Issue 3 of Under the Madness Magazine Is Published
The staff at Under the Madness Magazine is pleased to announce our third issue!
Under the Madness Magazine is edited by New Hampshire teens and publishes teens from around the globe writing (or translating their work) into English.
Issue 3 features teens from across the United States, including Virginia, Washington, Maryland, Massachusetts, and our very own New Hampshire. For your reading pleasure, Issue 3 also shares work from writers who call China and Singapore home.
More cool news about this issue! We debut our first Special Half Issue: ten young writers from Brazil. This Special Issue was accomplished in partnership with the Urca Institute, a non-profit institution that works in the State of Rio de Janeiro.
Stay tuned for an upcoming virtual reading of teens published in this issue.
Come read us: Issue 3
We're already reading for Issue 4, so if you're a teen writing creatively in English, send us your work! Submission Guidelines
Celebrating Beginnings with New Hampshire Public Radio
CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR WITH POETRY
This month, I'm teaming up with Julia Furukawa, Host of NHPR All Things Considered, to ring in the new year with your poetry. Send us your original poem on the theme of "Beginnings."
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Beginnings can be wonderful but also daunting. This situation is especially true when we consider starting a new piece of writing.
We often heap onto a new writing moment a lot of "extra" thoughts. We might pile on second guesses about our ability. We start worrying about what others will think about us. As a result, we give up the wonderful freedom and creativity we all have in the present moment.
To help listeners jumpstart poems around the theme of "Beginnings," I offered a few tips and prompts on the radio on Wednesday, December 21. (You can find them below.)
As the Zen master Shunryu Suzuki said, "In the beginner's mind, there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." Through a mindful writing perspective, we have many strategies for razing preconceptions and capturing fresh thinking.
Let this month become a reboot for your writing.
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For a beginner's mind for your poetry this month:
1. Try Moment Tracking. This is a strategy I use in my mindful writing classes.
Ask yourself, "What am I thinking right now about beginnings?" Jot down whatever comes to mind without fixing it. Ask yourself again, "What am I thinking right now about beginnings?" Jot down whatever comes to mind this time, without critiquing it. And a third time.
Like a hummingbird, dip into your mind, see what arises, and jot it down, without correcting.
Practice this quick method 2-3 times a day. After a week, reread your notes. Select one or more details or phrases for your poem.
2. Keep paper and pen near your bed: Capture first thoughts at the start of consciousness, without fixing whatever arises. Try not to type your first thoughts onto your cell phone (distracting). Use old fashioned paper and pen.
The beginning of a new day of life, in synch with the topic of beginning.
3. Start your poem on beginnings mid-stream: The first line should either begin with an ellipsis (...) or in the middle of a sentence. This method suggests the ongoing nature of creativity.
Newness comes from perceiving the ongoing.
4. Structured prompt: Personify "beginning." If Beginning were alive:
- What kind of room or house would it prefer?
- What sort or landscape or cityscape is its natural habitat?
- If it were an insect, bird, or animal, what would it be?
- If it had a best friend, who would that be?
- If it used a human gesture or way of talking, what would that be?
Jot down responses. Pick the one or two with the most creative energy for you. Build a poem by telling a story around your response.
I look forward to having the chance to read your poem!
Alexandria Peary
NH Poet Laureate
2023 Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship
2023 Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship
This scholarship is named after brother and sister, Jack McCarthy, a much-loved spoken word poet from New Hampshire who died in 2013, and Hannah McCarthy, retired college president, lifelong advocate for students and resident of Amherst, New Hampshire.
The scholarship provides $800 to a New Hampshire resident pursuing a college or graduate degree in a field of writing (creative writing, professional writing, technical writing, or journalism).
New Hampshire high school seniors intending to pursue writing at the college level may apply, as well as New Hampshire residents already enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Students who are minoring or concentrating in writing may also apply.
Applications are evaluated on the basis of merit and financial need and are renewable. This scholarship was established by the New Hampshire State Poet Laureate, Alexandria Peary. The recipient of this year's Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship will be announced in May 2023.
Deadline: April 30, 2023.
Qualifications:
- a high school, college and/or graduate school GPA of 3.0 or higher
- graduation from a New Hampshire high school (if home schooled, legal residency in New Hampshire) OR will be graduating from a New Hampshire high school by July 2023.
To Apply:
Send a letter of application:
1. In approximately 500 words, what was the journey that brought you to this field of study? How have you already been involved in writing? Where do you see yourself headed in your field of writing? Describe any personal or financial obstacles to your education.
2. Official transcripts:
- high school applicants: send high school transcript
- college applicants: send high school and college transcript
- graduate school applicants: send high school, college and graduate school transcripts
3. Mailing address of residency in New Hampshire.
4. Indicate whether you currently qualify for a Pell Grant.
For full consideration, send all materials to apeary@salemstate.edu by April 30, 2023. In the subject line of your email, put Application for Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship.
