Hi everyone, my name is Nixi Ray, and I am a teenage author. For those who don’t know me, I’ve been writing the same book since I was eleven. I just turned eighteen last week, and have learned so much about writing and conveying emotions through words over the past seven years. Finally, my book
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Currently, I am working on Book 1 of a fantasy series—title coming soon!!!—and nearing the end of my editing! The current draft is probably Draft #11 (or #1100012.3), but I promise all of the edits are worth it! I have learned a lot in the past few years, and am almost ready to start the
It is so easy to draft something I want to—a fantasy world full of magic, creatures, and fun—but trying to tear my hair out for every single word I add to a speech! Why can’t I just write my book instead??? 😭 All of these ideas come from two books I want to write–one about
Have you ever seen something so beautiful, you can’t breathe because it’s so amazing? I think this quote means that even though you could keep living in the same place forever, if you never do anything different, it’s not going to feel meaningful and like you’ve done something worth telling. I think one of these
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What do you love about Christmas? One of my favorite traditions around Christmastime is making food and treats. I always make cream cheese mints, peppermint cookies, and fudge. I love the smells around Christmastime too! Cinnamon and vanilla candles, warm apple cider, and hot cocoa are just a few of my favorites. One especially fun
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What kind of reader are you? Are you The Sipper, meaning you always eat while you read? Are you The Juggler, reading multiple books and flipping between each one without mixing up the storylines? Do you like to read with a blanket in bed, or can you read anytime, anyplace, in any weather? I like
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In my life, I’ve been given multiple notebooks, many with the intention of ‘journal’, ‘gratitude book’, and even ‘thoughts’. No, they did not end up as the intended dreaded journal, gratitude book, or thought book. They ended up as my first draft stories. The first notebook started it all. It was my eleventh birthday, and
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My aunt gave me this shirt for Christmas. It quickly became my favorite t-shirt because of how true it is. I pay attention to the things that are going on around me-People watching. If I find something interesting, or it sparks an idea, it ends up in my novel. Hence the saying. One scene I’ve
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This painting was inspired by my love of the night sky. I love stargazing and trying to spot shooting stars. I also love just staring at one specific star and trying to guess what color it would be if I had a telescope, or if it is a Sun to other planets. If it is
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One of my favorite things to do is play the piano. I love learning new songs and performing in front of friends and family. It’s a way to serve, reach out, and have fun. Beginning a song on the piano is like jumping into a new world. After playing the first few notes, the music
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