I wrote a book when I was 13. It sucked.

[@holymountains8612]

You were 13, you should be proud that you actually self-published book.

[@MelTorrefranca]

I agree that it was a great learning experience overall :)

[@iamhappythingy9258]

me too

[@heyitsrose8331]

Exactly I wrote a book in 3rd grade and had it published. Even thought the book was literally written by a child, I still love the fact it was published. I didn't have any others published, however I did have a poem I wrote published in a book! I'm proud of my 3rd grade success!.......wow just wow.

[@YeEnjoyer1]

Maimunah Khan CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎊🎈

[@pleasetf7214]

@@MelTorrefranca How did you self publish?

[@jdproctor7700]

Her: I wrote a book at 13, it sucked. Me: I’ve been writing a book for 13 years and I’m nowhere near finishing. I suck!

[@milacole5715]

I believe in you! Good luck!

[@ipshitajee]

Honey get that thing on , You'll be amazing 😜

[@fatimasajid6355]

👁👄👁

[@cornelia19]

I think we live the same life-

[@tonnafecor7705]

I know the feeling bro

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

Just the cover page alone gives me the feeling it’ll be a great read.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Don't judge off first impressions 😂 but thank you!

[@ReverieCat]

Yeah it looks cool!

[@Shady._.boiedits]

REMEMBER BOB ROSS HAPPY MISTAKES

[@randoseworld5557]

Don't judge a book by it's cover!

[@ninamoon4573]

@@randoseworld5557 for a book, judging a book by its cover is honestly good. if the cover interests you, go for it. something i learned from my teacher.

[@nanorfewerinlength4920]

The thought of writing a book of my own has been fluttering in my mind lately.

[@VintageFindsGurl15]

Go for it!😊

[@supermarioallie]

@@haydensl23 awww! im writing a book too! it’s called “T.” what’s ur book about?

[@supermarioallie]

@@haydensl23 dang, ur 12 and I’m 11 but u still have a better plot then me. my book is about three siblings and their last names are T. it starts off in the 1880’s in Venice, Italy with a duke, who’s their dad, the dutchess, who’s their mother, and obviously the siblings. there dad died shortly after the little sibling was born from a heart condition, but the dutchess and the kids were still happy. but the dutchess ended up falling in love again and marrying another man. on the oldest siblings birthday, the mom and stepdad get into a HUGE fight which leads into the stepdad kicking the mom out of the house and keeps it a secret from the kids. the mom becomes homeless and depressed and so desperate to see her kids until one day at night she sneaks into their house and kills the siblings hoping to be reunited with them in heaven, but instead of the siblings going to heaven or the underworld, they awake in a strange land instead, and they have to find their way back home.

[@supermarioallie]

@@haydensl23 if u want, I could help u come up with some characters 💕 but I understand if u don’t, it’s ur book 🥰

[@supermarioallie]

@@haydensl23 are u serious bro? my plot is literal garbage compared to urs, I can see myself reading ur story. u should really continue writing urs and turn it into a book, my plot makes ZERO sense. edit: also, im working on this other story called “Accidentally in Love”. basically it’s about a boy called flynn that likes his twin brothers feminine boyfriend, and he’s trying to get over it but can’t. but, I honestly don’t like it that much, seems kinda stereotypical, or something a 13 year old would write, ya know?

[@kelseybell4450]

I'm 18, 47,300 words in my book, and utterly impressed with your accomplishments ma'am

[@MelTorrefranca]

Congrats on the 47k! :D

[@kelseybell4450]

Thanks :)

[@ashiquematt3233]

Hey , could i just know what topic you are writing about....I too am 18,and I am re writing a story I wrote when I was 13

[@gunnarjohnson7567]

What's your book about? What's the genre?

[@nyashagrace7145]

When i say i GASPED. I thought you wrote 18 MILLION words and I was flabbergasted.

[@lilacdreams6436]

I’m writing a book and I am 11, I am going to my English teacher tomorrow for feedback and advice. 😂(Incredibly inspiring.)

[@MelTorrefranca]

Aww congratulations on getting started! Best of luck on your writing journey :))

[@lilacdreams6436]

Mel Torrefranca Aww! Thank you! :)

[@maichu6584]

Im writing one at the age pf 13. About to do some editing.

