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An entreprenuerial social media blogging game & platform for teens.

Transforming teen’s creative writing into impactful media content for their own successful blog publications.

Email
info@theteenjournal.com

Phone
+1 (847) 602-0367

We turned social media from time wasted into productive & creative output.

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On the Teen Journal Journey, we can’t get teens to stop writing.
Your teen can join us and create their own thriving blog publication.

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Do you have a creative teen writer ready to build their own thriving blog publication?

The Teen Journal Journey is an entrepreneurial adventure game that gives teens a behind-the scenes toolkit for building their own personal blog publications, turning hesitant teens into confident, productive writers.

Through social engagement, content creation contests, expert-led writing workshops, and publishing masterclasses, we support your teen’s growth as a writer and content creator.

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Your Monthly Teen Journal Journey

Discover, write, grow, and become a creative content pro with support, strategy, and community.

Step 1

Submit Raw Writing Content

Through our step-by-step guided levels & monthly blog contests, you’ll submit TWO original pieces of writing content within your creative niche per month:

  • Blog post or article
  • Podcast Script
  • Creative fiction: short story, poem, song, book chapter
  • Interview transcription
  • Video script
Step 2

Join LIVE Weekly Writing Workshops

All teen creators join our weekly Zoom blogging & writing workshops where teens get 30-seconds to pitch their new blog content ideas & receive suggestions from their mentors & peers. Writing activities included in every workshop. Together we’ll:

  • Share constructive feedback
  • Stay accountable
  • Promote & build hype for your work
  • Get inspired by other teen writers
Step 3

Revise with Expert Feedback

Editors provide personalized feedback on your writing to help you improve your own ideas and style. Here’s what we edit for:

  • Clarity
  • Originality
  • Niche fit
  • Polish
  • Impact
Step 4

Your Content is Published!

Congratulations! Your work is now live! All of your new blog posts will be directly emailed to your subscribers to keep them engaged. Here’s what you can do next to build your audience:

  • Commit to a regular posting schedule
  • Comment on other teen’s posts
  • Edit/improve your post if needed
  • Turn your blog into YouTube content
  • Turn your blog into Instagram/TikTok reels
Step 5

Update Blog Aesthetics & Design Anytime

Your own personal blog is always customizable to fit your unique growth as a blog content creator. Here are things you can change:

  • Blog Title
  • Images/Pictures/Illustrations
  • Colors/Fonts
  • Layout
Step 6

Attend LIVE Monthly Masterclasses

Join our monthly Zoom masterclasses in blogging, writing, and content creation. Example classes:

  • Write better titles & subtitles
  • Turning writing into video content
  • Adding podcasting to your blog
  • The science of blogging
  • Storytelling & research

Submit blog post draft on any topic in your niche

+ 400 points

Blog post gets published after revision

+ 600 points

Get a new subscriber on your blog

+ 100 points

Subscribe to a blog

+ 100 points

Comment on a blog post or blog

+ 100 points

Get a comment on your blog post or blog

+ 100 points

Attend a weekly LIVE blogging workshop

+ 100 points

Bring a friend to our LIVE blogging workshop

+ 500 points

Win 1st place in writing contest

+ 2,000 points

Win 2nd place in writing contest

+ 1,000 points

Win 3rd place in writing contest

+ 500 points

Get a friend to join the Teen Journal

+ 1,000 points
* Comments must follow our community guidelines.

Notebook Newbie

0–3,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Teen Journal t-shirt (choose from 12 different colors)
+
30-minute 1:1 personal blog creation style session

Content Creator

4,000–7,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Teen Journal tote bag
+
30-minute 1:1 personal blogging style session to create your weekly newsletter for your subscribers

Burgeoning Blogger

8,000–12,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Teen Journal hoodie (choose from 12 different colors)
+
30-minute 1:1 personal blogging & writing coaching session (choose from 12 different colors)

Wonder Writer

13,000–17,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Teen Journal water bottle (choose from 12 different colors)
+
30-minute 1:1 personal blogging & writing coaching session

Spirited Storyteller

18,000–22,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Teen Journal baseball hat or beanie
+
30-minute 1:1 personal blogging & writing coaching session

Media Master

23,000–29,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Special media opportunity: Get set up to interview a real-life blogger for your own blog post (option for video, podcast, or written Q & A)
+
Teen Journal yoga mat

Voice of the Generation

30,000 points
YOU BEAT THE GAME! Keep your points/levels as they are or go back to zero to win the prizes all over again!
Reward Unlocked:
Teen Journal backpack
+
30-minute 1:1 personal blogging & writing coaching session

4 easy steps to get started:

Step 1: Click “START THE JOURNEY NOW” to register.

Step 2: Parent creates an account to complete payment.

Step 3: Parent receives email with instructions for teen to set up their own account.

Step 4: Teen receives a welcome email with instructions on how to access the Teen Member homepage, RSVP to our LIVE Get Started Session.

Teen Journal Journey
$250.00
Every month
$1,200.00
Every 6 months

Save $50/month when you sign up for 6 months

✓ Teens will create their own high quality blog publication
✓ Write 2+ blog posts per month
✓ Rewards = 1:1 coaching sessions and free Teen Journal merch
✓ Receive expert feedback on all blog posts & content
✓ Every week attend 2 LIVE writing workshops & masterclasses