You have written and mailed (well, almost mailed - we still need to insert SASEs) your children's book. Now it is time to find a place you would like to submit your short story to.
You can use the links below to help you find a literary journal. Once you have found a place to submit your short story, complete the following items in a comment on this blog, print out your story as directed by the submission guidelines, and address an envelope:
1. What story are you submitting and why?
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
Places to look for literary journals:
Teen Ink
Poets & Writers
The Claremont Review
Cicada
New Moon (for girls)
Polyphony H.S.
Teen Voices (girls and young adult women)
TeenLit
Go! Magazine writing contest
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I am submitting my short story titled, The Seargent. I'm submitting this story because, not only did I receive good reviews from classmates, I, too, feel like it is my best work. I plan on submitting to The Claremont Review because the guidelines are seemingly easy to meet and I feel like my story meets those guidelines. The guidelines simply say that you must be age 13-19, from traditional to post modern, and they'd like the writing to reveal something about human condition. It's rather nerve racking to think that someone in the real world who deals with people like myself on a daily basis will be reading and judging my story, but in the end, regardless of whether or not my story gets published, it will be a good experience.
ReplyDelete1. The story I'll be submitting is "Dirty Conscience" because I feel that I really made a breakthrough while writing it, and its just an all around great story.
ReplyDelete2. I'll be submitting to Teen Ink because I love all of the work I've seen on the website and I can see that they like all types of stories and really respect the work that is submitted to them.
3. Any work submitted will be considered for publication. There is no deadlines. All materials submitted become property of teen ink.
4. It's very intimidating to know that my story, with my emotion and feeling has a chance to be seen by the world. But it's also exciting.
1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDeleteMy first Short Story called The "Short" Story because it was my favorite one.
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
To Bonnie Nadell, Hill Nadell Literary Agency, because her agency is in L.A.
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
- Snail Mail: query with SASE
- Email: query via queries.hillnadell@gmail.com
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
It feels kind of cool because other people will be able to read it and I'll be able to say that I'm a published writer, if my stuff gets published.
1. The Birds And The Bees. I like this one because its cheesy and I'm really into cheesy things. I think it's a good read for teenagers as well...
ReplyDelete2. Teen Ink because I think the story would be enjoyed by that crowd.
3. reccomended online. You have to sign up with all your contact info and what not. offline you do the same thing but you print it out. you can also just email your stuff to their editors email.
4. I suppose it feels cool. It's always nerve wrecking, sharing something you made. But it's a good kind
1: I'm submitting my "Fallout" story, it was a piece that really interested me and something I really enjoyed writing.
ReplyDelete2: Plan on submitting to Polyphony H.S.
3: Has be sent by email and has to be in either Word or Rich Text format.
4: I'm excited to hear what other people think of my writing and if its least acceptable or if I need to work harder to improve my writing. I'm eager to hear what the world has to say about my writing.
The story that im submiting is called Another Gang Story. I wrote this story on my own time and im very proud of the outcome. I am submiting the work to Teen Ink because they have a variety of genres on the website. I also like the Teen Ink because they have no deadlines and all work is considered. The guidelines and rules seemed straight foward. Im excited to know if my story is actually any good enough.
ReplyDeleteI have alredy submitted the first short story, that I wrote this year, "Gun in Hand." I submitted it to Teen Ink, by creating an account and sending it by Email. My story, to my surprise, was posted on their website. The feeling of sending out a short story to the public eye, and it being approved, is a positive feeling. It shows that someone else appriciated the work enough to publish it. When I send out another short story, I would send it to Teen Ink, due to it is a simple way to submit literature.
ReplyDelete1. my untold life story. because it was my first short story and i think it would be cool to publish my very first one.
ReplyDelete2.i couldn't really find any legit story people. but i found one person name Teri woods who one of my favorite authors.
3.it don't really say.
4.i think its more fun because more then just my classmate would read about my story and i think some girl would be able to relate to my story because it happens to a lot of girls and some or scared to speak up just like her. so im very happy to send it out:)
1. The Perfect Trip because it might change the way people go on vacation.
ReplyDelete2.Teen Ink because it's a teen story and it will be enjoy by the reader.
3.Any work submitted will be considered for publication. There is no deadlines. All materials submitted become property of teen ink.
