Wattpad is a popular website and app that has a vast collection of fanfiction stories from various genres such as fantasy, romance, horror, and more. There is a myriad of talented authors on this platform, and it would come as no surprise if you have come across a piece of fanfiction that you want to download for offline reading. This article will guide you on how to download fanfiction from Wattpad in simple steps.

Check If the Option for Offline Reading is Available

Before you can download any story on Wattpad, you need to know whether the author has allowed their work for offline reading. To know this, open the story on your app or website and check if you see 'offline reading not available'. If you don't see this notification, then you are good to go.

Note that some authors may not want their stories downloaded or read offline. In that case, you should respect the author’s wishes and not try to download these stories.

Downloading the Wattpad App

Wattpad is available in both website and app formats. However, for downloading purposes, the app is more beneficial. It is available for both iOS and Android users. Simply download it from the App Store or Google Play Store and sign up for a free account if you don’t already have one.

The app has a user-friendly interface and is well-organized into different categories based on the genre of the stories. You can easily find the story you are looking for using the search bar.

Adding a Story to Your Library or Reading List

It’s essential to add the story you wish to read offline to your library or reading list. This makes the download process easier and faster. You can add a book to your library by clicking on the '+' icon visible on the story's page.

On the app, you will find all the added stories in the library section. From this section, it becomes easier to manage your downloads.

Navigate to the Story Settings

Once you have added the fanfiction story to your library, the next step is to find the download option. This should be in the story settings which can be accessed from your library. Each story has its settings, hence you need to set them individually for each story you want to download.

The story settings option is usually represented by three dots or lines in the upper corner of the story. After you click on this, a drop-down menu will appear with various options, and among them is the download option.

Selecting the Download Option

With the story settings opened, you will find the ‘Enable offline mode�or 'Download' option. Select this, and the download process begins. The download speed will depend on your internet connection.

Please note that when you want to read the story offline, you have to ensure that the app or website is in offline mode. Failure to this, the story will not open since the app will be requiring an internet connection.

Deleting the Downloaded Story

When you are done reading the story and wish to save some space on your device, deleting it is possible. Simply go to the story settings and find the ‘Remove from offline�option. The story will no longer be available for offline reading, but remains in your library for later reading when online.

However, be wary when deleting because you might lose your reading progress. So, don't delete the story if you plan on continuing reading it later.

FAQs:

1) Can I download any story on Wattpad?

No, you can only download the stories that have the offline reading function enabled by the author.

2) Can I access the downloaded stories on different devices?

The downloaded stories are only available on the device you downloaded them on. They are not synced across different devices.

3) What happens when I delete a downloaded story from Wattpad?

When you delete a downloaded story, you stop its availability for offline reading. However, the story will still be in your library when you are online.

Conclusion

Downloading fanfiction stories from Wattpad is not a difficult affair. With a few taps here and there, you can enjoy reading your favourite works offline. This guide provides highlights on steps to follow to successfully download fanfiction. However, authors have the rights to their works, and if they prefer that their stories are not downloaded for offline reading, you should respect this rule.

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