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Frequently Asked Questions
Who writes for Teen Voices?
Teen Voices has no staff writers. Teen Voices writers’ are teen women just like you who
send in their poems, essays, letters, and short stories. We hope you will, too.
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What if I'm not a great writer?
Teen Voices publishes the voice of any teen women, regardless of writing
ability. You don't have to worry about your spelling or grammar. Teen Voices believes that whatever
you have to say is important! (If you are still worried, just try to edit your writing yourself,
or ask someone close to you to help you out before you send in your work.)
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What should I write about?
Write about what bothers you, what makes you happy, a tough time you went through,
or advice you want to give to teen women everywhere. Write about a cool or not so cool movie, music group,
Web site, or book. Write about your feelings, dreams, hopes, or fears. Any and all subjects are O.K.:
friendship, sexual assault, racism, teen motherhood, family, birth control, AIDS, careers, drugs,
alcohol, school, love, and tons more!
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What if I want to send in artwork or photography, and/or be a Teen Voices illustrator?
All you have to do is give Teen Voices a call or send in your name
and address, and we'll send you a packet of information to help you get started.
You can also get your artwork published in Teen Voices Online's art gallery.
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What if I have my own Web site, how can I get other Teen Voices readers to look at?
Become a Gurrlfriend Site! Submit your Web site using the form on this page.
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How can I submit my work for publication?
You may send Teen Voices as many items as you want. Make sure your name,
age, email address, home address (with zip code), and phone number are written on everything
you send in. If you don’t want us to publish your name, be sure to say so.
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What else should I send?
Teen Voices would also like to publish your bio along with your
work!
Tell us about yourself
Here’s some questions to guide you:
What you do for fun?
What are your future plans?
Why do you read Teen Voices?
Why do you like to write?
What are your career goals?
Describe your family.
What do you hope readers will get from reading or viewing your work?
Describe your hobbies/activism/after-school activities.
Note: Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, we cannot publish everything. If we are going to publish your submission, we will notify you beforehand.
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Submission Policies
You may sendTeen Voices as many items as you want. Make sure your name, age,
home address (with zip code), and phone number are written on everything you send to Teen Voices.
If you don't want us to publish your name, be sure to let us know. Submission of any work for
publication in Teen Voices shall confer upon Women Express, Inc., a royalty-free, nonexclusive,
transferable license to display and publish the work, and to authorize others to display and publish
the work in any manner. Women Express reserves the right to edit all submissions. Due to the volume
of submissions we receive, we cannot publish everything. If we are going to publish your submission
we will notify you beforehand.
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Tips on Writing Reviews
So you’ve found a movie, music group, web site, book... something ...that really kicks or moves
you strongly in some way. But now you’re not sure how to write that review.
Here are some questions to help you get started!
What is the significance of the title of the book, CD, TV show that you’re reviewing?
If you’re reviewing music, what type of music is it and why do you like it?
What was your favorite thing about it?
What was your least favorite thing about it?
What would you tell your best friend about it?
If you’re reviewing a Web site, was it easy to surf (could move quickly on it, get the info
you were looking for?
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