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Resources for Young Writers

A+ Research and Writing
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
Tips on writing essays and papers, with step-by-step writing and research info.

Aaron Shepard's Young Author Page
http://www.aaronshep.com/youngauthor/

The Blue Pencil
http://www.thebluepencil.net/
Edited and produced by the students in the Writing & Publishing Program at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, in Natick, Massachusetts. The magazine seeks to publish the best of literary work in English by young writers (12–18) around the world. Also offers a scholarship prize (click "The Bishop Prize"). Last year the magazine received 1,000 submissions from 700 young writers.

Blue Zoo
http://bluezoowriters.wordpress.com/
A place for writing ideas, tips, and more, especially for middle school and young teen writers! We’ll offer info on good contests. And lots of fun writing ideas. And a place to ask questions. We'll suggest places to submit your work. We'll offer fun stuff to help you with all your writing projects: poetry, stories, articles for your school paper, book reviews, etc.

ChixLit
http://www.chixlit.com
Literary 'zine by and for girls (ages 7-17).

Claremont Review
http://www.theclaremontreview.ca/submit.htm
An international literary magazine for young adult writers (no payment).

Creative Writing for Teens: A Community of Teen Writers
http://www.daypoems.net/nodes/6049.html
"Tips, activities, games, a chat room, and a selection of young authors' works, including poems, stories and lyrics."

Genna's World
http://www.gennasworld.com/
A site launched by a ten-year-old that provides young writers with a place to publish their writing, join in collaborative stories, provide book reviews and more.

Giggle Poetry
http://www.gigglepoetry.com
Lots of funny poems, poetry contests, and more. Ideas for educators on teaching poetry in fun and interesting ways.

InkPop
http://www.inkpop.com/
A site owned by HarperTeen, where teen authors can submit their work, review others' work and if they're lucky, have their work read by a HarperCollins editor. Teens can also discuss books, authors, etc.

KidPub
http://www.kidpub.com
Billed as the largest collection of stories on the Internet; also offers an author forum.

LaunchPad
http://www.launchpadmag.com
Publishes the works of young authors and illustrators between the ages of 6 and 14. Welcomes submissions of unpublished stories, poems, and book reviews, as well as applications from potential illustrators. NOTE: This site claims to "retain the copyright" of published works, which could mean that the author no longer holds the copyright.

Lightning Bug
http://lightningbug.com.au
An Australian website conceived to help young adults engage with story writing. "Lightning Bug has been deliberately written with a focus on fostering inspiration, finding voice, developing structure and encouraging an interest in writing. The site is intended to be a writing companion and a resource to draw on as you craft a narrative."

Markets for Kids and Teens
http://members.tripod.com/%7EBeawriter/kids.html

Merlyn's Pen
http://www.merlynspen.org/
A literary magazine for and by young writers.

Mrs. Magoo Reads
http://www.mrsmagooreads.com/
A blog by a teen writer aimed at encouraging reading in teens; offers book reviews, news, tips and more.

New Moon Publishing
http://www.newmoon.org
Written and edited by and for girls age 8-14.

Read Write and Imagine
http://readwriteandimagine.weebly.com/
Read stories by other teens and post your own.

Resources for Teen Writers
http://www.davidbarrkirtley.com/teenwriter/TeenResources.html

Scriptito's Place
http://vangarpublishers.com/scriptito.html
Places for young writers to publish/post their work, plus information on writing skills, contests, resources, illustration information, workshop, etc.

Skipping Stones
http://www.skippingstones.org/
A publication for youth that accepts "art and original writings in every language and from all ages."

Stone Soup
http://www.stonesoup.com
"The beautiful magazine by young writers and artists!"

Sweet Designs Magazine
HTTP://www.sweetdesignsmagazine.com
Written by & for teen girls & young adult women, ages 13 - 25. Accepts writing of all genres, including original fiction.

Teen Ink
http://www.teenink.com/
Teen Ink is a monthly print magazine, website, and a book series all written by teens for teens. There are over 16,000 pages of student writing on this site.

Teen Writer's Club
http://teenwrite.webs.com/
An Australian site for teen writers around the world, with articles, opportunities to post your work, and more.

Tiny Giant
http://www.tgmag.ca/aorg/guide_e.htm
A Canadian magazine written for and by youth.

Today's Teen Writer
http://www.todaysteenwriter.com
A monthly e-zine for teen writers.

WriteGirl
http://www.writegirl.org
Pairs girls in grades 9-12 with practicing writers through monthly workshops.

Young Poets Canada
http://www.youngpoets.ca/
Lots of resources for young writers; go to http://www.youngpoets.ca/markets_and_contests for a list of places to submit your writing.

Young Writer Magazine
http://youngwriter.org/

Young Writers Club
http://www.youngwritersclub.com/
Writing resources for young writers, plus a place to post/publish material, a magazine for contributions, etc.

Discussion and Critique Groups
Christian Teen Writers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/christianteenwriters/

Fantasy Fiction 4 All
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fantasyfiction4all/

Girl Writer's Cafe
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/girlwriterscafe/

Young Writers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/young_writers/

Young Writers Club
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ywc2/

Young Writers Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/young_writers_group/

Youth Writings Club
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/youthwritingsclub/
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