How To

The following is a loose and evolving guide to many of the questions you might have if you’re trying to start a youth writing center. These entries have been written by current and former leaders and staffers at various organizations worldwide. They are meant to be conversational and not necessarily definitive. But we hope some of your queries are answered here. Keep coming back because this page will be regularly updated.

If you'd like to explore the idea of opening a youth writing center in your community, write to Amanda Uhle (amanda@thehawkinsproject.org) to open the conversation and receive a free copy of Unnecessarily Beautiful Spaces for Young Minds on Fire. You can download a free pdf of Unnecessarily Beautiful here. Or purchase additional copies of the book from McSweeney's.

We are always so happy to hear from people doing the inspiring and essential work of amplifying the voices of young writers.