It's not a book yet, but it will be. That's in the works. For now we (Ron and I) are sharing everything we know about writing, publishing, and marketing books. Why spend so much time on this to help teens we don't know? Well, I knew I wanted to be a writer when I was 8, but I didn't have anyone to show me how. So I got sidetracked and became a journalist. Then when I rediscovered my passion for fiction, it was a tough road to learning and publishing. I don't want you to have to work so hard or wait to realize your dream of being published. In fact, at Teen Writers Publish! we like to say your writing career starts now!
If you're writing stories, you're already a writer. And we believe one day you can make a living doing what you love. Why can't one day start now? I'll use these pages to pass on to you what we discuss on the show, some of our own writing tips, and my writer's journey to being a writer...interrupted. Oh, and I'm sure Ron will be adding his rise to publishing as well. You'll meet both of us there. And please leave your feedback after each show, and tell us what you want to learn! We start the week of July 6th, 2015. Hopefully that will be the week that your writing career begins!
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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