We asked some Out of the Blue members some questions about their experience and their thoughts on how the magazine and the club is! Feel free to read their responses!

Question 1: What inspired YOU to join Out of the Blue?

Aadya Yadav said: My friends! As well as the amazing artwork that came out from the published magazine, I really wanted to be a part of this amazing group of people.  

Yissa Lin said: I was inspired because I heard from many of my friends who were in it last year, saying it was lots of fun. I wanted to be able to be creative and have fun with my friends, so I decided to join. 

Natalie Williams said: I was inspired to join Out of the Blue because I really enjoy writing, and I had never been in a writing club before, so I wanted to try something new! 

Vedant Sudarsan said: I was inspired to join Out of The Blue because my friends told me all the things that I could do in this club. Because I heard that I was able to draw as one of the options, I immediately signed up because of how much I like to draw. 

Ananya Save said: To be honest, I joined Out of the Blue because of Aadya Tadikonda. I remember she was talking about how she was hoping to be editor in chief since she'd put in so much time and dedication in the past two years. So, I thought to myself, if she's put so much hard work into this club, then it really must be something special and important to her. So, I joined it out and I'm glad I did because it's been so much fun being able to hang out with my friends while also working on my artwork. 

Ani Sanakkayala said: It was firstly my sister, who was in out of the blue before I was, and then it was my passion for the magazine that made me continue for the next few years. 

Mysha Husain said: As I have established in so many instances throughout my life - all aspects of ELA are fundamental to me. Indulging in classic novels, writing short stories, inscribing analysis - all have been my interests to me. Therefore, when the opportunity to further explore these topics came up in Out of the Blue, I was eager to join; however the real factor that convinced me was the community it fosters. In Out of the Blue, we collaborate, we talk, and most importantly we engage in segments of writing that can seem tedious, but become what I look forward to every week. Overall, I was inspired to join this group not just so I could further delve in what I already knew, but to grow with others like me. 

Question 2: What has Out of the Blue done for YOU?

Akshara Arun said: Out of the Blue has let me use my creativity while still having fun. It will be one of my most memorable experiences. 

Diya Arunprasath said: Out of the Blue inspired me to become a better writer and step outside my comfort zone and do uncomfortable things (like drawing!). 

Laalasa Dongar said: Out of the Blue took away the fear of winning and losing and replaced it with the confidence of expressing, creating, and having fun overall.

Bella Valente said: Out of the Blue has inspired me to continue writing creatively and possibly pursue a future in creative writing.  

Sid Suresh said: Out of the Blue has done many things for me. One major thing is that it helped grow my creativity and has helped me make new friends and stronger connections with others. 

Aarna Jaggi said: Out of the Blue has done many things for me. I have gained the ability to communicate and collaborate with others. There are many pieces on the site where there's a drawing from one person and a story from another, so being able to work with each other is essential to creating corroborating works of literature like that. On top of that, I’ve also gained so many writing skills! Out of the Blue has given me the chance to work on my own writing while gaining inspiration from many other talented writers! 

Question 3: In YOUR opinion, what does 'Out of the Blue' mean?

Akshita Aswin said: To me, Out of the Blue means meeting new people and having special experiences with them. It's a great club and the group of people there are very kind :) 

Ayan Bangre said: In my opinion Out of the Blue means a place where everyone of any kind is accepted 

Nitya Kunchala said: To me, “Out of the Blue” means something unexpected but meaningful — a surprise idea, a sudden spark of creativity, or a moment that stands out from the ordinary.

Anvi Panat said: To me Out of the Blue means a chance to escape the real world and relax myself. Like a chance to take a break from the real world. 

Yeshe Tripathi said: In my opinion, Out Of The Blue is like a surprise that came out of nowhere, like “This was completely out of the blue!” This is relevant to our magazines because we are out of this world! :) 

Aadya Tadikonda said: It means being a bit weird (All the best people are) and being unique and saying that you don't always have to fit in the box.