Good mags to get stories published in?!

Good mags to get stories published in?

i am 16 and i am trying to find magazines to send stories to get possibly published. i am talking mainly about tween and teen girl magazines such as new moon and girl's life where they will take submissions from teen writers. if anyone has any suggestions, that'd be great! thanks :)

I can't give you specifics, because I don't know what genres your stories are in! You will want to research journals and magazines that publish in the same genre as your story-- really look for things that print similar works. Each publisher will also have their own length guidelines-- some publications can support much longer pieces than others, so look for one that matches this as well!

You do not need to copyright your work before you begin submitting it to journals. In fact, it is looked upon as the mark of an amatuer by many editors, agents, and publishers. They will submit the paperwork when they accept your story. No legitimate companies will steal your ideas. Ideas are a dime a dozen, and they have all been done before-- the key is to take on the idea with a fresh voice!

To begin your research, take a look at the current edition of the book "Writer's Market". It is a fairly comprehensive listing of locations to submit work. Then, head down to your local public library and see if you can track down copies. Make sure it is appropriate or it will be a waste of time and postage to submit.

Each publisher has different submission guidelines, so make sure to research the specifics. Oftentimes, they are now on the web so it's much easier. Most only want you to submit one story in each submission package, and they generally have length guidelines as well.

Do not submit your story to multiple publications simultaneously unless you specify it in your cover letter and you are sure that the particular publishers accept simultaneous submissions.

For formatting your story and manuscript, see if you can locate a copy of "Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript" (which is actually published by the folks at Writer's Market). It's my favorite reference for all sorts of literary queries. I write poetry primarily, but my submission package generally includes a cover letter introducing myself and the work that I have enclosed, plus my poems (each page having my name, address, and the page number at the top). Like "Writer's Market", many public libraries have this book in their reference section!

It could take a long time, and be prepared for multiple rejections. Such is the life of an author! But, if you are persistant, you will find a home for your story.

Let me also suggest checking out the website http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/... to help you avoid other scams in every aspect of writing. It isn't the absolute authority, but it can be very helpful for research.