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Winners Announced

The Wattys 2024 Winners
The wait is over—
the 2024 Wattys winners are here.
These stories captivated judges with their unforgettable characters, gripping plots, and boundless creativity, all crafted by you and your favorite Wattpad writers. We’re excited to reveal the 2024 winners! Explore the list and add these standout reads to your Wattpad Library.
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2024 Watty Award Winners
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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.
Each year, we seek out, reward, and elevate the storytellers who grace Wattpad with their incredible worlds. This year, we’re on the lookout for both Completed and Ongoing* stories in English, Spanish, and Filipino. Submit your story for a chance to win a Watty Award, be recognized for your dedication, and propel yourself toward your writing dreams.

Winning entrants unlock exclusive opportunities with Wattpad and get the chance to share their stories with the entire community and beyond. Join forces with your fellow Wattpadders to achieve your writing ambitions, challenge yourself, and make this Wattys season one for the books (see what we did there?).
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For more information on this year’s eligibility requirements, awards, and how to enter, see the official Wattys Rules & Regulations.

Visit the Wattys Wattpad Profile for more information.

*Ongoing story submissions are EN only.

Wattys Milestones
The Wattys open for entries
The Wattys open for entries
July 15, 2024
at 11AM EST
The Wattys closes for judging
The Wattys closes for judging
August 6, 2024
at 11:59:59PM EST
The Wattys shortlist is announced
The Wattys shortlist is announced
October 14, 2024
Wattys winners announced
Wattys winners announced
December 6, 2024
The Wattys 2024
Winners
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Grand Prize Winner
The Grand Prize winner represents the best of the complete stories submitted to The 2024 Wattys and has achieved distinction in at least three of the four special prize categories.
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Ongoing Story
Grand Prize Winner
The Grand Prize winner represents the best of the ongoing stories submitted to The 2024 Wattys and has achieved distinction in at least three of the four special prize categories.
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Special Prize
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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Special Prize
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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Special Prize
Biggest Twist
For a story that shocks us with a twist we couldn’t see coming
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Special Prize
Catchiest Hook
For a story that builds off an idea that is fresh, imaginative, and exciting.
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13 General Prize Winners
General Prize
The General Prize winners showcase exceptional storytelling across various genres, earning recognition for their creativity and impact. These stories stand out for their originality and the connection they’ve made with readers.
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Prizes
Curious about the nitty gritty of each of this year’s Wattys prizes? Read on.
The odds of winning prizes are dependent on the total number of entries.
Winners Details

From the shortlist, approximately 10 total winners (the “Winners”) will be chosen in Filipino and Spanish. In English, there will be approximately 20 total Winners; 10 for Complete Stories and 10 for Ongoing Stories.

 

There will be an approximate total of 40 Winners across all languages. Of the Winners, up to 2 in English (1 complete and 1 ongoing), up to 1 in Filipino, and up to one 1 in Spanish may be from an entry already participating in Wattpad’s Originals. Wattpad reserves the right to select fewer than 40 Winners, if, in its sole discretion, it does not receive a sufficient number of eligible and qualified entries.

Prizing kit

Winners will receive the following:

  • A Winners' social media kit to share your accomplishment with the world
  • Promotion on the Wattys profile on Wattpad
  • Featuring opportunities 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. The team will communicate with you directly if there is interest.
Special prizes
From all Winners, 4 additional special prizes per language will be handed out:
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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 extra acknowledgment of their prize on this page and within the Wattpad app.
Grand prize

There will be 1 Grand Prize Winner each in Filipino and Spanish, and 2 Grand Prize Winners in English; 1 in Complete, and 1 in Ongoing, chosen out of the pool of 40 Winners. The Grand Prize Winners represent the best stories submitted to The 2024 Wattys and will have achieved distinction in at least three of the four special prize categories.

 

The Grand Prize Winners will also receive a cash prize of $5,000 USD.

More About Prizes
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 2023.
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