4.It doesn't really matter. It's all the same. But its nice to hear the feed back because that's always important.
1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDeletemy favorite story called neighbor
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
To Bonnie Nadell, Hill Nadell Literary Agency, because her agency is in L.A.
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
- Snail Mail: query with SASE
- Email: query via queries.hillnadell@gmail.com
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
i feel kind of scared because i want them to like my story and not think its a piece of crap and im really nervous about what they might say about it
1. I'm submitting Word Count. I chose this story because reading over it you can see how I grow within my own words and realize how stupid I can make myself sound but making up at the end.
ReplyDelete2.Teen Ink, it seems to be the easiest one.
3.They just ask for your information and the name of the story, and well of course the story it self.
4.It feels kinda cool that other people than your friends are going to read your work but kinda scary all together. But I'm excited!
1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDeleteMy first Short Story called "Turned Around" because it was my favorite one.
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
To Bonnie Nadell, Hill Nadell Literary Agency, because she enjoys reading coffee table books and I think she'll enjoy reading mine.
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
write a query letter and mail it or email it.
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
It feels exciting because other people will be able to read it an if someone likes it, it could possibly maybe get published.
1.i am submitting my short story life on an island.
ReplyDelete2. I worked hard and it and i hope it will inspire other teens to work hard for what they want.
3.you must be between 13 and 19 years of age , Make sure your name, age, home address (with zip code), phone number and email address are written on everything you send to Teen Voices.
4. I feel kinda nervous because people in the class know me, people in the world dont know me that well.
1.Rabbit and Bird is the story i am going to summit. I think its a very fun and interesting story.
ReplyDelete2.teen ink has a variety of different writings.And topics
3.they just ask for certain age to be able to summit
4.well i am not a writer i don't like it that much its weird sending my work out.I like just doing it and sharing in class. keeping it in the down low.....
Robert Danford
ReplyDeleteI am submitting because i feel that in order to further my writing, it is neccessay.
I am submitting to Teen Ink. They are very open to a bunch of different types of writing.
Sending your writing to others is exciting. It would be very great to get published.
The submitting instructions say to sign up. Online submissions go to editor@teenink.com
1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDelete- I am submitting my third short story A Forced Confession, which i have re-titled Truths from the Desert. I am submitting this one because i think this demonstrates some of my best work.
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
- I am Submiting my story to Teen Ink,
Poets & Writers, and Go! Magazine writing contest. I think the more places i submit the better chance i have of getting it published.
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
- Each of the submission guidelines will be different.
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
- It feels very rewarding to know that i may have a story published and am excited to see what people think of my writing.
1)im submitting my short story titled,Love. i am choosing this short story because i think it was the best short story i wrote in your class and out of the 3 that i wrote this year.
ReplyDelete2)i am submitting it to Teen ink because i have been reaserching it and it looks like the write place to submit it to.
3)it has a varity of topics you can submit to and it is easy to submit to.
4) it feels cool but at the same time its going to be nervous wrecking because other people are going to read it, i dont know what there opinion towards my story is going to be.
What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDeleteI am submitting my novel, Redemption story because it is my first novel and im so excited to see what happens.
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
I plan on submitting it to Poets and Writers because they accept novels.
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
I need to include the SASE with a book proposal and query letter.
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
Already answered
1. I am submitting my second story which is in the second point of view perspective I feel I did a better job on this one
ReplyDelete2. I'll be submitting my story in teen ink I think they will read my story understand it since people are around my age
3. You have to be 13 - 19 years old
4. Well it feels good, you feel proud of yourself. Showing your writing and getting yourself a chance to show people that you can write
1) I am submitting my story titled The Architect because out of all my stories I wrote this year this one has the most potential to be published. Also, because if it were published I could make a series of short stories.
ReplyDelete2) I am submitting my story to Go! Magazine writing contest because the prize for best short story is 500$ and that's some handy cash. Also, because it is free to submit.
3)• E-mail entries to Marcia Brink,
Go! managing editor, mbrink@
iastate.edu, by May 28, 2010.
• Prepare manuscripts using 11-
or 12-point font, one-inch page
margins all around, and the page
number and story or article title
(but not the author’s name) on
each page.
• Submit entries as e-mail attachments,
either as Microsoft Word
fi les (.doc or .docx) or Adobe
Acrobat fi les (.pdf).
