Inspiring teenagers to change the world one word at a time.

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

How Write the World works

Writing community

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.

Writing competitions

Teens write in various genres, gain recognition from notable guest judges, and win cash prizes.

Workshops

Teens further develop their writing skills through workshops and receive expert guidance on their college application essays.

Support the mission

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:

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Partners and Publications

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What our teens say

Join our writing community

Engage in a global group of teen writers and educators who've shared over 215k pieces of writing.

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Join our writing community

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

Screenshot of high school writing prompts

Explore a variety of writing prompts in genres such as poetry, flash fiction, sci-fi, memoir, and more

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Enter monthly writing competitions for cash prizes

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Improve your skills with resources and feedback from experts and peers

Join now, navigate to Sign up page