1. Bring back the Wattys shorts or Allow novellas and alternative writing as a category. 

2. Allow screenplays into the contest. 

3. Open the contest to books written more than two years before the contest date. 

4. Add a "Time Zones" page, so people aren't confused and rush to enter at the end. 

5. Keep sequels and graphics as a category. 

6. Give more time to enter and judge the stories. Start the contest earlier than July, such as April, and end it in August or September if needed. 

7. Limit the Wattys you can win or make a separate category for the winners to enter and win again with another book. 

8. Give books that aren't romance a chance at winning.