• Limit: one entry per e-mail.
• In the cover e-mail for each entry,
include the following information:
– Category (story or article)
– Title
– Author’s name, mailing
address, e-mail address,
and phone number
– Author’s age group (either 13
to 18, or older than 18)
– For entrants age 13 to 18, the
name of their middle, junior,
or senior high school and the
city/state/country in which
it is located, and the author's year in school.
4) I am kind of nervous to send my work out because i put a lot of time and effort into the story. It would suck to get a comment back to it like "this sucks" haha.
*~Anthony Joyner~*
1."dog love" its the best i have done so far
ReplyDelete2.teen ink they have a veriaty of diffrent things
3.just to email it
4.it feels weird to see waht hey will say
1.iam submitting this story about this teenager who had it rough growin up but found a way to keep his promise to his bestfreind that died from a drive by shootin.
ReplyDelete2. iam submittin my story to teenink cause of the research i found they sound pretty chill.
3.Teen Ink has no staff writers; we depend completely on you to send writing, art, and photos. There is no charge to submit or be published. All submissions will be considered for publication in Teen Ink’s print magazine and website.
4.i feel wierd becauase i never thought i would be doing anything like this.
1)I will be submiting mt short story Lifer seen differently. I will be submitting this story because I feel like it is the my best work I have done.
ReplyDelete2)polyphony is where I will be submitting my Short story.I will submit it here because I like How they set up their web page and I think this is be my best option
3)The short story must be Emailed and must be your best work the magines must be 1 1/2
4 It feels weird but cool to be sending my short story out into the would ,but it is cool.
I do not have a short story for submission since I only just transfered into the class, however if i did have one I'd submit it to Artful Dodge because they are interested in writing that reflects nature and my writing usually seems to consist of a nature like feeling.
ReplyDeleteThe submission guidelines instruct me to read the magazine to get a feel for what they print, send a typed manuscript including SASE, and also inform them that you have a copyright clearance.
Sending something I wrote out into the world would make me feel both successful and apprehensive just because its inevitable for some people to be critical. Having a student in class read it wouldnt intimidate me as much because the criticism wouldn't be shared with as many people.
1. first short story that im submitting is "when you have it ...." because i really like it.
ReplyDelete2.im submitting in teen ink, because there stories are similars to my firts short story..
3.i dont know i think that is awsome because some one out there is gonna read my short story,probebly they would like it but probebly they wont..
1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDeleteI am submitting my story, "Blood within snow". The romance novel i wrote about a girl loving 2 boys.
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
Im submitting to TeenInk
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct
you to do?
There are no deadlines to enter our work andthat it will be considered to be published
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
i feel achieved because i know someone ut there will appreciate my work , and not my class,the story will dissapear after the assignment
1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDeletethe bar, i want to submit double black but the bar is the only one i had in my email.
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
teenink.com because it was a link on your website and that they accept any and all works.
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
14-19 years old, thats it.
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
its kind of exciting, but i never would have done this unless this was assigned, just being honest.
1. I am submitting my short story "Second Chance", because that's the best short story I have so far.
ReplyDelete2. I am submitting my work to Teen Ink because my story can be read by many people around the world.
3. My information and my story.
4. I like knowing that other people would be able to read my stories without knowing me in person but by my work.
1. Im submitting "Mistakes" involves a father and son. The father is very ashamed of all the bad his son has done around there home town, but the father still manages to go along and help his son to take him to get cure.
ReplyDelete2. Tenn Ink, It's writen to teens. Best place for it i think.
3. I'm still not sure i tried finding out but i had to sign up and stuff i did but didn't finish.
4. Weird, unbelievable. Can't believe it, excited and nervous to hear what people have to say about my writting. It's especially writting for teens, young readers gives a point in life.
I'm going to be submitting "My Big Performance" because I think is the best story I wrote in first person and because it's one of my favorites.I'll be sibmitting this story to Teen Ink because others will be enjoy this story too. The guidelines are simply easy you just have to send work by email or regular mail, any sumition work is considered for publication.
ReplyDelete1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDelete2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
1. I am submitting my short story "Dear Diary" because its intense and i feel leaves you wanting to read more.
2. i am submitting my short story to Teen Inc. because i feel like my story would fit in with other teens writings.
