Links for Young Writers

Links for Young Writers

We try to find links to other Web sites dedicated to helping young writers. If you have any suggestions, please send them to us.

About Writing

Advice to Aspiring Young Writers by Sci-Fi / Fantasy author Jeffrey A.Carver

Just For Kids: Writing and Illustrating Tips from Joan Holub

About.com’s Resource for Teen Writers

Elizabeth Winthrop’s "Some Practical Advice On Writing And Publishing For Young Writers"

10 Tips for Young Writers from author Sue Macy.

Ten Tips for Young Writers by Elise Howard, editor in chief of Avon/Tempest Books for Teen Readers (from Education World)

Tips for Young Writers by Ralph Fletcher, children’s author and teacher

Tips for young writers from Scholastic Canada

"When Teens Write" Writing tips, message board and more.

Young Authors Workshop resources for middle school writers

Young People’s Press A place with writing tips, to publish, read other young writers, to find contests.

Great Reading Lists and Reviews

Books for the Teen Age from the New York Public Library.

Book Lists and Book Awards from YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association)

Cool Books for Tough Guys from The ALAN Review. A list of cool books for teen guys who don't like to read.

Favorite Teenage Angst Books from Grouchy.com

Girl Zone Into Words - Reviews, lists and more.

International Reading Association Booklists Annual lists of best new books selected by children, teachers, and yourn adults.

Poetry 180 a poem a (school) day for American High Schools from former US Poet Laureat, Billy Collins

Reading Rants Out of the ordinary teen booklists with titles like "Slacker Fiction" (older teen reads)," Fanging Around" (vampire books), "Word UP!" (poetry by and for teenagers), "Virgin Run" (falling in love for the first time).

Teen Reading Lists from the Los Angeles Public Library.

Teen Reads.com Chats with authors, reviews, book club guides, your opinions and more.

Teen Reads from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburg.

Resources

About.com for writing exercises and links to more.

Rhymezone Rhyming Dictionary and Thesaurus.

Thesaurus.com and links to dictioneries, Word of the Day and other language resources.

WakeUpWriting.com Sign up and they'll send you a daily exercise.


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