Have you ever wanted to share something you’ve written? Maybe you’ve wanted to read other young people’s work. Well, then Wattpad is what you need.

Wattpad is a creative website to express your writing no matter who you are. Wattpad allows its writers to create their own profile where they can write and post stories, poems, fan fictions and more. Wattpad was created in Toronto, Canada; and is funded by Khosla Ventures, Union Square Ventures, OMERS Ventures, W Media Ventures and Golden Venture Partners.

Wattpad has many genres for those who wish to contribute or those just looking to read. Fan fiction, teen fiction, paranormal, short story, horror, nonfiction, humor, and poetry, are some of the more- popular choices. “This is a creative outlet; it doesn’t matter if you’re gay or abused, or an outcast; this is a place where you can tell your story,” Freshman Tessa Paulsen.

The most- popular genres on Wattpad are original stories, fan fictions, and romance.  When you click “Discover,” you will then see “Feature” which, when clicked, provides many original stories to choose from. Fan fiction and romance are popular under the tab “What’s Hot,” and those are the top- two genres that show up under that tab.

While Wattpad has many genres to choose from, and some may not catch everyone’s attention, the site definitely generates interest. “It’s great; these genres are ones that interest you, it’s better that reading actual books for English class,” says freshman Kaitland Desmangles.  The website can have its ups and downs, though as some of the stories are meeting instant success and others struggle to get any readers. Historical fiction is among the least popular. Wattpad is a place where anyone with any background can write, but because it’s such a diverse community spiritual stories are not considered popular.

As with any website or social networking outlet, Wattpad has its pluses and minuses. You can write whatever you want. There aren’t really any restrictions, but anyone in the world can read it.  There is a mobile app that you can use with the internet connection, but the website itself sometimes crashes and you can’t do anything.  When the website is “under maintenance,” all you can really do is sit and wait and read other stories.

The Canadian site has helped thousands get their voice heard. From fan fiction to original novels that were later published, Wattpad is the place for writers. Millions of writers and readers get together to converse and share ideas.  Wattpad has millions of writers and readers that it’s become a great website to share and give ideas to each other.