Playing with a Purpose – Original video series hosted by LEI that provides hands-on writing instruction.
Affinity Magazine – a pop culture, social justice and political magazine written by teens for teens.
Brave New Voices – Beginning as the first youth-centric poetry slam in the United States, BNV is now the largest and most diverse ongoing spoken word event in the world.
Figment – Share your writing, connect with other writers. Newsletters, contests and a young writers community.
Kenn Nesbitt’s Poetry for Kids – Funny poetry playground of Children’s Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt.
Rhyming Dictionary – Who knew there were so many ways to rhyme? Find the perfect one with end, last syllable, double, triple, beginning and first syllable rhymes.
Teen Ink – A literary magazine written by and for teens. Publish your writing and art, watch performance videos, take online writing classes.
Young Writers Project – a youth-led online community for young writers
Zen Business Writers Career Page – YOUTH SUBMISSION (Thank you Amelia!) – A good place to start learning the business side of becoming a writer. Read about tips on what college majors to consider, job opportunities related to writing, and useful skills.
Write, right, rite: Welcome to the “Write. Right. Rite.,” a “GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story” video series! The “Write. Right. Rite.” is meant to be an entertaining and inventive way to engage with the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason Reynolds. Visit the site to find writing prompts, daily videos and lots more!
Storycorps Connect: StoryCorps Connect is a first-of-its kind platform that enables you to record a StoryCorps interview with a loved one remotely using video conference technology. Visit the site to find a new project that may bring you closer to loved ones!
Write the World: Write the World is a platform for sharing writing and setting writing goals. Connect with a community of writers online, respond to daily writing prompts and meet monthly writing challenges! Visit the site to submit your own work and to inspire a writing habit!
Money Saving guide for Authors and Writers: This article submitted by Hannah (thanks Hannah) outlines some helpful tips, tricks and tools for budding authors and writers. The article is perfect for individuals asking practical questions (such as what kinds of jobs are available for writers, etc.)!