![]() ![]() Or perhaps a publishing company could have an unethical past or ways of running. Some may believe that publishing through an established publisher will change them for the worse, possibly because they feel mainstream fame could go to their head. While there are many controversial stories on Wattpad, there are some, like To’s self help book, that are there simply because someone wants to be of some assistance or, like Todd’s After series, they have a story to tell.įor some people, publishing through established companies is simply out of the question, whether it be accessibility, money, or even personal morals and values. Of course, Wattpad has acquired a bit of a shady reputation due to its scandalous and often questionable content, but not all media that is on there is bad. However, if everyone is able to freely write whatever and however they want, can Wattpad be considered a legitimate way to publish? The After series by Anna Todd, which began as a Harry Styles fanfiction on Wattpad The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles, adapted from Reekles’ story on Wattpad Not everyone has immediate access to legitimate publishers, but they do have this free publishing website at their fingertips, so many teens and young adults turn to Wattpad as a way to display their creativity to the world. As a teenager with depression, she wanted to help others find their way through their struggles. ![]() Azia To for example wrote a semi-autobiographical self help book titled Tired of Being Tired, Sick of Being Sad. Though many Wattpad stories have a reputation for being badly written and raunchy, some Wattpad novels can be quite lighthearted and helpful. These novels and movies do have those toe-curling cliche scenes that make you say, “Yeah, this is definitely a Wattpad story,” but they are still considered legitimate art forms by many. Or ask Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth, which is also now a romantic comedy on Netflix. Don’t believe me? Just ask Anna Todd, the creator of the book series After, which started as a Harry Styles fanfiction and is now a major film series. ![]() Some of today’s top series started as Wattpad stories. While sometimes true, this is not always the case. Many people think that if you are a Wattpad reader or writer, you’re either single looking for romance stories or a geek in love with fictional characters. That’s all I have to say for you to turn red with secondhand embarrassment or to snicker at the word’s implications. ![]()
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