Children's Creative Storytelling Internship Remote

# Children's Creative Writing Internship - Voice Up *A Global Children's Literature Role for Purpose-Driven Storytellers* Academic Credit, Volunteer, Potential for Stipend ## Position Overview Voice Up seeks passionate Children's Creative Writing Interns to create inspiring stories that help young readers discover their unique purpose and potential. This 100% remote program develops storytellers who understand literature's power to shape young minds, foster imagination, and guide children toward discovering their special gifts and calling to help others. ## About Voice Up Children's Publishing Our Children's Creative Writing Internship develops writers who believe in storytelling's transformative power to inspire purpose discovery in young readers. We create literature that nurtures children's imagination while helping them understand their unique talents and how they can use their gifts to make the world better. **All children's writing formats welcome** including **picture books, chapter books, middle-grade novels, poetry, educational stories, and interactive narratives**. We believe diverse storytelling approaches reach different children in unique ways, helping each young reader connect with stories that speak to their heart and inspire their purpose journey. Built on Voice Up's core principles of **Collaboration**, **Humility**, **Precision**, **Patience**, and **Empathy**, our approach creates stories that model these values while helping children discover their own special calling. ## Target Students We seek future children's authors with: - **Children's Literature Passion**: Love for creating stories that inspire, educate, and delight young readers - **Purpose-Driven Storytelling**: Commitment to writing stories that help children discover their unique gifts and potential - **Child Development Understanding**: Knowledge of how children learn, grow, and connect with stories at different ages - **Value-Based Writing**: Dedication to creating literature that models positive values and character development ## Core Specializations ### Picture Book Creation Develop stories for ages 3-8 that introduce purpose concepts through engaging characters, illustrations, and simple life lessons ### Chapter Book Development Create series and standalone books for ages 6-10 featuring characters discovering their talents and helping their communities ### Middle-Grade Adventure Writing Write novels for ages 8-12 that combine exciting adventures with characters learning about their purpose and making positive impact ### Educational Story Development Create stories that teach academic subjects while weaving in purpose discovery and character development themes ### Poetry & Verse Writing Develop age-appropriate poetry collections that inspire creativity, self-discovery, and positive values in young readers ### Interactive & Digital Storytelling Create engaging digital stories, interactive books, and multimedia content that helps children explore their interests and talents ## Primary Responsibilities - **Purpose-Driven Story Creation**: Write original children's literature that helps young readers discover their unique gifts and calling - **Character Development**: Create relatable characters who model Voice Up principles and demonstrate purpose-driven living - **Age-Appropriate Messaging**: Craft stories that communicate purpose concepts in ways children can understand and apply - **Educational Integration**: Develop stories that combine entertainment with learning about values, character, and purpose discovery ## Voice Up Principles in Children's Stories - **Collaboration**: Characters working together, helping each other, and building friendships across differences - **Humility**: Characters learning from mistakes, asking for help, and recognizing everyone has something valuable to offer - **Precision**: Characters being careful, thoughtful, and accurate in their words and actions - **Patience**: Characters learning to wait, persist through challenges, and understand that good things take time - **Empathy**: Characters understanding others' feelings, showing kindness, and caring for people and animals ## Learning Outcomes - **Children's Literature Mastery**: Skills in creating engaging, age-appropriate stories that inspire and educate young readers - **Purpose Integration**: Expertise in weaving purpose discovery themes into compelling children's narratives - **Character Development**: Ability to create memorable characters who model positive values and growth - **Educational Storytelling**: Understanding how to combine entertainment with meaningful learning and character development ## Current Children's Publishing Initiatives - **Purpose Discovery Picture Book Series**: Books helping children ages 3-8 explore their interests and talents - **Character Values Chapter Books**: Series for ages 6-10 featuring characters who demonstrate Voice Up principles - **Global Children's Story Exchange**: International collaboration creating culturally diverse stories with universal purpose themes - **Educational Story Collections**: Books that teach academic subjects through purpose-driven narratives ## Professional Benefits - **Children's Publishing Portfolio**: Experience creating diverse children's literature focused on purpose and character development - **Publishing Industry Connections**: Network with children's book editors, illustrators, and publishing professionals - **Educational Impact**: Opportunity to influence young readers' character and purpose development through storytelling - **Investment Returns**: For fellowship participants, ownership benefits in global children's literature innovation ## Apply Today **Email**: (Subject: Children's Creative Writing Internship) **Application Requirements:** 1. Send resume to 2. Purpose statement explaining your vision for helping children discover their gifts through storytelling 3. Chosen specialization area and relevant writing or educational experience 4. **Participation option preference**: **(Academic Credit, Volunteer, or Potential for Stipend)** --- ## Participation Options - **Academic Credit**: 15-20 hours/week with university partnership for creative writing or education credit - **Volunteer**: 10-15 hours/week for writers building children's literature experience - **Stipend**: $20-30/hour based on available funding *Ready to inspire young readers through purpose-driven storytelling? Join Voice Up's Children's Creative Writing Internship and create literature that helps children discover their unique gifts while building character and imagination.* Our project is a first step in raising awareness about a national health epidemic. All proceeds are reinvested directly into proactive strategies for improving behavioral health among youth, teens, and young adults in collaboration with community partners. We sponsor every day people of all ages struggling with behavioral health challenges that are committed to making a sincere change in their life towards their purpose. We match then with mentors for the long term. Our youth, teens, and young adults are reporting the highest levels of loneliness on record according to the U.S. Surgeon General. Our work is going to help change that through simple actions that bring people together for the common good, focused on lifting people up, and creating stronger in person connections.