Writing doesn’t have to be a solitary endeavor.

Below are some great places to find classes and community, both in person and online.

Where Writers Learn and Grow

Resources for Teen Writers

Sackett Street Writers (New York City)

Hugo House (Seattle)

Grub Street Writers (Boston)

Lighthouse (Denver)

Inprint Writer’s Workshops (Houston)

AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs)

Narrative Literary magazine has contests for teen writers

Nanowrimo, or National Novel Writing Month, is a great place to find inspiration and get your word count up!

The Iowa Young Writer’s Studio has summer classes, both in person and online. They also have a great list of places to submit your work.

Lighthouse and Grubstreet also have opportunities for teens

Juried Writing Opportunities