WriteIN pairs high schoolers across Indiana with dedicated writing coaches for free, individualized weekly sessions — because access to support shouldn't depend on where you live or what your school can offer.
Writing is how we find out what we actually think — and it's the skill that most reliably opens doors, from college applications to job offers to the ordinary emails that make up a career.
Students in well-resourced districts often have specialized tutoring on tap. Students in under-resourced communities, more often than not, don't — not because they need it any less, but because of where they happened to be zoned.
WriteIN exists to close that gap: free, individualized writing coaching, delivered with the same care and consistency a private tutor would offer, for students who'd otherwise go without it.
Each student is paired with a coach for the length of their time with WriteIN. Sessions run 40 minutes, weekly, and follow whatever the student actually needs help with.
Writerly craft and grammar — sentence-level feedback on clarity, voice, and mechanics.
Papers and assignments — coaching through the essays and reports already on a student's plate.
Standardized English tests — building the specific skills those exams reward.
College essays — help finding and sharpening a genuine, personal voice on the page.
Professional writing — emails and communication skills students will use long after graduation.
The right model depends on the community — we let students and schools help decide.
WriteIN operates out of Indiana University Bloomington, drawing on IU students and resources to reach communities across the state.
and we're building out to more communities next.
"It is essential that all high schoolers have the opportunity to hone and develop confidence in their writing skills — to set them up for success on any path they choose after graduation, and in life."
Free weekly coaching, matched to what you actually need help with — no cost, no catch.
Reach out →Work directly with a student, one hour a week, and help open a door that might not otherwise be open.
Apply to coach →We're actively expanding beyond our current four counties — let's talk about your school.
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