TWN is on Instagram Plus a LOT of Announcements
~Heya, TWNers! I can’t believe the day has finally come but here we are. It’s official! Teen Writers’ Nook is expanding into the social media world. I’m so thrilled to announce that we are now on Instagram! That’s right, you can follow your favorite place for writing tips and encouragement on Instagram, check us out @teenwritersnook.
~This also comes with the news that we are expanding the Team at Teen Writers Nook. While I’ve loved starting this site up and running it with my sisters, it’s coming to be more than three people (who are all also now in college) can handle alone, and I couldn’t be happier to announce the newest member of the Team! Please welcome Victoria Crooks who is joining on as our social media manager. She’ll be running our Instagram page and keeping you in the loop on what’s happening at TWN! If you want to learn more about her, head over to our about page where you can find her short bio or check her out on instagram @victoriacrooksbooks!
~Speaking of Crooks, Teen Writers Nook will be having our FINAL writing live stream this coming Monday, August 12th at 7 PM EDT (time or dates are subject to change, keep an eye out on TWN where we’ll keep you posted). Emma Crooks will be joining us as we discuss how to world build like a pro. Because no matter what genre you’re in, the setting the characters find themselves in has to be created, constructed, and described, even if the setting is real, imagined, or based on something real. I’m looking forward to having a fun discussion time, and I hope to see you there!! If you can’t join us live, no problem. You can watch the replay at anytime after the stream!
~Teen Writers Nook just hit our fourth blogiversary on July 30th 2024! I know I’ve been mentioning it for a couple of months, but it’s still crazy to think that after four years, TWN is still going and branching forward into even more amazing and exciting things. (And here I thought it didn’t get cooler after releasing an anthology!) I can’t wait to see where God takes us this next year!!! Thank you all SO much for reading, your support, and whatever you do to help keep the TWN community alive! You guys are what make this place so special to me and why I’m still hanging around here after four years!!! *shares virtual cake, cookies, and brownies with everyone*
~Finally, I am SO excited to announce that I am up and open for business on Etsy. While I hope to put more listings up on my page soon, as of right now I’m focusing on “Blind Dates with a Book.” If you aren’t familiar with this, basically you select the genre you like to read the most; you can include favorite tropes, settings, themes, etc that you like (or include a link to your GoodReads, StoryGraph, or book tracking website of your choice) to help me in selecting the right story for you; and I will send you a surprise book along with multiple goodies! I am selling options across genres, markets, and age groups. If you want a book targeted for young readers, I have some Middle Grade historical fiction and survival fiction. If you like books targeted for teens, I have some in both the Christian and secular markets. If you’re an adult reader, I have a few nonfiction titles, some Christian historical fiction, and historical romance. (Please note, the books that do not have “Christian” at the beginning are titles published in the general market, though most are still very clean. If content is a concern for you, please reach out and let me know so I can select a book that matches YOUR standards. Because you should never have to sacrifice your convictions for the sake of entertainment.) The goodie options include (1) teabag, (5) stickers, (1) bookmark, and (1) pen. Basically, it’s everything you need for a fun, relaxing evening with just you and a book! This can also be the PERFECT gift for the bookish friend in your life! All set at a reasonable price!
And guess what?!
I’m hosting a 15% off sale to celebrate the launch, but this will end Wednesday, August 7th (technically it ends at 12 AM on August 8th, but its close enough, lol) so if you want in on the deal, I just wanted to give you a heads up that it’s ending soon.
And I think that’s all the announcements I have to share right now!
So let’s talk! What’s something you would like us to cover in our worldbuilding livestream? Are you excited about TWN branching into Instagram? Have you ever tried a Blind Date with a Book before? I want to hear all about it in the comments below!
Issabelle Perry
Issabelle Perry is a proud Jesus follower, an extroverted writer, and a homeschool graduate. When she's not writing, you can find her reading, jamming to Skillet, studying history, hunting for Narnia in wardrobes, or envisioning herself wielding a magnificent sword (but due to her clumsiness, let’s hope that never happens). This self-proclaimed exclamation mark enthusiast can be found hanging out at Teen Writers’ Nook, a community of teen authors Issabelle co-founded in 2020. She is the author of Don't Let Me Go (Sky's the Limit Press 2024), May We Make Them Proud (2023), and a co-editor for two anthologies. What she’s probably doing right now is fangirling about her favorite books to random people or scanning the pantries for chocolate.
6 Comments
Allie Jo Andersen
Ahhh so many exciting things!!!! Yayy for joining IG!!! And so excited for that live Worldbuilding video!! Also, LOVE the Etsy shop concept–can’t wait till I can place my order!!! <3
Issabelle Perry
YESSS!!!! I am SO pumped for all the new things coming to TWN!!! *high fives* Aww THANK YOU!!!! We’re so glad to hear you’re excited too! Hope to see you there! Thank you SO much!!!! That means so much to me! 😊
Iona
Congrats on nearly four years of TWN!! Whoo Hoo! 😀 Also super happy for your etsy shop, the blind date books look beautiful (and you’ve got one of the best deals I’ve seen out there ;)) Best wishes! x Iona
Issabelle Perry
THANK YOU SO MUCH, IONA!!!!!!!! I can’t believe it’s been that long, but it’s amazing to see how much TWN has changed and grown over the last four years!!! Thank you sooo much!! That just means so much to me!!! I’ve worked hard to try to bring something beautiful, high quality, but still affordable, so I’m glad to hear it’s one of the best deals out there! Thank you!!!
Liz Churchill
Yay! I am so excited to see this livestream. I discovered TWN this summer and have been enjoying your past and current posts – they are so helpful! I also LOVE the Etsy idea!! (I did buy one, *cue confetti *)
Issabelle Perry
Eeeeek thank youuu, Liz!!!! I can’t wait for the stream tomorrow!! Oh my goodness, that is AWESOME! I always love getting to meet new TWN readers so thank you so much for commenting!!! I’m SO thrilled to hear they’ve been helpful!! Thank you SO much!!! (Eee really?! Ah thank you so much for buying one!! It means so much to me!!!)