About

Teen Writers’ Nook is a website devoted to encouraging young writers to find their voice, with writing advice and positive encouragement. Our focus is to help teen authors find their creativity and grow in their writing. Stay tuned for exciting resources. No matter if you’ve written one page, one chapter, or finished a novel, Teen Writers’ Nook is here to help you! 

OUR MISSION:

At Teen Writers’ Nook we are all about support and growth. Writing is hard and often perceived as a lonely and challenging process. Finishing a novel is hard, publishing is hard, getting your books in the hands of readers is even harder. Some aspiring authors have no clue where to start, and many find themselves at the point of discouragement, ready to give up. But we believe it doesn’t have to be that way! It doesn’t matter what art form you’re trying to create, what dreams you have, or what career you’ve chosen, everyone needs someone to help them along the way. And that includes writers, wether that’s with encouragement, writing tips, community, or guidance. We believe the best written works are still to come, and it starts with our young writers. Our goal is to challenge teen authors to take their dreams seriously, pursue it with purpose, and reach heights they never imagined they could make before. We get excited when we here our readers say they have found a new love for writing, the motivation to complete their next novel, or have even found publishing opportunities. This is what we strive to see happen in the next generation of authors with passion and dedication. You don’t have to do this alone, you don’t have to continue wandering with no direction. We’re here. And we’re ready to see what the future has in store for you!

Testimonials:

"TWN is what really inspired me to write and keep writing. I probably wouldn’t be writing today without all of their amazing support and encouragement and I’m so honored that I get to be a part of this great writing community. I owe so much to Issabelle, Katherine, and Alana. They have given me so much help and motivation for so many things."
Jane
TWN reader
"Teen Writers’ Nook is one of my favorite blogs!!! It’s a fun, encouraging place to talk about writing and books with its three amazing creators! I highly recommend reading if you want to laugh, squeal for joy about books, or learn more about the writing craft!"
Allie Jo Andersen
author and blogger
"Teen Writers’ Nook has changed my writing life. Alana, Katherine, and Issabelle not only give you tips, but will encourage you and make writing fun and exciting. They have further changed my outlook on writing! If you are a teen writer, this is the place to be!"
Alexa
teen blogger
"Teen Writers' Nook isn't just a blog - it's a family. From their sage advice to their signature humor to their beautiful friendship, the girls at TWN offer you everything you need to succeed as a writer, including a community of love, joy, and encouragement you won't find anywhere else! I'm beyond blessed to be a part of such a community and to be friends with some of the sweetest, most talented people I know!"
Grace A. Johnson
author of Held Captive

Meet the Team:

D.B. Rayne | TWN writer & co-founder

D. B. Rayne is a twenty-something-year-old Christian novelist and author of her fantasy, Aladdin-inspired debut, Into the Lamp. She lives in the South, where she is allegedly “writing” (but is most likely envisioning owning her own sword or hunting for Narnia in wardrobes). You can follow her on Instagram, @db_rayne.

Victoria Crooks | social media director 

Victoria Crooks is a homeschooled grad, psych major, and follower of Jesus. When she’s not involved with school and other college-related activities, you can find this chocolate addict reading books, watching movies, hanging out with her family, and getting lost in her thoughts. Victoria also enjoys writing and has been published in two anthologies. As a lover of storytelling, she believes stories can be found everywhere–not just between the pages of books. Therefore, one of her dreams is to travel the world, explore other cultures, and meet new people to discover the inspiring stories they have lived.

Emma Crooks | editor-in-chief

Emma Crooks is a Christian, homeschool graduate, wordsmith, and book addict with an undying passion for stories that spark light. She is pursuing an English major and is a freelance editor. Her goal is to always strive to use words wisely and create with an intention to brighten the world and encourage others. When she’s not lost in a novel, you’ll find her searching for new songs to obsess over or soaking in God’s creation outdoors. You can connect with her online and subscribe to her monthly newsletter. 

Katherine Perry | TWN co-founder

Katherine Perry finds her identity in Christ and hopes to show people the love of Jesus. She is the co-founder of the blog, Teen Writers’ Nook, as well as the co-editor of the Teen Writers’ Nook Imagine anthology. Her short story, “He Wanted my Heart” was published in the Tell Me You Love Me anthology, and her short story, “Talented Mers Competition” was published in the Level Up anthology. Currently, she works as the newsletter director for Writers’ Vision. She enjoys writing in a variety of genres, creatively challenging herself, and dancing to her heart’s content. You can connect with her on her blog, katherineperrycreator.wordpress.com

Madeleine Perry | TWN co-founder

Madeleine loves to write magical fantasy, historical fiction, and poetry putting Christian values in them. She is an animal lover and enjoys putting them in her stories. She writes to bring her stories to life. Her favorite books are anything about Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family, plus Narnia and Harry Potter.

Posting Schedule for September:

Thursday, September 3rd – The Secret to Writing Strong Themes that have a Lasting Impact

Thursday, September 17th – IngramSpark vs Kindle Direct Publishing: The Ultimate Guide for the Indie-Publishing Author