# Unpublished Book Platforms 'wefished' is a Web-Based Platform for Finding Manuscripts and Books By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webbased-platform References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/wefished) & [wefished.net](http://www.wefished.net) A vast number of great manuscripts will never become books, so 'wefished' is a web-based platform that aims to make it possible for authors to submit their work to be enjoyed by those who love literature. 'wefished' culminates [unpublished manuscripts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-to-draft) and books to allow users to download them for free, critique them and even post a rating. This is positioned as a way to help aspiring authors and even established ones to offer up ideas to get noticed or try out new genres and beyond. The 'wefished' web-based platform enables literary aficionados to get access to books that are on the brink of being published or rogue writings from up-and-coming authors. It acts as a way to [find great new books to read](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookswipr) and a method of providing direct feedback to authors to help them fine-tune their craft. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unpublished Book Platforms:** 'wefished' is disrupting the publishing industry by providing a web-based platform where authors can submit their unpublished work for readers to download and critique for free. - **Author Feedback Communities:** 'wefished' is creating a community of aspiring and established authors who can receive direct feedback and ratings on their manuscripts, allowing for continuous improvement and expanded opportunities. - **Access to Early-stage Literature:** 'wefished' is revolutionizing the way readers consume literature by offering access to books that are on the brink of being published or even rogue writings from up-and-coming authors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** 'wefished' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the publishing industry by providing a platform for unpublished authors to showcase their work to a wider audience. - **Online Book Communities:** 'wefished' is transforming the online book community industry by creating a platform where readers can discover and provide feedback on early-stage literature. - **Literary Critique Platforms:** 'wefished' is opening up new possibilities for the literary critique industry by offering a space where readers can engage with unpublished manuscripts and provide valuable feedback to authors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [eBook-Creating Content Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebookany.md) - [Nonfiction Book Discovery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookfave.md) - [Book Summary Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumreads.md) - [Curated Book Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf.md) - [Curated Book Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readhive.md) - [Social Reading Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thefalse.md) - [Book Matchmaking Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookwish.md) - [Immersive Virtual Bookstores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepherd-30.md) - [Personalized eBook Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everand.md)