Wattpad and ReelShort partner to adapt fan-favorite stories into serialized vertical drama series. Three-title partnership brings popular Wattpad stories to ReelShort's global vertical streaming platform The live-action adaptation of Emily Jean's hit webnovel, 'Just One Kiss,' surpassed 30 million views since its September 27 debut TORONTO - October 15, 2026 - Wattpad, a leading global webnovel platform and storytelling community, has partnered with ReelShort, the leading global vertical streaming platform, to adapt three fan-favorite Wattpad stories into live-action vertical drama series. Written chapter by chapter, Wattpad stories are naturally serialized, packed with high-stakes drama and cliffhangers that translate seamlessly to ReelShort's episodic format. The collaboration connects Wattpad's vibrant storytelling community with ReelShort's global user base of over 75 million monthly active users, unlocking an exciting new opportunity for writers to bring their stories to the screen and reach audiences around the world. The collaboration kicked off with Emily Jean's Wattpad hit, Just One Kiss, which premiered on ReelShort September 27, and is already a top-performing title with over 30 million views. The next release in this partnership is Worth the Chase, written by FLEURNJARDIN, set to launch on October 27, followed by Annica Dahl's Taming The Playboy Boss which will premiere in early 2027.

Best Royal Road alternatives for readers and writers. Fictra · 10 October 2026 Royal Road is a popular website for reading and writing novels online. It's a good place to find fantasy and Literary Role-Playing Game (LitRPG) books. However, there are drawbacks, with some people not liking the ranking system. There are many great alternatives to Royal Road worth considering. 1. Fictra - best for human-written content. Fictra is a new website which focuses on human-written fiction. It doesn't allow AI stories to be published there. Fictra has a fast-growing collection of stories from a range of genres such as crime, dystopian tech and psychological thrillers. Fictra is also the best place to discover unique collaborative crime worlds told through realistic found documents. Readers are challenged to uncover the truth piece by piece. Another benefit of Fictra is the team behind it organises competitions for authors and winners have the opportunity to get cash prizes. 2. Wattpad - Best for young adult fiction (YA) and romance. Another competitor to Royal Road is Wattpad, which is a website much less focused on fantasy and LitRPG. Wattpad has more of a diverse readership than Royal Road and feedback is generally less harsh. Wattpad is better if you want to read or write YA or romance novels. 3. Archive of Its Own (AO3) - best for fan fiction. A good fan fiction alternative to Royal Road is Archive of Its Own (AO3). Unlike Royal Road, which is a private company, Archive of Its Own was established by the Organization for Transformative Works as a not-for-profit in 2009. People who like fan fiction enjoy AO3 due to there being no ads, opaque algorithms or pushes towards monetisation. Advanced search features let readers find precisely what they are looking for. 4. Inkitt - best for data-based discovery. Inkitt is a data-driven website for writers. Stories that perform well get published on Galatea, Inkitt's paid app. Compared to Royal Road, it has a much bigger emphasis on romance novels. Inkitt is also owned by a much bigger company which has raised millions in venture capital funding. 5. Tapas - best for webcomics. If you are looking for a comics alternative to Royal Road, Tapas is a good bet. As well as comics, it also serves readers who like romance, fantasy, horror and action. Tapas lets writers earn money on the platform in return for taking a cut of advertising and readers' contributions. Summary. There are lots of alternatives to using Royal Road. Fictra is free to use, doesn't feature any AI slop and is excellent for online crime fiction. Tapas is a good choice for fans of webcomics and Wattpad for fans of YA and romance. Cover image: platform names shown in similar typefaces for illustration; these are not the companies' official logos.

Wattpad marks 20th anniversary with Filipino authors at MIBF 2026. Discover more Smart Phones Company News Wattpad is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Manila International Book Fair 2026, happening at the SMX Convention Center from September 9 to 13. The global storytelling platform is marking two decades of digital fiction with Filipino writers and fans at the country's biggest book event. The Philippines is one of Wattpad's biggest communities, home to millions of readers and writers who helped grow the platform. To celebrate, they are bringing together popular Filipino authors whose stories have reached millions online and inspired film and TV projects. Fans can drop by the Wattpad Booth to join the "Reader Passport" challenge, grab exclusive anniversary merch, and meet their favorite writers. Book signings and meet-and-greets will feature Wattpad stars like Knightinblack (Hell University), beeyotch (Seducing Drake Palma), and CeCeLib (Possessive series). Wattpad is also continuing its partnership with The Hershey Company to promote Filipino storytelling and reader engagement. The collaboration supports local voices and connects fans through stories that reflect real experiences. Discover more Mobile Phones Geographic Reference Computers & Electronics Gracielle "Bubbles" Rilloraza leverages over a decade of experience in business operations and customer service within the banking and telecommunications industries. She holds a Business Management Degree and a Master's Degree from De La Salle University (DLSU).