[@Indyyaaa]

I'm gonna be 12 in June I've written a couple books but I never finished them

[@maichu6584]

@@Indyyaaa you havn't exaclty written the book unless its finished. Good job tho 👍. Ive written a book before but I never fully published it, so you can't read it. Im currently working on a new book which is like, 50,000 words long at the moment. Shooting for 90,000.

[@lilahshoemaker1790]

Dude I thought that book actually wasn't too bad. My cousin has it and I decided to read it when I saw this

[@MelTorrefranca]

Woah she has one? Haha thx

[@kaylaautry5348]

Woah

[@cc32834]

@@MelTorrefranca it would be niece if it was a girl so it would be a boy cus they said cousin

[@mr_mustache_man7789]

@C Cousin can be both boy or girl, the boy version of niece is nephew

[@chloeisla2989]

Seriously what are the odds of that tho-

[@austinmcconnell]

0:03 *leo pointing meme*

[@MelTorrefranca]

Omg you’re my inspiration!

[@48claire23]

Lol

[@devrajdwivedi01]

​@@MelTorrefranca there are so many ideas in my mind but i am unable to write any of those cuz I haven't any proper space for writing. actually I don't know anything about writing but i want to write someday

[@kaylawhite2492]

Ever since I was in Elementary school, I have been wanting to be an author. IT IS HARD. But, I tell my self. No matter how bad your book is, just think about how at least 1 person will enjoy it. And maybe if that book got in their hands, it would have been a blessing. Great job though! p.s.: I am working on a book right now, and the possible name it may be is TTA: Twin Thieves Association.

[@MelTorrefranca]

That's a great perspective. Good luck on the book :)

[@alinenzayisenga5099]

Great job

[@PastelFire99]

SAME. Since I was a 6 yr old, I always wanted to write

[@nonotdrschwa5677]

cant u just publish it on wattpad

[@emmaivanov2883]

@@nonotdrschwa5677 yee, but its better to do it irl! way cooler and you may make profits!

[@50kekk]

It doesn't really matter if the book was crappy. The fact that you self-publish your book at an incredibly young age gave a big inspiration to other writers out there!

[@emeraldfury2152]

Exactly

[@potterheditz]

Yes it does, it’s a cool achievement but she may have improved and it’s okay. She said that it wasn’t edited, and if she had a book published she would want it to be good

[@jetskioutofwater2913]

I started writing a book when I was twelve........ Im fourteen now and it's still being written and edited..... i hope mine isn't bad even though im young while writing it 🤞

[@MelTorrefranca]

Sounds like you're putting a lot of work into it. I'm sure it'll be great :)

[@nonotdrschwa5677]

Well, you're not that young.

[@hmmindeed4747]

I barely started writing a book today im already stumped on what to right next

[@jetskioutofwater2913]

@@hmmindeed4747 when in doubt, write the ending first! then you know where you're headed. once your stuck again, write a defining moment in a character's life. this will help you understand them better even if u dont include it in the final book.

[@hmmindeed4747]

@@jetskioutofwater2913 k thanks

[@crispyein8601]

You are now my new role model wtf

[@MelTorrefranca]

awww

[@meepbeep2464]

Nice profile pic

[@hanamaria777]

My friend and I are both writing a historical fiction novel. We started in October, and we're at 57 pages so far.

[@angelicadoronio8257]

Can you tag me when you're done

[@hanamaria777]

@@angelicadoronio8257 ya ofc

[@Hiro_515]

You done

[@user-yo7dr5zv5q]

How is it?

[@kxmuna]

hows it going?

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you for watching! Not sure if I’ll end up doing a reading or not...but we’ll see! ;)

[@mircelyrodriguez]

READ IT

[@aliviajohnson8953]

You should totally do a reading!

[@nuwanedirisinghe2683]

You are so inspirational 👌

[@iamhappythingy9258]

dont

[@victoriawall8352]

hater alert😂

[@staceygatien300]

Okay, so I have this book I wrote when I was --no joke-- 5-7 years old... it makes NO SENSE, but it is probably my favourite book...ever. I never finished it, but I am most definitely not embarrassed by it...or any of my past, horrible books, actually... it's so great when I see people NOT give up after they have a 'flop' experience. *Read that book*

[@MelTorrefranca]

It’s really great you take pride in your old work!! It’ll only help you continue to improve :)

[@hollyshort9983]

I wrote a book when I was 6 it only had 10 chapters. it was so bad yours can't be wors then mine

[@anonymouswitness3835]

@@hollyshort9983 When I was 4 I dictated this "story" to my Mom and illustrated it and I still have it. I think it's supposed to be a VeggieTales fanfiction (in an AU where they're all caterpillars, based on the illustrations) but I honestly can't tell because it's SO incomprehensible and the illustrations look increasingly like scribbles on every page. Lol.

