In "DORK Diaries, Volume 7: Nikki's (Not So) Glamorous Film Career," the story follows Nikki, who suddenly finds herself in the spotlight when a local TV station plans a reality show about her band. This exciting news catapults her to the top of the popularity scale at her school, but it also brings its own challenges. While Nikki tries to sort out her feelings for her crush Brandon, she must also deal with the competition from her arch-nemesis Mackenzie, who is determined to make an appearance on the show. The comic novel humorously addresses the typical struggles and confusions of adolescence as Nikki attempts to find her place in the world of teens and media.