3. I chose Teen Inc. because they have no deadlines and they accept many teens stories
4. It feels weird because not only is the class reading the story but other people are reading it and may be publishe!
I will be submitting "what a day ", because I think it was the first story I had a fun time creating . I will be submitting it to teen ink because I found they have really fun articles on there cite. The guidlines are simple and easy for my story to be published.
ReplyDelete1. What story are you submitting and why? I am submitting my short story fishing trip because it is the only one I have on my email.
ReplyDelete2. Where are you submitting your story? Why? I am submitting it to teenink because they seem like the best place for me to get it published.
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do? Have my story and information sent to them.
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it? Its wierd because I won't see them reading it or know who reads it and it's some one I dont know.
1. I am submitting "Complicated Love"; it is a story about love and its complications.
ReplyDelete2. I am submitting my story to Teen Ink because it will grab there attention.
3. The guidelines are easy I just have to send work by via email or mail, any submitted work is considered for publication.
4. Sending my work into the world feels weird versus a student becuase this might actually turn out to be a great opportunity in life.
The short story I will be submitting is "The pink Ribbon" because it's a very inspiring short story. I will be submitting my short story to Graywolf Press because they collect short stories and poetry which has a meaning to the author and vision, and I do. The submission guidelines instruct me to submitt my short story through their online submission manager. I t is also required for me to upload my finished book length manuscript and a cover letter. I feel nervouse knowing other people rather than my calssmates are reading my short story. At the same times I feel anxious to know what other people are going to think about my writing skills.
ReplyDelete1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDeleteWell I will be submitting my short story called Once in a Night.
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
Teen Ink because I feel like that would probably is the best way to get my story out there.
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
Submit my information and my story.
4. How does it feel sending you’re writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
Good because it let me know how people think about my riding.
1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDeleteI am submitting my story called "Left in the Dust". I chose this story because it was one of my favorites and i think it is interesting and its something you dont read about often.
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
I submitted my story to TeenInk, because I was able to sign up and submitt my story online at it was easy and not confusing.
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
The submission guildlines had me paste in my story then had to answer some questions about my genre and the background of my story.
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
It is kind of intimidating to know that my own words are out for random people to read. But at the same time it is less embarressing because i dont know the people so i dont have to worry about there comments.
1. The Story I am summiting is “Finding the Inner Me” & it’s about a guy named James who tries to find who he really is and tries to find out where he really belongs.
ReplyDelete2. I am summiting my story to “Teen Ink” because I think it’s important for teen to know who they really are and for them to discover where they really belong. So they can be happy.
3. The main guidelines for submission is you have to be 13-19 years of age & you must send them a copy & keep one for yourself because they don’t send the copy you sent them back.
4. It feels nerve racking to send my short story of to the public verses to having a friend just read it and correct it, because they will probably be harsher then the people you are in class with.
1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDeleteI am submitting "Scars are forever"
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
Teen Voices because my short story was a real life experience and girls there could relate to the insecurities we go through
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
To submit my work and it might me re- published, and if I am under 18 that my parent will have to sign some kind of form.
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
It feels like I'm achieving something new and it will help me in the future way more.
1. I'm choosing to submit my story entitled "A World Upside Down" because I feel as though it teaches an important life lesson
ReplyDelete2. I’m submitting my story to Gingerbread Publisher because it sounds like a good publishing company.
3. The submission guidelines recommend that you do it online, it must have all of your contact info, then you send it to your editors
4. Having my writing sent out into the world feels great! It gives me a warm feeling inside just knowing my works of art are being appreciated
1) I am choosing my short story “PLOB Town” because it is my best story so far and it was a story that I’ve been working on for awhile
ReplyDelete2) I am sending this short story to Bret Adam LTD Agency because they are a short story agency and they have a lot of experience in getting stories out on the market
3) Recommended to do it online, it must have all your contact info then send it through email to your editors.
4) It feels good to send my work out because you always have a chance of getting picked up by legit editors or agents that can get your work published so that others can read it too
1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDeleteI am submitting my story "BROFEST" because it all of my friends think it is funny, and it is the only one that I didnt lose when my computer crashed.
2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
I am going to submit it to TeenInk because I think i have the best chance of actually getting it published there, and it is the easiest to submit to.
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
It says that you have to be between the ages 13 and 19, and you can just submit it with an E-Mail.
