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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.
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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.
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Writing from all genres by people between the age of 13 and 21. Info about writing techniques and what makes good writing.
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Originally known as Children's Express, this is the UK's only news agency run by young people, providing news and comment for the local and national TV, radio, print and online media.
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Resources from Janie Lynn Panagopoulos, historian, author, lecturer. Advice and information for parents, teachers, librarians, and students.
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Writings by and for kids around the world. A web site that looks at life online and offline through children's eyes. With exciting collaborative writing projects for ages 6-15.
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Includes a biography, bibliography, and articles.
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For artists and young writers.
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Archive from the conference, which had a science fiction and fantasy focus for young writers.
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Publishes poetry, stories, book reviews and artwork from writers/ artists 8 - 16. Creative articles to help young writers expand their writing abilities.
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From Elizabeth Winthrop, author of more than forty books for children, including The Castle in the Attic and its sequel The Battle for the Castle.
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Practical advice on writing, publishing and finding new markets. Young writer's resource webzine.
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An online magazine by young authors and writers that has references for publishing in print materials.
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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.
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This is for any writing teens to share their writing with other people and talk about what they like.
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Place to see or show-off other teen writers work. A Yahoo Club.
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Publishing original compositions and book reviews, with discussions, contests, workshops, and links to author home pages.
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A community for all teens who enjoy writing and aspire to be better at it.
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A summer camp specifically for high school students who want to improve their writing. Intensive classes offered in poetry, fiction, and essay writing.
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Resources and reference for young writers and information on writing workshops.
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A community for teens who write and want to share tips and critiques. (Yahoo group)
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Poetry workshops in schools and the community, advice on such workshops and assistance with writing.
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Creative writing club for aspiring authors and poets ages 13-23.
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"Aims to encourage children of all ages to enjoy writing as a creative pastime by getting them to share their work and help each other improve their writing abilities."
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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.
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Hooking up young writers and getting them published. Features articles, reviews, news, contests, and an advice section.
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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.
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Encouragement for young writers by Deborah Morris, author of the Real Kids, Real Adventures series. Includes answers to frequently asked questions and tips for getting started.
