It is easy to feel isolated when your passion is reading or writing because they can often be treated as solitary activities. But with the prevalence of the internet, many online platforms are bringing people from the reading and writing communities together. In this post, I've assembled a list of some of these spaces that might interest you. This post is part three of a four-part series.
Some things to think about when deciding which platform to join include:
- your preferred genre/s (romance, horror, etc.)
- your preferred formats (books, serials, poems, manga, etc.)
- monetization (if you are a writer)
- pricing tiers (for example: some platforms charge writers who wish to monetize their work)
- available platforms (desktop, Apple, Android, etc.)
**Please note that I have not tested all of these platforms, and the way they opperate may change at any time. Writers are encouraged to do their own research when deciding which platform is best for them as the contracts that each platform puts forth differ.
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10 Virtual Spaces for Reading and Writing
- Radish Fiction: This app, available on mobile devices, focuses on short, serialized fiction. The genres that have the most traction on Radish are romance, mystery, thriller, and fantasy. Interested writers must apply to be a Radish writer.
- Neovel: Available on on mobile devices, Neovel focuses on romance and drama. The platform designates 45% of its income to its authors, while keeping it free for readers.
- WeInk: WeInk is in its early stages as I write this post with some features of the app still under development. For the time being, writers must submit their completed work to be uploaded in batches. WeInk is free for all users and is supported through ad-revenue. They use some of this revenue to pay writers. All writers on WeInk are paid-per-view. A subscription option to remove ads is currently under development, but all work will remain free to readers who are don't mind encountering advertisements every few chapters they read. WeInk is only available on mobile devices.
- Medium: Medium has a larger nonfiction base, but there is some fiction on the platform as well. A lot of the content is behind a paywall, but it is known for high-quality nonfiction and think-pieces. Writers can earn revenue through the Medium Partner Program, but there are a few hurdles to get there.
- Writing.com: Geared toward writers, this platform lets writers share their work, seek feedback, and connect with other writers. It offers tools, prompts, and workshops for writers but has a tricky interface for new users.
- Tumblr: Tumblr has been popular as a microblogging platform for a while now and is popular among fans of poetry, fanfiction, and two-sentence flash fiction. The writing and reading communities are a small microcosym of Tumblr which hosts forums for a wide assortment of interests. It is available on desktop and mobile devices.
- Readict: Focusing on novels with a romantic edge, Readict offers exclusive and non-exclusive contracts as well as for-hire agreements. It also helps writers navigating the design, editing, and printing process. It is available on desktop and mobile devices.
- NovelToon: Owned by Mangatoon HK, NovelToon is the novel side of the company. Popular genres on the platform are fantasy, romance, and time travel, among others. Readers have the option to read offline. The monetization options for writers are limited. Some stories are occasionally picked up to be transformed into comics.
- MangaToon: MangaToon is a manga branch of Mangatoon HK. Available on desktop and mobile devices, it focuses on manga and comics, but you can find chat stories as well. Free and pay-per-view content are available to readers. Comics can be read offline.
- Spirit Fanfiction and Stories: Readers can change the text color and font in the mobile app for more accessible reading. This platform is available on both desktop and mobile devices. It focuses largely on fanfictions. Stories are free to read, but are ad-supported. A paid subscription removes the ads. This website is in Portuguese, so non-Portuguese speakers should use a translation plugin to translate the pages.
Sources
- Miraquill: https://www.miraquill.com/
- Sweek: https://sweek.com/
- Commaful: https://commaful.com/
- Character Hub: https://characterhub.com/
- Inkitt: https://www.inkitt.com/
- Harlequin: https://www.harlequin.com/shop/index.html
- Penana: https://www.penana.com/home.php
- Movellas: https://movellas.com/
- Scary Chat Stories: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.addictedapp.addicted&hl=en&gl=US
- NovelCat: https://www.novel-cat.com/
- 10 Best Wattpad Alternatives for Readers & Writers (Launchspace): https://launchspace.net/general/wattpad-alternatives/
- Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/home
- Fanfiction.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/
- Booksie: https://www.booksie.com/
- 7 Wattpad Aternatives That Readers and Writers Should Consider Using (Make Use Of): https://www.makeuseof.com/wattpad-alternatives-readers-and-writers-consider-using/
- 19 Best Sites Like Wattpad for Readrs and Writers in 2024 (ecomsay): https://www.ecomsay.com/sites-like-wattpad/
- AnyStories: https://www.anystories.app/
- WebNovel: https://www.webnovel.com/
- YepNovel: https://www.yepnovel.com/
- Tapas: https://tapas.io/
- FictionMe: https://fictionme.net/
- GoodNovel: https://www.goodnovel.com/
- Radish Fiction: https://radishfiction.com/
- Neovel: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/neovel/id1605618123
- Medium: https://medium.com/
- Neobook: https://neobook.org/
- Writing.com: https://www.writing.com/?i=1
- Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/
- 5 Best Wattpad Alternatives for Readers and Writers (Medium): https://medium.com/@JasmineDawsonWriter/5-best-wattpad-alternatives-for-readers-and-writers-3800f3a941ef
- 14 Best Apps Like Wattpad in 2024 (RankRed): https://www.rankred.com/best-apps-like-wattpad/
- Readict: https://www.readictnovel.com/
- NovelCat: https://www.novel-cat.com/
- NovelToon: https://noveltoon.mobi/en/history
- MangaToon: https://mangatoon.mobi/en
- Spirit Fancition and Stories: https://www.spiritfanfiction.com/
- Webfic: https://www.webfic.com/
- Tappytoon: https://www.tappytoon.com/en/comics/home
- Galatea: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.colt
- WriterSky: https://www.writersky.com/
- Belletristica: https://belletristica.com/en
- Best Wattpad Alternatives (Altvark): https://altvark.com/best-wattpad-alternatives/
- Geeke: https://geeke.app/signup
- What is Geeke (AlternativeTo): https://alternativeto.net/software/geeke/about/
- Alternative To Wattpad (AlternativeTo): https://alternativeto.net/software/wattpad/
- Shorti: https://appadvice.com/app/shorti-tell-a-story/1130596937
- Apps Like Wattpad for Avid Readers (Capitalize My Title): https://appadvice.com/app/shorti-tell-a-story/1130596937
- Archive of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/
- Poetizer: https://poetizer.com/
- Top 7 Best Apps and Websites Like Wattpad (Tech Review Pro): https://techreviewpro.com/apps-websites-like-wattpad/#3_Poetizer
- WeInk: https://weink.app/
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