We’re excited to introduce you to our August Author of the Month, Iman!

What is your favorite thing you’ve written recently? Tell us a bit about it!

Last year, I made an original character for the Warrior Cats series called Pearlshadow. She’s a stray cat that lived with a gang of cats in the streets. She had always heard about the clans but was unable to be a part of them. So I created a story about how Pearlshadow became a warrior. I just loved the story I made for this character. I took a random character that I thought of for a role playing game, and created a whole story about it that I’m proud of. 

What are three words you would use to describe 826NYC?

It’s a really fun place let out all of your ideas. You’re free to do what you want. It’s a free space to write about whatever you want.

If someone was considering joining 826NYC, what would you tell them?

I would tell them that we do writing, reading, lots of activities. Sometimes we do other projects like art and acting. There’s so many opportunities to try different things

What advice would you give someone writing for the first time?

Roll with whatever ideas you have in your brain. You can always start brainstorming your ideas, and you can pick up from there. There are so many different ways to do things. Never be afraid to ask for help. And if you’re part of 826NYC, there are so many people who can help you with your writing! 

Discover opportunities for the young writers in your life with our upcoming programs!