The Only Platform in North Texas That Publishes, Pays, and PREPARES TEENS FOR A FUTURE IN WRITING AND PUBLISHING.
Through our 4-P Literary Ecosystem, we guarantee that high school teens, ages 14-19, who want to write have a platform, publishing opportunities, a paycheck, and a pipeline to build a creative future before they graduate.
teen storyteller
(teen STOR-ee-tel-er) · noun
a young person who has something to say and deserves a platform to say it.
Teens are already writing and telling stories on paper and online. At #TeenWritersProject, we take their words seriously and provide space for them to turn their ideas, experiences, and observations into publishable stories that document their world and their culture.
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We publish
The #TWP Quarterly and Ctrl+Z Teens
Submit creative writing to The #TWP Quarterly Lit Zine or pitch teen-centered journalism to Ctrl+Z Teens. Selected contributors are published and paid.
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We teach
L.I.T. Writers in Schools
We help schools and community organizations develop teen writers through curriculum, discussions, workshops, resources, publishing opportunities, and teacher support.
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We build
High School-to-Hire and College-to-Career
Teens and emerging adults gain hands-on experience in writing, editing, publishing, journalism, and media.
Explore how we publish teen voices, support schools, and prepare teens and emerging adults for careers in writing, publishing, journalism, and media.
For Teens. For Schools. For the Culture.
Our Work Has Been Supported By:
We are grateful to the funders, sponsors, and community partners that have invested in opportunities for teen writers.
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WHAT #TWP TEENS SAY
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"I am working with #TeenWritersProject because it's the only space I've found that caters to my distinct interests while allowing me to steer the organization itself."
—Lakshmi, Former #TWP Intern
WHAT #TWP TEENS SAY
I joined the Teen Planning Committee and found my people. We're not just writers — we're a movement."
—Diego M., Former #TWP Intern
WHAT #TWP TEENS SAY
Before #TWP, I never thought my voice mattered. Now I see my words in print every month."
—Marcus T., Former #TWP Intern
Join the Movement
Add your name to the #TeenWritersProject story and make your mark on the next generation of writers, thinkers, and creative literary activists: sponsor, partner, or volunteer.
Sponsor a Teen Writer
Your sponsorship helps fund the high costs of publishing, printing, and distribution, teen stipends, and the resources teen writers need to move from draft to print.
Partner With Us
Schools, businesses, funders, publishers, media organizations, and community groups can partner with #TWP to create publishing, training, and paid workforce opportunities.
become a literary activist
Literary Activists are writers, educators, creatives, and professionals who volunteer their time and skills to support the next generation of teen storytellers.