Finished Creatures Poetry magazine: submissions now open

Finished Creatures Poetry have opened their submission window for issue 9 of their (printed) magazine. They are asking for a maximum of 4 previously unpublished poems on the theme of "Trespass". Trespass can be interpreted "widely and wildly", as "verb and noun; sin and action; rights and wrongs". Note the magazine format and read their … Continue reading Finished Creatures Poetry magazine: submissions now open

Anthology submissions wanted from East Midlands poets – deadline 31 July

Offa's Press are open for poetry submissions for their anthology, Seeing the Trees and the Woods, until 31 July.  They wish to see well-crafted contemporary poetry on a variety of subjects and from different perspectives, on the theme of trees. Note that Offa's Press only publish poets from the West Midlands region or those who … Continue reading Anthology submissions wanted from East Midlands poets – deadline 31 July

Scottish Wildlife Trust ‘from source to sea’ competition – deadline soon

The deadline for Words of the Wild Competition, ends soon, on 12 July. The competition, run by The Scottish Wildlife Trust in association with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival is on the theme From source to sea. Submissions must clearly show a connection with Scottish nature and a close link to the theme.Entries are free … Continue reading Scottish Wildlife Trust ‘from source to sea’ competition – deadline soon

Sidekick Books: submission deadline for vampire and pirate poems closes soon

Sidekick books have a submissions call for the next 2 books in their 10 Poets series. They are looking for previously unpublished poems in which the poet takes on the role of roving pirate or vampire's guest. Submission deadline is 19 June. The books are titled: Ten Poets Prowl the Seas in Search of Plunder … Continue reading Sidekick Books: submission deadline for vampire and pirate poems closes soon