Unwritten Letters Project
Submitted by AlexBoles on Sat, 10/24/2009 - 15:18.
Last updated on Sat, 10/24/2009 - 15:21.
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Next, I will be starting a supplemetary project for the second book in the series titled "Letters to Our Fallen Heroes" (letters2ourfallenheroes.com). I hope to have that book out this time next year. In the meantime, both sites will be up and running.
We are also currently working on the "You Have A Voice" Inspirational Book Tour through St. Louis area High Schools including my story of being bullied through high school and overcoming hardships, continuing education and finding your way to express your voice and be heard by the time you're 21.
It's all very exciting. How Can Others Help?: Others can help by submitting letters to the website, offering feedback on the aesthetics to the site and helping me navigate the literary and publishing world. How can I reach more people and has the site been helpful to YOU?
Total hours volunteered (to date): 500Start Date: 04/01/2009Money Raised: Investors in Book - $1,500
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Next, I will be starting a supplemetary project for the second book in the series titled "Letters to Our Fallen Heroes" (letters2ourfallenheroes.com). I hope to have that book out this time next year. In the meantime, both sites will be up and running.
We are also currently working on the "You Have A Voice" Inspirational Book Tour through St. Louis area High Schools including my story of being bullied through high school and overcoming hardships, continuing education and finding your way to express your voice and be heard by the time you're 21.
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Next, I will be starting a supplemetary project for the second book in the series titled "Letters to Our Fallen Heroes" (letters2ourfallenheroes.com). I hope to have that book out this time next year. In the meantime, both sites will be up and running.
We are also currently working on the "You Have A Voice" Inspirational Book Tour through St. Louis area High Schools including my story of being bullied through high school and overcoming hardships, continuing education and finding your way to express your voice and be heard by the time you're 21.
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Next, I will be starting a supplemetary project for the second book in the series titled "Letters to Our Fallen Heroes" (letters2ourfallenheroes.com). I hope to have that book out this time next year. In the meantime, both sites will be up and running.
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It's all very exciting. How Can Others Help?: Others can help by submitting letters to the website, offering feedback on the aesthetics to the site and helping me navigate the literary and publishing world. How can I reach more people and has the site been helpful to YOU?
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