Hey teen writers,
It’s that time of year when we accept submissions for the Teen Writers Anthology. The anthology is a yearly publication to give local teens a chance to publish their original work. We encourage teens in grades 6–12 to submit their writing. We're taking submissions until November 30.
Teen Writers Anthology: Info and Guidelines, opens a new window
And this year we are doing something a little different! We have a theme for the collection, "The Masks We Wear". Teens can write freestyle, if they do not want to write for the theme.
Theme ideas could include the figurative masks we wear to fit in, to survive, to seem "normal," or to only show one side of us. Your submission could have literal masks like the masks we wore during the pandemic or during Halloween or masquerades. Maybe you are a theater kid and must wear a mask for a production! Perhaps you want your character to be a ninja or a doctor. Create a story and tell us about it.
We want to hear your voices, your stories. Your writing, with all its beautiful imperfections, because yes, it won’t be perfect, but it’s what we need. Dig deep. What do you want to write about? What story do you want to tell?
Also, don’t be afraid to share your work with friends or family to get constructive feedback. Even reading it aloud to yourself will help catch small mistakes or help you realize you don’t like how a certain sentence or paragraph sounds.
Don’t let doubt creep in. You got this! If you need extra help, below are resources including previous anthologies.
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