And you guys were worried about writing in a funny first-person voice. Pfft. I can't tell you how many times I laughed out loud while perusing the submissions. There were so many funny descriptions, exchanges and situations. You all are an impressive lot. What's especially neat about this week's top 10 is how varied the group was. We had writers from age 21 on down to 14 – and, not only did we even have a 16-year-old guy among the ranks, but that guy won. (Congrats, Jesse!)
One of the great things about HarperTeen FanLit is that the story can truly go anywhere. Whatever pops into your head and then out onto the page (er, screen) can dictate what happens to Jane. In the winning chapter, Jane skipped a year of her life. But this week’s ThisClose chapters included a game of hoops, some helpful acrobatics (backflip into Max's arms, anyone? Or perhaps sliding down the stairwell railing is an easier way to go?), the Wicked Witch of the West, a clairvoyant, friends and family members who aren’t exactly solid... Basically, a lot of really fun, inventive stuff.
So, keep those chapters coming, everyone. The prizes are awesome, sure. But what's really important is that Jane can't find out what happens next unless you help her!
Farrin Jacobs
Executive Editor, HarperTeen
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