[@lemonmeowy]

WHAT IS IT CALLED I WANT TO READ IT

[@merchii443]

​@@lemonmeowy SAMEEE

[@kenialopez8851]

Most definitely want you to read it !

[@Aurora-mm6jg]

I’m so glad I didn’t publish the book I’m currently working on when I started it at 15. It’s been five years and it’s still being worked on and honestly that’s for the best.

[@MelTorrefranca]

There's nothing worse than rushing through project with so much potential!

[@misteryA555]

A delayed book will eventually be good, a rushed book will be bad forever -Shigeru Miyamoto (I mean, he said game instead of book, but I think it applies here too)

[@squavxii]

I am 12 years old. I'm writing a book at the moment, because I think I have a... Very original idea. I hope it will go well! My mom says she will publish it for me. Good luck to her 👏😌

[@alexis2318]

whats it about?

[@thehiraethserendipity3425]

@@alexis2318 We dont do that here.

[@thehiraethserendipity3425]

@Meagan Jackson One does not simply ask for the ideas of an author.

[@Elsie735]

I'm so happy for you, go for it!! Im 12 as well and currently writing a book and loving it! Best of luck to you!

[@aaliyahismail4514]

Omg same I’m so excited. I’ve currently written chapter 1 and I’m really proud of it now

[@sylvm1728]

I’m currently writing my first book at 14. Very excited. Planning on putting into it as much time and editing as possible. 😊💕

[@abbieann]

This is super inspiring. I really appreciate the fact that you are taking this opportunity to show others that there is always room for improvement, without killing the message to be proud of where you have come. Good job!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Aww Abbie thank you so much!

[@DarkandTwisted]

Writing is absolutely the best thing in the world. It's a beautiful addiction. It's my life. I LOVE IT!😊❤️

[@-sunnypine-6775]

I’m 12 and I love writing books I want to do what you did

[@claracoates777]

I'm also 12 almost 13 and love writing books

[@destinysagdolls6854]

Yeah me too! I'm also writing a book!!!

[@darioandstuff2061]

@@destinysagdolls6854 i just started one but the story is Great! I came up with it when i went to sleep lol

[@destinysagdolls6854]

@@darioandstuff2061 same lol all of my story ideas kind of come when I listen to music or rest

[@darioandstuff2061]

@@destinysagdolls6854 yeah, but i have a need to let my friends know but they dont care about books and u know, reading in general

[@katiehettinger7857]

Hi Mel, I purchased a book much like yours; a first draft written by a newbie wither. It was bad, but in an oddly good way to have as an example of every constructive criticism made by writing instructors. I found it invaluable in improving my assessment of a book I am working on. Put your copy in a safe place and treasure it as a brave first attempt. There will come a day when you are old and grey and you will look back on it with warmth for the the young woman you are today. 🤗👍♥️

[@siyuul]

Wow, I’m actually inspired by the fact you actually wrote a book at 13. I’m fifteen soon, and I really love writing- but I feel embarrassed and cringey and just don’t want to share it with anyone now that I watched your video I think in the future I will make actual good books that don’t make me feel embarrassed

[@MelTorrefranca]

I’m sure you will!

[@siyuul]

@@MelTorrefranca thanks!

[@bellaisbananaz]

I am a "tween". And it is my dream to publish the novel I am working on :)

[@hollymills4919]

I used to love writing when I was younger but haven’t wrote for ages (I’m 15 now) and I started writing for the first time today :)

[@MelTorrefranca]

proud of u >.

[@mirastenger3152]

I can't wait for Leaving Wishville!!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you Mira!! I can't wait to share it :D

[@joiej2399]

Whether it sucked or not, I feel that you should be proud of yourself. Getting a book published, let alone writing one; especially at such a young age is a major accomplishment. Also, have you thought of rewriting "the sky weeps with us"? In any case I'm glad your continuing your writing journey! Much love!

[@julias.planet]

Dude, at least you were resilient enough to finish a book. I'm so lazy I can't even finish most of my short stories, let alone full novels.

