Get Published

Apply to be a member of the Rising Voices Collective

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About the Rising Voices Collective

Members of the collective are teenagers who:

  • 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.

We treat you like a professional author

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.

First Semester

SEPT

Get matched with your creative writing coach at Novelly

NOV

Work with a book cover designer

JAN

Publish your e-book in Novelly's library

MAR

Complete an interview about your work for the podcast or blog

APR

Design a lesson plan for teachers around your e-book

JUN

Pursue publishing opportunities for RVC alumni

AUG

Submit an application with a writing sample and outline of your proposed e-book

Second Semester

First Semester
Second Semester

First Semester

JAN

Get matched with your agent and coach at Novelly

MAR

Work with a book editor and book cover designer

MAY

Publish in Novelly's online library

OCT

Be interviewed about your work on a podcast

NOV

Help design a lesson plan for teachers around your novella

DEC

Work with a publicist to advocate work

DEC

Submit a query letter and provide a writing sample

Second Semester

First Semester
Second Semester
Apply to the Rising Voices Collective

Because literature by and for students should be celebrated.