That spark of genius your teen has?

We ignite it through our entrepreneurial writing adventure—where competition and 1:1 coaching fuel your teen’s rise as a published author.

In our “build your own publishing empire” game, teens become masters of the media landscape, going from “I hate writing” to “Can I write more?”

  • Your teen will earn private 1:1 coaching sessions with professional writers and media experts to help them advance in their publishing career.

  • They’ll join weekly LIVE Zoom sessions to learn new writing strategies and step-by-step publishing plans.

  • They’ll publish articles and creative work for a real audience in “The Teen Journal,” our social teen journalism platform.

  • They’ll get access to on-demand expert lessons and prompts to improve their writing.

  • They’ll get assigned to a “publishing house” to play and compete in contests for awards and recognition through our exciting points and level system.

  • They’ll learn how to promote their own writing and create their own “niche” branding on Substack, Spotify, and YouTube, and other social platforms.

Live Zoom sessions every Wednesday @ 7:30-8:30pm PST

Teen Journal Program
$350.00
Every month
$3,600.00
Every year

Save $50/month when you pay for a full year

How the Teen Journal game works.

Measurable Progress

Every time your teen submits a draft, revises an article, or offers feedback to a peer, they earn points. As they build points, they unlock new levels—just like in their favorite games. Except here, they score 1:1 coaching sessions on writing and building their publishing empire.

Achievements & Incentive

We reward more than just good grammar. Teens earn digital badges for creativity, collaboration, revision, and growth—all of which will be displayed on their personal profiles.

Social Interaction

Your teen will join a “house” of fellow writers—a built-in writing community that celebrates each other's wins and climbs the leaderboard together. They’ll bond over team challenges and boost each other’s creativity.

Submit article draft

+ 200 points

Respond to a Teen Journal Prompt

+ 150 points

Article gets published

+ 300 points

Comment on a peer’s article or reply to a comment

+ 100 points

Publish 1 article per month for 3 months

+ 500 points

Enter writing contest

+ 250 points

Win 1st place in writing contest

+ 2,000 points

Win 2nd place in writing contest

+ 1,000 points

Get a friend to join the Teen Journal

+ 1,000 points
* Comments must be at least 3 sentences and follow our community guidelines.
** Contest submissions do not count as submitting or publishing an article.
*** You can only earn referral points up to 4 times.

Newsroom Newbie

0–999 points
Keep writing to unlock coaching sessions and advance your publishing career!

Word Whiz

1,000–2,999 points
Free 30-minute private coaching session: get critical feedback on your writing.

Burgeoning Blogger

3,000–4,999 points
Free 40-minute private coaching session: get critical feedback on your writing.

Junior Journalist

5,000–7,999 points
Free 45-minute private coaching session: how to develop your "niche" as a published writer.

Tabloid Trailblazer

8,000–11,999 points
Be interviewed as the guest star on an episode of the Teen Journal Podcast.

Culture Critic

12,000–15,999 points
Free 45-minute private coaching session to turn your published ideas into your own Spotify podcast channel.

Storytelling Sage

16,000–20,999 points
Free 45-minute private coaching session: how to create your own personal Substack channel.

Media Master

21,000–25,999 points
Free 45-minute coaching session on launching your own niche YouTube channel.

Publishing Pro

26,000–29,999 points
Inducted into the Teen Journal Hall of Fame
+ Free 45-minute private coaching session on your area of choice.

Editor-in-Chief

30,000–34,999 points
Paid 6-month internship as editor and content creator for the Teen Journal.

Legend of the Press

35,000+ points + Unlock the Legendary Prize Vault!
Free 45-minute private coaching lessons to build your publishing career:

• 35,000–39,999 points: Step by Step Plan: Enter national writing contests
• 40,000–44,999 points: Step by Step Plan: Launch your Spotify podcast
• 45,000–49,999 points: Step by Step Plan: Launch your YouTube channel
• 50,000+ points: Every 10,000 points= 1 additional free 60-minute private coaching session in area of choice

4 easy steps to get your teen started:

Step 1: Click “Enroll Your Teen Now”.

Step 2: Create an account with parent login information (this way parent can monitor their teen’s activities).

Step 3: Share your login information with your teen (they do not set up a separate account).

Step 4: Teen & parent receives WELCOME EMAIL with all instructions to start playing the game and building their publishing empire.

Why parents love
Leading Teen Writers.

1. Hands-on Guidance for Skill Development:

Your teen will get access to LIVE & on-demand lessons, prompts, and challenges designed to improve their writing, creativity, and academic performance.

2. Confidence Boost Through Public Recognition:

Knowing that others are reading their work can increase your teen’s confidence, motivating them to continue improving and growing as a writer.

3. Preparation for College Applications:

The program helps teens perfect their writing skills, giving them an edge when it comes to crafting impressive college essays.

4. Opportunities for Awards and Cash Prizes:

Your teen can earn valuable recognition for their efforts, which can enhance their academic profile.

5. Collaborative Editing Experience:

With interactive editing sessions on Google Docs from professional writers, your teen will learn how to revise and perfect their writing.

6. Building a Portfolio for Future Success:

Participation allows teens to create a strong written portfolio, useful not only for college applications but also for career opportunities and freelance writing ventures.

Reviews from Students

  • “You make me better at writing essays and also being CREATIVE.”

  • “Your teaching style is much more effective and it helped me understand the material in a better way. The communication between us created a strong bond and a positive learning environment.”

  • “The learning portion is my favorite part, since you thoroughly teach the lessons and the rules.”

  • “The lessons and activities we do are really interactive and the lessons prepare me to be successful on my own.” 

  • “I think you’ve helped me a lot with how I write descriptively and helped me understand the grammar errors I had and how to fix them.”

  • “Your resources for better vocabulary and the practices we have done benefitted me a lot. Once I started to use them in my writing, I started to see a difference between my boring essays then and my engaging essays now.”

  • “In my opinion, the many benefits are learning new topics in a fun way while learning some life skills at the same time. The teaching style also keeps me very organized while learning great things.”

  • “The activities where you teach, give an example, then me trying them on my own really helps me learn and get to hang of it (like the grammar activities).”

  • “I feel that my writing has improved tremendously and I have picked up multiple strategies that I use in all my writing.”

  • “There are many fun activities that help me think better when I write. Some include persuasive essays which let me think about proving a point in ways I never thought of before.”

  • “It has made my writing have more depth and clarity and I feel that I have more confidence about what I am writing. As a student with bad grammar, I feel that I can write with less concerns of an incoherent and bad essay. From this, I want to say overall that I have improved as a writer.”

  • “When I first started, my vocabulary was limited and my writing was bland. With your help I was able to expand my knowledge and use better words that keep the readers engaged.”

  • “This experience has led me to pursue a more in-depth understanding of all kinds of subjects. Having the chance to delve into things I enjoy has given me a larger appreciation for knowledge in general.”

This is more than just another writing assignment. It’s a chance for your teen to get individual guidance, elevate their skills, and prepare for the academic and professional challenges ahead. From personal essays to thought-provoking articles, their writing will be seen by a broader audience, positioning them for future success in college applications and beyond.

Teen Journal Program
$350.00
Every month
$3,600.00
Every year

Save $50/month when you pay for a full year

✓ Unlock 1:1 private coaching lessons in publishing & writing
✓ LIVE & interactive Zoom lessons with writing mentors weekly
✓ Publish articles & creative work on The Teen Journal
✓ Receive editing & feedback from expert writers
✓ Compete in writing and media contests

Give your teen a competitive edge.