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How can I get more followers without writing a book?

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You could comment on other people's stories, follow numerous accounts and generally be an-all-round nice person who leaves positive and supportive comments everywhere.

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How do I know whether my story is good enough for Wattpad?

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The most important thing when writing is to enjoy and like what you are working on. If your story is good enough for you, you love it and you've tried your best, then I can assure you it will be good enough for Wattpad.

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How can I enter the Wattys?

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Add the Wattys hashtag to your story by year. For example, if your entering the Wattys of 2016, add a #Wattys2016 tag.

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How can I enter the undiscovered gems?

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It's a Wattys award category. Just add the hashtag #UndiscoveredGems along with the Wattys tag.

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How can I see how many reading lists my book is on?

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Wattpad usually messages you when someone adds a book of yours to their reading list, so just keep count.

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How can I find another story similar to a unique one that I liked?

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If you go back to the story's info and summary page, there will be other stories under "Books you may also enjoy." It will be on the right hand side. These stories will have themes, plots, and ideas similar to the one you have just read.

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How can I get people to notice my book?

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You can tell your friends on social sites that you are writing a book. If they read it, ask them to recommend it to other readers on wattpad. You can follow other profiles and message them to read your book and leave feedback too.

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How can I put my book into two categories?

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You can't. You can, however, add hashtags to pique people's interests. Try using more popular hashtags. For example, if your story is a fan-fiction about "The Hunger Games," then use the hashtag #hungergames.

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How do I join a club?

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Go to the Wattpad website and find the "Community" tab; it is right next to the search bar. The first option under the Community tab is "Clubs." Click on that, and find a club that you would like to join.

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If I enter the Watty Awards, do I have to submit a finished story, not an ongoing one?

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It depends on the Watty Awards' guidelines. Usually, the story doesn't have to be complete, but it needs to have been created in a certain time frame.

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How can I make myself known on Wattpad?

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Be a part of the community. Read the work of others and leave them messages. They will likely return the favor and your popularity will grow.

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When do the Watty Awards start and end?

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This year's Watty's started last June. The deadline to enter was last August. They usually start in mid-June and end at the last week of August. The winners are announced in fall.

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Am I famous if I have 54k reads?

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Yes, you're quite famous - and lucky! Some books have less than 1k views.

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How can I create an account on Wattpad?

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Simply head over to the Wattpad website. The sign up screen will be the first thing you see. You can sign up by supplying either your Facebook or Google + login. You can also create a new account by typing in a unique username along with a password and your email.

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Can I enter the Undiscovered Gems with a story I barely started?

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No. However, you can finish halfway, then submit. But you have to keep writing.

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How can I find my story's ranking?

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Wattpad indicates the rank of your story beneath it. Wattpad's new update also lets you see rankings on your phone.

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I have 120K reads, is that famous?

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Yes! You are very lucky to have that many reads! You must be doing something right!

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I have written a story that has had one thousand views, but hod do I get people to comment?

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Ask for feedback, or try to interact with your followers through little author's notes at the end of chapters.

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How can I get followers without having a conversation?

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Just follow random people who aren't really famous on Wattpad. Many of them will follow you back as soon as they see your follow.

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How can I know who read my story?

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You won't know who reads your story unless they comment or vote. If the reader does either, you will receive a notification. There is also an option on the web version where you can look at your statistics. It doesn't tell you directly who reads your story, but it tells what gender, age range and where the readers are from. This gives you an idea as to who your story appeals to.

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How do I add a hashtag?

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Under "tags," just type in the things you want to hashtag it with.

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Is there a way to become a real author on Wattpad?

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A decent amount of people do actually get signed to book labels and have books printed, it's not unheard of!

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Is it possible for me to get money for publishing books on Wattpad?

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No, it's just a creative and entertaining expressive outlet.

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Would fantasy be a good genre choice?

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Yes! Fantasy is an excellent genre choice.

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Will I get followers if I'm both sarcastic and funny?

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Yes, there will be plenty of people who will follow you if you're sarcastic and funny.

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How do I get more followers and votes on my stories?

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Follow random people in the same genre as you and use very captivating descriptions!

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How do I join clubs on Wattpad?

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Go to the Wattpad website and find the "Community" tab, it is right next to the search bar. The first option under the Community tab is "Clubs." Click on that, and find a club that you would like to join.

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Would these tips still apply to one-shot stories?

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Yes, they would.

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I want to get famous on Wattpad quickly. Is there any way to accelerate the process?

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Follow more people and frequently. Search up 'follow for follow' and comment on these books. (don't forget to actually follow back people). This really works.

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How do I know who is reading my stories and how do I get more people to read my story?

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You can't tell who's reading your stories, but the best way to get people to read is to use popular hashtags.

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