Tiny Write by shivalihp, January 27 2025

Hi! High school has inspired a significant number of my works over the years and can be really fun when it's not like tests and stuff lol. I think the best advice is to find a group of friends with similar interests and beliefs as you, and stick with them because high school is very divisive. And if you don't vibe with some people or you don't vibe with them, that's okay.  It happens. Also spend time enjoying yourself as well as staying on top of work. It's really easy to get behind but it's even easier to forget about your hobbies and interests. It's good to make time for things and people you love. As a writer, it's a great time to either join clubs or classes about writing, and also find inspiration in other people because high school is a million more people than middle school and they all are so different. There'll also be more experiences to write about too. It's a change from middle school but you can make really good memories in high school. However, never believe anyone when they say high school years are your best years, there are most likely better ones ahead lol. Sorry this was so long but good luck next year!

Sure! First off, if your school allows which I think most do you can shadow someone if you haven't. If you have a friend in high school you can request them but if not you can still shadow. This will help you know the high school experience. If your school has a writing club, definitely join, mine does and it has been a great experience and given me new opportunities. If you think you are able to, sign up for challenging classes. My school has basic, standard, and accelerated and while being in all accelerated classes has been hard, it is great to challenge yourself. It is also easier to move down a level than up. As someone who is pretty serious about academics, this helped me meet like-minded people who I can both hang out and study with. Don't stress out too much, High school often has a bad stereotype but it's really not bad, at least for me as a freshman. Just do your homework, be open to making new friends, and manage your time well and you should be fine. Good luck!

Hi! 

I would definitely say the most important thing is taking advantage of everything.  Lots of people feel too scared to take part in a lot of clubs or events, but especially in your first year that's really going to help you meet a lot of new people.  And don't be scared to do too much - I did probably 6 or 7 clubs in 9th grade, and really grew to love a lot of them, and many will have trips to different places, which can be great inspiration.  If you feel like you have too much to do, you can always stop going to a few, but make sure you don't get to a point where you're just doing nothing.  And for writing in particular, a lot of schools will have a creative writing club or class; sign up for whatever feels right and you'll probably meet a lot of great people there, too.