Teen Submit-a-thon 2022
Find the encouragement you need to take the next steps to publishing your writing! Whether you're a seasoned or first-time author, this free online event will maximize your submission experience. We'll help you send out your poems, short stories, and creative nonfiction. Writers get published because of our Submit-a-thons!
- Get coached by Editor-in-Chiefs from 3 Literary Magazines
- Find literary journals for your work
- Gain advice on dealing with rejection
- Make friends & cheer on your fellow teens
- Participate in publishing games for prizes!
REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY: 5 PM, EST, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28.
Who: Any teen (ages 13-19) from planet Earth writing in English.
Who: Your expert coaches are Ari Lohr, Editor-in-Chief at Jupiter Review, Michelle Qiao, Editor-in-Chief at Flare Magazine, and Alexandria Peary, Editor-in-Chief at Under the Madness Magazine.
Two Submit-a-thons Happening This Fall 2022!
Submit-a-thon 2022!
Find the encouragement you need to take your next steps toward publication through this lively community event. Whether you’re a seasoned author or this is your first-time sending work out, this online event will maximize your submission experience.
Writers get published at these Submit-a-thons!
· Find literary journals for your work
· Gain advice on dealing with literary rejection
· Cheer on your fellow writers as they send out work
· Participate in publishing games for prizes!
I'm offering two Submit-a-thons this fall on Zoom. No entry fee:
FOR TEEN WRITERS
On Sunday, October 30, starting time of 6 PM, EST. Any genre of creative writing (poetry, short stories, creative nonfiction, etc.). Any teen (ages 13-19) from anywhere on the planet can join this event (which will be conducted in English)! My co-hosts are Ari Lohr, Editor-in-Chief at the Jupiter Review, and Michelle Qiao, Editor-in-Chief at Flare Magazine.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://salemstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdO-hrD0vH9wAYiDbj0yQyR7IaU2s2kvY
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
FOR ADULT POETS LIVING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
On Sunday, November 20, starting time of 6 PM, EST. Genre will be limited to poetry for this event (any style of poetry). Any resident of New Hampshire can join. My co-host is Mike Nelson, former Portsmouth Poet Laureate and host of Beat Night.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://salemstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcOGhqD8vHdIV5OSJYdx-6NGvP5aEkqfJ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We will email you a week before the event with a few other details (how many pieces of writing to bring, how to format that writing, Submittable, etc.).
Mindful Writing Resources
Here's a compilation of my recent publications
and talks on mindful writing as a resource
for you: 2022 mindful writing resources.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with New Hampshire Public Radio and the NH Poet Laureate
New Hampshire Public Radio is hosting a month-long event to celebrate April, National Poetry Month!
Listeners can send their own poem or a poem by another writer to four themes.
Each week, a selection will be featured on air or on NHPR's website. I'll be joining hot Peter Biello each week to discuss the poems on All Things Considered.
April’s themes:
April 3 - 9: Belonging
April 10 - 16: Growth
April 17 - 23: Waiting
April 14 - 30: Mistakes & Solutions
Submitting a poem is easy! Just email your poem, or a piece by a poet of your choice that relates to the theme, to voices@nhpr.org.
More info about how to participate can be found here.
Under the Madness Hosts Publication Reunion!
JOIN US FOR THIS INSPIRING EVENT
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 Best American 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:
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 in Brooklyn. 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 since 1989. 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.
We've Opened the 2022 Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship to High School Seniors!
2022 Jack
and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship
This scholarship is named after brother and sister, Jack McCarthy, a much-loved spoken word poet from New Hampshire who died in 2013, and Hannah McCarthy, retired college president, lifelong advocate for students and resident of Amherst, New Hampshire.
The scholarship provides $1,000 to a New Hampshire resident pursuing a college or graduate degree in a field of writing (creative writing, professional writing, technical writing, or journalism).
New Hampshire high school seniors intending to pursue writing at the college level may apply, as well as New Hampshire residents already enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Students who are minoring or concentrating in writing may also apply.
Applications are evaluated on the basis of
merit and financial need and are renewable. This scholarship was established by
the New Hampshire State Poet Laureate, Alexandria Peary. The recipient of this
year's Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship will be announced in May 2022.
Deadline: April 30, 2022.
Qualifications:
- a high school, college and/or
graduate school GPA of 3.0 or higher
- graduation from a New Hampshire
high school (if home schooled, legal residency in New Hampshire) OR will
be graduating from a New Hampshire high school by July 2022.
To Apply:
1. In 500-750 words, what was the journey that brought you to this
field of study? How have you already been involved in writing? Where do you see
yourself headed in your field of writing? Describe any personal or financial
obstacles to your education.
2. In 150-200 words, describe the coursework you've completed in
preparation for your degree.
3. Official transcripts:
- high school
applicants: send high school transcript
- college
applicants: send high school and college transcript
- graduate school
applicants: send high school, college and graduate school transcripts
4. Mailing address of residency in New Hampshire.
5. Indicate whether you currently qualify for a Pell Grant.
For full consideration, send all materials to
apeary@salemstate.edu by April 30, 2022. In the subject line of your email,
put Application for Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship.
