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Development and Training for Youth Writers
Youth athletes train their muscles.
Youth musicians train their ears.
Youth writers train their creativity.
What’s Society of Young Inklings all About?
Society of Young Inklings supports youth writers, ages 8-18, as they move the big ideas from their hearts and heads onto the page. “When I was young and filling notebooks with stories, I wanted someone to take my dreams seriously,” says Naomi Kinsman, Founder and Executive Director. “Now, I have the privilege of granting wishes like my own by pairing youth writers with professionals who provide artistic mentorship and with our publishing team who deliver real-world publishing opportunities.”
Submit your writing and hear back from an author!
“I expected a form letter, but was surprised instead that Inklings mentors carefully read the writing and gave each student specific feedback that was really helpful and encouraging.”
Zoe Sharp. 5th grade teacher at Stevenson PACT Elementary in Mountain View (or at Mountain View Whisman School District)
How might Society of Young Inklings support you?
Youth Writers
Become a member of our Society (it’s free!) and take your writing to the next level. Gain access to behind-the-scenes author interviews, writing challenges, creative prompts, editorial guidance, and more!
Educators
Spark joy and momentum in your writing classroom with our game-based videos. We also offer publishing opportunities such as our current writing contest with Stone Soup magazine.
Parents
Open new horizons for your creative child with our customized mentorship programs, mentor-supported online courses, plus editorial mentorship and publishing opportunities for budding novelists.
SYI is a registered nonprofit dedicated to providing programs to support a diversity of youth voices nationwide, particularly in high-need and underserved communities. We offer need-based scholarships, low-cost, and free programming.
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Try the Idea Storm for Free!
During these days of staying home, we're offering our Idea Storm online course for FREE! Never face the blank page empty-handed again! Brew up a storm of ideas in this game-packed online masterclass. Plus, we're hosting a contest for Idea Storm finishers the whole month of May. Don't miss out!
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