The Wattys 2025

ELIGIBILITY

Does my 온라인카지노게임 need to be written in 2025?

How many parts does my 온라인카지노게임 need to be?

Is there a minimum amount of words I need to enter?

Your 온라인카지노게임 does not have to be written this year to be eligible.

The first part of your 온라인카지노게임 must have been posted to 카지노후기 on or after January 1st, 2023 to be eligible. You can finish it at any time before you submit your 온라인카지노게임. Your 온라인카지노게임 must contain 50,000 words or more if written in English and must be marked as complete when submitted. Your 온라인카지노게임 must be 40,000 words or more and marked as complete if written in Filipino, Portuguese or Spanish.

Submissions can have as many (or as few) parts as needed to tell the 온라인카지노게임.

Can I continue editing my 온라인카지노게임 after I've submitted it?

Your 온라인카지노게임 must be marked as complete on 카지노후기 at the time of submission and must not be edited post-submission. An Edit is noted as any alteration to the 온라인카지노게임 that requires toggling of the 'Edit Part' or 'Edit Cover' function, or adding/removing information from the Story Details page of your 온라인카지노게임. Making even minor changes to any part of your submission will result in disqualification.

Does my 온라인카지노게임 have to be exclusively available on 카지노후기 when I submit it to the Wattys?

When you submit your 온라인카지노게임 it does not need to be exclusively on 카지노후기.

Can I submit:

A. More than one 온라인카지노게임?

You are welcome to submit more than one eligible 온라인카지노게임 to the Wattys, but please note that only one 온라인카지노게임 per creator can win in a given year.

B. Any 온라인카지노게임 I've submitted to a previous Wattys?

We are not accepting complete submissions that have been previously submitted to the Wattys. If you submitted an ongoing 온라인카지노게임 in 2024 but did not win, you are welcome to re-submit this 온라인카지노게임 as long as it is now a complete 온라인카지노게임. With ongoing stories no longer eligible, we want to give writers who have completed their previously ongoing stories a chance to submit again.

C. A 온라인카지노게임 that has already won a Watty?

To encourage and support new writers on the platform, stories that have previously won a Watty in any previous language or category are ineligible to enter.

D. A 온라인카지노게임 I co-wrote with another writer?

Group or collaborative stories are eligible for The Watty Awards. However, the award itself will only be presented to the account the 온라인카지노게임 was originally published on.

E. A mature 온라인카지노게임?

Yes. Remember: stories must abide by our content guidelines.

F. A comic or graphic novel?

No. Your 온라인카지노게임 can contain images and media, similar to what can be seen in a light novel, but comics and graphic novels won't be part of this year's Wattys.

G. A 온라인카지노게임 written in more than one language?

Yes. For example, if your 온라인카지노게임 is written primarily in English, but sentences and minor conversations are had in another language, this is acceptable as long as the 온라인카지노게임 is understandable to a person who can only read the primary language of the 온라인카지노게임. Remember to submit your 온라인카지노게임 in the language that it is primarily written in.

H. A translation of a 온라인카지노게임 someone else wrote?

No. Your 온라인카지노게임 must be your own.

What is the difference between Primary and Subsequent Genre selection on the submission form?

Primary genre selection is used to help us identify the genre you feel BEST describes your 온라인카지노게임. Subsequent genre selection is used to help us identify any additional genres your 온라인카지노게임 may also be categorized under. Note that subsequent genre selection is not required, but available to those whose stories may transcend multiple genres.

Why do stories have to be 50,000 and 40,000 words?

While the definition varies, in English, we're considering 50,000 words as the minimum for a 온라인카지노게임 to be novel-length. For other languages eligible in the Wattys, we consider 40,000 words as the minimum to be novel-length, based on market standards.

Can we submit short stories? What about alternative 온라인카지노게임telling?

We're making a specific choice in pursuing novels with this year's Wattys. This means, unfortunately, alternative 온라인카지노게임telling and shorter formats will not be included in the contest this year.

How will word count be calculated?

It will be calculated via the 카지노후기 platform. You can see the word count for each individual part when editing.

Is there an upper word count limit?
No. However, 카지노후기 only allows a 온라인카지노게임 to have a maximum of 200 parts, so you cannot exceed that part count. There can be as many words as you can fit in 200 parts.