Virtual Workshop in Creative Nonfiction for Teens
What’s Creative Nonfiction and Why Teen Writers Should Definitely Try It!
Creative nonfiction is a whole different species than the five-paragraph school essay or argument paper. It’s nonfiction—so it always stays on the side of truth—but it uses the devices of fiction (dialog, setting, sensory detail, backstory, imagery, foreshadowing) to tell a story. In this workshop, we read inspiring examples. Participants begin a piece of flash nonfiction. All teen participants are encouraged to submit their creative nonfiction to Under the Madness.
About Workshop Presenter: Alexandria Peary's creative nonfiction has appeared in The Gettysburg Review, Southern Humanities Review, New England Review, Brick, Green Mountains Review, and the Cimarron Review. Her creative nonfiction has received Pushcart Prize and several Best of the Net nominations, as well as appearing as Notable Essay in Best American Essay 2021. Alex teaches creative nonfiction at Salem State University.
WHEN: Feb 21, 2022 6:00 PM, EST, on Zoom
Why Writing in College Goes Better If You're Mindful: Presentation for Landmark College
Why Writing in College Goes Better If You're Mindful
I'll be presenting in-person for the Academic Speaker Series at Landmark College on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 4-5 PM. Location: Brooks M. O'Brien Auditorium/Lewis Academic Building
DESCRIPTION: In this interactive session, Peary will cover the basics of mindful writing and provide hands-on opportunity to work with the technique. You'll learn about mindful writing tools, including impermanence, self-talk, and awareness of the writing body, to reduce stress around writing assignments. You’ll practice ways to manage monkey mind, that pesky inner voice that hands us preconceptions about our writing abilities, and reader ghosts, those inner critics who make us doubt ourselves. With increased attention on the present moment, every writing moment can be a calmer, more prolific moment.
2022 North Country Writers' Day: Register Now
2022 North
Country Writers’ Day
May 6, 2022
White Mountains Community College
All events are free and open
to the public, ages 13 and older. Registration required. Space is limited for
Master Class. These events are made possible due to the generous support of the
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
EVENT
#1:
Master Class on Mindful
Writing: How to Reduce Writing Problems through the Present Moment
2-4
PM
May
6, 2022
White
Mountains Community College
In-Person and Virtual
Room Location T.B.A.
Writing can become much more fulfilling and joyful if we think of it as happening right Now. Whenever we overlook the present moment, we give up rewarding writing experiences in exchange for stress, procrastination, boredom, and shortchanged creativity. It’s a poor bargain. This interactive session focuses on how to use mindful writing techniques to write with more peace and productivity. We cover the basics of mindful writing, including impermanence, audience ghosts, monkey mind, and preconceptions about our writing ability. Participants gain hands-on practice with several mindful writing techniques. Geared for participants ages 13 and older, this master class is designed for people who occasionally or often struggle with writing, who teach writing, as well as for participants who don’t struggle with a writing block but are interested in picking up skills. The strategies apply to creative, academic, professional, and personal kinds of writing.
About the Presenter:
Alexandria Peary (MFA, MFA, PhD) specializes in mindful writing. She is the author of Prolific Moment: Theory and Practice of Mindfulness for Writing as well as the architect and host of the mindful writing webinar for the National Council of Teachers of English. Alex is a frequent presenter on mindful writing for New Hampshire Humanities and has also presented on mindful writing for the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), NH Children’s Trust, and as the 2021 keynote address for the Secondary School Writing Centers Association Conference. Her 2019 TEDx talk “How Mindfulness Can Transform the Way You Write” can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yxnFac7CNA Alex is a professor in the English Department at Salem State University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on creative writing and mindful writing.
To
register by Apri 10: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/master-class-on-mindful-writing-tickets-262683081167
EVENT
#2:
Book Signing and Reading with NH State
Poet Laureate
4-5 PM
May 6, 2022
White Mountains
Community College
In-Person and Virtual
Room Location T.B.A.
Alexandria Peary will read from her new book of poems, Battle of Silicon Valley at Daybreak (Spuyten Duyvil 2022). Reading, Book signing, and Q & A. Appetizers will be served.
Nina McLaughlin says Battle of Silicon Valley at Daybreak “captures the chaotic energy
of online life, the relentless stream of appeals for your money, attention, desire,
raising questions of what it means to ‘open this.’ Her approaches to plague
times borrow from The Decameron, in
an imaginative the-more-things-change mode. The pure sound of her lines is a
pleasure, too.” –Boston Globe
EVENT #3:
Release Party for Under the Madness Magazine
5-6 PM
May 6, 2022
White Mountains
Community College
In-Person and Virtual
Room Location T.B.A.
Meet the staff and contributing writers of Under the Madness Magazine, the new literary magazine publishing teens across the globe, run by teen editors from New Hampshire and the North Country under the auspices of the New Hampshire Poet Laureate. The editors discuss their experience publishing two issues of the magazine, followed by a reading from poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction writers in the first two issues. Reading and Q & A. Appetizers will be served. Event will be hybrid: in-person and also Zoom.
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