A recent survey by Wattpad and Wakefield Research revealed the shifting reading experience and habits of younger readers in the wake of AI technologies.
Wattpad research shows younger generations are increasingly reading online fiction, citing content diversity and representation for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ stories.
After launching its “Paid Stories” program in 2019, the social storytelling platform Wattpad is now replacing it with a new freemium model called “Wattpad With the new model, authors can hide certain chapters behind a paywall while also allowing readers to access free content and try before they buy.
Wattpad is all set to renovate its creators' programs. It seems like the new approach will make things more accessible for the writers. Details inside.