Calling All Teen Writers. The Keene Public Library Wants You!

Do you love to write?

Writers Needed for our Teen Zine!

If you like to write, edit or draw your talents are needed. Join us. Call Gail Zachariah at (603) 757-1856 for more information on how you can submit your writing for our Teen Zine. 

A new issue of the library's Teen Zine is available. You can take a look at previous issues from May, March and April too.

Recommended Book Resources:  

Creating the Story: Guides for writers by Rebecca Rule & Susan Wheeler

I Can't Keep My Own Secrets: Six-word memoirs by teens famous + obscure: From Smith magazine edited by Rachel Fershleiser and Larry Smith

In Print!: 40 cool publishing projects for kids by Joe Rhatigan

Poems from Homeroom: A writer's place to start by Kathi Appelt

Seize the Story: A handbook for teens who like to write by Victoria Hanley

A Teen's Guide to Getting Published: Publishing for profit, recognition, and academic success by Jessica Dunn & Danielle Dunn

What It Is by Lynda Barry

Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine?: The art of making zines and mini comics by Mark Todd and Esther Peal Watson

Recommended websites:

  Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

  Inkpop - Anyone 13 years or older can register on this HarperCollins site and submit his or her writing.  Your work will be read by talent spotters and professional publishers. And website visitors can provide feedback by commenting on your work. 

  MadLink Magazine

  Resources for Teens - Includes writing help and more!

  Semantic Rhyming Dictionary - Find words that rhyme with, almost rhyme with, or sound exactly the same as a certain target word.

  SparkAction - Coming soon, this will be an online journalism and advocacy center by and for young people.

  Teen Ink - This website and print magazine is a great place to submit your writing or to read the work of other teens.

  Writing Den - Offers help for writers with words, sentences, and paragraphs. 

  Writing Tips for Teens - This blog from novelist Alice Kuipers offers inspiring and practical advice.   

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