[@aaronramirezAaronRamirez]

I would love a video of you reading the book!

[@r.i.psasha3544]

Ever since I learned to read (I was 3) I have had one goal to become a writter.If my parents knew they would be furious. Because I'm very talented according to them and that I should not waste my talent. But I was very happy to look at the comments and see other young people with the same goal. So to everyone who reads this good luck.Btw I'm 13.

[@myleemartin4297]

I would LOVE to see you read it!

[@kristinagoodwin-hayward7905]

wow, you should be so proud of publishing a book! even if it sucked, its all a learning curve and will help you to write some awesome things in the future

[@strawberrymilk2987]

I'm 11 and writing books! I will not be publishing anytime soon but I will get better and try my best😄

[@maya5861]

i’m currently writing a book and it’s a lot of fun. it can be hard work but i think it’s worth it. i’m not sure if i’ll end up publishing it, but i think it has potential

[@theintrovertedaspie9095]

You should publish it. You could inspire others. And you'll make some money. Not a lot, just a couple dollars per copy sold.

[@victoriawall8352]

Most likely to start at what 7.99 a copy🤨

[@RobynBellospirito]

Even though I understand your thoughts about the book you wrote at such a young age, I also strongly feel that you should be proud of having done that! Wow. Even if it doesn't live up to what you would write now, it's still an amazing accomplishment to have not only written it, but then gone ahead and completed it and put it out there. That's huge for anyone at any age. Procrastination is a tough thing and a lot of times we get stuck feeling that something isn't perfect enough, so we never finish it. It is my belief that perfectionism is almost a sickness in our fast-paced think-things-to-death culture. It's wonderful what you did and you should feel really proud.

[@DIB514]

I remember i wrote a book some time ago called The Dunbar mystery. It was well basically about the child Dunbar that dissapeard and like generations later when a family member does DNA research to se if she really came from the Dunbar family it turned out she wasn’t. The child they thought was Dunbar wasn’t their’s. I published it on an online website (that doesn’t exist anymore but exist several versions of it.) i put it up there and ye it was kind of like an comission but with a book that absolutely no one asked about but it sold atleast 67 copies BUT the negative part about this is (i’m half-swed) recieved like 2KR wich is nothing but in the same time it was my first time writting and the more popular you get the more money you earn but it was never about the money in my case. I brought it up mostly because some people only write in hopes of getting famous and rich. Wich is of course is ok but a book needs time. Think about how you want to write it and after you send it in and they say ”change this and this” than do it and se the result That was all and you inspired me to start writing again and if you want i’ll let you know when i’m Done and wich website you can order it from :) if you want to and enjoy you’r day or night :)

[@aliviajohnson8953]

This is so inspiring! I am 14 and in the process of writing my own novel. I have confidence that your new book will be amazing and I applaud your courage to publish it when you were only 13!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Aww thank you so much! Best of luck on your current novel :) You got this!

[@NathaniaDemecillo]

I watched this video a long time ago and it gave me motivation to write 50,000 words. Thanks, Mel 💫

[@MelTorrefranca]

My new novel LEAVING WISHVILLE is being adapted into a short film! Watch the behind-the-scenes video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6HVqpqLd9-HjNU

[@bau_lady8424]

Wait how do you self publish I’ve just been using Wattpad 😂

[@adrianm4769]

Winner of a video, been searching for "steps to writing my own book" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Yonallie Bookworm Blitzer - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my brother in law got excellent results with it.

[@zeenatshaikh8229]

Nasir shaikh but b, can to book

[@xirblade4757]

You just got a new subscriber😂!

[@JohnWilliams-uk2hf]

i gotta be honest, i am actually writing a novel (im 15 years old), ill only say this about it: it connects the real universe to the novel in somewhat way. you'll see in later episodes why or how, i suggest to read it, and i warn that some dialogues can be cringy, but it's worth the shot at it. officialavdye.neocities.org/the_avdyeans.html edit: i love this video btw, cool job

[@thepearled0120]

I'm an author myself, and just last year, I won an award for a book I started writing when I was 16. I'm 18 now, and still trying to make time for writing in my day-to-day life. Honestly, while it's normally easier to focus on negativity than positivity, I couldn't bring myself to care too much about the second sentence of this video title. I was completely focused on the first sentence; while I've always enjoyed writing, the idea of having both the skill and motivation to write a book at the age of 13 seems completely implausible. I may have a big fancy award to my name, but I'd take the fact that you pulled that off as a sign you're far ahead of me. So, I hope to catch up to you!

