Young Writers USA

Young Writers USA Young Writers was established in 1991 in a warehouse in Eastern England and has blossomed into a worldwide brand!

We promote poetry and creative writing in children aged 5-18 by offering free resources and competitions for teachers, parents, and writers. At Young Writers USA we've been working with schools, parents and young writers across the world since 1991. Our aim is to promote poetry and creative writing within children from ages 5-18 years. We offer free resources for writers, parents, and teachers inc

luding writing tips, newsletters, lesson plans and activities to inspire children to develop their creative writing abilities and fall in love with English. Our competitions are for children of all ages, they're free to enter, and give young writers the opportunity to see their work in a published book! https://youngwritersusa.com/

Some of our awards:

The Best Of The Solutions Awards 2020
Survival Sagas: Mission Series – Innovation (finalist)

The Solutions Awards 2019
Survival Sagas: Mission Series – Innovation (winner by public vote)

Education Resources Awards 2018
Stranger Sagas - Free Resources (finalist)

Education Resources Awards 2017
Once Upon A Dream - Free Resources (finalist)

Can a mystery story be written in 100 words? Of course! Check out our mini saga walkthrough to show your students how it...
01/14/2025

Can a mystery story be written in 100 words? Of course! Check out our mini saga walkthrough to show your students how it's done.

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It's Feel Good Friday & our Writing Stars of the Week are... the students from St Jeanne de Lestonnac who are not only p...
01/10/2025

It's Feel Good Friday & our Writing Stars of the Week are... the students from St Jeanne de Lestonnac who are not only proud, published authors but also the WINNERS of our Once Upon A Dream competition!

Well to everyone, what an amazing achievement!

01/09/2025

In every story, a character makes a choice. It's that simple. What will your students choose?

Deadlines extended!If you've returned to school and found your students' poetry entries waiting to be sent in, don't wor...
01/07/2025

Deadlines extended!

If you've returned to school and found your students' poetry entries waiting to be sent in, don't worry! We've extended the deadline to Jan 10 (we know the run-up to the holidays can be crazy!) Send them in and they could still be winners!

Happy New Year!
01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

New contests launch next week! Take a sneak peek at what's coming up...
12/31/2024

New contests launch next week! Take a sneak peek at what's coming up...

Our offices will be closed from 7pm EST today. We will be back on 2nd January at 1pm.
12/31/2024

Our offices will be closed from 7pm EST today. We will be back on 2nd January at 1pm.

Do you see these book cover quotes? We'd LOVE to have some from the writers themselves!If your child has entered a conte...
12/30/2024

Do you see these book cover quotes? We'd LOVE to have some from the writers themselves!

If your child has entered a contest recently, email us at [email protected] with a quote from them about their experience, and you could see it featured on the book cover!

or, if you don't celebrate, have a Wonderful Wednesday!
12/25/2024

or, if you don't celebrate, have a Wonderful Wednesday!

Our office is closed today from 5pm EST, we'll be back on 30th Dec at 1pm.
12/24/2024

Our office is closed today from 5pm EST, we'll be back on 30th Dec at 1pm.

If you've got scans or typed versions of your students' entries, then you can upload them here: www.youngwritersusa.com/...
12/19/2024

If you've got scans or typed versions of your students' entries, then you can upload them here: www.youngwritersusa.com/new-uploader or use any of these file sharing sites (please make sure all entries are named and you include your school name)

Contest closing day is approaching, and there's still plenty of time to get your entries in!
12/16/2024

Contest closing day is approaching, and there's still plenty of time to get your entries in!

Today is and here at Young Writers HQ we've taken that to heart with our office decorations! We'd love to see yours, p...
12/12/2024

Today is and here at Young Writers HQ we've taken that to heart with our office decorations! We'd love to see yours, post your pictures in the comments.

We're giving you the greatest gift: TIME. Our ready-made lesson plan means you've got a lesson ready to go, no planning ...
12/09/2024

We're giving you the greatest gift: TIME.

Our ready-made lesson plan means you've got a lesson ready to go, no planning needed!

Download them from the contest page.
www.youngwritersusa.com/contests

Address

Peabody, MA
01960

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12pm
Tuesday 7am - 12pm
Wednesday 7am - 12pm
Thursday 7am - 12pm
Friday 7am - 12pm

Telephone

617-973-5039

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Videos

What will your students find in the woods today? www.youtube.com/watch?v=skLpK9X3uck&t=396s

In every story, a character makes a choice. It's that simple. What will your students choose?

What is your truth?

The results are in, a new President has been chosen. How do your students feel? Happy? Disappointed? Worried? Excited? Get them to express their feelings in a poem for The Beautiful Truth. https://www.youngwritersusa.com/contests/middle-high/truth

Get your spook on!

Join Fright Club... if you dare!

Fall is the perfect time to teach your students how to write with atmosphere and suspense...

Dare you enter Fright Club?

Share your favourite poems for #WorldPoetryDay Let's share the love of poetry! Here's one from our guest judge @MarkGristPoet

Today is World Hello Day so hello from us here at Young Writers!

The Big Green Poetry Machine is open to 5-18 year-olds! This nature & environment-themed contest is an awesome way to turn your class into eco poets! Check out this video which explains more, then download your free graphic organizers & activities from: www.youngwritersusa.com

Unsolved writing contest is now open for 10-18 year-olds... We welcome your students to explore crime & mystery genres then write their own mini saga. Check out this explainer video, then download your free graphic organizers & activities from: www.youngwritersusa.com

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