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How to watch American Idol

By Angelle Marie Damare

As Idol mania sweeps across America, I, a show-savvy fan, feel it necessary to give a brief overview of how to watch the show. 
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H e a d S p a c e


Be true to yourself

By Christopher Curry
After spending much of my later life trying desperately to avoid being taken over by the surge of recent technological advancements, I seem to have inadvertently thrown in the metaphorical towel. I became aware of this last week as I walked gleefully down the street shuffling through my billion song playlist on my new iPod that is scarcely the size of a guitar pick. 
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David and Jewel
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Show us what you've got. YPP.net provides a great chance for talented and emerging youth to showcase their work on our website. You can mail or fax us any of your work, or send a digital copy by contacting us at submissions@ypp.net. Spread the word!!

Need a little help? Check out our writing tips.

Submission Guidelines

How to Submit to YPP

  • YPP assumes non-exclusive publication rights of all submissions.
  • We prefer submissions by e-mail.
  • In the case of mail-in submissions, only those with a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) will be returned.
  • All submitted work is subject to editing by YPP staff.
  • Please read YPP.net to get a feel for YPP style before submitting.

400-800 word True Life pieces

  • Chronicles an event that has occurred in your own life.
  • Is something that a large number of young people can relate to
  • Is a story with a beginning, middle and end.

500-800 word opinion pieces

  • Deal with youth issues (examples: pop culture, education, family life, sex and dating, political issues that affect youth, etc.).
  • Written in the first person, but is a story that affects a large number of youth.
  • Is a ‘rant’ that takes one side of an issue (though the other side should also be acknowledged).

500-1000 word PopMachine articles

  • Is an article dealing with music, movies, trends or anything pop culture related.
  • For example, a writer could chronicle a band, interview a musician or filmmaker or review a concert or movie. We welcome scathing critiques (or raving compliments) of trendy scenes, pop stars and trash TV.

 500-1000 word feature articles

  • Non-opinionated.
  • Deal with youth issues.
  • Are written from a particular angle or perspective.
  • Can be first person, but should give observations and not the writer’s opinion.
  • Should include interviews/research.

 80-120 word CD reviews/movie reviews/Web site reviews

  • Stuff that isn’t too mainstream. For example, we would be more likely to review an independent film over a summer blockbuster. Or a CD from an up-and-coming act over a big pop star.
  • CDs have been released for no more than a month.
  • Movies have been released for no more than 2 weeks.
  • Web sites that are funny, political, or interesting and appeal to youth.
  • Please read ‘The 411’ section of YPP.net before submitting.    

 Please e-mail us if you need clarification on any of these guidelines.
Writing Tips 
"Writing takes more than talent. It takes a kind of nerve... and a lot of hard, hard work."
- Georgia 0' Keefe, American painter

Thinking of trying your hand at journalism? Have an idea for a news story or opinion piece but you're not sure how to proceed?

No problem.

Journalistic writing has certain rules and conventions that are different from high school and university essay-style writing. But it's not rocket science.

With a little guidance and editorial direction, you too can write for newspaper or online publication.

To get you started, we've developed a concise how-to guide on writing a news article and opinion piece.

"The pen is mightier than the sword."
- William Shakespeare

For those who want something more comprehensive, check out the YPP Writers' Guide, a 5-unit manual covering the various aspects of youth journalism.

Contact YPP at
Address: 374 Fraser Street
North Bay, ON
P1B 3W7
Phone: North Bay:
  (705) 495-8887
Fax: North Bay:
  (705) 495-6747
Email: submissions@ypp.net


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