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About

According to the official web site, more than 25,000 teens have published in Teen Ink publications since 1989. The print magazine is distributed to 5,500 schools in all 50 states and has 300,000 readers. Visit the Teen Ink home page or the Teen Ink FAQ to learn more.

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Submission guidelines

When you submit a piece of writing to Teen Ink, it is reviewed by a professional editorial staff who will decide if it is suitable for publication in the magazine or on the web site. Your submission is subject to editing and becomes property of Teen Ink, which retains non-exclusive rights.

Teen Ink receives thousands of submissions. They will keep your work on file for one year, so it is possible your writing will be published several months after you send it. The best way to increase your chances of published is to send several submissions and to limit the word length of each submission to no more than 2,500 words. If the Teen Ink editors publish your writing, you will be notified by letter or email.

If you are submitting to Teen Ink for the first time, you should read the complete submission guidelines. Here are some important reminders:

• Include your name, year of birth, home address, name of school, and name of English teacher. (Ask permission first!)
• Include a title.
• At the end of the submission, include this statement plus your full name: This will certify that the above work is completely original.
• Label each submission fiction or nonfiction.
• Keep a back-up copy. (Teen Ink cannot return your writing.)

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Publish me now!

There are two ways to submit poems and short stories to Teen Ink:

• Copy, paste, and send your poem or short story electronically. Use the electronic form at the Teen Ink web site. If you are unsure how to copy and paste electronically, read the step-by-step instructions.
• Mail your poem or short story. Read the guidelines for submitting through regular mail.