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WritingGetting published

There are plenty of opportunities to get your work out there from writing competitions to online publishing - everyone starts somewhere.

 

Websites

* BAMboozled
For teens only! Be creative with your writing and opinions and get your identity out there. A 2003 Webby Award nominee.
* BBC Blast - Writing
BBC site with heaps of great tips and tools, a writer's room, a poetry tool and information about copyright and contracts. A 2003 Webby Award nominee.
* BBC Writersroom
Tips and tools for writers, learn about getting published, writer interviews and links to other great writing sites
* Book Divas
It's been called the teen equivalent to Oprah's Choice. This is your opportunity to sign up and become an opinionated Book Diva!
* The College Herald
Submit your work and you could win great technology prizes.
* Writerfind
New Zealand run site for freelance writers and market place for work.
* Every Poet
An abundance of poetry resources and a chance to share your own writings
* Fan Fiction
Both for stuff to read and for getting published: fan fiction is when fans write new stories about their favourite characters from movies, comics and other books etc.
* Forward Motion for Writers
Heaps of advice for writers, written as FAQs, articles and workshops.
* Gumball Poetry
Get your poetry published on this funky site or give their Message in a Bottle a go
* Merlyn's Pen
Brilliant poems etc from other teens here plus a chance to get your own edited & published on site.
* New Zealand Book Council
information about NZ authors as well as the NZ Book Trade Directory, information about the Book Council and its events, awards, grants and festivals.
* Poetry Wiki
Express yourself freely in words and find new ways to do it. Create a log-in and once you're accepted you can contribute to this poetry wiki for teens.
* Publishers
A list of New Zealand publisher's websites.
* School for Young Writers
Where, when, how much and who's involved. The answers are all here. See also our information.
* Teen Ink
Written by teens for teens. Submit your own pieces of creativity whether it's fiction, non-fiction, poetry, reviews, artwork or photographs.
* Teen Lit
A place where you can discuss your own writing, place reviews and talk about books you're reading plus more!
* The Poetry Society
British site with information on competitions, poetry landmarks and links to other poetry sites
* Writing and Illustrating for Children
New Zealand publishers' requirements and addresses