Africa Hub Community

Hey everyone, 
          
          
          With our profile coming to the community we hereby invite all African Wattpaders interested in helping with the running of things. 
          
          If you're interested in joining us kindly drop a DM stating why you wish to join the profile and what you have to offer us at AfricaHub.
          
          We look forward to you joining us.

CONTESTS AROUND WATTPAD
          
          Hello, darlings! Another month of prompts for the Shadow Trials have appeared for July on WattpadDarkFantasy. Try your hand at this contest and see just who's dark enough to win. May the best darkling win!
          
          
          Deadline: July 31st, 2023, 11:59 PM EST.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1358790035-the-shadow-trials-july-2023
          
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          Calling all fandom-lovers! 
          
          Have you checked out The Fandom Family Festival yet? If not, you're just in time as the festivities have just gone live!
          
          All of the participating fandom profiles are hyped and ready to start this party with a bang!
          
          Check out the contest details right here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/344268147-fandom-family-festival-2023
          
          Uncover new worlds, forge new connections, as we dive into THE universe of fandoms in this ultimate fandom celebration!
          
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          Wattpaders! 
          
          Summer season is finally upon us and here at @WattpadAfterDark things are about get extra hot with our brand new summer themed contest: Sun, Sand and Romance! 
          
          Check it out here - https://www.wattpad.com/1357767375-carnal-contests-july-2023-sun-sand-and-romance
          
          Submission deadline - 31 July, 2023
          
          Welcome to The #JustWriteIt 10-Chapter Challenge - Write, Enter, and Pitch your story to the Wattpad Content Team
          
          Do you have a great story concept lurking in a corner? - The @justwriteit profile challenges you to take the plunge and write that story! 
          
          How does it work?
          
          The 10 Chapter challenge will run from 1 July to 31 August 2023 (midnight EST). During that period we challenge you to write the first 10 chapters of a brand new ongoing series or novel! 
          
          But why join the challenge? 
          
          Those who successfully complete the challenge will have the unique opportunity to have their submission reviewed by the Wattpad Content team. 
          
          More details are available on the @JustWriteIt profile or via this link: https://www.wattpad.com/story/344726994-10-chapter-challenge

Hello everyone! Are you in the mood to write a short story but don't know where to start? Here are the current running contests to inspire you. Good luck!
          
          Team @beauty and @music have created Lyrical Prompts from Queen, Calum Scott, Kacey Musgraves, and Taylor Swift. Here is the link:  https://www.wattpad.com/1348835918-wattpad-music-contests-pride-in-lyrics
          
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          Greetings Writers! 
          
          This June, take a trip down the memory lane with @WattpadShortStory and @WattpadESL. If you’ve missed the chance to write for some of our previous contests, we’ve got you covered! Because, here’s another chance to write for some of the selected, favored by the community, prompts!
          
          For more details, click here:https://www.wattpad.com/1327215034-play-with-words-contests-and-challenges-june
          
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          June is certainly a month of many events and celebrations. And among them, Summer Solstice is another. It marks the longest day of the year. Some of us may know the day by names, like Litha or Midsummer. This Month, @WattpadWitches is here to present to you their latest contest, Summer Spells, to celebrate this season with the stories of Summer.
          
          Want to know more details and get into the mood of the warmest season? Check out the contest here - https://www.wattpad.com/1354496357-witchery-and-wizardry-contests-challenges-contest
          
          Deadline to participate: July 31st, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Here are some encouraging words by Zanele from South Africa. 
          
          “If I wait for someone else to validate my existence, it will mean that I’m shortchanging myself.” – Zanele Muholi

Calling all Action Writers! 
          
          The 2023 Write to Rank Challenge is here. 
          Sharpen your pens and gather your courage for the biggest action writing challenge on Wattpad—if you know, you know.
          https://www.wattpad.com/1346702257-write-to-rank-2023-introduction-guidelines-and
          See you in the arena.
          
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          Hey, Wattpadians! 
          
          Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your favorite actor or scene from a Korean drama landed on your own story? Exciting or bizarre? Well, @yamystery and @wattpadKramas have brewed the perfect contest for you to showcase your creativity. The submission deadline is 31st May so check it out and be part of it. 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/223278857
          
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          Hello there, Wattpadawans! 
          
          Our Star Wars May-hem continues with @StarWarsFans providing daily out of this galaxy fun activities! Come join us today at https://www.wattpad.com/story/341657298-star-wars-may-hem 
          
          Don't forget to bring some crayons on the 25th : ) 
          
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          Do you want to become a Wattpad Ambassador? Applications are open!
          
          Submissions to join the Ambassador program's next batch of training in July 2023 are open! If you're interested in joining training please do get your submission in soon. There's some more information on the program here: https://www.wattpad.com/823619 - and also a submissions form if you'd like to let us know you're interested in the program.
          
