Contest and Competitions
NANOWRIMO- National Novel Writing Month- November 1st through November 30th
This website is particularly for young writers and has fun downloadable workbooks and other tips and advice. Every November thousands of writers join in to write a 50,000 word novel in just one month. My 13-year-old son took and completed the challenge just this past year. http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/
Homeschool Writers
Great resources that lists all the contests available for young writers, month by month for the entire year. http://homeschoolwriters.com/chart.aspx
Scholastic Scholastic has their own list of contests that are available to young writers. http://clubs.scholastic.com/programs/contests.shtml
Granny Annie is an organization that sponsors a yearly contest and encourages young people to write stories about their family histories. http://www.thegrannieannie.org/
Products
Bare Books
These bare books really encourage writing. Students can fill out the blank pages to create their own picture books, chapter books, and comic books. They even have blank puzzles and calendars. The price is really low so you can order a bunch. The final product really looks professional. www.barebooks.com
Mighty Authors
This website allows students to type in their stories and upload their own artwork, then they can purchase a copy of their own “real” book for a reasonable price. The site has recently been acquired by BYU’s McKay School of Education. It is currently under construction but I am excited to see the new and improved version when it is ready.
Author Web Pages
Mette Ivie Harrison
Mette Ivie Harrison, the author of The Princess and the Hound among many others, has a great website filled with writing tips, articles about revision, a letter to young writers and other great content that is really worth reading. http://metteivieharrison.com/
Janette Rallison
All of the girls in our family love to read Janette Rallison’s novels and her blog. She provides some entertaining insights into her writing process and the sometimes hilarious world of a famous writer. http://janette-rallison.blogspot.com/
Good Books on the Writing Process-
For Older Students
On Writing by Stephen King
I know. I thought the same thing, but you do not need to like Stephen King or have read any of his books to learn from this one. This book is highly motivating with good advice that really makes you want to write.
Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius within you by Ray Bradbury Another glimpse into the life and mind of a writer. This includes fun essays about Bradbury’s writing habits and where his ideas come from. This is one of Melissa’s favorite books on the writing process. http://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Writing-Releasing-Creative/dp/0553296345/ref=pd_vtp_b_1
Conferences and Workshops
Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers This great conference located in Utah welcomes teenage participants to the afternoon sessions. http://www.wifyr.com/
Teen Author Boot Camp
This annual camp is just for teenagers, no parents allowed. It features terrific keynote speakers and a first chapter contest with a $100 prize. http://teenauthorbootcamp.com/info/
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