Polyphony Lit

A student-run, international literary magazine for high school writers and editors

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The 15th episode of our "Wake Up, the War is Here" series is live! In “16.02.2022,” Rizdvianskyi captures the apocalyptic calm before the storm of a restless Ukrainian town at the edge of war.

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A round of applause for our poetry winners in the 2024 Claudia Ann Seaman Awards! This year's winner in poetry is Sam Luo, and the runners-up are Lilirose Luo and Ziyi Yan. Thank you so much to judge Diego Báez. Congratulations all!

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Congratulations are due!! This year's CAS Award winner in fiction is Catherine Xue. The runners-up are Zanna Vasquez and Brian Guan. Thank you SO much judge Lydia Millet for all your work. Congratulations! Check back in a few days for the winners in poetry 😉

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Announcing the winners of our 2024 Claudia Ann Seaman Awards! This year's CNF winner is Elsa Lyons and the runner-up is Ava Chen. Thank you SO much judge Nicole Chung for lending us your expertise. CONGRATULATIONS ALL! Check back in a few days for the winners in fiction...

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To our younger editors and readers who may be beginning the college essay writing process, check out our new blog post on how to apply creative writing techniques to craft a compelling, eye-catching personal statement.

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Calling both new and seasoned editors! Check out our new blog post by Junior Editor Ruby Seidner on formulating concise feedback—a critical skill in all aspects of writing.

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The 13th episode of our "Wake Up, the War is Here" series is live! In “Bloomworld,” Ryzhykh explores the quieter moments of the gray underbelly of war.

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Check out our blog post by Junior Editor Rishi Janakiraman that demonstrates a flawless editing of Taylor Swift lyrics per Polyphony Lit guidelines!

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The 2023 Polyphony Lit Summer Editing Apprenticeship is open for registration! Spend 5 weeks with senior Polyphony Lit editors, published writers, and writing professors to prepare for editing roles at Polyphony Lit and beyond. See what our 2023 scholars had to say!

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Join us for a literary salon celebrating the poetry and prose of our talented high school writers! The salon will take place Sunday, April 14th at 5:00 pm EST / 2:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm CST. Sign up through the link in bio!

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Be sure to join us for a literary salon celebrating the poetry and prose of our talented high school writers! The salon will take place on Sunday, April 14th at 5:00 pm EST / 2:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm CST. Sign up through the link in bio!

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Join us for a literary salon celebrating the poetry and prose of our talented high school writers! The salon will take place on Sunday, April 14th at 5:00 pm EST / 2:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm CST. Sign up through the link in bio!

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Don't forget to sign up for our literary salon celebrating the poetry and prose of our talented high school writers! The salon will take place on Sunday, April 14th at 5:00 pm EST / 2:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm CST. Sign up through the link in bio!

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Join us for a literary salon celebrating the poetry and prose of our talented high school writers! The salon will take place on Sunday, April 14th at 5:00 pm EST / 2:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm CST. Sign up through the link in bio!

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Join us for a literary salon celebrating the poetry and prose of our talented high school writers! The salon will take place on Sunday, April 14th at 5:00 pm EST / 2:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm CST. Sign up through the link in bio!

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Polyphony's 2024 Summer Editing Apprenticeship is open for enrollment! Spend 5 weeks with senior Polyphony Lit editors, published writers, and writing professors to prepare for editing roles at Polyphony and beyond.

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The 12th episode of "Wake Up The War is Here" is live! Read Diana Kondratovet's narrative of the war that continues to rage in Ukraine through her reverberating and deeply humanizing constellation of poems. Click the link in our bio to read and donate.

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Polyphony's 2024 Summer Editing Apprenticeship is open for enrollment! Spend 5 weeks with senior Polyphony Lit editors, published writers, and writing professors to prepare for editing roles at Polyphony Lit and beyond. Register by March 1st for early bird pricing!

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Join us for an hour of poetry and prose by some of our favorite writers from Volume 19!

Choose your ticket price through our website. All proceeds fund Polyphony Lit operations and scholarships, but we welcome those who cannot pay for a ticket. We can't wait to see you there.

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In celebration of Black History Month, Polyphony Lit is hosting a special contest!. The theme is "Roots and Mother Tongue."

Ni ayẹyẹ oṣù Ìtàn àwọ dúdú, Polyphony Lit gbé ìdíje kale fùn Ẹya Dúdú tàbí Afrika. Akọle rè je "Gbòǹgbò àti ede abinibi."