          Please make sure you take your time filling that in, but if you have any questions about the Ambassador Program, feel free to Private Message Gavin - @theorangutan - who manages the Ambassadors.
          
          Good luck to all our applicants. The next training session will be in July 2023.

Hello Wattpaders,
          
          Congratulations to our Songkran 2023 Winners: @actressjp95 and @JJJ000YYY! We hope you all had fun celebrating Thai New Year with us!
          
          Winners Chapter: ``https://www.wattpad.com/1336201369-contests-

✶ WATTPAD CONTESTS ✶
          
          Hey, Wattpadders! Once again, Maybelline and Wattpad have joined forces for their #BraveTogether initiative to support Mental Health Awareness Month!
          
          This year, we are working with 3 Wattpad creators to each release a mental health-themed bonus chapter. At the end of each chapter will host a mini write-a-thon comment challenge by asking readers a question. For every comment received on that chapter, we will donate $1, up to $2000 USD towards a charity in support of mental health.
          
          For more, check out the chapter links posted below:
          https://www.wattpad.com/1339472292-hidden-within-without-limits-bonus-chapter
          https://www.wattpad.com/1338242146-an-unexpected-girl-wp-x-maybelline-bonus-chapter
          https://www.wattpad.com/1338584452-the-senior-trip-maybelline-brave-together-bonus
          
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          Historians! 
          
          @HistoricalFiction is back for a third edition of The Historical Awards! Submissions period is open all through May! Head over to the link below to know the deets and submit your historical fiction story - https://www.wattpad.com/story/294870444-the-historical-award-2023
          
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          Calling all mermaid enthusiasts!
          
          The mermaids have taken control of @talesofthedeep for a full month and are demanding your best writing efforts with MerMay 2023. They've got quite a treat (and challenge) planned for you. Do you dare?
          
          Head here for more details: https://www.wattpad.com/1330420324-mertastic-contests-mermay-2023
          
          Deadline: 31st May, 2023

Hello, Wattpaders! 
          
          Time to catch up with the latest contests and news around Wattpad. 
          
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          Do you want to become a Wattpad Ambassador? Applications are open!
          
          Submissions to join the Ambassador program's next batch of training in July 2023 are open! If you're interested in joining training please do get your submission in soon. There's some more information on the program here: https://www.wattpad.com/823619 - and also a submissions form if you'd like to let us know you're interested in the program.
          
          Please make sure you take your time filling that in, but if you have any questions about the Ambassador Program, feel free to Private Message Gavin - @theorangutan - who manages the Ambassadors.
          
          Good luck to all our applicants. The next training session will be in July 2023. 
          
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          Happy Thai New Year!
          
          Songkran is a special time for Thailand. The word 'Songkran' comes from the Sanskrit word samkranti which essentially means to pass, transform or change. What changes will you undergo in our new Thai New Year inspired contest?
          https://www.wattpad.com/1325133544-the-disciple%27s-way-contest-book-21-songkran-2023
          
          Deadline: April 30th, 2023 11:59 PM EST
          
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          Hey, Fantasy Explorers!
          
          For this month, @lowfantasy has a challenge for you as their monthly activity. And what's better than a writing challenge that lets you talk about comics?
          
          Check out their latest activity here and join them for another month of writing - https://www.wattpad.com/1321063021-lowfantasy-monthly-activities-02-drabble-1
          
          Deadline - April 30th, 2023 [EST]
          
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          Hey Fans,
          
          The @FandomHype invites you to join in the discussion and fun activities surrounding your beloved tv show fandoms.
          Hope to see you there > https://www.wattpad.com/1331566038-fanatics-welcome-to-the-fans

Hello, Motherland-ers!
          
          Our quote of the week: “Melanin is an incomparable beauty. From the lightest to the darkest skin tone, Black women and Black girls are exquisite beauty in every shade. Yes, Black females have that special something that just can’t be ignored. We are Melanin Queens, beautifully created!" - Stephanie Lahart
          
          We look forward to reading your amazing stories of our on going collab here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/165045587-contests-prompts
          
          Have a fantastic week!

Hello Everyone! 
          
          During the month of April, we bring you fourteen amazing prompts to celebrate the Songkran festival with @AmbassadorsTH and other Wattpad profiles. 
          
          For more details, read below: https://www.wattpad.com/story/165045587-contests-prompts
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          Songkran is a special time for Thailand. The word 'Songkran' comes from the Sanskrit word samkranti which essentially means to pass, transform or change. What changes will you undergo in our new Thai New Year inspired contests?
          
          
          Deadline: April 30th, 2023 11:59 PM EST