<p>here’s a somewhat depressing take on the prospects for would-be writers from the Wall Street Journal: [From</a> Anne Frank to Stephenie Meyer: The Slush Pile - WSJ.com](<a href=“From Anne Frank to Stephenie Meyer: The Slush Pile - WSJ”>From Anne Frank to Stephenie Meyer: The Slush Pile - WSJ)</p>
<p>But I wouldn’t discourage a high school junior who already has some idea of what she wants to do. I know a girl who attended the Teen Ink summer program in NYC and thought it was worthwhile.</p>