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Story School
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Get ready to grow in a whole new way with Wattpad’s Story School, a video series featuring Wattpad creators and our very own experts. Learn more about Story School, or start watching now.
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Wattpad writing essentials: Goals, Motivation, Conflict, and Stakes
Dive into the intricate world of storytelling on Wattpad. Join our host Harry Hanson, Wattpad Content Expert, as he breaks down the essential elements of storytelling—Goals, Motivation, Conflict, and Stakes (GMCS). These are the keys to creating stories that leave a lasting impact.
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Expert featured: Harry Hanson
Dive into the intricate world of storytelling on Wattpad. Join our host Harry Hanson, Wattpad Content Expert, as he breaks down the essential elements of storytelling—Goals, Motivation, Conflict, and Stakes (GMCS). These are the keys to creating stories that leave a lasting impact.
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Expert featured: Harry Hanson
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Mastering the 'hook' in your stories
Get ready to be hooked! Join host Harry Hanson in this episode of Story School by Wattpad, as he speaks with Nicole Nwosu, a celebrated Wattpad Creator and published author. Dive into the art of storytelling and learn how to craft an irresistible hook to captivate your audience from the very beginning.
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Experts featured: Harry Hanson, Nicole Nwosu
Get ready to be hooked! Join host Harry Hanson in this episode of Story School by Wattpad, as he speaks with Nicole Nwosu, a celebrated Wattpad Creator and published author. Dive into the art of storytelling and learn how to craft an irresistible hook to captivate your audience from the very beginning.
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Experts featured: Harry Hanson, Nicole Nwosu
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The secret to keeping your readers engaged: the Storycoaster
Join us on a journey through the highs and lows of storytelling with the Storycoaster! In this episode of Story School, Wattpad Content Expert Harry Hanson shares how to craft a compelling narrative using GMCS and unravels the secrets behind keeping your readers hooked from start to finish.
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Expert featured: Harry Hanson
Join us on a journey through the highs and lows of storytelling with the Storycoaster! In this episode of Story School, Wattpad Content Expert Harry Hanson shares how to craft a compelling narrative using GMCS and unravels the secrets behind keeping your readers hooked from start to finish.
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Expert featured: Harry Hanson
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How to craft unforgettable characters
Welcome to the world of character development! In this episode of Story School, host Harry Hanson discusses the intricacies of crafting compelling characters with Wattpad author Fallon DeMornay. Get valuable tips on character development, the art of giving characters depth and dimension, and creating interesting characters that your readers will form a bond with.
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Experts featured: Fallon DeMornay, Harry Hanson
Welcome to the world of character development! In this episode of Story School, host Harry Hanson discusses the intricacies of crafting compelling characters with Wattpad author Fallon DeMornay. Get valuable tips on character development, the art of giving characters depth and dimension, and creating interesting characters that your readers will form a bond with.
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Experts featured: Fallon DeMornay, Harry Hanson
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Writer’s block and how to get over it
In this episode, we sit down with Wattpad Creators Loridee De Villa and Matthew Dawkins to discuss their first-hand experiences with Writer’s Block, plus some tips from Wattpad HQ content expert, Leah.
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Experts featured: Loridee De Villa, Matthew Dawkins, Leah Ruehlicke
In this episode, we sit down with Wattpad Creators Loridee De Villa and Matthew Dawkins to discuss their first-hand experiences with Writer’s Block, plus some tips from Wattpad HQ content expert, Leah.
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Experts featured: Loridee De Villa, Matthew Dawkins, Leah Ruehlicke
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Immediate, Engaging, Commercial
Welcome back to Story School! Ever wondered why your favorite Wattpad stories became hits? Leah, one of Wattpad HQ’s content experts, gives us the inside scoop on the 3 key ingredients of our most popular reads.
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Welcome back to Story School! Ever wondered why your favorite Wattpad stories became hits? Leah, one of Wattpad HQ’s content experts, gives us the inside scoop on the 3 key ingredients of our most popular reads.
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The power of serialized storytelling
In Story School episode 3 we unlock the secrets of serialized storytelling. Join us as Tom, a content expert from Wattpad HQ, shares insider tips on how to create serialized content that keeps readers hooked. He chats with Wattpad Creator Loridee De Villa who asks all the burning questions that you, as a writer, want to know.
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Experts featured: Loridee De Villa, Tom McGee
In Story School episode 3 we unlock the secrets of serialized storytelling. Join us as Tom, a content expert from Wattpad HQ, shares insider tips on how to create serialized content that keeps readers hooked. He chats with Wattpad Creator Loridee De Villa who asks all the burning questions that you, as a writer, want to know.
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Experts featured: Loridee De Villa, Tom McGee
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Hook your readers with tags and story description
In Story School episode 4, we’re discussing the formula to getting people to see your content and read it, with a focus on two of the most critical tools in your Wattpad toolkit: your tags and story description.
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Experts featured: Jessica Cunsolo, Jess Omorodion
In Story School episode 4, we’re discussing the formula to getting people to see your content and read it, with a focus on two of the most critical tools in your Wattpad toolkit: your tags and story description.
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Experts featured: Jessica Cunsolo, Jess Omorodion
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Wattpad x Lofi Girl presents lofi beats to write/read to
Take a well-deserved pause from the exciting world of learning at Wattpad's Story School and allow your creativity to flow. Introducing the Wattpad x LoFi Girl playlist, the ultimate companion for your writing journey.
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Animation and illustration made by Lofi Studio, full tracklist available on YouTube
Take a well-deserved pause from the exciting world of learning at Wattpad's Story School and allow your creativity to flow. Introducing the Wattpad x LoFi Girl playlist, the ultimate companion for your writing journey.
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Animation and illustration made by Lofi Studio, full tracklist available on YouTube
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About Story
School

Story School is a brand-new bite-sized video series from Wattpad, for any writer, no matter where you are on your writing journey. Learn from content experts at Wattpad HQ and Creators as they discuss a broad range of writing topics that can help to inspire, motivate, and uncover your next best story.

Each video contains a few key lessons and takeaways, at an average of 4-5 mins per session. This means that you can watch Story School at home, on-the-go, on a work break, or when you just need a quick refresher.
About Story
School
Loridee De Villa, author
Loridee De Villa
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