Are sequels/series eligible?
Yes, sequels or stories written in a series are eligible. Remember, they must also be able to be read as standalone stories to be evaluated.

Can an entire series be posted under one book and still enter?
Yes. If you have a single 온라인카지노게임 on 카지노후기 that is multiple stories (typically duologies), it can be submitted. However, its eligibility will be evaluated on its initial publication date and on the length of the first 온라인카지노게임. Only the first 온라인카지노게임 will be judged and awarded if it wins.

If I don't finish my book this year, will I be eligible for next year?
The Wattys always evolve in some way year after year. We cannot guarantee that the rules or eligibility will be identical next year.

Can my novel include poetry in it or is that ineligible?
Stories submitted to the Wattys may include poetry in some scenes, interludes, or openings, but we do not accept collections of poems, stories written in epic verse or similar.

My language isn't included. Can I still enter?

While the Watty Awards are committed to celebrating the best in 온라인카지노게임telling around the globe, we're also committed to creating the best awards experience possible, which means we aren't able to review submissions in every language. If your language isn't included, your 온라인카지노게임 won't be eligible to win. We're happy to accept submissions in the following languages:

English, Filipino, Portuguese, and Spanish

Please be sure the language you are submitting your 온라인카지노게임 in has been selected in your settings before submitting your form.

Why are the Wattys only offered in four languages this year?

As 카지노후기 evolves, so does our operational and logistical capacity. This year the decision has been taken by 카지노후기 to concentrate The Wattys on the largest four languages supported by our platform.

Can I participate in other contests too?

Yes. Participating in the Wattys doesn't preclude you from entering other 카지노후기 contests and activities. Check out all of 카지노후기's active writing contests

How old do I need to be to enter the Wattys?

카지노후기ders must be 13 years old or older. If you're under 18 years old, your parent or legal guardian must consent both to you entering the contest and to collect any prizes that you might win.

Why aren't 카지노후기 Originals eligible for the Wattys?

We want to give the stories we have not already recognized a chance to win a Watty Award. Therefore, 카지노후기 Original stories will be ineligible for entry.

Can I change my 온라인카지노게임 from "Complete" to "Ongoing" at any time?

No. Ongoing stories are not eligible for the 2025 Watty Awards this year. If you change your 온라인카지노게임 from Complete to Ongoing, your submission will be disqualified.

Why are there no Ongoing Stories this year?

After hearing feedback from writers and judges about how difficult entering and judging an ongoing 온라인카지노게임 was, we wanted to make things a bit easier for all involved. This year, writers won't have to worry about stretching their stories to meet the posting cadence/deadline and judges will be able to experience the full 온라인카지노게임. Ongoing stories may return in future, but for now we're focusing on complete. We continue to support Ongoing serial stories on the platform and in 카지노후기 Originals.

JUDGING & PRIZING

Who judges the stories?

Content experts who work for 카지노후기 judge submissions. For Spanish, Portuguese, and Filipino, we work with a team of associates from around the world who are content specialists trained in evaluating stories.

How are the Winners selected?

Winners are selected through a combination of data science, editorial judgment, and public vote. For a detailed look at the judging process, read the Official Rules. The quality of the 온라인카지노게임 is always the final defining factor.

Does 카지노후기 read every submission?

The Wattys receive thousands of entries each year and it would take us several lifetimes to read every word in every single one. That's why our Wattys judging process combines human review and data science to make sure every single eligible 온라인카지노게임 qualifies as an entry. The best way to ensure your submission qualifies? Make sure it meets our submission standards.

Do spelling and grammar matter?

Yes, these matter! We consider a variety of criteria, one of which is spelling and grammar. Remember: The Wattys is a writing contest. You should put your best 온라인카지노게임 forward.

Will a machine judge my spelling? What if I'm writing 'made-up' words?

Some of our data does involve using machine-learning components to help evaluate content. It does not work like spellcheck or discriminate against genres like Fantasy and Science Fiction that tend to employ invented words more frequently, or spelling differences between different versions of languages. It's why we partner humans with machines so we can make these sorts of adjustments and not penalize stories for made-up words.

Do I have to be famous to have a chance at winning?

