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"Write the World has meant so much to me. It was one of the first places where people actually took the time to read my work closely and respond with insight." - Tanishqa, 15, Australia

"Writing has immense power to flood light onto environmental and social issues and, most importantly, inspire change as a result." - Matthew, 15, United States

"The workshop allowed me to....put the best version of myself into words to present to colleges. It was an amazing experience!" - Luiza, 17, Brazil

Op-Ed Best Peer Review Winner - Emily Brown-1-1-1

"Something I love about the Write the World community is that no one needs to be afraid of asking for help as they grow—whether that be through requesting feedback, comments, or just plain encouragement as they continue their writing journey." - Emily, 17, Australia

"The feedback I received from the College Essay Review was invaluable. It helped me to refine my story, sharpen my grammar, and stay true to my voice." - Josephine, 17, United States

Donate for 2025

This year, join Write the World in empowering young voices across the globe.

Your gift directly supports these vital initiatives:

Providing college essay scholarships that open doors to higher education;
Sponsoring free writing community memberships that give young writers a platform to develop their authentic voice;
Funding cash prizes that recognize and encourage excellence in teen writing and;
Unrestricted funds to keep Write the World sustainable.

Through our global platform, teen writers connect across cultures, receive expert feedback, and develop essential writing skills that last a lifetime. Together, we can reach our goal of supporting young writers. Every contribution helps build a more equitable future where young writers from all backgrounds can thrive.

🎉 Let's make an impact, together!

Community Support Team Member

Our Community Support Team helps our site run smoothly and supports our budding young writers. New volunteers will start as Shortlisters who select finalists from the competition submissions each month. With experience, there are other voluntary or paid opportunities to participate on our team, including but not limited to:

Expert Reviewers, who provide feedback on competition drafts
Content Readers, who moderate our site for safety
College Essay Program Advisors, who review college essay drafts; and more!

This position is ideal for Write the World alumni, professional writers, current/retired educators and college/university/graduate students (19.5 years old or older) looking for a low commitment way to make a difference and boost their mentoring experience.

Commitment: flexible, 1+ hour/month

Guest Judges

Each competition features a guest judge who contributes to the final stage of the judging process, selecting and commenting on winning pieces. This position is ideal for published authors and writers distinguished in their field.
Commitment: One time commitment of ~2-4 hours

(Youth Only) Youth Advisory Board

Young writers ages 13-19 can apply to be a Community Ambassador or Senior Community Ambassador as part of our Youth Advisory Board. Over a 5-month period, they provide feedback on Write the World programming; mentor young writers around the world through peer review; contribute original prompts and marketing materials to the platform; and support cross-departmental initiatives, ensuring youth voice is at the center of Write the World's operations.

Commitment: 1.5-2.5 hours/week over 3 months