The Broken Spine is accepting submissions for our #SelectedPoetry series this December 2024. We’re looking for bold, contemporary poetry that pushes boundaries, challenges norms, and leaves a lasting impression. If you’ve been wondering where to submit poetry online, this is your chance to showcase your work with a press that celebrates fearless, modern writing.
We want narrative or lyric poetry that speaks with a distinct voice, offers emotional depth, and demonstrates artistic precision. Your poetry should provoke thought, stir emotions, and showcase a bold artistic vision. We’re drawn to poems that feel brave, honest, and resonant. While we appreciate striking imagery, it must serve the poem’s purpose—clarity and impact are essential. Abstractions are off-putting.
Submission Period: December 2024.
If you’re searching for spaces accepting bold poetry or narrative poetry, this is your opportunity to reach readers who value meaningful, non-rhyming poetry that dares to challenge and move.
We’re proud to be an independent, volunteer-run press, but unfortunately, we are unable to offer payment for submissions at this time. We understand the value of your work and apologise for this limitation—it is a result of our current resources, not a reflection of how much we value contributors.
Our mission is to honour and celebrate your poetry with care and intention. Publishing with The Broken Spine connects you with a passionate audience eager for modern poetry that explores challenging themes with skill and depth.
The Broken Spine is an independent press driven by a love for contemporary poetry and a commitment to amplifying voices that matter. We charge no submission fees for our #SelectedPoetry online, and while donations are optional, they’re deeply appreciated. These contributions help us offer free submission opportunities and sustain a platform for bold, boundary-pushing work.
Buy us a coffee if you’d like to support our efforts to continue publishing meaningful poetry.
Submitting to The Broken Spine offers the opportunity to join a press dedicated to publishing contemporary poetry that matters. If your work explores bold ideas, challenges norms, and refuses to be ordinary, we want to read it. Whether you’re an emerging poet or a seasoned writer, your poetry could find a home here.
Mark your calendar for December 2024—we’re eager to read the work that only you can create.
Submit here!
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