[@ForbiddenCrewM8]

I’m 16 and I plan to publish something. Of course it’s been like forever since I’ve started writing it and I’m constantly editing things so it becomes what I want it to be. It might still suck when I grow as an author but you gotta start soomewhere

[@gujuvik]

I'm 11 right now, one day in ELA class, my ELA teacher told us to write a narrative essay about a young boy or girl that runs away from home to a make believe world. it tells us to provide a lot of details about the journey and the make believe world. The essay I wrote was around 1092 words long. I'm planning to make this into a book soon, but I highly doubt that it will get decent ratings.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Don’t worry about ratings!! If you love writing the story, just go for it ;)

[@lizlovescookies2689]

I wrote 3000 words in my book today, totaling it to be 10,000 words! I've been working on it for 4 months now, and I'm super happy with the concept. I want to publish before I leave high-school, but im not really in that much of a hurry. (I'm 13)

[@ryhannam1626]

That’s really cool. I’m actually writing a novel as well, and I’m at around 27,000 words so far, aiming for at least 60,000. I’m 13 too and aim to finish at least the first draft of it and the rest of the series I plan to write before high school ends.

[@RandomPerson-er5vr]

Nah, Girl. I’m a young writer too (13 years old). If you publish a book like that, I’ll read it. In fact, the other day I started writing a new book. It actually sounds interesting, even to me (I have high standards). The book’s about this girl (Fay’s her name) who lives on a huge planet named Good. Good is the biggest planet in a solar system of 62 planets that revolve around a sun (one that’s bigger than our’s) called Goliath. Basically, (oh, my gosh... this is going to take a long time to write) the prologue, happening on March 10th, is the birth (I mean like, right after her birth. Like when the doctor comes in and says the baby is healthy) of Fay. There are only 4 people mentioned in the prologue, and not a single name is used, so that, later in the book when new people come into the story, you have to find out who the people are. The 4 people are Fay (as a newborn), her mom (the whole time I just refer to her as “the mother”), Fay’s dad (I call him “the father”), and the doctor. I just call him “the doctor.” So, the doctor comes into the room with baby-Fay and hands her to the mother. While hold baby-Fay, the mother notices a red spot on the back of baby-Fay’s right hand. Then all of the sudden, it vanishes. *End of prologue* Chapter 1 basically tells you all about her world, Good. The countries, the people, and the legend of how Good came to be. The legend is that 3 fairies, Sun, Rain, and Snow, have tea and make a planet and then go to the High Fairy Leader, Life, and ask her to create people to live on their planet. Life agrees but says that her twin, Death, will do everything he can to destroy the planet and people, and if it happens Sun, Rain, and Snow won’t come crying, but take matters into their own hands. Blah, blah, blah, world’s there now. Ok, now the people. The only land on Good are two tiny land masses. The bigger one, Kind, is where the only (known) city is. The smaller one doesn’t have a name to the people of Kind. I mean, not an official name. The people from Kind, Kindians, just call it “Unknown”. They call it “Unknown,” because, to the people of Kind, that’s what it is -unknown. Anyway, every 10 years, on March 10th, people from Unknown, the Kindians call them Secretives, come to Kind, and scan every 14 year-old’s right hand. This day is called Selection Day. No one on Kind knows what they search for when they scan a hand, the Secretives just say either “next,” or “you are now a Selected.” Very few people become Selected. Those who do are forced to attend the Ceremony (which is basically a goodbye party). The Selected, one by one, stand up on a stage, their family comes up too, they say goodbye, and the Selected are loaded onto the ship that will take them to Unknown. Once a Selected enters that ship, they’re never seen again.... Anyway, the end of chapter 1 is Fay talking. She says, “Hi. I’m Fay. Tomorrow, March 10th, I turn 14... and find out if I’m a Selected. I have a feeling that things are going to go as well as I hope they will.” The second chapter is the beginning of the actual story. Fay is woken up by her sister Carissa, she goes to the bathroom to change before school (yes there’s school on Selection Day) and all of the sudden, her right hand starts to hurt. She looks down at it and sees a red spot. She realizes that this is what the Secretives look for when hey scam a hand, so when it’s her turn to have her hand scanned, she puts up her left hand. Anyway, the Secretive who would’ve scanned Fay’s hand, freezes, then asks another Secretive why he can see Fay’s mark. The story goes on (or will go on when I keep writing it) and Fay meets a boy who’s mark is also visible. They’re put in a cell, and taken to Unknown. When they get there, they learn the truth. Unknown has wanted to take over Kind for a long time, but hasn’t been able to do it. The reason is, is that a long time ago, a Secretive hears whispers in the woods. Basically the wind was talking. The wind said that the people of Unknown, wanting to conquer the world, would be stopped by the power of 14-year-olds on Kind. They would all have the mark of the fairy, Sun (though their marks would be invisible). But only two, a boy, and girl, would have visible marks. They would be the ones to stop Unknown. Anyway... I know that this is really, really long, and it probably sounds stupid, but the point I’m trying to get across is that even if no one reads your story. Even if “it sucks,” you should be proud, because you made it.

