Submissions Are Now Open. Here's What You Need to Know.

You’ve been working hard on something amazing. Maybe it’s a painting you’ve poured weeks into, a poem you wrote that just stuck, or a big idea you know could change the world. Whatever it is, your creativity deserves to be seen—and that’s exactly what Next Wave is here for.

Submissions are now officially open to all teen creators. This platform was made by a teen, for teens, because at Next Wave, we know what it feels like to have huge ideas with nowhere to put them. That changes here.

No Deadlines. No Pressure. Just Opportunity.

We know life is hectic—school, sports, late-night homework, everything in between. That’s why Next Wave accepts submissions year-round. You can share your work whenever you’re ready. No strict deadlines. No rushing. Just a space built to fit around your real life, not against it.

Every submission is reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning you could be featured on our site or social media at any time throughout the year. Your work won’t get lost in a pile or ignored after one set date—we’re here to spotlight talent constantly.

Why Submit to Next Wave?

Because your work matters. Next Wave is more than just a platform—it’s going to be a growing community of teens, all sharing their passions and making an impact before “someday” ever comes. We want to help you achieve 3 main goals:

1. Get Seen: Your art, writing, music, or ideas deserve a real audience. You shouldn't have to deal with the feeling of being stuck anymore when you now have a resource at your fingertips to put yourself out there.

2. Get Connected: Discover other teens who create, dream, and build like you do.

3. Get Inspired: Be part of a movement proving that age doesn’t limit ambition.

How to Join the Wave

Submitting is simple. You can either get featured on our Instagram, or you can see yourself featured and your work on The Wave. Fill out the forms on our site, tell us about your work, and upload your piece. That’s it. Your submission stays yours—we just help it travel further.

This is your chance to put your name out there, share your vision, and join a community built to lift up the next wave of creators. There’s no perfect time to start, so why not now?