Connecting Young Wisconsin Writers
The Common Thread is a creative writing publication that brings together high school writers from across Wisconsin. Organized by RVA District Connect and brought to life by high school students, it offers a welcoming platform for poetry, short stories, and original writing of all forms. Our goal is to foster connection, creativity, and mutual respect to amplify young voices, honor diverse perspectives, and help young writers feel part of a larger creative community.
Share your voice. Discover others.
Learn about guidelines, eligibility,
and the process
Discover creative writing by high school students from across Wisconsin.
Bring a group of young writers at our annual spring workshop on April 15th.
We are all works in progress.
What does YOUR current draft look like?
“The Current Draft” invites writers to explore who they are becoming. This theme centers on growth, self-reflection, and life as an unfolding journey. Writers might reflect on change, identity, uncertainty, resilience, or the moments that shape who we are- no matter how big or small.
This issue is not about having all the answers. It’s about capturing a moment in the draft: honest, evolving, unfinished, and real.
Ready? Send in your writing for consideration
Submissions open April 15 – May 10 at 11:59 PM