The Alchemy Spoon submission window opens soon

January 12, 2026 ~ Nichola May

Alchemy Spoon's submission window for issue 18 will be open from the 1st to 28th February 2026. Up to three poems on the theme of 'bugs' can be submitted, each with a max of 40 lines. Alchemy Spoon also request a brief bio. Poets should include their name at the end of each poem. Submission … Continue reading The Alchemy Spoon submission window opens soon

Black Bough Poetry Christmas anthology submissions window coming soon!

January 5, 2026January 2, 2026 ~ Nichola May

The submissions window for Black Bough's Christmas/Winter anthology opens from Wednesday 28 January to Sunday 1 February. (Early submissions were open for purchasers only). Black Bough are looking for 'evocative, atmospheric, distinctive, imagistic poems'. Info coming soon on their website here or Instagram.

Candlestick Press Christmas 2026 competition

January 5, 2026 ~ Nichola May

Candlestick Press are holding a competition to gather submissions for their Christmas 2026 pamphlet. Entries must be on the theme of "Christmas party" and a maximum of 35 lines, including title and stanza breaks. Closing date is 14 February 2026. To enter, purchase a pamphlet from their website (£6.95 plus postage) between 1 January and … Continue reading Candlestick Press Christmas 2026 competition

And Other Poems submissions window open

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 ~ Nichola May

Submissions of poetry are welcomed by Any Other Poems online magazine between 1 and 31st January. Poems must be previously unpublished, online or in print. Simultaneous submissions are accepted. AOP charge a fee of £2 per submission of up to four poems. Further details can be found here.