- Jul 6, 2016
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Hey everyone!
I'm still a little newer here at the boards, but I am loving the community and the chance for me to learn more of the behind the scenes world of cheer. I have been a fan of all star cheerleading for years and years, but in the last few months began writing a cheerleading fiction series, so Fierce Boards and has been a big help in all of my research!
Well, I am currently writing book 3, and wanted to hear from all of you what you find to be the most important things people don't know about all star cheer, things you wish got more attention, or even those "dark secrets" that people don't often like to talk about. I will be focusing on the good things about cheer, the teamwork and the fun, but when the books can have some realistic and industry accurate drama that the characters need to navigate through it makes for a better read and a real representation of the sport. Basically, I want the books to really represent the sport so athletes can feel like the book represents their life, but I also want it to inform readers who aren't into all star cheerleading.
I already plan to include a variety of things into the series like bullying, no longer being a flier, injuries, eating disorders, changing teams, changing gyms, and of course big comps like Summit and Worlds. And, fun things will be in the book like cheer camp, learning new skills, teen crushes and young love, winning comps, and other things of that nature. Sure, I have a lot to go with already, but I would love to hear from you about other things are important as well!
Don't worry, I'm not asking everyone to do my work for me here, I just want to hear what you feel to be those things everyone needs to read about and know! Thanks to documentaries, tv shows, and things like Fierce Boards I have a lot of information to build up from, as well as experience from being a "cheer aunt" and attending competitions in the Seattle area. But, the more info I have and the more I can put into the book series, the better!
Thank you all so much, and I can't wait to hear the suggestions, ideas, and even stories you have to share!
-Dana Burkey
I'm still a little newer here at the boards, but I am loving the community and the chance for me to learn more of the behind the scenes world of cheer. I have been a fan of all star cheerleading for years and years, but in the last few months began writing a cheerleading fiction series, so Fierce Boards and has been a big help in all of my research!
Well, I am currently writing book 3, and wanted to hear from all of you what you find to be the most important things people don't know about all star cheer, things you wish got more attention, or even those "dark secrets" that people don't often like to talk about. I will be focusing on the good things about cheer, the teamwork and the fun, but when the books can have some realistic and industry accurate drama that the characters need to navigate through it makes for a better read and a real representation of the sport. Basically, I want the books to really represent the sport so athletes can feel like the book represents their life, but I also want it to inform readers who aren't into all star cheerleading.
I already plan to include a variety of things into the series like bullying, no longer being a flier, injuries, eating disorders, changing teams, changing gyms, and of course big comps like Summit and Worlds. And, fun things will be in the book like cheer camp, learning new skills, teen crushes and young love, winning comps, and other things of that nature. Sure, I have a lot to go with already, but I would love to hear from you about other things are important as well!
Don't worry, I'm not asking everyone to do my work for me here, I just want to hear what you feel to be those things everyone needs to read about and know! Thanks to documentaries, tv shows, and things like Fierce Boards I have a lot of information to build up from, as well as experience from being a "cheer aunt" and attending competitions in the Seattle area. But, the more info I have and the more I can put into the book series, the better!
Thank you all so much, and I can't wait to hear the suggestions, ideas, and even stories you have to share!
-Dana Burkey
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