I'm usually the friend who claims electronic books are for suckers. Nothing beats browsing the bookstore for hours on end, sipping a cup of coffee and choosing which books to bring home. And let's not forget the smell. The aroma of a fresh-off-the-print book is pure bliss. And sure, I'm most likely inhaling the mesh of chemicals used to treat paper, but who stinking cares?
Anywho, I have a confession to make.
I possess an on-again, off-again obsession with Wattpad - a site featuring electronic books.
Yes, I know. I can't smell the pages, but I deal.
I say on-again, off-again because every few months I simply forget about the site and become caught up in the tangible books I can actually add to my collection.
Nonetheless, if you've unfamiliar with this site, although I highly doubt you are, it's an online writing community to post stories, poems, and fan-fiction. And many of these stories are the real freaking deal. These writers have huge followings, millions upon millions of readers, tons of reviews, awesome covers, YouTube trailers and some even go on to be published! There's even online awards for the best books called "The Wattys."
I don't care if these writers are considered "undiscovered" to the publishing world, they are hot shots on Wattpad.
When I first discovered Wattpad, I didn't think the original stories would be all that read worthy ... but I was proved wrong. Granted, every now and then you must sift through stories to find the true gems, however it isn't that difficult. You're able to filter your selections.
Sometimes you'll run into the Christian Grey wannabes or smut filled novels, but if you're not into those stories just keep on scrolling, my friends. Also, you may become invested in a book and find out the author hasn't posted in ages!! That's why I search only "completed" stories. Just a heads up there.
Still, don't worry. There's something for everyone on Wattpad. However, I'm not going to lie, I'd never post a story on there. Why?
So, if I were you, I'd just READ ... NOT POST!
Still, I love Wattpad.
*Swoon*
Anywho, I have a confession to make.
I possess an on-again, off-again obsession with Wattpad - a site featuring electronic books.
Yes, I know. I can't smell the pages, but I deal.
I say on-again, off-again because every few months I simply forget about the site and become caught up in the tangible books I can actually add to my collection.
Nonetheless, if you've unfamiliar with this site, although I highly doubt you are, it's an online writing community to post stories, poems, and fan-fiction. And many of these stories are the real freaking deal. These writers have huge followings, millions upon millions of readers, tons of reviews, awesome covers, YouTube trailers and some even go on to be published! There's even online awards for the best books called "The Wattys."I don't care if these writers are considered "undiscovered" to the publishing world, they are hot shots on Wattpad.
When I first discovered Wattpad, I didn't think the original stories would be all that read worthy ... but I was proved wrong. Granted, every now and then you must sift through stories to find the true gems, however it isn't that difficult. You're able to filter your selections.
Sometimes you'll run into the Christian Grey wannabes or smut filled novels, but if you're not into those stories just keep on scrolling, my friends. Also, you may become invested in a book and find out the author hasn't posted in ages!! That's why I search only "completed" stories. Just a heads up there.
Still, don't worry. There's something for everyone on Wattpad. However, I'm not going to lie, I'd never post a story on there. Why?
- Thieves Do Exist.
- Literary Agents Aren't Too Thrilled About Stories That Have Been Posted Online. But I've Heard Many of Them Read The Stories Too ... HYPOCRITES! ;-)
- Some Criticism from Reviewers are Unnecessarily Harsh and Can Discourage You.
So, if I were you, I'd just READ ... NOT POST!
Still, I love Wattpad.
*Swoon*
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