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.