where could i send a creative writing piece to get published?

Question

I have a class and my project is to write out a creative writing piece and then send it somewhere so that it gets published. Magazine, book, article, etc.

Answer 1

A fabulous resource for finding publishers, especially for short works such as poems or stories, is the Duotrope Digest web site. You can specify the length of your work and, in some cases, information such as genre, and the site will show you a list of publications that are looking for writing that fits that description. Duotrope will also provide you with a link to the publisher's web site. From there, look for a link that says "Submissions" or "Submit" or "Information for Writers." That will take you to a page with the publication's guidelines, and there you will get precise instructions about how to prepare and send in your manuscript for consideration.

Some publishers will even consider work that is sent to them by e-mail or web-page forms. Duotrope's URL is below.

Answer 2

What motivates me? Just having fun with my characters and my scenario, and the thought of being able to say "I've finished!" But heck, different things work for different people. If you're starting again from scratch all I can advise is this: get stuck in. Find out (or remind yourself) what works for you and what doesn't. Pick an idea (it doesn't matter which one - you can always go back to any other contenders later) and jot down the main plot points and how you want it to end, so you have an idea where you're headed, then just write. Have some fun. Write every day, at least a little bit. Don't go back and edit until your first draft's done. Accept that some of it may be crap, but you'll be learning along the way. Enjoy yourself and good luck!

Answer 3

Well.... I think first you should go to your library and look at a Writer's Market. It is a book telling you who accepts submissions and what if anything they pay and usually tell you WHO to send it to. It also lets you know what format to use and if a query letter is required. They have on line web sites to research the type of mag they publish so you know if your article is close to what they normally publish. Also go to Writers Digest.com which is full of great info not only on where to publish but how and why, and contest and some know how to on just creating that piece.... Good Luck..

Answer 4

Try Scholastic they might publish it. But its always hard trying to get it published, and if your getting graded on getting your book published thats stupid. Just open any book that is in the same genre, and find out where it was published. Send it to your local newspapers, and magazines.

Answer 5

Tough assignment.

If part of the requirement is that you get paid for it, tougher still.

Small university literary mags might work, local literary magazines, small newspapers might be a possibility.

But if you need to be paid for it, Writers Market might help.

On the other hand, I suppose you could trip over to Lulu.com and crank out a single copy for a few bucks just to pass the course. But you might have to pad it to death. I'm not certain of the minimum number of pages they'll print and bind for you.

Answer 6

Go to the library and se if they have Best of the Magazine markets.This is a very useful tool.It breaks down magazines by genre,etc.If you can't find it therer go to Barnes and Noble,Waldenbooks,etc.,hide in an isle and copy out the name addresses and important iinfo right there without having to pay for it.(That's what i did)Good Luck on your project!TL

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Answer 8

You can try: AssociatedContent.com, they will pay you.
I think they pay $10.00 per article that they accept for posting on their website.

associatedcontent.com