Websites for Teens:
1. Teen Writers and Artists Project: a forum to post your work and ask questions.
2. KidPub: an online forum where young writers can post stories, view writing news and contests, and possibly even publish a book (see the website for more details). The forum requires a small yearly fee, but I think it’s worth it.
3. Word: a literary blog full of writing tips, book discussions, and helpful links.
4. Young Voices Foundation: mentoring writers K-12. Includes information on writing contests and more.
5. Young Writers Project: this forum is only open to students in Vermont; however, much of the website can be viewed by anyone. I especially liked the resources listed under the “Learn” tab at the top of the page.
6. Word Central: word games, buzzwords, and trivia.
7. Grammar Book: grammar and punctuation rules.
8. WritingFix: lessons, tips, and writing prompts for adults and kids.
9. Slang Dictionary: teen-lingo.
10. Write Like Crazy: an inspiring blog for young writers.
Note: click the “Resources” tab above for more writing and publishing links.
Publishing for Teens:
1. Cicada Magazine: accepts stories, poetry, and artwork from ages 14-23.
2. Young Writer: accepts all types of stories from ages 18 and younger. Check out their website for Twitter and Facebook links!
3. Weekly Reader: this includes both Read and Writing magazines. Submit poems, stories, or essays.
4. Teen Ink: both a magazine and an online resource for ages 13-19. Submit writing, artwork, photographs, or videos.
5. NewPages: this site contains a huge list of magazines and websites which publish work by young writers. Pay close attention to the advice at the top of the page.
Note: Please read samples of magazines (try the library) to know their guidelines, themes, and preferences. If you’re 14 or younger, see the “Kids” page for more publishing resources.
Contests for Teens:
1. Teen Ink: this page lists several contests for ages 13-19.
2. NewPages: scroll to the bottom of the page for a variety of contests.
My All-Time Favorite YA Books:
1. THE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak
2. THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins
3. RING OF ENDLESS LIGHT by Madeleine L’Engle
4. DAIRY QUEEN by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
5. GRACELING by Kristen Cashore
6. MARCELO IN THE REAL WORLD by Francisco Stork
7. PAPER TOWNS by John Green
8. ADORATION OF JENNA FOX by Mary Pearson
9. INK EXCHANGE by Melissa Marr
10. SHIVER by Maggie Stiefvater
11. SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson
12. FEED by M. T. Anderson
13. A NORTHERN LIGHT by Jennifer Donnelly
14. THE TRUTH ABOUT FOREVER by Sarah Dessen
15. PRINCESS ACADEMY by Shannon Hale
16. ALANNA by Tamora Pierce
17. TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer
Have a specific question or request? Leave me a comment and I’ll try to help!
I just finished Laurie Halse Anderson’s “Wintergirls” – absolutely stunning prose to beautifully tell a tragic story.
~Mary Jo
I definitely agree—WINTERGIRLS is stunning. I cried through most of the book, so I tend to tack a warning on before I recommend it. But as tragic as it was, I still think people (teens and older) should read it and gain valuable insight into eating disorders.
I wish you had some info for young adults. I’m 23 and looking to publish some Flash Fiction.
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Hi! What type of info are you looking for?? Would be glad to help if possible!