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Beyond the Bookstore - Gen Z is Reading in New Ways and Seeking More Diversity in Fiction

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Gen Z isnt waiting around for a more diverse publishing industry, theyre seeking out diverse authors and stories online, and reading in new ways.

Key Points: 
  • Gen Z isnt waiting around for a more diverse publishing industry, theyre seeking out diverse authors and stories online, and reading in new ways.
  • The findings shed new light on Gen Z reading behaviors and how they differ from previous generations.
  • With the rise of webnovels, e-books, webcomics, and other digital formats, Gen Z is normalizing reading on their phones.
  • Diversity and access to a wider range of voices in stories they consume is a key consideration for Gen Z overall, across all media.

Wattpad Announces New Creators Program and $2.6M in Writer Stipends

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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The Wattpad Creators program will see some of the companys biggest stories become exclusive to the platform.

Key Points: 
  • The Wattpad Creators program will see some of the companys biggest stories become exclusive to the platform.
  • As part of the Wattpad Creators Program, the company recently rolled out a new Engaged Readers metric for writers.
  • The Wattpad Creators Program is the companys latest program and investment to support a diverse community of authors around the world.
  • The Wattpad Creators Program is currently open to eligible writers, including those who:
    For full program eligibility and information, please see here .