OMK is proud to announce our plans to publish a magazine written entirely by military-connected youth of Ohio and edited by members of our Ohio Military Teen Council.
Submissions will open on Friday, June 16th at 12:00am and will close on Wednesday, July 5th at 11:59pm.
We encourage our military youth to brainstorm ideas for submissions and potential names for the magazine.
🟢 Themes & Content:
Written submissions:
- In Relation to Military Life
- Personal stories
- Experiences
- Reflections
- Insights
- Challenges
- Resilience
- Personal Growth
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Health
- Mental Health
- Physical Health
- Self Help
- Advice & Resources
- The Impact of Camp
Illustrations, photos, comics, and other artwork:
- Reflect the life or experiences of military-connected youth & families.
- Demonstrate resilience
- Show healthy habits
- Bring joy
🔵 Submission Guidelines:
General Guidelines:
- Age Eligibility: Submissions are open to military-connected youth and young adults.
- Original Work: All submissions must be original.
- Proofreading: Double-check your work for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors before submitting.
- Multiple Submissions: You may submit multiple pieces across different categories (articles, photography, illustrations, and poetry). Please complete the submission survey once for each piece.
- Submission Format: Submit all entries electronically in the appropriate file format (Word document, JPEG/PNG for images, and PNG/vector for illustrations).
📝 Articles, Personal Essays, Reflections, and Short Stories:
- Length: Approximately 200 – 2,500 words.
- Formatting: Break up text with headings as needed.
- Accompanying Photos: Original photos may be submitted to accompany your writing. Follow Photos guidelines below.
- Submission: Upload as a Microsoft Word document.
🎤 Poetry:
- Length: Poem length can vary, but we recommend between 10 and 30 lines.
- Submission: Upload as a Microsoft Word document.
🎨 Illustrations/Artwork:
- Consent: If the artwork(s) contain recognizable individuals, make sure you obtain written consent for that photo to be published and shared publicly.
- Submission: Submit digital files as PNG or in vector formats (.AI, .SVG).
🖌️ Comics / Graphic Novels:
- Submission: Submit digital files as .JPEG, .PNG, or .PDF.
📸 Photos:
- Consent: If the photo(s) contain recognizable individuals, make sure you obtain written consent for that photo to be published and shared publicly.
- Submission: Submit photos as .JPEG or .PNG files.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and showcasing the talent, stories, and perspectives of military youth!