Hypernova Lit

“Hypernova Lit is an online journal dedicated to publishing the writing and visual art of teenagers. Hypernova Lit seeks to cast light on the brilliant work produced by teenagers. We are deeply committed to honesty and fearlessness in the work we publish, with a particular emphasis on teenagers telling their own difficult truths. Out of respect for our writers and artists, we do not censor for language or content.”

Submit to this literary journal, self-described as "A Stellar Flare of Young Adult Writing and Visual Art”. Submissions are accepted only once a year, during the summer, so keep your eyes open for more details.

How do I expand this narrative arc? Check out some of the many other publications and competitions we have found for you.

• If you are writing fiction or poetry, you should be submitting it to one of the many competitions and journals aimed at teens. See our posts about getting writing and poetry published in the prestigious Hanging Loose Press, Teen Sequin , Elan Literary Magazine and more.

• You may also want to consider applying to the prestigious Iowa Young Writers’ Studio for a summer program.

• The New York Times runs many student competitions through the year for all different types of writing. Consider submitting an entry.

HOT TIP: Publication in a major literary magazine is a serious honor for a teenage poet. It will be even more valuable to you if a strong interest in writing and poetry are at the core of your narrative arc.