Submissions
Next Wave Submission Guidelines​
We’re so excited you’re interested in sharing your work with Next Wave! Our mission is to give young creators a space to be seen, supported, and celebrated. To make sure your submission is ready for review and potential feature, please follow these guidelines:
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Eligibility
You must be ages 13–18 years old or currently in/rising grades 7–12.
You can be located anywhere in the world. Next Wave's goal is a to be a global teen-powered community.
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What You Can Submit
Art: Paintings, drawings, digital art, photography, design, fashion pieces, or any visual creative work.
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Writing: Poetry, short stories, excerpts from novels, scripts, journalism pieces, essays, or other original writing.
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Music: Original songs, instrumentals, lyrics, demos or music videos.
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Innovation & Projects: Business ideas, inventions, STEM projects, or other creative solutions.
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Other Creative Work: Anything that showcases your talent, skill, or passion.
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Restricted Content
We will not accept or publish submissions that contain:
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Hate Speech or Discrimination: Any content that is harmful, harassing, or discriminatory toward individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, etc.
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Explicit or Harmful Content: Anything containing graphic violence, sexual content, or otherwise inappropriate material for a teen or general audience.
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Plagiarized Work: Only original creations will be accepted.
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Dangerous or Harmful Activities: Submissions promoting illegal activities, self-harm, substance abuse, or unsafe behavior.
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Spam or Irrelevant Submissions: Anything unrelated to creativity, innovation, or teen-led projects.
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*Next Wave reserves the right to decline any submission that doesn’t align with our values or community guidelines.
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How to Submit
Use the submission form below to upload your work. Include a short description of your work explaining what it is, what inspired it, and anything you’d like viewers to know.
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Submission Timing
There are currently no deadlines for submissions—you can submit anytime at your own convenience.
Selected submissions will be featured on our website and/or social media on a rolling basis.
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Important Notes
Your submission must be your original work. We do not accept plagiarized content.
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By submitting, you agree that Next Wave can share your work (with credit to you) on our website and social platforms.
You retain full rights to your work—we’re just here to spotlight it.
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Ready to join the next wave? Send in your submission and be part of a community that celebrates teen talent worldwide.