writers’ resources hub

CRAFT 

Asexuality Representation (video) ​
Exploring Theme  ​
How to Write an Allegory Like George Orwell 
How to Write a Short Story ​
Literary Elements and Techniques 
Kimberlé Crenshaw - On Intersectionality (video) 
LGBTQ Identity in Young Adult Literature 
Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Disability  ​ 
Ray Bradbury's Greatest Writing Advice 
Three Anti-Social Skills to Improve Your Writing (video)
Writing Genderqueer and Nonbinary Characters 
Writing Race in Speculative Fiction   
Writing Short Stories Makes You a Better Novelist 
Writing Trans Characters  
Sensitive Writing and Why it Matters

PUBLISHING

Young Authors Guide Newpages
​Writing Contest for Young Writers Newpages
70-Plus Places to Submit Teenage Art and Writing
​Other Places to Publish | Telling Room
Where Young Authors Can Submit
​10 Publication Opportunities for Young Writers
11 Magazines That Pay for Teens and Children

DRAFTING & OUTLINES

Excerpts from Stephen King's On Writing
Ultimate Character Chart 
Saint Louis Community College Character Outline   
Over 150 Free Writing Worksheets - EA Deverell
LitElements 
15 Beat Plot Structure 
Snowflake Method 
Hero's Journey    

REVISING

How to Edit a Short Story 
Editing Your Work • How to Craft a Killer Short Story 
How To Edit a Short Story Like a Professional – Madman's Journey 
Story Revision Checklist to Help You Revise for Publication 
6 Keys to Revising Your Fiction 
How to Find Your Story's Heart: 5 AWESOME Revision  Techniques 
How to Edit Your Story Like a New York Publisher   
12 Contemporary Writers on How They Revise 
How to Self-Edit a Book or Short Story 
 How Should You Revise a Short Story? | Find Your Creative Muse 
How to Edit Your Short Story — EM Welsh 

WRITING PRACTICE

The Online Writing Center: an article on how to structure an academic paper.

About Teens: this website gives teens a forum to post their short stories, opinion pieces, jokes, and photos.

NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month happens every November. It’s a fun, seat-of-your-pants writing event where the challenge is to complete an entire novel in just 30 days.

Pomegranate Words: offers free lessons in poetry and fiction, critiquing services, opportunities for teen writers, and other resources for writers of all ages.

Grammar Girl: a friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage, and fun developments in the English language.

The 10 Most Common Grammatical Errors: a list of common errors to watch out for when writing.

Language Is A Virus: this site provides writing prompts to practice timed creative writing.