Publications that accept teen writing
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Teen-Authored Literary Journals Published by Schools
Élan <https://www.elanlitmag.com/>
Published by Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Florida, this teen-authored journal is staffed by high school juniors and seniors. Élan features poetry, fiction, nonfiction, plays, screenplays, and visual art by students, ages 14 to 18, from all around the world. Élan publishes two online issues per year and combines both issues into one print edition each summer. Current and past issues <https://www.elanlitmag.com/archives> are available on its website.
The Interlochen Review <https://www.interlochenreview.org/>
This annual publication is produced by the creative writing students at Interlochen Arts Academy and features not only writing and art, but also music by young artists, grades 9 through 12, from around the world. Editors look for fiction, nonfiction, songs, scripts, and more that exhibit “passion, skill, and an innovative approach to the craft.” Current <https://www.interlochenreview.org/> and past <https://www.interlochenreview.org/archive> issues are available on its website.
Independently Published Teen-Authored Literary Journals
Cliché Teen Journal <https://clicheteenjournal.wixsite.com/site>
Cliché Teen Journal, a bi-annual online journal featuring works by teens ages 13 to 19, is on a mission “to break the cliché teen stereotype that many teens despise being labeled under.” CTJ publishes fiction, poetry, personal essays, art, and photography, among other types of work. Current <https://clicheteenjournal.wixsite.com/site> and past <https://clicheteenjournal.wixsite.com/site/issues> issues can be found on its website.
The Daphne review <https://www.thedaphnereview.org/>
This biannual online publication is passionate about helping teens voice their ideas and then sharing that work with the world. The Daphne Review provides a space for young artists, ages 13 to 18, to channel the power of creative expression through written and visual work in any media. Current and past issues <https://www.thedaphnereview.org/current-issue/> are available on its website.
The Milking Cat <https://www.themilkingcat.com/>
The Milking Cat describes itself as “the online teen comedy magazine for the humorous and slightly intelligent.” The concept came to life when its founder, Benji Elkins, wanted to publish a humor magazine to rival his high school’s student newspaper, but wasn’t allowed to do so. Produced online by a team of high school students, The Milking Cat features comedic work in any media by teenagers from around the world. All of the work <https://www.themilkingcat.com/explore> is presented on its website.
Polyphony Lit <https://www.polyphonylit.org/>
Polyphony Lit publishes fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction written and edited by high school students from all over the world. The staff is dedicated not only to helping develop teen editors, but also to building productive writer-editor relationships. The annual volume consists of submitted pieces as well as the works of quarterly contest winners. Current and past works <https://www.polyphonylit.org/current> can be found on its website.
Teen Ink Magazine <https://www.teenink.com/magazine>
For more than 31 years, Teen Ink Magazine has been a publishing platform where young writers, ages 13 to 19, can express their views on the issues that affect their lives. Teen Ink Magazine features poetry, fiction, nonfiction, reviews, and visual art year-round. Readers need a subscription to access the full magazine, but they can view samples of each issue <https://www.teenink.com/magazine> on the website.
TeenWritersProject Quarterly Lit Magazine <https://www.teenwritersproject.org/>
The #TeenWritersProject Quarterly Lit Magazine’s editorial staff is a mix of adults and teens, and showcases fiction, nonfiction, interviews, poetry, dramatic works, and visual art by teens from all over the world. Editor-in-chief delmetria millener wrote this to inspire submissions: “You’re allowed to scream. You’re allowed to cry. Just grab a pen and paper to catch the beautiful mess.” Current and past issues <https://www.teenwritersproject.org/> can be accessed on the website.
The Weight Journal <https://www.theweightjournal.com/>
The Weight Journal believes that “[e]veryone has something heavy to get off their chest,” and strives to offer a creative outlet where teenagers can do just that. The Weight Journal features poetry, slam, fiction, creative fiction, hybrid, and “whatever else you have.” Editors look for works that will make readers feel the weight of what the writer has to say about the human experience. Current and past works <https://www.theweightjournal.com/> can be found on its website.
