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To be considered for student publication, the rules are simple.  There are seven composition categories plus an original artwork catagory. Students of any age under 18 may submit one or more articles or stories under any category. Selections will be made by the editor based on interest level, quality of language, organization, originality, and demonstration of Structure & Style methods.  If your piece is chosen to be published you will be notified.

  1. Summaries- A summary of some historical, scientific, biographical, or current events topics of interest. (350-1000 words) (Units 1 & 2)
  2. Critiques and Reviews- Should review a story, book or movie which would be accessible to the reader. (500-1000 words) (Units 3 or 9)
  3. Original Fiction- an original fiction story, not directly based on any already existing story. Moral value strongly encouraged. (500-1500) (Units 3, 5, or 7)
  4. Opinion Essay- May be on moral, ethical, political, personal issues, etc., and should be of broad interest. Quotations and citation expected if the subject requires it. (500-1500 words) (Unit 8 )
  5. Retold Myths, Fairy Tales, Parables and Fables- A creative retelling of a classical story with embellishment or variations. Submissions should include a copy of the original story. (200-1500) (Unit 3)
  6. Research Papers- Documented and well written research on a topic of interest and of scientific, historical or biographical nature. Should use multiple sources (depending on age), with quotations and proper citations. (750-2000) (Units 4 or 6)
  7. Poetry- Original poetry, preferably using traditional poetic techniques. Ballads may be based on existing stories. (4-40 lines)
  8. Original Artwork (You cannot use this form to submit artwork. Please email file attachment to email address listed above)
  • All submissions MUST be original work. Plagiarism is NOT acceptable.
    Please send all submissions in Microsoft Word.
  • All submissions should be spell checked and edited.
  • Students are required to use proper Dress-Ups and Sentence Openers for their age.
  • Students are encouraged use Decorations/Triples.
  • Please do not include stylistic indicators.

Due to the large amount of submissions, any submission that fail to adhere to this format will not be considered.

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