[@hello.1847]

I started writing actual stories when i was like 8 or 9, being 12 rn I've definitely improved alot.

[@victoriawall8352]

Yesssss keep going!!❤️

[@kaiscarlet151]

Hello i’m 14 year’s old and am writing about a shooting that was never solved in northernireland and you might think ”not solved wasn’t it England or IRA?” But the thing is it was either so no one knows but you inspired me to continue and i hope my book maybe even can solve the shooting thank you for the insiration

[@MelTorrefranca]

I’m sooo glad to hear that!! Best of luck on your book, it sounds super interesting :)

[@kaiscarlet151]

Mel Torrefranca thanks :)

[@iamhappythingy9258]

omg another book author???

[@sappy_]

I definitely understand why you took your book off the internet, I too have my fair share of bad writing from when I was younger, but finishing and publishing a book at such a young age is still impressive, and I'm glad you're still writing!

[@avymationz7024]

This inspired me to start writing my own book ASAP...I was delaying writing it since an year now..so thank you so much❤️❤️

[@c.s.hayden3022]

I know quite of few self-published carnival barkers from years ago in my early twenties. They still can’t see it was bad or realize the whole thing was a mistake. At least at that age the ambition is impressive.

[@rakhisinghal2313]

I am 12 years old and every day I am trying to write a book that can be published! amazing that you did get to publish one

[@theintrovertedaspie9095]

Im on the final draft of my book. I've conceived the idea in 2019 and I've been working on it since. And I plan to self publish. I can't wait.

[@unknownuser4879]

I'm planing a book/story right now I have such great ideas!

[@glichy5743]

Even though I lost the book I read it along time ago I still loved it you’re a great writer and I understand why took it down. Hope you keep on writing!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MelTorrefranca]

Still writing!

[@MelTorrefranca]

UPDATE: I read the first chapter! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zperk6mJha55hZI&

[@leilaomerabdi4339]

(●’◡’●)ﾉ

[@pinkcowjl]

I have a very similar situation with a book I wrote at that age, so this was very encouraging to watch!

[@ashulman1931]

Don’t be sad! I’m 11, and I have written at least 90 drafts of different books. Now, I have a somewhat good idea, my friends like the idea, and I am currently writing chapter 9. Be happy you actually wrote a book and self published it! It’s much more than most people can do at ages 4x your age!

[@linusjansson7513]

Had to stop the video after the first 60 secs. The fact that you wrote a book at that age is AMZAING! Never trashtalk yourself or your work!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Aww haha thank you!

[@anvijoshi7192]

Please put it back! I want to read it

[@derxiong8304]

You've grown so much. What doesn't kill makes you stronger. I love you. God bless you ❤️

[@samparnapattnaik8205]

I'm feeling anxious now since I'm also writing a book and for the first time too. I don't what will happen to it!!!

[@blueflower9852]

samparna pattnaik me too I’m writing a book 🤗

[@Sleepy.scarlet_]

I'm 13 and I'm writing a book....I honestly have no one in my house to give me good feedbacks of writting...even if my dad can...but he is actually really busy all the time....this is the only reason why I watch your videos and get well feedbacks ..... thank you so much Mel

[@Purewithoutdoubt]

Heyyy... You did a great job... Phewww thirteen. I was hardly good at writing essays and you wrote a novel. Point is one improves over time. Even if it was flawed. It was your first attempt. Man Salute❤

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you :)

[@deborahminter6231]

Revise and Edit it. Don't stop writing! The Sky Weeps With is part of your writing journey 😀📚

