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About the Rising Voices Collective

Novelly's youth authors:

Publish an e-book in the Novelly library
Use their gifts in writing to celebrate diverse lived experiences
Believe that we can create a more inclusive world through the stories we share

Learn more by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions or reading some of their work.

Apply for the 2024 Program

We treat you like a professional author

The Rising Voices Collective (RVC) is not just a creative writing program. Here, teenagers access a support team to publish an e-book and get it taught in English classrooms. RVC is fully virtual and there is no cost for students to participate..

Eligibility
- Be a teenager between the ages of 14-19 years old (high school student or a first-year student in college)
- Reside in the United States and its territories
- Have access to the internet and a computer
- Commit to the Rising Voices Collective program for 6 months from July to December 2024
- Be able to participate fully in the 4-week virtual summer creative writing intensive from July 8 to August 2, 2024. This includes 16 hours in online class each week and independent work outside of class.
- Commit 1-2 hours per week virtually in Fall 2024 on publishing and promoting your e-book

Application Requirements
- Write short answer responses about you as a writer
- Submit the first 500 words of your story
- Submit a 2-3 page summary and outline of your proposed e-book
We look forward to reading your applications! For more information, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
You can submit your application using the button below. Our next deadline is 11:59 pm PST on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Apply to the Rising Voices Collective

Because literature by and for students should be celebrated.

Read their e-books in the Novelly library