THE LETTERY JOURNAL

Read. Write. Edit – Every Day.

Our most popular program, The Journal builds literacy skills through daily reading and writing, personalized feedback, and the chance to publish. With flexible program lengths, it helps students develop confidence and consistency in their writing. Check out their

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Format

Ages 8-18

Recommended

Daily

Writing Frequency

Up to 20

Graded Drafts

Upcoming Bootcamp Dates

Summer Journal Bootcamp I

June 10 – 28, 2025

Summer Journal Bootcamp II

July 8 – 26, 2025

Summer Journal Bootcamp III

August 5 – 23, 2025

WHAT IS THE JOURNAL?

The only way to write better is to do it every day.

At Letterly, we believe that the best way to increase reading and written fluency is to practice on a consistent basis. We answer the following 3 questions:

What should my child be reading on a daily basis?

What should my child be writing on a daily basis?

How will my child be receiving feedback on their written work?

How It Works

In The Journal, students complete daily reading and writing tasks, receive personalized feedback, and track their progress through multiple rounds of editing and publishing. Let’s take a deep dive into how it works.

Learn

Begin with orientation to explore the program and get matched with a coach. They’ll tailor guidance to your goals and preferences throughout the process.

Read

Explore articles or stories chosen for their relevance and interest, building your critical reading and analytical skills.

Write

Time to write! Respond to a prompt based on the reading. You may write a hard news article, a soft feature, a critical review, or even a short story.

Edit

Time to work with your coach to refine your writing. Use their feedback to strengthen arguments, improve clarity, and polish your piece.

Publish!

Bring your work to life! Your final piece will be published and shared with a broader audience.

Articles written by our students have been published in The Journal.

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Nearly all of our writers had a positive experience with their editors.

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Students who wrote consistently improved half a full school level in only 2 months!

Many students went on to win gold & silver keys at Scholastic Writing Awards.

What’s Included in Our Bootcamp?

Take a look at some highlights from our popular daily writing bootcamp.

Schedule

Flexible 2-, 4-, and 8-Week Programs

Assignments

Daily Reading & Writing Assignments (Mon-Fri)

Feedback

2 Rounds of Revision to Practice Editing

Publication

Student Writing Published in an Online Magazine

Live Sessions

1:1 Weekly 30-Min. Live Coaching Session

Data

Proprietary Software with Data on Student Progress

Our Publication

Inspiration from Our Students

See the power of personalized learning reflected in the work of our talented young writers!

The author reflects on her family’s memories that grow entangled within a rose tree, highlighting their shared history and strong relations. This piece won first place in the 2023 Letterly Journal Summer Writing Competition.

In this creative essay, the author recounts the bittersweet anxiety of participating in a chess competition. He paints his opponents as the bearers of some of his greatest lessons, invigorating his drive for becoming better. This piece won second place in the 2023 Letterly Journal Summer Writing Competition.

In this chilling short piece, the author depicts the haunting reality of life in American schools. She uses deep metaphors and subtle imagery to send chills down the readers’ spines. This piece won second place in the 2024 Letterly Journal Summer Writing Competition.

He: This critical review dives into all the best bits and pieces of the world-renowned musical movie, Les Miserables, while highlighting the author’s witty sarcasm and unique commentary.

In this soft news sports article, the author recounts the rollercoaster of events surrounding Biles’ performance at the 2024 Olympics.

This witty satirical piece engages with a mix of fact-based research and fictional storytelling to discuss a relevant phenomenon amongst students everywhere.

TESTIMONIALS

Hear How The Journal Has Been a Game Changer for these Students!

"The Journal is unlike any other program I've done before because it gives me the unique opportunity to not only receive daily feedback, but also see my works published ... I'm glad I found this program, and I highly recommend it!"

“I recently won 5 Scholastic writing awards in the Midwest region from the creative writing pieces that I did during the summer journal writing sessions (2 gold keys, 1 silver, 2 honorable mentions)!”

“The Journal definitely set me on the path to fixing my study habits. Though I still find myself submitting near midnight, I haven't missed as many assignments as before. I would 100% recommend Letterly to people who want to both fix their study habits and improve their writing.”

“Reading and writing used to be something Kevin hated the most. After taking Letterly, Kevin has gained so much confidence and grown to love writing. He said, ‘I’m not afraid of writing anymore!’ He asked to take Letterly again this summer. ”

“I really enjoyed the camp! The deadlines really helped with my laziness and gave me a sense of urgency...The articles are well-balanced and I love how we have different topics and articles to choose from. This camp helped me a lot with my vocabulary, flow and structures in writing.”

“I loved my time at Letterly! Even though the pacing is very rigorous, I enjoyed sitting down everyday to write! Thank you Letterly for helping me improve my writing skills in a fun and engaging way!”

“Letterly makes you love reading and writing. Also, you get to learn new stuff and research. Letterly made me feel more comfortable with writing and reading.”

"I cannot believe it, but my phenomenal four weeks here as a staff writer for Letterly have elapsed within the blink of an eye. I still look back on my previous essays and see that I have made vast improvement... This camp has started a new, unforgettable chapter in my life. I have faith that the articles I have written will take me far.”