THE LITERARY MAGAZINE: HOW TO GET YOUR WORK PUBLISHED

By DAVID MOSCA

Every year, Washingtonville High School gathers many of its greatest writers and artists in effort to create its annual Literary Magazine. The publication showcases some of Washingtonville’s students’ most outstanding pieces of literature such as short stories, poetry, and song lyrics. With genres of literature ranging from horror to comedy, the quantity and quality of writing are sure enough to satisfy any reader. In addition to literature, the artwork of Washingtonville’s talented artists is beautifully placed throughout the pages of the magazine. Some are so grand that the artwork fills an entire page. Even the cover of the Literary Magazine features an exquisite example of student artwork each year. 

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Annually, the newest publication of “Lit-Mag” represents one of the school’s best expressions of literary and artistic talent and is incredibly popular, not only among the student body, but the Washingtonville faculty as well. Yet, as the educational members of Washingtonville High School try to spot kids who made the final publication, many students wish to know what they can do to have their own pieces in the magazine. The advisor of the Literary Magazine, Mrs. Martinson, had a couple of suggestions for students who wish to be a part of the club, or the Literary Magazine in general.  

In regard to getting their work in the publication, Mrs. Martinson stated that students  who wish to submit their pieces to Lit-Mag “can turn it into me in hard copy form or put it on our Google Classroom.” The Google Classroom code, if you would like to submit your piece online, can be obtained if you visit Mrs. Martinson in room 140. 

Unfortunately, not everyone who submits work is published in the Literary Magazine. Mrs. Martinson explained the selection process.  “During our meetings, most of the time, we go through submissions for the Literary Magazine. Together, as a group, we read each piece individually, discussing each piece’s strengths and weaknesses.  As deadline approaches, we focus on looking for very strong pieces, as well as piece variety.”

Submissions for the magazine will be accepted in Room 140 until March 6th and the annual Literary Magazine will be released in the spring of 2017. However, if anyone feels that they would be interested in helping to create the Literary Magazine, they are always welcome to stop by and help. President of Literary Magazine, Rebecca Flood, encourages people to come be a part of the Literary Magazine, saying, “Lit Mag meets every Tuesday in Room 140 and we are always looking for new members!”