Teen-Authored Literary Journals Published by Schools
Élan <https://www.elanlitmag.com/>
Published by Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Florida, this teen-authored journal is staffed by high school juniors and seniors. Élan features poetry, fiction, nonfiction, plays, screenplays, and visual art by students, ages 14 to 18, from all around the world. Élan publishes two online issues per year and combines both issues into one print edition each summer. Current and past issues <https://www.elanlitmag.com/archives> are available on its website.
The Interlochen Review <https://www.interlochenreview.org/>
This annual publication is produced by the creative writing students at Interlochen Arts Academy and features not only writing and art, but also music by young artists, grades 9 through 12, from around the world. Editors look for fiction, nonfiction, songs, scripts, and more that exhibit “passion, skill, and an innovative approach to the craft.” Current <https://www.interlochenreview.org/> and past <https://www.interlochenreview.org/archive> issues are available on its website.
Independently Published Teen-Authored Literary Journals
Cliché Teen Journal <https://clicheteenjournal.wixsite.com/site>
Cliché Teen Journal, a bi-annual online journal featuring works by teens ages 13 to 19, is on a mission “to break the cliché teen stereotype that many teens despise being labeled under.” CTJ publishes fiction, poetry, personal essays, art, and photography, among other types of work. Current <https://clicheteenjournal.wixsite.com/site> and past <https://clicheteenjournal.wixsite.com/site/issues> issues can be found on its website.
The Daphne review <https://www.thedaphnereview.org/>
This biannual online publication is passionate about helping teens voice their ideas and then sharing that work with the world. The Daphne Review provides a space for young artists, ages 13 to 18, to channel the power of creative expression through written and visual work in any media. Current and past issues <https://www.thedaphnereview.org/current-issue/> are available on its website.
The Milking Cat <https://www.themilkingcat.com/>
The Milking Cat describes itself as “the online teen comedy magazine for the humorous and slightly intelligent.” The concept came to life when its founder, Benji Elkins, wanted to publish a humor magazine to rival his high school’s student newspaper, but wasn’t allowed to do so. Produced online by a team of high school students, The Milking Cat features comedic work in any media by teenagers from around the world. All of the work <https://www.themilkingcat.com/explore> is presented on its website.
Polyphony Lit <https://www.polyphonylit.org/>
Polyphony Lit publishes fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction written and edited by high school students from all over the world. The staff is dedicated not only to helping develop teen editors, but also to building productive writer-editor relationships. The annual volume consists of submitted pieces as well as the works of quarterly contest winners. Current and past works <https://www.polyphonylit.org/current> can be found on its website.
Teen Ink Magazine <https://www.teenink.com/magazine>
For more than 31 years, Teen Ink Magazine has been a publishing platform where young writers, ages 13 to 19, can express their views on the issues that affect their lives. Teen Ink Magazine features poetry, fiction, nonfiction, reviews, and visual art year-round. Readers need a subscription to access the full magazine, but they can view samples of each issue <https://www.teenink.com/magazine> on the website.
TeenWritersProject Quarterly Lit Magazine <https://www.teenwritersproject.org/>
The #TeenWritersProject Quarterly Lit Magazine’s editorial staff is a mix of adults and teens, and showcases fiction, nonfiction, interviews, poetry, dramatic works, and visual art by teens from all over the world. Editor-in-chief delmetria millener wrote this to inspire submissions: “You’re allowed to scream. You’re allowed to cry. Just grab a pen and paper to catch the beautiful mess.” Current and past issues <https://www.teenwritersproject.org/> can be accessed on the website.
The Weight Journal <https://www.theweightjournal.com/>
The Weight Journal believes that “[e]veryone has something heavy to get off their chest,” and strives to offer a creative outlet where teenagers can do just that. The Weight Journal features poetry, slam, fiction, creative fiction, hybrid, and “whatever else you have.” Editors look for works that will make readers feel the weight of what the writer has to say about the human experience. Current and past works <https://www.theweightjournal.com/> can be found on its website.