<p>I’ve written a couple novels. Of course, they’re not absolutely stellar, but I do think my second one stands a chance at, perhaps, garnering some interest. The thing is, my novel is not literary or anything awe-worthy. It’s just a fun read (although there is a good message behind it). Is it worth anything to send this over to Brown?</p>
<p>Unless it’s been published by a real publishing company (not self-published), don’t send it. They most likely won’t read it, anyway.</p>
<p>Yeah, that’s what I thought. Thanks!</p>
<p>I don’t think you ever want to send something that long. If you send any supplement, it should be an excerpt.</p>
<p>Zach Rufa sent an entire play to Brown and he got in. But he is a gifted young playwright.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/brown-university/761722-brown-arts-supplement.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/brown-university/761722-brown-arts-supplement.html</a></p>
<p>“I understand. The thing is, those 25,000 didn’t submit plays. All of them didn’t send in videos or musical pieces or dance samplings. All of them didn’t prove that they were independent people capable of creating something. All of those 25,000 applicants didn’t get in. I appreciate the advice, but I am afraid I am quite stubborn. It has always been my opinion that one should show instead of tell. I am sure that a few thousand applicants talk about how they will write a book one day, or will be the world’s next Dylan, or how they want to open their own dance studio. And that’s fine. As for me, I prefer to show that I am already an accomplished (and paid) playwright and writer. I simply can’t say that one day I will be the next Arthur Miller, but I can show my work to someone, have them read it (even if it is only a few random pages,) and allow them to decide for themselves if I will be the next Miller. Can you understand my point of view?”</p>
<p>Yes, he says clearly that his play had already been performed and he had video as well as a newspaper review. This is a completely different story from a novel that has not been published.</p>
<p>“This is a completely different story”</p>
<p>Agreed, but the advice given to him on CC then is the same as is being given to the OP now. Good thing he didn’t follow it.</p>
<p>I’d say if the novel is good and you really feel strongly about it, it could help you in as it shows you’re creative, confident and have something to say; but if it’s mediocre it could hurt you as it shows a of lack of judgement in sending it. If you send it, I would include a brief synopsis and damn good reason why you’re sending it.</p>
<p>You may decide to submit it, but an admissions officer will not sit and read the whole thing or even a lot of it. Maybe a few pages to test your writing skills, but if it is only a fun read, I would not send it. They will not even know that it is a fun read because they will not read the whole thing. If it is very eloquent and literary, and your intelligence is blinding in it, then you may choose to submit it. I would not.</p>
<p>Of course, they’re not absolutely stellar,</p>
<p>That’s your first answer. Want to know how many kids claim to be writers or do the 50k words in a month project? </p>
<p>Bruno is right. It is not about the act of doing it. It is about quality, as perceived by the right level of professionals, reviewers, booksellers, the wide audience. </p>
<p>Do not send it. You have roughly 12-15-20 minutes of review. Impress them with your judgment and perspective. If you do have wide acclaim, that can be summarized in one line, noting which bigwigs gave positive reviews.</p>
<p>Btw, plenty of kids who write still have difficulty with the supp answers and essays. Consider putting your effort where it is guaranteed attention.</p>
<p>You can’t submit a whole novel. But if your an English/Lit major (and if your stuff is really good) perhaps you could send the first ten pages to an English/writing prof and let him/her know that you’re an aspiring writer who is applying to the school. If your stuff is that good, the prof might be inspired to help push through your application.</p>
<p>There are organizations that will read, judge and reward high school writing, including novels and novel selections. </p>
<p>[YoungArts[/url</a>]</p>
<p>[url=<a href=“http://www.artandwriting.org/]Scholastic”>http://www.artandwriting.org/]Scholastic</a> Art & Writing Awards | Scholastic Art & Writing Awards](<a href=“http://www.youngarts.org/]YoungArts[/url”>http://www.youngarts.org/)</p>