Absolutely not. The Wattys aims to recognize 온라인카지노게임tellers of all kinds, at every stage of their writing journey. In fact, The Wattys has helped launch the careers of several 카지노후기 writers. There is no minimum amount of reads your 온라인카지노게임 needs to qualify.

Do undiscovered stories have a chance at winning?

Yes, they do! We're making an active effort to discover and surface great writing and amazing stories. Even if you haven't racked up hundreds of reads, we want to shine a spotlight on you.

Will we get feedback on our submission?

Due to the volume of submissions and the scale of the Wattys, we cannot provide feedback on submissions. There are many key elements to a 온라인카지노게임, and when judging, our team evaluates entries based on the criteria you see in the "Judging Criteria" chapter.

Can I nominate someone else's 온라인카지노게임 to enter the Watty Awards?

No. The only official way to submit a 온라인카지노게임 to the Wattys is via the Story Details page of that writer's 온라인카지노게임.

Can stories win more than one award?

In order to celebrate as many stories as possible, there is a limit of one Watty Award per 온라인카지노게임, and per creator per year.

Can I win money with the Wattys?

We have a cash prize for the Grand Prize Winners in each of the four languages! The 4 Grand Prize Winners will receive a cash prize of $5,000 USD each!

How will the Winners be contacted?

Winners will be contacted via the email they submit on the entry form. It is your responsibility to ensure that the email address you use on the form is correct.

What can Bonus Coins be used on?

Bonus Coins are generally used to access 카지노후기 Originals; however, 카지노후기 Originals may not be available in all regions. If you normally have access to 카지노후기 Originals outside of the Wattys, you are likely unaffected. These Bonus Coins do not provide access to 카지노후기 Originals if that access is not already available in your region.

PROCESS

How does the submission process work?

Want to submit your 온라인카지노게임 for consideration? Entry is simple. Between July 15th, 2025 and August 5th, 2025 visit the Story Details page of the 온라인카지노게임 you wish to enter. If it's eligible, you'll be prompted to complete a submission form.

Why isn't there a tag to submit?
The submission form helps us understand stories and gives writers a chance to better advocate for their work in their own words. Combining it with a tag could sometimes cause confusion or stress if the tag disappeared or encountered a bug.

When will the Shortlist be announced?

On or around September 18th, 2025.

Is an author able to vote for themselves during the voting period?

Yes, an author is able to cast ONE vote for their 온라인카지노게임 from their account. However, any attempt to manipulate the voting system, including the use of scripts, automation, or mass voting from multiple accounts, is grounds for removal.

Am I able to vote for multiple stories?

Yes, you are able to vote for as many shortlisted stories as you wish once.

When will the Winners be announced?

Winners of the Watty Awards will be announced at the beginning of December 2025, date to be confirmed.

Where can I find the Winners from last year? Other years?

You can view all past Watty Winners (from 2014 onwards) by visiting http://wattys.acceL-r.com/YEAR.

Where can I sign up for the Creators Newsletter?

You can sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/wattpad/creatorsnewsletter

Can I change my username during the Wattys period?

No. We highly recommend that you retain the same username for the duration of the Wattys season as changing it may void your submission.

Why is the submission window only three weeks?

After evaluating trends in the submission process from previous years, data shows that most of the Wattys entries come in at the beginning and end of the submission window. We've shortened the window this year with that in mind, so our judges will have enough time to go through the judging process without the weight of incoming submissions interfering with their timelines.

Will there be an award show this year?

We are currently in the process of determining what the awards celebration will look like this year so stay tuned for updates to come!

I've changed my mind, how do I remove my entry?

Once an entry has been submitted, you cannot remove it from contention. Please ensure that you wish to submit before entering the contest.

What is the best way to stay up to date on the Wattys?

Follow our profile on 카지노후기: @TheWattys (see this profile for links to all additional language profiles)

Follow along on the Wattys website: /wattys/

Follow us on Instagram: @wattpad

Subscribe to the Creator Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/wattpad/creatorsnewsletter

Visit the Creator Portal: https://creators.acceL-r.com/

Will I be notified if I didn't make the shortlist?

You will NOT be notified if you do not make the shortlist. After you submit, we will only contact you should you be selected as a winner.