[@Kentresting2]

This is dope! Im going to check your book out!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Sorry my friend, but it is nowhere to be found 😂

[@batzdoartz]

Thank you for this video. You have no idea how much I needed to hear that final message. Also I wish you the best for your journey as a writer! 🥰

[@windhelm7375]

I've been writing short stories ever since I was in gradeschool and I've just recently started on working on my own novel at 22

[@MelTorrefranca]

That's awesome! Good luck :)

[@NathaniaDemecillo]

I can't believe this video is 4 years old. It's so inspiring to see how far you've come, Mel! I'm so glad that you didn't give up on this book by rewriting it years later. I can just imagine 13 year old Mel looking at you now being a huge success. Also, congratulations on 50k subscribers! May you reach 100k this year. God bless, Mel!

[@dreamcaster2625]

It takes time to make a novel it might take months, or years to make a good novel. But never give up to get your story out there.

[@mae5560]

I am about to begin writing my second book at 14, as I just finished my last 115,000 word book last year, and I really cannot wait to start my next one! Storyline draft complete, characters drafted out, and I am starting the first chapter tonight! Congratulations on your purchase anyways, you are incredibly inspirational

[@mae5560]

*publishing

[@artgoing]

14? Wow! Congrats! I’m almost 18 and I haven’t finished my first novel yet. The fact yours is 115k is absolutely amazing! My goal is 40k (currently at 22k) but it may change in the future. I hope your next book is even better than the first! Good luck!

[@mimilils9335]

I would love to self publish a book and this has really inspired me!!! ❤❤

[@AuroraCash]

So cool your future is very promising. Live and learn and enjoy every moments.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you so much!

[@espy77]

I’ve been writing a book and this came up when I searched for advice. It really inspired me. The possible name for the book is the harsh truth about life. I’ll probably post it on my KZbin channel if I end up actually finishing and publishing it, so check it out if you want to read it.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Your book sounds amazing!

[@espy77]

Mel Torrefranca thankyou!!!! I’ve changed the title to something that I like a LOT more!!!! I think the new title really suits the book!!

[@xirblade4757]

I am writing a book too!! Finally I have met my people🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️

[@isabelladeangelo8474]

I’m thirteen and writing a fantasy novel, I hope to publish it some day. I spent all last year working on world building and character development(which I still need to work on so my main character doesn’t have the personality of a plastic cup) I’ve actually started writing this year and have written 10,000 words of it already! (It isn’t that much in the grand scheme of things but it’s more than I’ve ever written so I’m proud of myself)

[@MelTorrefranca]

Congrats!!

[@isabelladeangelo8474]

@@MelTorrefranca thanks!

[@angelgray5643]

Girl you accomplished something and got far in life at such a young age, while i'm still here procrastinating on what I want to do at 23. Keep on succeeding love🙏❤️

[@MelTorrefranca]

UPDATE!! I'm rewriting _The Sky Weeps With Us_ as the _Belladonna_ trilogy. Nightshade Academy is OUT NOW: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYu6epdng8Z7r6s

[@GNS_Waffles]

Hi, I stumbled here lol I wrote a very creepy short story ..and it definitely was bad and to creep for being 12.. but I wish I went further into writing..and wish I stuck with it young. YOU published a book! so good job, even if it isn't great! Anymore updates on it? I see that you made an update a month ago, but anymore news? 👀 I'll be watching out for it.

[@MelTorrefranca]

@@GNS_Waffles Yep! Very big announcement for the book coming on October 22 :)

[@keishacalixte]

You’re inspiring. I bet the book is fantastic. You should be so proud of yourself.

[@lisak8492]

PLEASE READ IT

[@backyardgrillmaster2910]

I love to see and hear you read the book.

[@kidsgetrich176]

That's awesome! I published a book when I was 13 too!

[@MelTorrefranca]

That’s awesome!

[@augieshakyaa7869]

This girl is so positive! You're younger than me, but I really admire you. ❤️

[@CharliHarvey]

I never knew my experience of writing a terrible book and then erasing it from everyone's collective minds to the best of my ability was such a universal experience

[@stevenblack1903]

The amazing thing is is not publishing a book at thirteen, which is no small feat, but realizing you made a mistake and pulled it. That shows a wealth of power right there. Keep writing and good luck. Btw, I love the title.

