Call for Submissions: Glow: City at Night Poems
The Broken Spine is excited to announce that submissions for our latest slimline anthology, Glow: City at Night Poems, welcoming poets to submit their work will be open throughout January 2025. This anthology is the newest addition to our esteemed series of slimline poetry collections, following the success of After Hours: Beat Culture Made New, and Last Light: Apocalypse Poetry, and will follow the forthcoming release of High-Rise: Brutalist Poetry. We are dedicated to showcasing poetry that stands on the edge, embodying depth, craft, and an undeniable edge and attitude.
Glow: City at Night Poems is seeking vibrant and varied narratives that unfold in the urban twilight. This collection will illuminate the diverse experiences and emotions of city life after dark, exploring themes of loneliness, transformation, and the intertwining of nature with the urban environment, all set against the backdrop of silence and sound.
Submission Window and Guidelines:
– Open Call Duration: January 2025. We invite poets to submit their work throughout the entire month, offering ample opportunity to be part of this unique collection.
– Themes of Interest: We’re particularly drawn to poets poems that push boundaries and explore the fringes of experience and expression. Whether it’s through vivid character studies, innovative narrative structures, or the creative use of language and imagery, we’re looking for work that challenges, delights, and transcends the ordinary.
– Poetry Formats: Submissions should be free verse, demonstrating a mastery of poetic craft and the ability to convey deep and engaging stories and emotions.
– Submission Specifications: Please format your submissions in Times New Roman, 12-point font, single-spaced. Each poet is welcome to submit up to two pieces for consideration. Experimental form that detracts rather than adds to the impact of a poem will be rejected.
Why Submit to The Broken Spine?
The Broken Spine is a platform that celebrates poetry and art that dares to be different. We have a special affection for works that not only possess edge and attitude but also depth and sophistication in their craft. Our publications provide a space for voices that resonate with authenticity and innovation, offering readers a diverse spectrum of thought-provoking and emotionally compelling narratives.
Our slimline anthology series has garnered attention for its thematic focus and artistic quality, making it an excellent opportunity for poets seeking to reach a wider audience and become part of a growing community of talented writers and artists.
Submission Details:
– How to Submit: Submissions can be made through our designated submission platform, detailed on The Broken Spine’s website. A submission fee of £3 applies, supporting the anthology’s production and ensuring the continued promotion of exceptional literary work. Pay here.
– Review Process: Each submission will be thoughtfully reviewed by our editorial team, with selected poets notified shortly after the submission window closes.
Be Part of Our Legacy:
Following in the footsteps of our acclaimed anthologies, Glow: City at Night Poems is poised to be a seminal collection, casting new light on the poetic exploration of urban nightscapes. We invite poets who are passionate about storytelling and eager to explore the depths of night through their craft to submit their work.
To better understand our preferences, you will benefit from reading our previously published work.
‘The city is a mirror, reflecting back our deepest desires and fears.’ – Charlie Jane Anders
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