The Power of Creative Writing

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston

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Write the World

Building Confidence through Creative Writing

Inspired by its mission to offer young people the support they need to explore their passions, find their purpose, and reach their full potential, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) recognized a tremendous opportunity in partnering with Write the World, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving teenagers’ writing skills and confidence.  

The result? Teens discovering the joy of writing as a powerful, and also fun, means of self-expression. This collaboration provided young people with a consistent platform over six weeks to express themselves, connect with peers, and develop essential writing skills. In total, the teens created nearly 200 original written pieces throughout the duration of the program. 

The six weeks culminated in open mic-style celebration that provided six writers with the opportunity to present their work to an audience of peers, staff, and other community members. 

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Get to Know Six Participants from BGCB's Josh Kraft Mattapan Teen Center

 Cisco F.

"My biggest takeaway from this experience is the relief and control that come from knowing that I am in charge of my narrative and there is strength and bravery in being able to write and share it with others."

Original Piece: The Invisible Man

Akira L.

"My biggest takeaway was learning how to write with a little bit of passion."

Original Piece: I Remember

Denay M.

"My biggest takeaway from Write the World is that it made me a stronger writer in not only in my personal writings but also within school."

Original Piece: My Name

Toni M.

"My biggest takeaway from Write The World is being able to express myself through writing, as well as reading my peers writing without judgement."

Original Piece: She Is Set Apart

Evelyn P.

"My biggest takeaway is that writing is a lot more therapeutic than people think. Write The World open my mind more into that concept, and I hope more people can benefit from it in the future."

Original Piece: Were You Really There

Chandler S.

“My biggest takeaway from Write the World is that when you write, it doesn’t matter if there are mistakes in it or not. You can start over if you want, but you can also keep those mistakes as part of it, too."

Original Piece: Year By Year