Your Story Doesn't End With Your Issue.
Inspiring Teens® alumni — you have something worth saying. We have a platform worth saying it on.
Your Story Doesn't End With Your Issue.
Inspiring Teens® alumni — you have something worth saying. We have a platform worth saying it on.
Become a Published Journalist
Every teen featured in Inspiring Teens® Magazine walked away with something real. But the most valuable thing you built isn't in the magazine. It's everything you learned — about leadership, your passion, and yourself — that another teen somewhere is desperately trying to figure out right now.
When you publish an article on the Inspiring Teens® blog, your article lives permanently. That means when a college admissions officer, employer, internship coordinator, or sorority recruitment chair googles your name — this article comes up alongside your magazine feature.
"Published journalist for a national youth leadership platform."
That's a resume line. And it's yours to earn.
WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT:
What Should You Write About?
The best articles aren't general. They're specific, useful, and written from real experience. Think about what you know today that you wish someone had told you when you were just starting out.
Topic list:
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How to get into NHS or NJHS
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What your first year in FFA actually looks like
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How to balance athletics and academics without burning out
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How to prepare for your first pageant
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How to start a nonprofit as a teenager
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How to get recruited for college athletics
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How to overcome stage fright
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How to become a student council officer
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How to organize a community service project
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How to launch a small business in high school
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How to earn a scholarship nobody told you about
These are things another teen is actively googling right now. What do you know that could change their path?
SEE IT IN ACTION: See What's Possible
Addison Patnode, Issue 93, wrote about finding her place in FFA — what she learned about belonging, leadership, and stepping out of the shadows. That article now lives permanently on the ITM blog and shows up when anyone searches her name.
Yours could too.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
How to Submit Your Article
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Length: 400–600 words
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Write in your own voice — authentic beats polished every time
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Include a brief bio at the end: your name, issue number, and what you're up to now
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Send it in the body of an email to leslie@inspiringteens.com
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Attach one or two images taken by an immediate family member (sibling or parent)
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Subject line: ITM Blog Submission — [Your Name]
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Deadline: July 13, 2026 - The sooner it's live, the sooner it starts working for you.
We review every submission and will let you know if we need anything further, request revisions, and when yours is live. Once published, we'll send you the direct URL to add to your resume, LinkedIn, and anywhere else that matters.
OPEN TO ALL ALUMNI: This Is For You
You don't need an active voting link to contribute. You don't need to be in a current issue. If you were ever featured in Inspiring Teens® Magazine and you have something worth saying — this page is for you.
Questions? leslie@inspiringteens.com
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