CrystalScherer

In case you haven't heard, the Wattpad inbox messaging system is about to be deleted (the alert is at the top of your inbox). Please make sure you contact your Wattpad friends to arrange another location to talk!
          	
          	Here are some alternative ways to contact me or stay up to date:
          	-posting on my profile page
          	-joining my monthly newsletter (bottom of my website - https://crystalscherer.com/ - don't forget to accept the confirmation email!)
          	-I do have a follower discord for those who want to chat about my books: https://discord.gg/5ebs6ZwqKd
          	-For those who prefer email, I have a contact form at the bottom of my website: https://crystalscherer.com/
          	
          	Alas, I don't use social media reliably, and they don't send email alerts for messages, so I might not see any messages on Twitter, FB, or Instagram right away or possibly even for several weeks. Sorry!
          	
          	In other news, I have more stories planned for Wattpad! A large series will be coming this summer and is vaguely similar to Heartfire, but without the zombies.

ues1368

@CrystalScherer Ok. Although, the zombies is what made me like them both, ngl
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CrystalScherer

@ues1368 
          	  Lots of people are slowly leaving Wattpad, although they don't all seem to be going to the same writing apps.
          	  If it helps, I have a new large series coming out this summer (July or August, likely) that is a lot like Heartfire but without the zombies.
          	  
          	  The Virus Within was fun, but after 826,000 words, I needed a break. Lol. I did repost the original version (bottom of my profile), for those who wanted to re-read it.
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ues1368

@CrystalScherer I left Wattpad in a nutshell. I'm sad the series ended for The Virus Within. That was the only thing keeping me on and also a Different Virus. Although, I still can't read the original cause of paywall but at least I got to see ending in Laura's version.
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Writes4Feyibabe

Hii. Um how do i join groups on wattpad. Am new with zero writing friends 

CrystalScherer

@official_bluesette  No worries. That link can be used by anyone. Any Wattpad writer looking for friends and community or readers looking for suggestions or reading clubs.
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official_bluesette

@Writes4Feyibabe I hope you don't mind i used your link to join the group 
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CrystalScherer

@Writes4Feyibabe 
            There are various Wattpad groups on discord, facebook, and other social media.
            One of the bigger discord ones is Dreamland (also very welcoming of young/newer writers): https://discord.gg/dreamlandcommunity
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macaroni_1220

Hello again! I just published the first two chapters of the spin-off of A Different Virus! I made sure to write that it's based on your book, but I tried to tag you in the description and it didn't work? Do you know if there's a way to link your profile so people can click on it to find your book?

macaroni_1220

Awesome! Thank youuu 
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CrystalScherer

@macaroni_1220 
            The linking is sometime tricky/impossible. My URL profile link is: https://www.wattpad.com/user/CrystalScherer/  (Or you can just say/tag @CrystalScherer )
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write4feyibabe

I'm a new writer and all but am also a fan of yours. I dont know how to get my work published though

CrystalScherer

@write4feyibabe 
            Publishing on Wattpad is easy.
            Unless you mean self-publishing (like on Amazon) or traditional-publishing (like querying)?
            I touch on those two a bit toward the end of my writing guide: https://www.wattpad.com/story/130518849-tips-for-writing-on-wattpad
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macaroni_1220

Hello! I’m currently working on a spin-off of Heartfire and I was wondering if you could tell me whether Wainwright Fort or Sanctuary is closer to the US border? Im slightly unfamiliar with Canadian geography and I want to make sure I write the correct journey for my characters! 

macaroni_1220

@CrystalScherer awesome! Thank you so much :)) 
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CrystalScherer

@macaroni_1220 Wainwright fort is much closer to the US border. Sanctuary would be closer to Alaska actually than the Southern US/Canada border
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Clarence007644

How does one go about getting a printed signed copy of the book? Can you guide me please. You are amazing. 

CrystalScherer

@Clarence007644 
            Hello, which book?
            Most of the time, the cheapest option is for me to sign a bookplate (which is a fancy sticker that you paste inside the book). Because it's light, it only takes a stamp, so I only charge $5 for those.
            (Here are two examples of bookplates for the dragonet books: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/660285811526205459/873586413067730944/unknown.png?ex=664cbbbf&is=664b6a3f&hm=796d4fa3e7d782054ae1e8f397c96edcfdc18d020b0ef00c2032a447aeaccb26&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=687&height=398 )
            
            For me to sign a physical book, there are two main options.
            1. You mail your book in, I sign it, and you pay for postage for it to be mailed back. (can be pricey with shipping in Canada).
            2. I sign one of the spare books I have on my bookshelf, you pay for the book and shipping.
            
            Feel free to email me at wattpad.crystalscherer@outlook.com if any of these work for you.
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user095580356316

How do I write the translation please from Arabic?

CrystalScherer

@user095580356316 
            Hello, while I don't allow people to translate my books (copyright and stuff),
            if you want to read my books in another language. Copy the URL/hyperlink to my story, then go to https://translate.google.ca/ paste in the link, and click on the tab translate website.
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LoyalDog57

Do you have a way we can still talk in private? Also do you prefer I delete our convo when we are done talking on them?

LoyalDog57

About wattpad’s decision to remain private chatting? Or something else? Oh. So delete our chats from your message board but keep them on mine?
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CrystalScherer

@LoyalDog57 
            The link is to a newspaper article.
            Considering none of our past conversations have been related to my books, I'd prefer to chat on your profile as opposed to mine since I prefer mine to remain relevant to my storiesl
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LoyalDog57

Oh. Where does that link lead to? Also do you want me to delete our convos from your message board when we’re done talking in them?
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dinadila_

Hi crystal. May i know if there is any heart fire story other than this? I'd found your story from other website. The storyline and plot almost the same but the details are a bit different (Some dialogues and scene are same). So i just curious if that was your unedited version while in wattpad is polished version. 

CrystalScherer

@dinadila_ 
            Thanks. I've sent the takedown request.
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dinadila_

I found on 4shared but it was published like 6 years ago (2018). The title  is exactly the same as yours.
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CrystalScherer

@dinadila_ 
            Someone has stolen my rough draft and has been trying to make money on it.
            Can you please tell me where this is and the name of it so I can get the website to take it down?
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T_Raya

Is this you?   Kitchen Keepsakes: Favorite Family Recipes Paperback – April 29, 2024
          by Crystal Scherer (Author)

T_Raya

whelp now maybe some that wouldn't know just found out that little byte of info.  :P
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CrystalScherer

@T_Raya 
            Oh, that's nice to know! Thank you. I wasn't sure when Amazon sent those emails out.
            It was my first time making a cookbook, and it's not what most fantasy readers are interested in, so I haven't advertised it much.
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T_Raya

yeah i follow you in amazon and i got an email today about an author i am following had a new book
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