A Guide on Cliché... is in itself a cliché. There are many books on Wattpad about this subject, if it were a meal, it would feed the world. But let's have a little fun, shall we?

This book is dedicated to all the authors who write cliché. Clichés became what they are because they work. Change the formula and you either end up with a masterpiece or a big ol' mess. So, let's dig into our favorite (and not so favorite) clichés.

Now, I don't read all genres so not everything is covered. This covers one of Wattpad's most popular genres:

If you've done this in your writing, fear not. No judgment here, as every book has at least one cliché.

Below are the Table of Contents. Grab a seat and let's spill some tea.

I: Popularity Abounds- Cliché Subgenres

The Wealthiest Man Alive: Billionaire

Instantaneous Sparkage: Romantic Comedies

Toxicity and Electricity: Dark Romance

Nerds, Lockers, and Hormones: Teen Fiction

II: Imaginary Friends, Enemies, and Frenemies- Common Archetypes

"What you gonna do when they come for you?": The Bad Boy

A Blank Canvas: The Virgin MC

Boss Bitch: The Contemporary MC

Besties: The Supporting Cast

They Who Shall Not Be Named: Villains and Antagonists

III: Looking the Part: On Cliché Writing Style

Stiles, Zayn, Stefan, Timothee: Casting and Introductions

Normal: Describing a Female MC

Orbs: Describing a Male Romantic Lead

S***, F***, M*****f*****, and Balls!: Dialogue

Anywhere, USA: Common Settings

Don't lose the loose change in your pocket: Grammar-ish

Saved by the Bell: The Opening Scene

Sexplosions: Sex Scene Descriptions

Happily Ever After: The Ending

I must add that I'm in America. And so while these clichés have become popular around the world on Wattpad, I have an American perspective and may miss some. For those of you who are from other countries, please share your own clichés!