Future of Writing and Wattpad

Future of Writing (And Dimensional Heroes)

If you’ve have been caught up with Book 2 (Or follow my announcements) you may have heard the news that I abruptly concluded the book. As promised, this blogpost will explain everything that’s currently going on. To put it simply, a year has pass since the release of episode 22 on Wattpad. So much has changed since then. Dimensional Heroes turned 5 years old in February (Unfortunately I was very busy, so I forgot to make an update post), continued writing episode 23, and much more. But on September 1st, I concluded Book 2. The reasoning is not college life, but constant decision making for the future of writing and this series. Now, let’s get this out of the way, Dimensional Heroes isn’t fully cancelled, this is just a reboot, as a transition to AO3. Now, let’s talk about why I’m doing this.

Constant Struggle Between AO3 and Wattpad Dimensional Heroes

So this is one major part, deciding if I should continue Book 2 of Dimensional Heroes on Wattpad or cancel it and just focus on AO3’s Book 1. But as time went on, I started to slowly realize that Wattpad wasn’t not meant for me anymore. 

Community

One major reason is because of the algorithm on Wattpad, I feel like my story isn’t going to become as widespread as it should be. From what I’ve seen, stories on AO3 are far more accessible and that tends to led to more interactions. This is something I desperately need, and I feel like continuing with Book 2 isn’t really ideal because I kinda already planned it out, but at the same time I’m rewriting Book 1. So it would be far more ideal for me to just go Book 1. In addition, I can get myself a co-writer on AO3 for my series, this is beneficial, especially for an ideal long running series such as Dimensional Heroes. 

Reestablishment 

Another thing I want to do going forward is a reestablishing lore, making things more consistent going forward. As you can see on Wattpad, I was kinda thinking things just for the sake of it, mainly focusing on what is going to come in the next book. I really wasn’t thinking in the next few books, just what’s going to happen in the next book. Is it ideal to do both runs at the same time? Or is it better to just end the previous run and start a new one? You would likely choose to start a new run.

Additionally, I found some major issues with my old writings, for example, my weird hatred towards Sonic in Book 1, making it seem like he’s an asshole. Or introducing so many powerful (Like actual OP) characters so early, such as General Flame. In the next blog, whenever it releases, I’ll be discussing some character changes that will happening with the AO3 version.

Writing Format 

Lastly, I despise Wattpad’s writing format, each time I go back and continue working on Book 2, it just seems like a miserable place. I don’t really know how to explain it, but writing on AO3 is just more pleasant than writing on Wattpad. Likely due to there being a lot more accessible tools on AO3 than Wattpad. Having a better writing format generally encourages me to continue writing, you can’t expect me to be writing when the format is ass. 

Fate of Wattpad 

At first, this was a hard decision in 2024, I’ve been on Wattpad for almost over 6 years at that time. And I’ve been on AO3 for almost a year. I once thought being on these two sites would benefit me, but as it turns out, it really doesn’t. If you were just a reviewer on two platforms then it would make sense, but I’m not a viewer, I’m a writer. If you asked me in 2024, how would I feel leaving Wattpad, I would’ve said I would be upset. But now, I’m actually looking forward to leaving it. It isn’t because the people there are awful, but there’s nothing encouraging on Wattpad compared to AO3. For one AO3 allows far more higher quality fanfics compared to Wattpad and is better for an older audience. 

Wattpad is something that I would suggest starting to write fanfic, but if you want your fanfics to reach their full potential, then AO3 is a better choice than Wattpad. Its not really a contest. I don’t remember the last time I’ve read a fanfic from Wattpad, all I know it wasn’t this year. AO3 on the other hand, I’ve been reading some fanfics on that site and they are way more enjoyable. Logically speaking, it would be better for me to go to the site with higher quality fanfics, writing format, and communities.

My Wattpad account isn’t being deactivated because I feel like it’s necessary to leave the Wattpad versions up. This will allow people to compare the AO3 version is going to be compared to the Wattpad version, and see my evolution in writing the series. This series is something I’m passionate about and I want it to reach its full potential, but at the same time I want people to see the first steps of the series.

Thank you so much for supporting me on Wattpad. I highly advise you guys to follow me on AO3, same name as Wattpad: Animationking. Don’t forget to also join my Discord, for any additionally questions, or want to hear any update on the series.

I’ll see you all next time.