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Welcome to The Telling Room
The Place Where Stories Grow
Explore the site to find out who we are and what we do. We’re happy you dropped by!
Emerging Authors Wanted
The Telling Room is looking for you!
Are you a teen with a collection of poems or short stories, or a novella or graphic novel inside you? Our Young Emerging Authors (YEA) fellowship program walks you through the writing, editorial, and production process to publish your book in a single year.
Join us for Writers Block!
Write, revise, and potentially contribute to a Telling Room publication.
Writers Block is a fun and supportive place for students to develop their writing among a group of peers.
Our New Anthology!
Buy a copy of our 2017 Anthology
Our newest anthology is in our store and ready to ship. Order your copy today to read stories and poems from 60 of Maine's best young writers.
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Your Contribution Makes a Big Difference
Thanks in advance for your support of our 2016-17 annual appeal. Follow our progress here.

The Telling Room is a nonprofit writing center in Portland, Maine, dedicated to the idea that children and young adults are natural storytellers. Focused on young writers ages 6 to 18, we seek to build confidence, strengthen literacy skills, and provide real audiences for our students. We believe that the power of creative expression can change our communities and prepare our youth for future success. Learn More About Us

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