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How Long Submissions Take to be Approved
December 6, 2009
It seems that when you submit something, it takes weeks, perhaps even months for it to be approved. Everything is always published on the website, is it not? Has anyone ever received a letter saying your article was not approved and will never will be? I don't think so. Why not just post everything up right away so we no longer have to wait and wait to see our work up online.
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IfLifeGivesYouLemons PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 20 2012 at 10:08 pm
Actually, I have had some articles rejected. Once when I was trying my hand at a new style of writing, a "6 word story", which was not posted, and a couple of times for being overly violent in my descriptions.
Plus, it' s not just a matter of screening for innappropriate content. It's also the publisher's first glance at just how good the piece is. They give out Editor's Choice award, they gather a first impression on whether or not it's print-worthy.
Yes, they need to read it. There are pieces rejected every day for graphic violence, sexual content, or severe grammatical and formatting errors. Sorry, but your points are misguided.
Plus, it' s not just a matter of screening for innappropriate content. It's also the publisher's first glance at just how good the piece is. They give out Editor's Choice award, they gather a first impression on whether or not it's print-worthy.
Yes, they need to read it. There are pieces rejected every day for graphic violence, sexual content, or severe grammatical and formatting errors. Sorry, but your points are misguided.
MarieAntoinette2014 DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 20 2012 at 11:59 am
There's no spot to look really, just look at them on the "See my Stuff" panel, then the "My Work" Tab. Sorry, Wish I could help more.
redfox1939 said...
on Dec. 7 2012 at 2:59 am
never had this fun article
BabblingPollyPolliwog said...
on Dec. 5 2012 at 5:38 pm
I like your username, but, btw, his middle name is Allan.
Taylor_Duncan BRONZE said...
on Nov. 19 2012 at 8:58 pm
I am new! I just submitted an article and I was wondering where do you look on the website if your poem is published.
ChobaniLuvinPenguin PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 1 2012 at 9:44 am
In my opinion, the wait is worth it because you know that the editors of TI are reading your work, and once it's been accepted, you tend to feel happy. (I don't think anyone is saddened by the fact that their work is online and everyone who wants to can read it). Also, TI doesn't have to allow so much work to be published on their site. They choose to put it up there, and by doing so they're doing you a favor. Sometimes, the wait can be a bit irrational, but patience is a necessary skill to learn. Still, I can understand the point that you're getting at, though I may disagree.
Santiagopeoms PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 10 2012 at 10:09 pm
Ok first off this website is free its a service dont bite the hand that feeds you. Second they have to go through so much paper work to make sure you didnt copy someones work to make sure you didnt break any laws because if they post it and the real author decides to sue they do not sue you they sue Teen Ink because when you submitting the article you basically gave it to Teen
Ink That is my thoughs on the Subject
Ink That is my thoughs on the Subject
bluhs said...
on Jul. 9 2012 at 5:32 am
I thought they used that write check program to check for authenticity.
TeenInk.com/hot_topics/letters_to_the_editor/article/439907/The-Approval-Process/
Link to my new article, concerning the approval process. And yes, I'm the author of that little paragraph up there
SAMMurray said...
on Jun. 11 2012 at 5:30 pm
For me it took 2 months (for 3 pictures), I dont really know why though :(
SAMMurray said...
on Jun. 11 2012 at 5:30 pm
For me it took 2 months (for 3 pictures), I dont really know why though :(
It just depends. I've had it take a day to taking 2 weeks plus. TO THE AUTHOR- actually I had something get rejected for "material inappropriate for teenagers". This didnt make sense to me because my article was published in my school's newspaper and online. It was about genetic engineering. I even used the word gender instead of s.e.x. BUt it was a no go. I don't really understand it but I guess it just wasn't what they were looking for.
on May. 9 2012 at 1:03 am
the editor's are doing their best to make teenink a better website . . . give them a break
maizyiscrazy GOLD said...
on Feb. 15 2012 at 1:56 pm
No, these things that you are all talking about are a part of life, we have to accept that. They want to filter plagiarism, graphic images and articles.
maizyiscrazy GOLD said...
on Feb. 14 2012 at 6:51 pm
Longest is usually artwork: that was taken almost a month for me! Everything is published on the website unless it is explicit or inappropriate.
Then why not hire more? I do understand why the wait exists, and that it is not really something to complain about, but I think it would be cool if those of us with VIP marks (or another, yet to be invented mark) could review pieces, without pay of coarse. Or even ask teachers on the advisory board to review them.
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