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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 2025 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 1 year from June 2025 to May 2026
- Be able to participate commit 10-15 hours on writing and editing your story during the summer
- Commit 1-2 hours per week virtually in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 on publishing and promoting your story

Application Requirements
- Write short answer responses about you and your story
- Submit a complete rough draft of your story*
*We are looking for a rough draft you're eager to spend the summer revising, NOT a "perfect" draft that doesn't need any work. We want to get a sense of your vision for your story and how we can help.
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 April 30, 2025.

Apply to the Rising Voices Collective

Because literature by and for students should be celebrated.

Read their e-books in the Novelly library