Open Directory - Arts: Writers Resources: Young Writers
See also: - Children aged 5-11 will find this page very useful in jumpstarting their creativity. A number of ideas which can be used as a stimulus for creative writing lessons. - Especially of interest to teens interested in science fiction and fantasy, but of interest to any young author. This site contains links to contests, markets, workshops, resources for teen writers. - A national news agency, where young people aged 8-18 produce articles on issues that are important to them but of interest to everyone. - A place where kids can post book reviews and opinion pieces, participate in interactive stories, and write cyberpoetry. - Archive from the conference, which had a science fiction and fantasy focus for young writers. - An online magazine by young authors and writers that has references for publishing in print materials. - For any teen who likes to write. Post your work, get help when you've got writers' block, or just hangout, relax and read others' work. - This is for any writing teens to share their writing with other people and talk about what they like. - Place to see or show-off other teen writers work. A Yahoo Club. - TeenLit.com is dedicated to publishing teen writing, as well as book reviews by teenagers. Teachers and parents of adolescents will find useful information. Teen and teacher discussions, author home pages, and more - A community for all teens who enjoy writing and aspire to be better at it. - A summer camp specifically for high school students who want to improve their writing. Intensive classes offered in poetry, fiction, and essay writing. - A community for teens who write and want to share tips and critiques. (Yahoo group) - Creative writing and children's literature site for teachers and students aged 7 - 14. Includes writing competitions and exercises, author features, reviews and teachers' notes. - Children in grades 4 to 7 are taken through the writing process in a step-by-step fashion, beginning with how to find ideas for stories and continuing through finding online markets for publishing those stories. - UK magazine which encourages submissions from children. Features book reviews, published competition winners and story of the week.
