#NewAdultReads

Dear writers, readers, and this vast forum: hello!
          
          As an emerging writer, I truly enjoy talking about the story with those who feel along with it. I want to feel increasingly connected to this community, and I’m happy that projects like yours exist – supporting our cause so wholeheartedly.
          
          Here I share my first book:
          With Love, Mary is my debut work, after many years of dreaming and many unfulfilled dreams. I invite you to follow this journey with me.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/394494308?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details&wp_uname=anniehaleauthor

Summer Fest winners are here!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/312013237

With Summer Fest behind us and winners being announced at the end of August, we want to take a moment to share this month's Spotlight with you. We've had a lot going on behind the scenes, but this month we're featuring @LittleNameless1!

This is a friendly reminder that the Summer Fest Writing Contest is open and you only have through June 30 to submit your story!

Quick break from Summer Fest to remind you that BCM’s next Ask a Mentee live Q&A event is coming up this Saturday, June 22nd in the #ask-a-mentee channel. You can find more details about this event in our 2024 Bootcamp Mentorship book. 
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/364886130-2024-bootcamp-mentorship-program
          
          Basically, it'll be a repeat of the last Ask a Mentee event, with our Bootcamp Graduates and Mentors popping in for a fun and relaxed chat session spanning 24 hrs. Doors open at 8am Eastern time. It’s a great way to learn more about the mentors you'll be applying to, make inquiries, and connect with the community.
          
          Our team hopes to see you there!

It's time for our third activity of the Summer Fest! Remember: if you would like to enter your story into our writing contest, please do so before June 30.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/312013237

We hope you're enjoying the Summer Fest! Just a quick break from those announcements to let you know The Bootcamp Mentors are excited to announce that their 2nd mentorship session will begin July 1st! Visit the @BootcampMentors profile and check out their 2024 Bootcamp Mentorship title to learn how you can apply to a bootcamp mentor for a chance to receive one-on-one help with your story.
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/364886130-2024-bootcamp-mentorship-program

It's week two of the Summer Fest, and we're back with another activity! We're looking forward to seeing your comments ;)
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/312013237

We're coming at you with two announcements!
          
          Summer Fest's official submission form is open! You have until the end of June to submit your story. Don't want to write? No problem! The first activity of the month is officially up. 
          
          It's the first Monday of Pride Month! A new month means a new author, and this month we're shining our Spotlight on @gremlinsbookstash and their Hearts Divided series! A little fun fact about this author: they're also running a contest. Head on over to their profile to check it out!

Summer is here, and so is the Summer Fest! Four community run profiles have gotten together to help beat the heat with contests and activities galore. We're inviting all readers and writers to join together in submitting prompt-based and already written full-length stories for fun prizes while we have a fun month full of beach- and summer-themed activities. What could be your next favorite read?
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/312013237