WattCon 2018

From YouTube channels and animated adaptations to graphic novels and bullet journaling, this panel will take a close look at the different mediums storytellers can leverage to tell their tales.
Wattpad’s Dani Zacarias will lead a discussion with some of Wattpad’s most inventive writers around how, and why, to create for different mediums in 2018—including a look at opportunities within Wattpad’s interactive storytelling platform, TAP!

Have you ever wanted to write interactive fiction (and get paid?) Does the future of storytelling intrigue you? Do you simply have no idea what Tap is and want to learn more? Come join us for a casual meet and greet to learn all about us! Staff members and writers will be available to answer any questions you might have and discuss how you, too, can write the stories of the future.

It’s 2018 and yet fanfiction or “the F word” is still considered by many to be a contentious subject. This panel digs deep into the common fanfic misconceptions as well as the ultimate transformative value it holds within our social consciousness.

Fanfic creators will convene on topics like Real Person Fiction, the line between copyright infringement and fanfic, and finding an audience within fandoms. Whether you’re an existing or aspiring fanfic writer, or just a fan, you’ll come away with insights, inspiration, and a new respect for this genre.

Wattpad is a powerful tool that can unlock a writer’s true potential and empower their writing journey. But just like any other tool, there can be some questions on how to use it most effectively. Therefore, the Wattpadders you know and love have partnered with Writer’s Digest to create the Writer’s Guide to Wattpad. Consider this your ultimate How-To Crash Course.

Panelists will discuss some of the biggest issues that Wattpadders face, ranging from tactical strategies like how to stories successfully, or develop synopses, to broader topics like how they maintained their story arc within a serialized model, or how real-time reader comments impacted their plot. By sharing insight into these common questions, this session aims to empower writers to leverage Wattpad as a tool that propels their writing craft forward.

Dialogue is a crucial part of storytelling. It can drive your narrative, develop your characters and is essential in your goal to ‘show, not tell.’ This session deep dives into how to not just write dialogue, but how to write it well - and use it as a powerful vehicle to take your story to a serious, high-quality level.