Websites on Writing

Disclaimer: I have not personally vetted every one of these sites and what they post, so please use your own wisdom and judgement when choosing what is right for you or your child.

Groups that offer Writing Instruction:

The Young Writers Workshop (Offered by The Young Writer)
“Young writers often lack support. But with the right guidance they can change the world with their words. The Young Writer’s Workshop — an online membership site to help you improve your writing, reach more people, and get published.” (Membership provides a writer access to a collection of prerecorded lectures, new programs, and an online community of young writers for connection and encouragement.)
theyoungwriter.com

Parents, this group has also put out a Parent Feedback Guide you might be interested in checking out.

The Author Conservatory (College Alternative)
A 3 year intensive program designed as a college alternative for serious writers. The program is focused on teach writing skills and also small business entrepreneurship. Though the Author Conservatory is not currently accredited, they offer professional hands-on training in business and writing. (I got the chance to talk to students who have attended the Author Conservatory, and I am excited to be able to recommend the Author Conservatory to committed young writers.)
theyoungwriter.com

Story Embers
“Do you long to write powerful stories for Christ? We’re talking about stories like The Chronicles of Narnia, The Count of Monte Cristo, Paradise Lost, and Pride & Prejudice. The stories people remember and read centuries after publication. We can provide you with the resources and training you need to achieve storytelling mastery.” (They offer articles, contests, and summit events.)
storyembers.org

Christian Writers Institute
They teach writers. Among other things, they offer for sale individual writing lectures by professional authors.
christianwritersinstitute.com

Word Weavers
“Word Weavers International is dedicated to providing a forum for Christian writers to critique one another’s work in a face-to-face format, whether in a traditional chapter or in Word Weavers’ unique online ‘pages,’ so as to improve craft. Writers of all levels are welcome.” They also offer conferences.
word-weavers.com

Writing Curriculum:

One Year Adventure Novel
“One Year Adventure Novel teaches universal storytelling principles, such as character, goal, stakes, setbacks and theme.” Matthew Sampson
clearwaterpress.com

One Year Adventure Novel’s “Other Worlds” (Recommended by Speculative Writer Katherine Briggs)
“Other Worlds is a video-based second module of The One Year Adventure Novel curriculum focused on the genres of science fiction and fantasy.” (PREREQUISITE: Must complete One Year Adventure Novel curriculum first)
clearwaterpress.com

Lauren H. Brandenburg (Speculative Writer) (Recommended by Edie Melson)
Lauren’s a homeschool mom, author, and creative writing teacher, who offers free writing curriculum.
laurenhbrandenburg.com

Writing Editing and Other Services:

Book Editing Associates
They provide information about and access to a collection of vetted editors who each specializing in different genres and areas of editing, proofing, ghost writing, etc. Follow their submission process and you will be contacted by whoever is available and interested in your project. [Editors typically provide a free sample edit of your work (usually a few pages) and a quote for how much their services will cost. (Just for example: copyediting is across the board often about .02 to .03 cents per word.)]
book-editing.com

Christian Editors Network
A collection of Christian editors who specialize in a variety of genres. Their Christian book editing services include, proofreading services, developmental content editing, copyediting services, traditional publishing and self-publishing guidance, book proposal development, manuscript evaluations and critiques, and more…
christianeditorsnetwork.com

Personalized Writing Coaching
Are you looking for someone to actually review your writing? Writing coaching provides personal interaction where you can receive feedback, ask questions, and gain spesific guidance on your project(s).
givenhoffman.com/writing-coaching

The PEN Institute (Recommended by Meagan Briggs)
They offer training for editors. The institute established by The Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network offers online education for Christian editors.
peninstitute.com

Writer Blogs:

Helping Writers Become Authors
K.M. Weiland’s blog. She’s an award-winning and internationally published author of the bestselling Outlining Your Novel and Structuring Your Novel. She writes historical and speculative fiction and mentor authors.
helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com

Jerry Jenkins
“Let Me Help You Write Your Book: 21-Times New York Times Bestselling Author Jerry Jenkins Reveals His Secrets”
jerryjenkins.com The Ultimate Self-Editing Checklist by Jerry B. Jenkins

The Steve Laube Agency
A literary agency’s blog that offers a ton of great material about the writer’s realm.
stevelaube.com

Go Teen Writers
A website/blog addressing writing topics of all shapes and sizes (Tip: Their search bar is really useful in finding topics)
goteenwriters.com

Carol Topp’s Website (Taxes for Writers)
She is an author and accountant specializing in tax preparation for writers. Her site has some really helpful information. Her book Business Tips and Taxes for Writers was excellent and very helpful.
taxesforwriters.com

Edie Melson (Social Media)
Edie Melson is the Director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and the Social Media Director for Southern Writers Magazine.
ediemelson.com

Morgan L. Busse (Fantasy and Steampunk Writer) (Recommended by Edie Melson)
Morgan has a writer blog and writes on topics like Finding the Fantastical in Everyday Life.
morganlbusse.com

Writers Conferences:

Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (Recommended by Given Hoffman)
I heard from the director that they are offering a teen track this year (May 24-28, 2020).
blueridgeconference.com

Realm Makers (Recommended by Katherine Briggs and Edie Melson)
Christian Speculative Fiction Organization with a conference that does have teen tracks.
realmmakers.net

Florida Christian Writers Conference (Word Weavers)
word-weavers.com/floridaconference

North Georgia Christian Writers Conference (Word Weavers)
word-weavers.com/georgiaconference

American Christian Fiction Writers Conference (ACFW)
acfw.com/conference

Christian Worldview Filmmakers Guild
christianworldviewfilmfestival.com

West Coast Christian Writers Conference
westcoastchristianwriters.com

Writer’s Digest Annual Conference
writersdigestconference.com

Writer To Publish Conference (Recommended by Given)
writertopublish.com

Hutchmoot (Creative Conference for Artists)
Sessions are led by a variety of writers, artists, and musicians
hutchmoot.com

Magazines for Writers:

Writer’s Digest Magazine
A secular writer’s magazine written by professionals. Their websites offers far more than just a magazine for writers. You can find writing prompts, articles, competitions etc.
writersdigest.com

Lorehaven Magazine (Recommended by Speculative Writer Katherine Briggs)
“Find fantastical stories. Glorifying Jesus”
lorehaven.com

Lorehaven also puts out a podcast and articles online. Fantasy writers you might find their article of particular interest: “Seven Ways to Deal With the Problem Magic Poses Christian Fantasy Writers.”

Additional Types of Writing Training:

NCFCA (The National Christian Forensic and Communications Association)
An organization dedicated to bringing communication-based competitive activities, such as speech and debate, to homeschool high schoolers.
ncfca.org

Tomorrow’s Filmmakers
A Christian site offering over 230 lessons on everything you need to know to become a filmmaker, including classes on writing.
tomorrowsfilmmakers.com

MasterClass
They offer writing classes from a lot of different instructors (including Aaron Sorkin, N.K. Jemisin, James Patterson, Dan Brown, etc.), who cover a broad range of writing topics, including thrillers, poetry, fantasy, screenwriting, etc.
masterclass.com

Intro To Filmmaking
Filmmaking, Film History, Film Analysis -“Learn the art of visual storytelling through film. In this course we aim to foster a love and appreciation for film, covering the technical process but also examining its cultural impact.” (Online courses to teach film and video to teens)
FS4T.com