Blog #2

The main character is my novel is Charlie. Charlie is a very shy, sensitive and he likes to just keep to himself. He is having many troubles through high school and has a hard time dealing with his own problems. Charlie needs to learn how he can problem solve or he is going to have many troubles getting through his life.  This is a big weakness Charlie has because problem solving is one of the most important traits you can have in your life.

Question: If somebody came to you to help them with a serious problem, how would you help them deal with it?

Blog #1

 Fifteen-year-old Charlie is coping with the suicide of his friend, Michael. Charlie has a big fear of starting high school alone, so he starts writing letters to a stranger, someone he heard was nice but has never met in person. 

Into Charlie's first week of high school, he already does not like it. He is being bullied and all his friends are changing into people they weren't before. He has nobody to turn to so he keeps writing letters because it is this only way he can express himself. 

Question: Do you think that writing in a diary helps people figure out how to deal with their problems?