The Broken Spine’s Coffeehouse Poetry Podcast Submission Guidelines

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Welcome to The Broken Spine’s Coffeehouse Poetry Podcast, hosted by Alan Parry. We are thrilled to invite poets to submit their original work for a chance to be featured on our popular poetry podcast. Below are the detailed submission guidelines to ensure your poetry meets our criteria.

Submission Requirements for Poets:

  • Poetry Submissions:
  • Poets may submit up to two poems.
  • All poems must be written in English.
  • We do not accept rhyming poetry.
  • Each poem must be previously unpublished and written specifically for this podcast.
  • Poems must evoke a relaxing atmosphere, suitable for a virtual coffeehouse environment.
  • Poems shared online on social media will not be accepted.
  • Third-Person Biography:
  • Include a third-person biography with your submission. This will be used to introduce you on the podcast.
  • The biography should be concise and highlight relevant literary achievements and personal background.
  • Poem Introduction (Optional):
  • You may provide a three-sentence introduction for each poem. This introduction can give listeners insight into the themes, inspiration, or context of your work.

Submission Process:

Selection Criteria:

  • Submissions will be judged based on originality, emotional impact, and suitability for a relaxing, coffeehouse-style poetry podcast.
  • We value diversity and encourage submissions from poets of all backgrounds.
  • Your work must fit the coffeehouse aesthetic, be suitable and original, and not published anywhere else, including online on social media. This is the unique selling point of our project.

Rolling Submission Window:

  • The submission window is rolling. When the first ten poems suitable for the podcast are selected, those poets will be notified.
  • Other poems that are liked but not initially selected will be held onto, and when a second set of ten poems is ready, those poets will be informed.
  • Poets whose work does not fit our needs will be notified so they can resubmit to this podcast or send their work elsewhere.

No Submission Fee:

  • There is no submission fee for this poetry submission opportunity.

Rights and Exclusivity:

  • By submitting your poems, you agree to grant The Broken Spine exclusive first publication rights for the podcast. After your work is featured, all rights revert back to you.

Additional Information:

  • If your poetry is selected, you will be notified via email with further details about the podcast episode and your feature.

We look forward to reading your poetry and sharing your voice in our virtual coffeehouse. Thank you for considering The Broken Spine’s Coffeehouse Poetry Podcast as a platform for your original poetry.

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No Simultaneous Submissions:

To protect the integrity of our platform, we do not accept simultaneous submissions. Your work must be written specifically for The Broken Spine’s Coffeehouse Poetry Podcast and not submitted elsewhere during our review process. Responses will be sent out promptly to ensure you can continue to share your poetry on other platforms if needed. Thank you for understanding and supporting our commitment to original, exclusive content.

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