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This is about Killjoy Institution, a school for teenagers who suffer from various anxieties, obsessions, and overall issues. Although it mainly focuses on 4, all these kids learn to overcome their different hardships and eventually form long lasting relationships that will continue for years to come.
Side note- the nicknames of these characters used to represent their issues are song/album names. I developed each personality based on my interpretation of each song/album name and certain lyrics or just the general theme that I got from them. I also made a playlist for this story with all of the songs and albums used in it called "Killjoy Institution Playlist", as well as the second one entitled "KI Second Generation Playlist", but that one will come later during the sequel (that I am already planning out as we speak). I gave out my youtube before, but in case you missed it, it is "motherqueenone" if you wish to find the playlist. I hope this story is enjoyed. It's easily one of my favorites.
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YOUR COVER: (3/10) While your cover is clear and simple, it also looks like you've done the bare minimum. The quote presented on the cover is hauntingly beautiful, but I can hardly see it through the bright red background. A piece of advice when creating a book cover is to avoid using neon red. It takes the focus off the cover, and the red is all that your potential reader can see. It can throw them off and push them away. Take the time to think about how to create a cover that can represent your story. Maybe the principal characters are featured from the story. Maybe it's a symbolic object referenced heavily throughout your story. Whatever it is, it has to be significant and it should draw in your readers. If you struggle with making covers, don't panic! There are so many talented cover makers on Wattpad who will gladly work on your cover for free.
YOUR TITLE: (10/10) Your title is definitely unique! Yours is the first book that pops up when I type the title in the search engine for Wattpad, and it has a clear connection to your stories that your readers can understand. You did a wonderful job with choosing the title!
YOUR BLURB: (3/5) I'm impressed by how short and concise you made the blurb. You didn't give away the entire story, and you clearly did a lot of thinking about what you should add or take away. One red flag I'd like to point out is how you started your blurb: "This is about Killjoy Institution..." It sounds like you're writing a summary for a book report in school. Remember that writing a story is like writing a song. If you're struggling with how to start off your blurb, I suggest writing several beginnings and choose the one that appeals to you the most. You could even start off with the action that sets the story in motion. "After this and this happens, ___, ___, ___, and ___ find themselves in Killjoy Institution, a school for teenagers..." Do you see how I've seamlessly incorporated the kickoff of your story without making it sound awkward or strained? You can also look at other stories on Wattpad. Find good blurbs that attract you to stories. What methods do other authors use? A quick side-note: I also suggest that you write out numbers. Last, you don't need to include the second part of the blurb where you explain the names of your characters. If you write your story correctly, your readers will know what you mean through reading about your characters.
