A Note to Students

Do you have a story, a poem, a message that only you can share? Do you love to travel places by reading? You’re in the right place.

We’re a free library, open 24/7, here to support your reading and writing dreams. At Narrative you can find compelling, invigorating, and inspiring literature available for free, every day. All you need is an internet connection.

But we’re not just a library; we also offer tools and ideas to help deepen your reading and to hone your writing skills.

Ready to get started writing? Keep these useful tips in mind:

1. Start with what’s in your heart. Speak from your authentic voice, pull your reader into the piece, and seat them beside you. Write something that only you can write, not something you think someone else wants you to write. If you’re stuck, read some of your favorite stories, essays, or poems, and craft a piece in their image.

2. Revise, revise, revise! We believe that great writing comes through vigorous revision, so we encourage you to edit your work. Great writing is rewriting. Genius lies in revision. Comb through your work and interrogate every word, asking if it’s necessary—either narratively or musically—and if it’s in the right spot.

3. Use all the resources at your disposal. We encourage you to ask friends or teachers for feedback and help, and to read your work out loud to them to test it out. Also, be sure to check out all the great resources listed below!

Welcome to Narrative’s global community of readers and writers! We hope the tools and resources we’ve built will inspire and encourage you.

Want more or different stuff? Please fill out this student survey to share your thoughts and ideas. Or, if you’d prefer, send us an email! We would love to hear from you about how we are doing and how we can improve.