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YOU BE THE VOICE. WE'LL BE THE MICROPHONE.
WRITE YOUR STORY - YOUR WAY!
COMPETITION
TEEN CREATIVE AWARDS
Express yourself! #TWP hosts a creative awards competition celebrating outstanding multimedia storytelling through creative writing, journalism, podcasting, broadcast, video, photography, graphic design, and other creative media.
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FREE WORKSHOP  ·  BELONGING  ·  SUMMER PROGRAM
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FREE WORKSHOP
LET'S WRITE!
Creative writing workshops around the city for teens to write, share, crtique, and grow together.
BELONGING
WRITING WEDNESDAYS
Weekly virtual writing sessions where teens write freely, without judgement, with other young writers.
SUMMER PROGRAM
WRITERS-IN-RESIDENCE
An immersive experience where teens build skills, create powerful stories, showcase, and connect with mentors.
MAGAZINES  ·  BROADCAST  ·  PODCAST
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MAGAZINES
LITERARY+NEWS ZINES
Literary and news zines written, designed, and run by teens.
BROADCAST
SOUND STAGE PRESENTS...
Teens record scripts for audio broadcast streaming.
PODCAST
TEEN WRITERS BLOCK
Teen-run podcast featuring insights, advice, tips, and interviews on writing and publishing.
CONTRIBUTORS  ·  INTERNSHIP  ·  CAREER TRAINING
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CONTRIBUTORS
PAID WRITERS
Contributors and columnists get paid for their published works.
SUBMIT YOUR WORK
INTERNSHIP
HIGH SCHOOL-TO-HIRE
Teens work as writers and in design, photography, and more, then graduate with money, experience, and a portfolio.
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CAREER TRAINING
COLLEGE-TO-CAREER
Paid career development opportunities in writing and publishing for emerging adults.
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WHAT TEENS ARE SAYING
"I published my story and got paid for it. #TWP has really inspired me."
— JANE D.
"Before #TWP, I never thought my voice mattered. Now I see my words in print every month."
— MARCUS T.
"Lit Fest changed everything for me. I met a real editor and she loved my work. I cried happy tears."
— AALIYAH R.
"I joined the Teen Planning Committee and found my people. We're not just writers — we're a movement."
— DIEGO M.
"The podcast gave me confidence I didn't know I had. I'm 16 and I've already been on air three times."
— PRIYA K.
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