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My Dream Is Taking Off MAG

January 23, 2017
By HannahSaulnier PLATINUM, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
HannahSaulnier PLATINUM, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
35 articles 2 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The heart may be weak, and sometimes it may even give in. But I&#039;ve learned that deep down, there&#039;s a light that never goes out!&quot;<br /> &quot;There is no darkness strong enough in this world that can diminish the light in our hearts.&quot;<br /> -Kingdom Hearts


In sixth grade, I really began to write. It quickly became an addiction. A few friends and I started a writing club in ninth grade and sponsored an author to come to our school. That’s when I realized I wanted to be an author too.


Tenth grade I joined a WIN period for writers who want to be published. That’s where I discovered Teen Ink. My short story “A Christmas Surprise” was the first thing I submitted, and it was posted on TeenInk.com. I started to submit more work, mostly poems, and then added some photos.


In 2016, my poem “Break Away From Pain” received an Editors’ Choice award. That same year, I became a VIP on TeenInk.com, and my poem “You’re Not Me” was voted #1 by other Teen Ink members and featured on the front page of the site’s poetry section.


After a year and a half of dreaming of being a published author, I now am one. “Break Away From Pain” was printed in Teen Ink’s February issue, and is estimated to be seen by half a million readers. I’ve taken that next step toward my dream becoming a reality, and I couldn’t be happier.


It’s all thanks to Teen Ink. While so many told me that my dream might never be achieved, I proved that anything is possible. Teen Ink, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. You’re the reason my dream is taking off!



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TheVG GOLD said...
on Jun. 1 2017 at 2:52 pm
TheVG GOLD, Fair Haven, Vermont
13 articles 4 photos 11 comments
Loved this! It gives me hope for my own writing future! Hopefully I'll get to read some of your wonderful work soon, and I wish you all of the best on your next adventures!

on Apr. 7 2017 at 11:56 am
HannahSaulnier PLATINUM, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
35 articles 2 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The heart may be weak, and sometimes it may even give in. But I&#039;ve learned that deep down, there&#039;s a light that never goes out!&quot;<br /> &quot;There is no darkness strong enough in this world that can diminish the light in our hearts.&quot;<br /> -Kingdom Hearts

Teen Ink does have a lot of really cool things. One thing I really like about Teen Ink is that they have forums where you can share your work, get feedback, or even co-author something. Other writing websites that I'm on don't really do that.

surya_k BRONZE said...
on Jan. 27 2017 at 7:58 am
surya_k BRONZE, Chennai, Other
1 article 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies ... The man who never reads lives only one. - George R R Martin

This was really good. It made me think about all the cool stuff on TeenInk!