Becoming an Official YouthTalk Author

It’s simple. Everytime you post, you earn a point. The amount of points you have is recorded down by the team, and based on it is your author ranking.

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Post & earn a point

Every post you publish earns 1 TalkPoint. Points add up as you keep writing.

YouthTalk author

Reach 3 TalkPoints and you're officially a YouthTalk author, with a badge on your profile.

Elite YouthTalk author

9 TalkPoints unlocks Elite status: featured placement and a spot in the writer spotlight.

YouthTalk legend

14 TalkPoints is the top tier: recognized as one of YouthTalk's most consistent voices.

Why becoming an author is worth it

Every published piece builds a real, public portfolio of your writing, something you can point to on a resume or college application as an early, self-driven accomplishment. Reaching author status is a concrete milestone that shows initiative before you even get to high school.

Questions?

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