[@leccionesdevida.podcast]

I published a book at 14 and yup its not even a book its a 40 page random booklet, im embarrased of it but honestly I think every writer needs to start somewhere. So don’t be scared, just write

[@jemimahmkawayo8953]

Gosh I'm 16 and still struggling with this.. Good job, you're amazing ❤️💪

[@MelTorrefranca]

Aw thank you! Good luck with ur writing :)

[@jemimahmkawayo8953]

@@MelTorrefranca thanks

[@vladof_putler]

I just published a book at 13 too!

[@trinitylarsen1647]

Wow, thank you so much for the advice at the end! I'm a teen writer too but I'm not at the stage of writing a book and publishing just yet.

[@platinumplayss6799]

I just bought it from amazon, read it and it’s so good, I honestly don’t know why you dislike it so much? Its a great book

[@Wolflynx07]

Impressive that you wrought and published a book so young. Keep writing sweetheart.

[@mtab2531]

Hey 👋🏻 I auto published a book as I turned 14 years old, and now that I am 17, I have got the same feeling as you... Mine is still on the internet but I don't want anyone to read it either 😂

[@mattybdaddy]

I’m 11 and I’m writing my own book! I don’t know how to write it in book form but I shall figure it out. You’re an inspiration tome honestly you were so young when you PUBLISHED it so thx for inspiring me!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Awww thank YOU! Good luck on your book :)

[@levi7187]

It's ok to be hard on yourself but you have nothing to be ashamed of.

[@anarghyagaroo]

This really is very inspiring; the correct way too see one's failure. Quite happy to see this. Thankyouuuuuuu ❤

[@chrissy8130]

I'm writing books too! But also scripts and plays for our Theater. (theunmusicalmusical on Instagram) You should never give up on your dreams! If it sucks, try again! You can do it. I hope I can publish my first book this year

[@loversundertwotrees1115]

I'm gonna be 14 soon , and this year it's my last year in middle school , and I had a final exam !! So I want to write a book , but idk I'm little bit scared .. but in the same time I'm so excited ... I hope I can write it //😿😿

[@MelTorrefranca]

I’m sure you can. Routing for you ;)

[@loversundertwotrees1115]

@@MelTorrefranca I'm really thankful for your encouragement ♡♡

[@alikolenovic6023]

I’m twelve and I finished my first book in a planned series which I’ve been working on for a while. It is fantasy and I worried it’s too much like Harry Potter or other fantasy books. I have heavily rewrote it and fixed it up so now I’m looking for a literary agent. Wish me luck 😐

[@MelTorrefranca]

Don't give up! You got this :D

[@alikolenovic6023]

Mel Torrefranca thank you 😊

[@TurtlesAndTortoises302]

@@alikolenovic6023 So how's it going? Did you find an agent?

[@akproductions126]

@@TurtlesAndTortoises302 This is Ali from my other account. No, I haven't yet but you gotta keep working!

[@TurtlesAndTortoises302]

@@akproductions126 Good luck 😁✨

[@akproductions126]

I watched this video when it first came out, and I kept coming back to it as I made progress while writing my own book. After many years, I finally have self published my book, Dimensions and Magic The Gateway Sword, on Amazon! This video was a big inspiration as a fellow teen author. If you're reading this and thinking of publishing your own book - never ever give up!

[@n0brainjustvibes]

Honestly I'm just super impressed that you wrote a book when you were 13 like that's amazing! (I can literally never stick with one project long enough to finish it 😅😂) Also this is going to sound rude but the fact that your pen name was basically 'windshield' with one letter removed is... incredibly funny to me- (I mean it still sounds cool!)

[@MelTorrefranca]

Hahah yeah it was pretty silly XD

[@itz_corbis1784]

It good way to start early so you can improve on your writing and become successful writer.

[@mushroom9348]

I'm 12 and writing my second book my first is still unfinished but its just fanfiction the one I'm putting my focus into is my second one and I love it honestly

[@oceanalyrics4891]

I'm 12 as well, and I'm working on a book.

[@youraverageloser9711]

I'm also twelve and writing a book :D

[@JesminMaria]

Okay, you have been an amazing inspiration for me and I have been revisiting this video for almost 4 times this year now and I am going to make a METAL pledge to myself... I am 12 going 13 soon and I am writing my first ACTUAL novel and I really don’t wanna abandon it...so every year I am going to come here and just keep this comment edited! 28th Oct 2021: currently on my first draft with 50k words....