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 number four 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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9 Platforms that Connect Readers and Writers
- Webfic: Fantasy, romance, and thriller are popular on Webfic. You can find it on desktop and mobile devices and can adjust the background and font for added accessibility. Not all stories are free. Readers can unlock stories by earning coins or by paying a monthly subscription.
- Tappytoon Comics & Novels: Fantasy and action comics are popular on this site which is available on desktop, Android, and iOS devices. You can read much of the content for free, but premium content is locked behind subscriptions. Titles are available in English, French, and German.
- Galatea: Available on iOS and Android, this platform collects ebooks and audiobooks with a focus on paranormal, romance, fantasy, and thriller. Some books are free while others can be purchased individually or by a monthly subscription.
- WriterSky: WriterSky allows users to read, write, and connect with other users. Short stories, articles, and novels are popular on the site. It is free to use and allows writers to link to their books on Amazon.
- Belletristica: Committed to being free forever, Belletristica accepts donations to help pay the bills. Stories can be published in English or German. You can gain visibility by earning medals and "fairy dust" and is popular for gaining feedback from the community.
- Geeke: Geeke blends reading, writing, and social media in a unique way. Users can participate in book discussions and reading groups, incorporate themed music into their reading material, and read offline. Geeke is free for readers and writers and is available on mobile devices.
- Shorti: This platform is designed for short form content of around 1500 words and is available on Android and iOS devices. You can connect with other users through direct messages.
- Archive of Our Own: Another popular fanfiction platform, AO3 is a nonprofit, noncommercial archive of fan-made content. It is free to use for both readers and writers (typical of fanfiction platforms as you can't earn money from intellectual property you don't own). Readers can comment at the end of a chapter to cheer on the writer.
- Poetizer: Specifically made to feature original poetry, it has an in-built editor to help you wordsmith your work. You can access a 14-day free trial to test out the platform, but it is ultimately a subscription-based platform that charges $1.99/month to all users. In addition to its social platform, Poetizer has a separate publishing program for poets seeking help with self-publishing. This service is restricted to US-based users.
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
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