From the archives of Teens Can Write, Too! I feel this post is an important and worthwhile read for all teen writers who are experiencing mid-teens-life crises. đ
Update: 3/30/14
So, quite obviously, this is a teen writing blog. And by definition, that means Iâm all, âRah! Rah! Teen writers rock!â âTeen writers can get published!â âTeens can write, too!â (See what I did there?) I talk a lot about how teen writers, just like all other writers out there, are completely capable of securing a book deal, and often, as is the case with our teen author bookshelf, I highlight all of those who do.
But, hereâs one thing I donât often talk about: what if you donât get published as a teen?
What if you work your heart out, write a great book, fully deserve to secure that book deal⌠and it just doesnât fall through? Or what if you realize that you just need more time to improve your craft before you can get published? Or⌠what if it just doesnât happen while youâre a teenager?
And I know thisâŚ
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