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For a kid who loves writing, a new pen and a notebook, the possibilities of a blank page might be all they need for inspiration. For other writers (reluctant, new, or feeling stuck), those same tools can feel overwhelming, and no matter the writing prompts or encouragement, the page is going to remain blank.
Thankfully, there are online writing resources to engage and inspire all types of writers. The gentle nudge of a game, a connection with other writers, and even the fact that learning is happening on a screen can be just thing needed to encourage writing.
Below you’ll find awesome online writing resources- apps to get kids playing with words and stories, websites to help kids take their writing to the next level, ways to publish, connect with other young writers, and find encouragement.
Apps and Websites to Support Young Writers
Madlibs– fun, free online game that helps kids create silly stories, learn vocabulary, and parts of speech.
Magnetic Poetry– no room on your fridge? Kids can create poems using online magnetic poetry.
Pixton– comic book and storyboard maker. This website offers a 15-day trial and free options. It is set up for teachers and students and includes graphics from many famous works of literature and history.
Read Write Think Student Interactives– one of my favorite online resources, RWT has tons of online graphic organizers, story makers, and ways to help writers. It’s also free!
Kid Reporters’ Notebook | Scholastic – a website dedicated to kids reporting on the news and world around them. Read pieces written by young writers from all over the world. If your writer is interested in journalism, head to their about page for info on how to apply.
New Moon Girls Magazine– A magazine written by girls for girls, they are always on the lookout for Ideas, Articles, Inventions, Fiction, Gardens, Poetry, Music, Opinions, Apps, Global Villages, Recipes, Plays, Buildings, Puzzles, Projects, Jokes, Speeches, Games, Screenplays, Sports, Emotions, Equations, Painting, Art, Experiments, Costumes, Activism, Photos, Rockets, Crafts, Designs, Gadgets, Dances, Solutions, Hats and Everything Else You Imagine and Make.
Underlined– an online community for teen writers.
Power Poetry– an online community to empower young poets.
Teen Ink– website and magazine written for and by teens.
Grammarly– our family uses The World’s Best Grammar Checker constantly. It’s one of the subscriptions we all use all year long.
NaNoWriMo’s Young Writer’s Program– a wonderful free resource to support and encourage young writers all year long.
There are also all sorts of wonderful books and games to get kids writing, connecting with their inner selves, and gently moving through the writing process. I’m a big fan of using a blend of resources.
Games, journals, apps- they can all inspire, teach and most importantly, get our young writers writing!
