An entrepreneurial blogging adventure game to make teens more productive writers.

Are you a creative teen writer who has what it takes to build your 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 publication across a variety of platforms — from the Teen Journal to their own websites to social media like YouTube, Spotify, and Instagram.

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

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 & modules, 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 & Monthly Check-Ins

All teen creators join our weekly Zoom “JUST WRITE” sessions and our monthly check-in workshops where get 30-seconds to pitch their new blog content ideas & receive suggestions from their mentors & peers. 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 and Q&A sessions with content experts in writing, content creation, and YouTube mastery. Example classes:

  • Write better titles & subtitles
  • Turning writing into video content
  • Adding podcasting to your blog
  • Making your blog aesthetic
  • Q & A with real authors, journalists, bloggers

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 Welcome Orientation Session as well as the first LIVE Zoom masterclass “Explore & Identify Your Niche”, and begin our structured “step-by-step” level modules for creating your first content.

Teen Journal Journey
$250.00
Every month
$2,400.00
Every year

Save $50/month when you sign up for annual

✓ Teens will create their own high quality blog publication
✓ Write 2+ blog posts per month to unlock rewards
✓ Rewards = LIVE masterclasses in publishing content creation
✓ Receive expert feedback on 2 blog posts per month
✓ Attend LIVE weekly writing workshops & monthly check ins

Submit article draft on any topic or respond to TJ prompt

+ 400 points

Article gets published after revision

+ 600 points

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

+ 300 points

Attend a monthly LIVE writing workshop

+ 100 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

0–1,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Create your personal profile that will soon become the “about me” of your blog.
+
LIVE 30-min Masterclass: “Step-by-step plan to IDENTIFY your specific ‘niche’ as a respected writer and content creator.”

Burgeoning Blogger

2,000–3,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Create your own personal Teen Journal blog with 8 choices of color palettes & layouts.
+
LIVE 30-min Masterclass: “Step-by-step plan to NURTURE your ideas with integrity through research, experience, and passion.”

Wonder Writer

4,000–5,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Get a 30-minute 1:1 personal style session to make the aeshetics & structure of your blog stand out.
+
LIVE 30-min Masterclass: “Step-by-step plan to STRUCTURE and design each piece of content to be fresh, relatable, and interesting to your audience.”

Spirited Storyteller

6,000–7,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Get a second 30-minute 1:1 personal style session to make the aeshetics & structure of your blog stand out.
+
LIVE 30-min Masterclass: “Step-by-step plan to DEVELOP your unique writing style your audience demands through consistent practice and improvement.”

Media Master

8,000–9,999 points
Reward Unlocked:
Interview a real-life blogger, journalist, or author for an episode on our Teen Journal YouTube channel.
+
LIVE 30-min Masterclass: “Step-by-step plan to STRATEGIZE your content to stay on a consistent schedule for your subscribers.”

Voice of the Generation

10,000 points
YOU MADE IT TO ROUND 2!
Reward Unlocked:
LIFETIME ACCESS: Admission into one 15-minute “SPECIAL TOPICS” masterclass EVERY week to help you level-up your published writing content. Every week is different. Here are example topics you can choose from:
  • Write better titles & subtitles
  • Turning writing into video content
  • Adding podcasting to your blog
  • Making your blog aesthetic
  • Q & A with real authors, journalists, bloggers
  • Structure your blogs better
  • Jump on trends or trailblaze?
  • Tips for changing your niche

Round 2: Pro Track

+10,000 points
Keep Publishing & Earning Points.
Reward Unlocked:
Every 10K points you earn gets you a private one-hour 1:1 coaching session in any of the following topics of your choosing: content writing, blog creation, video creation, podcasting, and social media.

Who is the Teen Journal Journey for?

If you are 11-17 years old and have the following qualities, this adventure is for you.

Ready to Level Up Writing Skills

You’re not experts yet — but you’re driven to improve and find your unique voice.

New to Publishing

Most of you are just starting out with blogging — and ready to grow fast with support.

Passion + Drive

You care deeply about your ideas — and have the motivation and committment to turn them into real-world content.