What do we want?
If I had everything I wanted
Would I have it all?
But what do you want in life?
Not me
Not him
Not her
What do you want?
Young Writers Project
The Daily Read
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bricks
And so he sat there
Engulfed in the presence of time
And realized that his path was carved out for him
Awaiting footsteps
Begging for mistakes
If only he were to begin his journey
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Those Days
I remember only its ghostly aftermath;
my parents' divorce.
My dad was cast without anything,
we lived in a rented renovated barn.
Gallery
Spotlight
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Challenges
Visual Art
Deadline
Self-portrait
Create a self-portrait with distinctive shadows and highlights accenting your features.
Writing
Deadline
Humor
Write a poem or short story whose only purpose is to make the reader laugh. The style of humor you use is up to you: sarcasm, snail jokes, situational irony, etc.
Writing
Deadline
Squishy
What makes you feel squishy inside? A hug from your mom? Your dreamy new crush? Your tattered childhood blankie? A cat cozied up on your lap? Write about that tender-hearted feeling in poetry, prose, or self-reflection.
Visual Art
Ted Walsh
Recipe for a striking painting? Limited color palette, a spare style, and the gorgeous play of light and shadow.
Writing
Inauguration/MLK Day
Jan. 20 is Inauguration Day. It is also MLK Day, commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Think about that, in terms of the nation's history. Where are we in 2025? Where are we going?
Writing
Los Angeles Burning
Los Angeles is on fire. The Earth is telling us that climate change is here. Will we finally listen?
News & Events
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For Teenage Writers
Meet authors and publishing experts. This conference, sponsored by Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, is offered virtually by Zoom (March 1) and in-person at the college (Feb. 22).
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Writing Workshop Series
Looking for a winter boost? Join YWP intern Alex Bregy for a series of online writing workshops, starting with Story Elements – Back to the Basics.
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Color Contest Winners
Congratulations to our four winners of the Pop Up Color Contest who found the light in dark December!
