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A Repository For Literary Works


Teen Lit Journal is an online journal that publishes poetry, fiction, book reviews and photography.


Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  1. We accept poetry, fiction, photography, essays, and book reviews.
  2. We do not accept submissions that have been published elsewhere.
  3. Simultaneous submissions are fine. All we ask is that you notify us when your work is accepted elsewhere.
  4. Include a short bio and photograph of yourself. Feel free to make the photograph as informal or as formal as you please.
  5. We reject submissions we deem to be misogynist or homophobic, or supremacist on the basis of race, ethnicity or religion.
  6. You retain the copyright to your work. However, we do require that you credit Teen Lit Journal as the original publisher of the work.

Submission format:

  • Entries should be sent as .doc or .docx files.
  • Entries must be sent single-spaced in 12 point, Times New Roman font.
  • Files should be saved with the title of the work(s)
  • Kindly submit for just a category at a time, that is, you shouldn't submit for poetry and prose at the same time.
  • Entries should be sent in by mail to the editor at teenlitjournal@gmail.com with the category you are submitting to in the subject line. E.g “Poetry Submission”
  • If an entry is rejected, you can make a submission of another entry immediately.
  • Please include a brief 3rd person bio in the body of the mail. 
We look forward to reading your works!!! Send them to teenlitjournal@gmail.com
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