A Work in Progress

The format is approximately 5.75 inches by 8.75 inches. [10], 228, [4] pages. Illustrations (some in color). Boldly signed by the author with his initials on the second fep. The dust jacket has a triangular space at the center [with minor wear] allowing a porting of the decorative cover to show through. Connor Joel Franta (born September 12, 1992) is an American YouTuber, author, artist, and businessman. As of September 2022, his eponymous main channel on YouTube has over 4.91 million subscribers. Franta was formerly a member of YouTube group Our Second Life (stylized Our2ndLife and O2L) under the Fullscreen Network, but is now an independent member of the Big Frame network, managed by Andrew Graham. Franta has recently become involved in various entrepreneurial enterprises, including a clothing line, music curation, as well as a coffee and lifestyle brand named Common Culture. His debut book, a memoir titled A Work in Progress, was released on April 21, 2015. In July 2015, details of Heard Well, a record label Franta co-founded, were announced. In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation—so far. Here, Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image, and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker. Exploring his past with insight and humor, his present with humility, and his future with hope, Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don't be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want. This full-color collection includes photography and childhood clippings provided by Connor and is a must-have for anyone inspired by his journey. A Work in Progress is an American memoir written by YouTuber and entrepreneur Connor Franta. It centers around Connor Franta's life, his childhood, his current life and his future aspirations. Franta went on a promotional tour for the book in the United States, United Kingdom as well as promotion during the Amplify Live Australian Tour in 2015. In May 2016, a hardcover version was made available through a public release.[5] A second hardcover book featuring a different cover, was also released in 2016. The book was succeeded by Franta's 2017 memoir, Note to Self. The book appeared at #8 on the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and The Times best seller lists. The book is the winner of the 2015 "Goodreads Choice Awards Best Memoir & Autobiography" First Atria Books/Keywords Press Hardcover Edition [stated]. First printing [stated].…