Publishing Opportunities for Students

Writing and audience are intertwined. Yet too often student writing never leaves the classroom. When writing is read only by students' teachers and/or peers, they don't benefit from real-world reception and impact. Elevating student voice beyond the classroom can be invigorating, and by writing more publicly, students learn how to tune each piece to its readers. Publishing student writing and letting it be received and discussed by authentic audiences provides students with valuable feedback. They also get the pride of knowing that what they've produced is being enjoyed. We've curated some of the best sites for student publishing. These platforms give students a real-world outlet for their writing as well as opportunities to engage with the writing of students from all over the globe. Some sites let students participate in positive communities and discussions, others task students with sharing their stories or projects, and some even have junior reporter or media creator programs. No matter the tool, each motivates students and provides them with authentic, interest-driven opportunities to connect with real readers.