A nonprofit dedicated to developing teenagers’ writing and critical thinking skills. We empower young writers to become global citizens and succeed in school, career, and life.
2012
Developed at
Harvard University
110k+
Teens and
Educators
125
Countries
Represented
A place for 13-19 year olds to share their writing, respond to prompts, and enter competitions for free – while receiving feedback from experts and peers.
Teens write in various genres, gain recognition from notable guest judges, and win cash prizes.
Teens further develop their writing skills through workshops and receive expert guidance on their college application essays.
Our wider community includes educators, parents, volunteers, donors, and partners who work together to support teen voices around the world. Here’s how you can get involved:
Check out our library of free resources for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers. These resources include activity suggestions, comprehensive lesson plans, and exemplary mentor texts, all aimed at captivating teenagers in the writing journey and enhancing their skills
Our amazing volunteers help provide a safe and supportive community, help young writers find their voice, and help improve our programs. All volunteer roles are virtual and many have flexible commitment expectations
Many of our program alumni and other young professional writers (ages 19+) stay involved with free bimonthly writing workshops and networking opportunities
We partner with organizations committed to supporting writing education, literacy, global citizenship, and student success in academics, career and life. Get in touch to explore potential collaborations
Engage in a global group of teen writers and educators who've shared over 215k pieces of writing.
Engage in a global group of teen writers and educators who've shared over 215k pieces of writing.
Read, write, and share feedback with peers in a safe and inclusive environment
Explore a variety of writing prompts in genres such as poetry, flash fiction, sci-fi, memoir, and more
Enter monthly writing competitions for cash prizes
Improve your skills with resources and feedback from experts and peers