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"Poetry itself is revolutionary. To write a poem, even to read a poem...
to take on all that language can give you...is to become an activist."  
- Bob Holman

 

Publishing your poetry
(or any other type of writing) -
Quick Tips to remember

Using the left side of your brain
Re-vision

 
  NewWaging Peace Poetry Contest for adults and youth (no entry fee for 12 and under)  
  www.teenink.com  TeenInk is a printed monthly publication and an on-line weekly magazine, written entirely by teens for teens. They have no staff writers so they depend on teens for material.  Each issue (read by hundreds of thousands of teenagers) contains articles by students representing schools nationwide. In addition to the printed version, their weekly on-line version gives even more teenagers an opportunity to be heard worldwide.  
  The New York Foundation for the Arts - The Scholastic Writing Awards - P.O. Box 517 - New York, NY 10013
Scholastic Writing Awards offers contests in a wide range of categories. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to submit their writing (short stories, poetry, non-fiction). Cash prizes and scholarships are awarded, and some manuscripts may be published.  Guidelines: http://www.scholastic.com/artandwriting
 
  http://www.harpercollins.com/  
What started out for me as a cyber-hunt on Robert Frost reading some of his own poetry, turned into hours of listening to other authors and poets reading their own work (Barbara Kingsolver, Wally Lamb, Charles Bukowski, Jewel, James Joyce…the list goes on).  I never did hear Robert Frost!  Go to this web address and follow the Audio link.  You must have Real Audio loaded on your machine.  Be sure you have a few hours to kill...
 
  http://poetry.about.com -Poetry news items, editorials and of course, poetry.  An extensive archive links you to comprehensive lists of individual poets, festivals, grants, other poetry websites.  
  For inspiration and new ideas, check out this resource guide for young readers and writers.  Thanks for the suggestion!  And you're welcome for the extra credit :)  
  If you are a teenager currently enrolled in high school, grades 9-12, Crashtest, the new online literary magazine for high school writers, would like to hear from you!  
  Bumples is an exciting NEW INTERACTIVE online magazine for children four-ten years of age seeking illustrated fiction.  Cash payment.  
  New Moon Magazine - New Moon Girls is for girls ages 8 & up.  We created the website so girls have more ways to share their work with one another! You can also submit an original writing or artwork  
  The Blue Pencil - The Blue Pencil Online publishes the work of writers ages 12 to 18 from around the world.  
  Claremont Review - The editors of The Claremont Review are looking to publish first class poetry, short stories and short plays by young adult writers (aged 13-19).  
  Crow Toes Quarterly - Crow Toes Quarterly is looking for playfully dark, intelligent, descriptive literature written for children ages 9 and up.  
  Creative Kids Magazine is looking for the very best material by students (ages 8-16).  
  Write On! For Literacy is looking for book reviews of your favorite children's, middle grade and young adult books to publish on the Write On! website.  
  Do you like to draw or write? Do you want to see your work published? Do you want to make a difference in the global community? Submit your work to JJ Express Magazine!  
  University Link Magazine - You must be a currently enrolled college student. We pay for each piece that makes it to print.  
  Welcome to the world of chixLITtle and chixLIT, a print magazine and online community created by girls and made for girls 7-17.  
  KidSpirit Magazine is a unique, unaffiliated spiritual magazine written by and for 11 to 15 year olds. Our goal is to foster dialogue and understanding among kids of diverse backgrounds and traditions about values, spirituality and life's big questions.  
  Young Christian Writers - Young Christian Writers magazine features short stories, articles, book reviews, poems and other creative work by Christian students ages 12-18.  
  The Benchmark Group - We want talented young writers between the ages of 13-19 who speak clearly to their generation. We publish fiction and nonfiction.  
  VOYA - VOYA invites submissions from teens aged twelve to eighteen for Notes from the Teenage Underground. Cash for publication.  
  Protest Poems wanted - protestpoems.org is a poetry journal entirely devoted to, and fully committed to, new poetry that tackles human rights issues worldwide.  
  New Moon Magazine - Celebrates girls, publishes fiction and poetry from girls between 8 and 14.  New look, check it out.  
  GirlSpeak is a pro-woman, web-based literary and visual art magazine that seeks to provide a platform for those who identify as female. We showcase original works by young women and male allies ages 12-22 for an international readership.  
  Need a poem on a particular topic?  A poem by a certain poet?  Check out http://www.best-poems.net.  
  Teen Ink - Magazine written by teens for teens.  Features fiction, poetry and art.  
  Skipping Stones - Publishes original art, writing and photography by artists under the age of 18  
  Claremont Review - Publishes fiction and poetry by young writers (age 13 to 19).   
  Cicada - Publishes stories and poetry by teens reflecting their own unique perspective.  
  Stone Soup - a magazine by young writers and artists.  If you are 13 years old or younger, go to www.stonesoup.com .  Young people from all over the world contribute their stories, poems, book reviews, and art work to Stone Soup...and get paid!  Guidelines and sample work on website.  
  Scholastic Magazine presents Writing With Writers - Featuring Jack Prelutsky, Karla Kuskin and Jean Marzollo.  Step by step workshops with these favorite children's authors.  
  National Foundation for the Advancements of the Arts - Scholarship opportunities for high school students interested in writing, dance, film, music, theater, photography and voice.  Check out their website at: www.artsawards.org  
 

Writer's Market is now online at http://www.WritersMarket.com.  This website lists hundreds of markets from the well-used book and is updated continually. The site offers tips and guidelines for getting published, market spotlights, links to the best Web sites for writers and more.  You can customize market searches to your own interests by searching on subject matter, pay range, needs or location.

 
 

Are you a booklover?  Writers Write has announced the launch of its new community and resource for booklovers at www.ReadersRead.com .  The new website features discussion of the latest books in different genres, information about new releases and book reviews and links to hundreds of book-related websites.

 
  You know those playful magnetic word kits that show up on refrigerator doors (mine, at least), cookie sheets and file cabinets...well, they have a wonderful Magnetic Poetry website.  If you are 14 years old or younger, surf on over to check out the ZOOM Magnetic Poetry Kit - Word Contest.  You could win a trip to the ZOOM studios and have your Word included in the next version of Magnetic Poetry.  If you are older than 14, check it out anyway and create your own magnetic online poem for possible publication.  If you are a teacher, follow the Teacher Link.  I just spent way too much time out there...  
 

Literary and Poetry Contest Scams - Sad, but true. Many writers are so desperate for publication that they get taken in by the most unscrupulous operators. Beware these scams and 'contests' - http://windpub.com/literary.scams/

 
 

A glossary of poetic terms -  http://www.poeticbyway.com/glossary.html

 
 

Skipping Stones is a nonprofit young writer's magazine that encourages cooperation, creativity and celebration of cultural and environmental richness. It provides a playful forum for sharing ideas and experiences among young people from different lands and backgrounds.

 
 

 

 
 

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