Synopsis:

Nothing Held Back is the fourth anthology of collected writings from teen girls and professional women writers of WriteGirl. From thought-provoking poems to lyrical essays to fantastical fiction--a captivating compilation of genres is passionately represented. These bold girls and women take on the challenge of capturing WriteGirl's spirit, writing on family, love, loss, sense of place, childhood and more. For instance, in the chapter called "Feelings of Peculiar Intensity," WriteGirls take you on an emotional roller coaster as they explore relationships of all kinds. You will also find exercises and writing tips from WriteGirl's monthly workshops. Dramatic in range and full of startling perspectives, these writers hold nothing back.

Book Excerpt:

Secret Room (Excerpt)

by Shawna Herron, age 16

There is secret room in my heart.

There is a broken mirror because I think I'm ugly.

I smashed the clock because I hate change.

I'm afraid for the future.

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Topics/Categories:

fiction, Nonfiction, teen writing

Genre:

Adolescence, Fiction, Nonfiction, Writers and Writing

Type of Work:

Anthology

Publishers:

WriteGirl Publications

Awards:

Writers Notes Magazine Book Award Winner; Independent Publisher Award Honorable Mention

Purchase From:

Writegirl Publications

Original Publish Date:

October 1, 2005

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