links & resources
The best resource for young writers is the internet! There are so many free
guides, videos, books, and PDFs. Here, we have linked just a few to help you!
places to submit for young writers!
"The Tenth Annual Narrative High School Writing Contest is now open! Submissions will close on February 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The contest results, including winners and finalists, will be announced in mid-April. See below for details on how to submit your work. We can't wait to read you!"
"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."
The theme for their winter competition is Rememberance and Forgetfullness.
"Submissions will open on January 1st 2025 and will remain open until February 28th or until we reach our submission cap of 200 submissions."
Chillsubs is a database of 3000+ literary magazines, 1200+ writing contests, a submissions tracker, and other tools. It's helpful not only to find literary magazines, but navigate the world of "submitting your work!"
Writer's Digest mission is to help ignite writers' creative vision and connect them with the community, education and resources they need to bring it to life. They provide everything to help you grapple with writing, whether you love writing plays or poetry.
This website provides all types of help for writers, but we specifically recommend their writing tools. Here, you'll find a bunch of free, downloadable PDFs that will help you with everything from creating your characters to finding motivation!
helpful websites!
books
Stephen King:
On writing
Struck, white, calman: The elements of style
Charles baxter: burning down the house
ursla K. Le guin: steering the craft
Kim Addonizio: the poet's companion
ron carlson: writes a story
