Teen Book Project – Now Accepting Submissions

Lake Erie Ink’s teen editorial board is a group of high school students who gather submissions of original teen writing and compile them into a professional publication.  Editorial board members have the chance to learn first hand about the editing process and publishing industry while giving voice to youth from across the region.  The editorial board then meets regularly to choose a theme, collect submissions and organize and publish the book, which is released in the spring.

Meet last years teen editors.

Lake Erie Ink’s 2020-21 Teen Book Project: On the Other Side

We are excited to announce we are accepting submissions for our 2020-21 Teen Book Project! Here are a couple things to know before you submit:

• Submissions must connect to the theme “On the Other Side“. You do not, however, have to follow one of our prompts as long as what you create connects to the theme.
• You can make more than one submission.
• we are accepting fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art. 
• We are only accepting submissions from teens, meaning youth grades 6-12.
• Submissions are being accepted via jotform – click here or the button below to access the form

Need a little inspiration to get started? Click here for a prompt list!

Happy Writing!

Order Your Copy of The fundamental Elements (2020)

View the full anthology by clicking here.

I want to be published in the book.  How can I submit my work?

We are currently receiving submissions for our 2021 anthology, On the Other Side. Click here to submit. See above to submission details.

 

 

 

A Word of Thanks

We offer our deepest gratitude to our young professional board, Fresh Ink, for sponsoring this program.  Fresh Ink is a group of young professionals who raise funds and friends in support of Lake Erie Ink’s mission. This program is also made possible with the support of the Callahan Foundation and the Nord Family Foundation.

The books in this series are produced by Belt Magazine.  Thank you, Belt, for your commitment to grooming the Rust Belt writers of tomorrow.

Picture: LEI’s third book. You can purchase your copy at local independent bookstores around town or contact us directly at info@lakeerieink.org or 216-320-4757.

 

Picture: LEI’s second book features writing from more than 65 NE Ohio teens and includes a forward by acclaimed author Paula McClain. You can purchase your copy at local independent bookstores around town or contact us directly at info@lakeerieink.org or 216-320-4757.