Storytelling Powerhouse Wattpad Joins 2025 Romance Writers of America Conference Program
Attendees at the annual event will hear from Wattpad’s superstar authors and editorial experts about the art of romance storytelling and building a writing career online
Wattpad’s Jessica Cunsolo, author of the With Me series, and Fallon DeMornay, author of Stiletto Sisterhood, will attend as special guest panelists
TORONTO - July 10, 2025 - Wattpad, a leading webnovel platform and storytelling community, will bring some of its most influential romance authors and editorial experts to this year's Romance Writers of America (RWA) 2025 conference. The brand will take center stage at RWA 2025 on July 18th in Niagara Falls, Canada, with a group of panels about the art of romance storytelling, fandom, and building a career--and global audience--writing online. Wattpad’s romance authors Jessica Cunsolo, author of the With Me series, and Fallon DeMornay, author of Stiletto Sisterhood, will share their journey of getting started on the platform and reaching new readers in print.
Wattpad is home to a thriving romance community, with millions of readers and writers connecting over some of the most creative new voices in the genre. The platform has been a launching pad for renowned romance writers like Anna Todd (After), Beth Reekles (The Kissing Booth), Ariana Godoy (Through My Window), and Tay Marley (Sidelined: The QB and Me) - all of which have had their Wattpad webnovels published in print and adapted as record-breaking films. The platform is helping a new generation of writers succeed on the platform and driving new narratives on screens and bookshelves everywhere.
Wattpad 101: Webnovels and How to Write Them
Friday, July 18th at 10:30-11:30 AM ET
From tips and tricks to advice for new authors, learn more about the Wattpad writing experience and what it takes to thrive on the platform and beyond.
Panelists Include:
Alessandra Ferreri, Wattpad Head of Content
Harry Hanson, Wattpad Content Education Specialist
Jessica Cunsolo, Wattpad Author of With Me series
Fallon DeMornay, Wattpad Author of Stiletto Sisterhood
Chemistry & Characters: The Perfect Recipe for a Great Romance
Friday, July 18th at 2:15-3:15 PM ET
With an endless number of tropes and archetypes to choose from, writing romance can be overwhelming. Join Wattpad’s content expert and authors as they dive into what makes a perfect romance.
Panelists Include:
Alessandra Ferreri, Wattpad Head of Content
Jessica Cunsolo, Wattpad Author of With Me series
Fallon DeMornay, Wattpad Author of Stiletto Sisterhood
For the first time, the conference will be held at the Brock Hotel in Niagara Falls, Canada. Running from July 16-19, 2024, the four-day event brings together romance writers of all experience levels to explore the latest trends and professional insights about working in the genre.