The Wattys Bootcamp Mentorship Program is back for 2022! Did you write a story that you plan to submit to the Wattys? If the answer is yes, you've come to the right place. This program helps you prepare your submission to make it the best it can be...
The submission window will open this Friday, May 6th at 12:01am Eastern Time! Now is the time to prepare.
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Just a quick reminder of the key requirements that make your manuscript (story) eligible:
👉 Your manuscript must be complete and contain at least 50,000 words.
👉 Your manuscript must fit in the following categories: ChickLit, Fanfiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Mystery & Thriller, New Adult, Romance, Science Fiction, Werewolf, Young Adult. (These are based on last year's categories, and we anticipate the same this year.)
👉 Your story must have been first posted to Wattpad on or after January 1, 2020. (based on last year's Wattys rules)
👉 Your manuscript has to be exclusive to Wattpad and be fully available on your profile.
👉 Your manuscript must be written in English.
How do I prepare my story submission?
1) Review the list of mentors. Read their bios to learn more about these writers. Each one has a chapter in the Wattys 2022 Bootcamp book. Then hop over to their profiles to check out their stories and read through their wish lists. This will help you determine who might be a good fit for you. If you have questions about their wish list, drop them a comment or ask via PM. Remember: You can only submit to three mentors max, so don't spoil your chances by choosing someone who isn't looking for your type of story.
2) Prepare your summary. For the Bootcamp, your manuscript summary should not exceed 500 words. For specific guidance on how to write your summary, check out the chapter Workshop 2 - The Summary.
3)Prepare your blurb. For specific guidance on how to write your blurb, check out the chapter Workshop 3 - The Blurb.
4)Prepare your logline. For specific guidance on how to write your logline, check out the chapter Workshop 4 - The Logline.
5) Give your manuscript a final brush-up. For specific guidance on making edits that matter, check out the chapter Editing Tips - Video.
How do I fill in the form?
Here are the questions you will find on this year's submission form along with a tutorial on how to fill it in:
Step 1: Provide us with your Wattpad username. Pretty simple.
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