If you are a young writer working on a manuscript, then you are probably wondering which markets exist for your work. There are many literary magazines and publishing houses that accept work from young writers – and there are creative writing competitions for young writers, too! Here are some opportunities for young writers, to start you on your way. Remember a strong cover letter is always important when you are submitting your manuscript for consideration:
Young Voices Magazine
The Toronto Public Library publishes an annual magazine – Young Voices – which publishes the work of young writers and artists. You can check it out here:
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/teens/young-voices.jsp
The Walrus Magazine & Amazon Awards for Youth
The magazine’s Youth Short Story Category invites authors between the ages of thirteen and seventeen to submit a short story under 3,000 words. The winner in this category receives $5,000 and a mentorship lunch with editors of The Walrus. https://thewalrus.ca/amazon-first-novel-award-youth/
Break Bread Literary Project
This organisation showcases the work of young writers 25 and under. You can read more about them here:
https://www.breakbreadproject.org/submissionguidelines
Teen Ink
This New York based organisation offers an opportunity for young writers to get published online and in their print magazine. https://www.teenink.com/
Hanging Loose Press
Hanging Loose Pressis a magazine with a section dedicated to creative writing by high school students. As always, reading their submissions guidelines carefully before submitting. https://www.hangingloosepress.com/submissions/
Finding Other Places to Submit Your Creative Writing
Check out this blogger for a more extensive list of places young writers can submit their work
https://karenkrossing.com/for-writers/where-young-authors-can-submit/
