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Get yourself out there!
Get yourself out there!
There is no greater tragedy to the creative world than hidden work - unless, of course, that's the point. Which it sometimes is. But for the most part, it is always best to be public. So, we here at YAA are providing you with some solid starting directions you might aim your work.
Things to know:
- It is always best to read the terms of each submission; some sites will take certain usage rights in exchange for publication, and some require fees, etc.
- Rejection is part of the creative process and is nothing to fear.
- There are always more options.
Writing Submissions!
Writing Submissions!
Here are some places that you might submit your writing. There are more out there you might consider - these are simply some of the options our staff favors.
Submit your poetry, fiction prose, or nonfiction prose to the Sun Magazine and if you get accepted, they will pay you a sum for one-time usage rights. They accept submissions year-round.
Photographers may also find the Sun open to their black/white perspective photos. Read specifics at the link!
The West Texas Literary Review accepts poems, flash fiction, essays, and "meaningful photographs". It publishes semi-annually, and you will need to pay a $3 submission fee for your work to cover website sustenance costs. While they do accept submissions year-round, they have deadlines for each publication date: Feb 1st for the Spring issue, and Aug 1st for the Fall issue.
Consider The Helix for a long-term submission process. The Helix issues semi-annually, but it is free to submit your work.
Please read the usage rights before submitting your work, as they vary slightly from the usual.
If you aren't as concerned about the payment for your poetry and prose, (and some people aren't) you might try The Flexible Persona. They pay small amounts, as they are still a relatively small magazine, but by that definition, you might find it easier to get your work in! Also check out their contest.
The Projected Letters literary magazine might appeal to some for its simplicity. The staff and site are certainly blunt, and they won't pay you for your work. But they do accept an incredibly broad portfolio of writing types. This includes everything from poems to prose to book reviews. Rarely, they will accept photography.
The Bridge Literary Journal is noteworthy because it only accepts submissions from authors aged 14-24. They accept virtually any writing, up to and including literal plays.
Wild.
Art Submissions!
Art Submissions!
Here are some places that you might submit your art. Most of these are competitions.
Teens in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) apply in 29 categories of art and writing. In 2019, students submitted nearly 340,000 works of art and writing to the Scholastic Awards. Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts. Students receiving national awards are recognized in Carnegie Hall.
Every year, YoungArts selects a group of young artists from different disciplines to participate in National YoungArts Week where they take Master classes with world-renowned artists, perform and exhibit in the most prestigious venues in the country. Disciplines include visual arts, writing, photography, music, dance, and honestly even more.
The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide high school visual art competition in which students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.
Photography Submissions!
Photography Submissions!
Here are some places you might submit your photography. Many photographers will find that contests are far more frequent than simple submissions for their pictures, but nevertheless it is an excellent way to become better-known in the world of lens.
SONY World Photography Awards Youth Competition is looking for the next generation of talented photographers! The Youth competition, for everyone aged 12-19, recognizes that a love for photography often starts at a young age. The competition helps young photographers grow and flourish into the next stages of their careers. Judges are looking for good composition, creativity and clear photography.
The National Geographic Student Photo Contest annual contest sponsored by National Geographic prompts high school photographers to capture an image that “conveys what exploration and adventure means to them.” All photographs are submitted alongside a written description of the photo and how it reflects a sense of exploration or adventure.
Outdoor Photographer will accept up to 20 images per submitter, and as the name implies, it's a magazine with a focus on nature photography. They do not require a submission fee, but you will likely have to mail and buy the postage necessary to submit your work.
For photographers who like a prompt or theme, F-Stop might be a good choice. Each edition will have a given theme (like Land, Sea, and Air) and the issues are released every two months.
A particularly high-end option to try is burn magazine, where your work will be "published with the best and seen with the best". burn accepts photo essays, and if you are selected they will guide you through the project.
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