SOME PLACES TO GO PUBLIC
Got a piece of writing you want to take public?  The list below is organized by  types of options. 

NOTE:   Make sure you submit to me first for approval to have it count for points with your publishing sheet (in front of your binder).

PLACES AT SCHOOL
NAME OF OPTION WITH LINK
PUBLISHING POINTS
The Inkling
Our junior high school magazine.
Email submissions as an ATTACHMENT to:
http://www.inkling@msad49.org

4 points for submittal

As with all publishing points, you must have the piece approved by me with your publishing sheet, before you will receive points.
The Spectrum
our high school magazine.  They accept junior high school writing
on a limited basis.  Seep publishing board for a copy of the magazine.
4 points for submittal
Student Led Conference
Conference with an adult (of your choice)
about your portfolio of writing this year.  This is limited to a few students only.

4 points for submittal
Gray Team Website-
Gray Team Writes Section

     I'm creating a section just to display Gray team
    works of genius on our website.  Only your first name
                          and last initial will be published
4 points for submittal
Share your Work with the Class
At this point in the year, you may do a read aloud of your writing to the class.
4 points-by approval only
Bulletin Boards-
Hallway & Classroom
2 points with publishing approval
Put your latest story on the back wall (final draft) for points.
Persuasive Letter-mail it!!!!!
      There are a variety of individual people you can mail to including:                  senators, representatives,the president, Mr. Riley, Dr. Baker, your parents etc.
4 points for each person you send it to.  If you send to The Inkling or another magazine, follow the points for those options.


MAGAZINES, BOOKS, AND NEWSPAPERS
NAME OF OPTION WITH LINK PUBLISHING POINTS
Anthology of Young American Writers:
   Submit your poems or short stories. They will atomatically publish
       them in their books.
http://www.anthologyofpoetry.com
2 points for submittal
Chicken Soup for the Soul:
Accepts inspirational stories in a variety of categories. 
<>Check out Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul in particular.
http://chickensoup.com
4 points for submittal
The Claremont Review:
International Magazine for youngadult writers
http://www.claremont.sd63.bc.ca/review
(note: if this webpage doesn't open, go to Google and type in Claremont review; you will find the magazine and a place to submit writing.)
4 points for submittal
Creative Kids:
Accepts everything fromsongs to, puzzles.
http://www.prufrock.com/client/client_pages/prufrock_jm_ck_wg.cf
(note: if this webpage doesn't open, go to Google and type in Creative Kids; you will find the magazine, scroll down to the bottom of th page where it says; "submit your writing.")
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4 points for submittal
Kid's Byline:
A magazine for kids by kids.  Snailmail only.
P.O. Box 1838
Frederick, MD 21702
4 points for submittal
Merlyn’s Pen:Merlyn’s Pen:
Accepts all types of student writing.
http://www.merlynspen.com
Accepts all types of student writing.
4 points for submittal
 Newspapers:
Local Maine papers look for persuasive writing/editorials

http://www.mainetoday.com

4 points for submittal
Teen Ink:
Accepts all types of teen writing including reviews.  They have
 a
book, magazine, and website that can publish your work
http://www.teenink.com
4 points for submittal
Potato Hill:
Accepts poetry for poetry of themonth. Has contests as well.
http://www.potatohill.com
4 points for submittal
Stone Soup:
Must be 13 years old or younger.
Accepts all forms of creative writing.

http://www.stonesoup.com
4 points for submittal
Voices
New Writers for New Readers.  Snailmail only.
570 Rock Road Dr., Unit H

Dundee, IL 60118-9922
phone (708)551-9595
4 points for submittal
The Writer's Slate:
Conducts contests in narration, exposition,
and poetry. Publishes the winning entries
http://www.writingconference.com
4 points for submittal
Young Voices Magazine:
Quarterly publication of
children's stories, poems, and art.
http://secure.westhost.com/secure/
youngvoicesmagazine/submissionreg.html
(note:  the above page may also give you trouble, so go to Google and type in Young Voices Magazine, you may see other teen magazines to submit to as well.)
4 points for submittal
Teen Voices Magazine:
 publication of girls'

 stories, poems, essays and art.
http://www.teenvoices.com
4 points for submittal

CONTESTS:

American Literary Council
sponsors a student poetry contest with prizes up to
$500.00 and random drawings.  Deadline is April 30th.
Http://www.libraryofpoetry.com
4 points for submittal
Creative Communications:
This site has ongoing poetry and essay contests for money.
           Once you're on the site, Scroll down to choose which category you want to submit to.
http://www.studentessaycontest.com
4 points for submittal
Merlyn’s Pen:
Find contests on the menu at top and
check out what they have listed there.

http://www.merlynspen.com
4 points for submittal
Potato Hill Poetry:
Lists several sites that have poetry and essay contests
http://www.potatohill.com
4 points for submittal
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards:
$10,000 in scholarships to top winners.  More than
250,000 students compete grades 7-12.
http://www.scholastic.com/
artandwritingawards/index.htm


4 points for submittal
The Writer's Slate:
Conducts contests in narration, exposition,
and poetry. Publishes the winning entries
http://www.writingconference.com
4 points for submittal
The America Library of Poetry:
Conducts a yearly poetry contest with prizes up to $500.00 (in a bond) and random
drawings just for entering.  Deadline for submission April 30, 2007.  See flyer on board.
http://www.libraryofpoetry.com
4 points for submittal
Time/Warner's Best Dad Contest (Top Pop)
This is an essay contest with a deadline of May 1, 2007.  Write up to a 500 word
piece about what makes your dad a "top pop."  Prizes include baseball tickets and a free picnic.
See publishing boared, as you must mail in your entry to Time Warner.
4 points for submittal