![]() While you are waiting for a response from a publisher, write something else!.If you can't find a magazine's address, ask your librarian.Address the envelope to the magazine of your choice, be sure you have enough postage on your envelope, then mail.Put your story or poem into a business size envelope along with a SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope - your librarian can help you with this!).Never send your original because you may not get it back. (Print-not cursive!) Be sure you include.Print your story or poem on a computer or use your best handwriting.I still remember a sentence I wrote in 4th grade: "The leaves fell from the trees making a golden carpet." Keep a journal of all the neat sentences you write. If writing stories or poems sounds scary, just write sentences.When you hear or read a new word, add it to your word list and try to use it in a story or poem.Then when you are ready to write, you already have a list of wonderful words ready to use. Separate your list into columns such as: pretty words, words that create feelings, soft words, delicious words, hard words, sweet words, yucky words, sound words, fun words, etc. Keep a "Word List" and fill it on a daily basis with words that you love.Such as, "The setting sun looks like an orange and pink swirl." Or "My baby brother's face looks like a purple prune!" Then write down those words in your journal. When you see something you like, try to describe it in words. ![]() If tempted to give one to a friend or relative, give them a copy, never your original.
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