If I were to write a young adult novel of my own, I would write about a teenager making a decision to do something out of their comfort zone much like that of the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian in first person. I would probably use part of my personal experience with me selecting a college to attend. I went out of my comfort zone attending this college. I went to an all-girls high school and I was okay with being there and being with guys after school all the time because I was home and all my friends were there. Although when deciding to attend Ursuline College, I knew only one other person attending this school, and attending another predominately female school was not on my top priority list. But I sucked it up and realized that this change and move in my life would help me in the long run. I could always go to places and hang out and meet people, and I could concentrate more at a smaller college.
In my novel, I would write about a child stepping outside their comfort zone when either attending a college or transferring to a new school. I would use my personal experiences and incorporate my feelings into the novel. I could make it so the characters would represent people that have helped me in my life and could influence me to make these decisions that have a great impact in my life. This novel would revolve around the teenage years in the high school or early college year setting because to me that is when the most drastic changes in life occur.
Learning in the Age of the Trigger Warning
11 years ago
I feel that you have a good concept here. Many people would be able to relate to your story, even if it has to do with something completely different from choosing a school. I think it is really interesting that books are kind of like a "fill-in-the-blank" sort of thing. No matter what the plot is, in one way or another you can always insert your own experience and come out with the same moral or concept. I also like that you considered what time period you would select specifically. I agree that some of the most crucial changes happen to adolescents during this time. As I said, I think you have a really good start here. :)
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