Many of us have a secret, or not-so-secret writer inside of us. Research shows that writing has a lot of positive impact on our lives, whether or not we are published. 

Expressing ourselves through the written word can be therapeutic and it can help teach us to communicate more clearly. 

To help you find motivation for writing, provide creative prompts or to take your writing to the next level, consider joining a writing contest!

Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.