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
It is a little more stressful because no one wants to hear that someone doesn't like their writing, but it is also exciting because of it potentially being published.
I am submitting my short story, “A Mother’s Warning”, because I feel that this short story is the best one that I have ever done, and I am proud of it, and want it to be published for other people to read. I am submitting my short story to Teen Ink because when we had Ms. Gotchle we had to submit our work and I chose Teen Ink then, so I already have experience with the website and a cover page/submitting page or whatever she made us do. To submit work to Teen Ink, you can either submit it through mail or email. They prefer it through email, so that will be the path that I will take to send my work. When I submit, I have to put my name, birthday, full address, telephone number, name of my school and English teacher, my email address, label as fiction or nonfiction, include a title, typed, and a signed page verifying that the work is original. It feels weird to have people I don’t know reading my work and judging it, because with a classmate, you can explain things to them when they don’t get it, I can’t do that with a person I can’t see. But if my story gets published, I will feel really good about myself and my writing capabilities.
ReplyDelete1. What story are you submitting and why? I’m submitting my story Halloween pasta delight because it is one of the only stories I have ever written that I actually was allowed to do whatever i felt was necessary to keep an audience entertained.
ReplyDelete2. Where are you submitting your story? Why? I submitted to teen ink because it seems it could be fun to share my story with other kids
3.What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do? Just post and give info and wait
4. How does it feel sending you’re writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it? Well I love criticism so it should be great I just hope it gets published
1. I am submitting "Real Talk", because that was my personal favorite of my stories.
ReplyDelete2. I am submitting it to Teen Ink, because I read some of their stuff and mine is better.
3. I just have to fill out a nosy form and then attach the documen, so it's not very much.
4. It makes me feel so artsy.
I am going to submit Tis the Same Sunset because it was originally thought through,the other stories that i wrote were either to complex or from an idea of a movie.So this one is the ful OG.I'm going to simply submit a letter and the short story together online.
ReplyDeleteThe instursions state that it must be done online and clear or to the point and brief.One part of me is indifferent to the fact that one will know and most likely forget about it. The other side is panicing, getting clammy hands, and only thinking of the publics reaction.
Jonathan Gaymond
ReplyDelete1) The story that I have chose is The Colonial Foot Soldiers because I enjoyed writing it and I think that others will enjoy reading it.
2) I am submitting the story to Go! Magazine because there is a cash prize which is always a good thing. And it is free to submit which makes if a win win situation.
3) • E-mail entries to Marcia Brink,
Go! managing editor, mbrink@
iastate.edu, by May 28, 2010.
• Prepare manuscripts using 11-
or 12-point font, one-inch page
margins all around, and the page
number and story or article title
(but not the author’s name) on
each page.
• Submit entries as e-mail attachments,
either as Microsoft Word
files
• In the cover e-mail for each entry,
include the following information:
– Category (story or article)
– Title
– Author’s name, mailing
address, e-mail address,
and phone number
– Author’s age group (either 13
to 18, or older than 18)
4) It feels good to be doing it as I never have done this before. It will be a cool experience to send my writing to a publisher.
I am submitting my third short story because I feel it’s the best one out of the three ive written. I am submitting my story to Teen Ink because I feel like my story would fit there. Seeing other works there I feel mine would fit in. The submission guidelines are pretty easy, they consider all work for publication and there are no deadlines. The rules are straight forward. I feel nervous submitting my work for the first time but I think it’s cool to see what other people’s opinions are. Being able to submit my work is exciting and getting it published would be even more but regardless of that I’m still eager to get my work out there.
ReplyDelete1. What story are you submitting and why?
ReplyDelete2. Where are you submitting your story? Why?
3. What do the submission guidelines instruct you to do?
4. How does it feel sending your writing out into the world versus just having a student in class read it?
I am submitting my short story "A Fortunate Ending" because it portrays a theme of letting people know that even though obstacles in life may seem extremely tough and unfortunate, there's still hope for a positive outcome. I am submitting my short story to Teen Ink because I feel that it is age appropriate. The submission guidelines instruct me that all stories that are being sent become property of Teen Ink, and those who submit their short story retain the right to submit publication to other publishing companies. Sending my writing out into the world causes me to feel a bit nervous knowing that professionals will be revising my writing material. However, i am also excited to receive feedback.