Wattpad launches data-driven publishing division
In the US, online storytelling platform Wattpad is launching a publishing division called Wattpad Books. Producing both print and ebooks, Wattpad Books will launch its list in September 2019 with...
Wattpad to add paid content
Online writing platform Wattpad has announced it is adding paid content to its website to make it ‘simpler for readers to financially support the writers they like’. ‘Where we introduce...
Wattpad and Goodreads release 2013 membership statistics
In the US, online reading communities Wattpad and Goodreads have released statistics that show their memberships increased significantly throughout 2013. According to Publishers Weekly, Wattpad's membership grew to over 18 million users during...
Seven authors offered book deals in Harlequin writing competitions
In the US, Harlequin has offered seven authors book deals as a result of its two ‘So You Think You Can Write’ competitions, reports Publishers Weekly. Tanya Wright won the...
Sourcebooks to publish Wattpad titles
In the US, independent publisher Sourcebooks has partnered with online writing platform Wattpad to publish some of its popular YA titles, reports Publishers Weekly. The partnership will see Sourcebooks edit,...