Letter from the editor

Dear reader,

Welcome to the YWP Journal! I have loved words and writing my entire life, and with the help of the Young Writers Program, a spin off of Nanowrimo, I discovered many people who think exactly the way that I do. These people opened my eyes to a new form of writing, and it is due to them that I finished my first novel at such a young age.

The community of YWP is one of the most supportive places I have ever seen, so this blog mainly focuses on the news, the drama, and most importantly, the members of this wonderful site.

This is like a fandom, but way better!

Feel free to leave a comment and a follow, and spread the word among your friends!

Sincerely,

-Ash

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