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Wattpad

wattpad.com
Summary

Wattpad is a global storytelling community that connects millions of readers and writers. It enables writers to publish original stories, build a fanbase, and potentially get their work adapted into books, films, or TV series through Wattpad Studios and Wattpad Books. Readers can discover and engage with a vast library of user-generated content, with options for premium ad-free access and exclusive stories.

Features
10/13
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Must Have

5 of 5

Rich Text Editor

Distribution & Recommendation Engine

Membership & Monetization

Reader Engagement Metrics

Community Feedback Tools

Other

5 of 8

User Profiles & Following

Tags & Topics

Mobile App Access

Social Sharing & Embedding

Search & Discovery

Publication Management

Email Newsletter Integration

Audio Story Playback

Pricing
Freemium
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Premium

$4.99 monthly
  • Ad-free reading
  • Unlimited offline stories
  • Bonus Coins with every purchase of Wattpad Coin package
  • Premium Picks (free monthly bundle of 5 Wattpad Originals)
  • Theme colors

Premium +

$7.49 monthly
  • 200 Bonus Coins/month to unlock Wattpad Originals
  • All perks of Premium (Ad-free reading, unlimited offline stories, bonus Coins on purchase, Premium Picks, Theme colors)
Rationale

Wattpad is a strong match for the online publishing platform concept. It provides tools for writers to create and share stories, fosters a large community of readers and writers, and offers monetization options through its Premium and Originals programs. While it doesn't explicitly detail a 'recommendation engine' in the same way Medium does, its community-driven discovery and tagging system serve a similar purpose for content surfacing. The platform clearly supports rich text editing, community engagement, user profiles, and mobile access.

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