Submissions Open Nov 15 - Jan 15

We accept poetry, fiction, non-fiction, photography, and visual art that engages with the theme "Lights, Camera, Action." The teen editors encourage writers and artists to interpret this theme broadly and creatively. Please read all instructions carefully and fill out this form to submit!

Having trouble getting started? Here's a few prompts to help:

• Where do you find your light?
• Write a poem or a story that begins with a photograph.
  
• Write about an action you wish you'd taken, or one you wish you could undo.
  
• What can't be captured on film?

For more prompts or information about the teen book project, visit lakeerieink.org/teen-book-project. 

NOTE: Work that is partially or completely produced by AI will not be accepted for publication. 

Got questions? Email us at teeneditors@lakeerieink.org or call (216) 320-4757.

Following the deadline, the Teen Editorial Board will begin reviewing submissions.  We will send an email responding to all submissions before publication. It is the author's responsibility to monitor their email and respond to the Editors. Any author who does not respond to the Editors will not be published. 

Emails will come from teeneditors@lakeerieink.org. Please make sure to check your spam folders. 

If you do not hear from the Editors by February 28, it is the author's responsibility to reach out to the Editors to verify their submission was received. 

You will receive an automated email after submitting this form with all of this information.

By signing below, I am agreeing that I have read and understood the Author's Rights and Responsibilities. 

Once this form is submitted, you will receive an automated email verifying your submission. If you do not receive this email within 24 hours, please reach out to teeneditors@lakeerieink.org.