‍Under the Madness Magazine is hosting an utterly unique publication reunion!

In 2021, Jenzo DuQue’s short story, “The Rest of Us,” was selected for the prestigious BestAmerican Short Stories anthology. Ten years prior, Jenzo was published in Teen Ink. Now on April 10, 2022, Jenzo will meet up with editors from Teen Ink, that nationally-known magazine where a decade ago he saw some of his earliest creative writing in print.

After a reading from Jenzo, the author and the editors at Teen Ink will field your questions from the audience.

So do you have what it takes to push that SUBMIT button? Many people (teens and adults) would like to see their writing published but never take that important step.

Hear what pressing SUBMIT did for Jenzo Duque. As a teenager, Jenzo sent his work to magazines including Teen Ink. A decade later, his fiction was included in the premier anthology for short stories in the United States!

What gave him the courage and initiative? How did he handle any doubts and rejection? What were the steps along his path of success as a creative writer? What continues to motivate and inspire him as a writer?

Teen Ink has published over 55,000 teens since 1989 (including editors at Under the Madness). This is a magazine that is 100% about supporting teen writers. Who better to ask for publishing advice than these pros!

 Sunday, April 10, 7-8 PM, EST

On Zoom

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://salemstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfuqhrz8oHNQNoSuzxrjYmcKjGAa7WmUF

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

More info on featured guests:

Jenzo DuQue is a Colombian-American writer and abolitionist. His writing has been published in Best American Short Stories, Narrative, BOMB,and elsewhere. Born into a Colombian community in Chicago, he lives inBrooklyn. Follow his antics on Twitter @papiwhathappen or read more at jenzoduque.com

Teen Ink is a national teen magazine devoted entirely to teenage writing, art, photos, and forums. For over 33 years, Teen Ink has offered teens the opportunity to publish their creative work and opinions on issues that affect their lives – everything from love and family to school, current events, and self-esteem. Hundreds of thousands of students, aged 13-19, have submitted their work to us and we have published more than 55,000 teens since1989. While Teen Ink's ownership has changed hands a few times, its mission remains the same. It is devoted to helping teens share their own voices, while developing reading, writing, creative and critical-thinking skills. Teenink.com has over 480,000 registered users and continues to grow every day: www.teenink.com