Winner will be announced at the Watty Awards on December 1
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past Winners
Looking for some literary inspiration? Flip through the pages of past Wattys winners and read all the stories that won last year.
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