Tag: accepting submissions
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Three poets to inspire you
Submissions are currently open for Issue X: oleander, an issue which will explore duality. While the submission window is open we wanted to share with you three poets and their work to help inspire you to create and submit to oleander. You can find more information and prompts here too. Be inspired by Shauna Oteka…
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Issue X prompts
A selection of prompts for Issue X: oleander while we are open for submissions. You can read more about the theme here & view our submission guidelines here. Listen to our Spotify playlist for this issue here.
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Issue X: oleander (submissions open)
Issue X: oleander is all about duality. The two sides to everything. Appearance versus reality. The oleander is an ornamental flower grown for its beauty and delicate flowers. It is also highly toxic. Every single part poses a danger to human beings. Still, we continue to cultivate something which could prove fatal. Oleander is not…
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Issue IX: anchor [submissions closed]
Our first issue of 2023 sees a departure from direct mythological influence and seeks to invite a wider array of voices as we embark upon our second year of publishing digitally and in print. Issue IX will be titled anchor and, as our prompts have hinted at, looks to explore what grounds you, keeps you…
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Be inspired by Rebecca Goss
As the deadline to submit to Issue VIII: Guinevere (rebirth) approaches (November 27th), we will be sharing a few poems which may help inspire you! You can read more about Issue VIII and our guidelines below. Rachel by Rebecca Goss I spent the day being Rachel. I introduced myself as Rachel to a stranger at…
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Be inspired by Kim Addonizio
As the deadline to submit to Issue VIII: Guinevere (rebirth) approaches (November 27th), we will be sharing a few poems which may help inspire you! You can read more about Issue VIII and our guidelines below. ‘What do women want?’ by Kim Addonizio I want a red dress. I want it flimsy and cheap, I…
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Be inspired by Joelle Taylor
As the deadline to submit to Issue VIII: Guinevere (rebirth) approaches (November 27th), we will be sharing a few poems which may help inspire you! You can read more about Issue VIII and our guidelines below. how to love yourself by Joelle Taylor London, 2012 you are walking through the left side of London when…
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Issue VIII: Guinevere (rebirth)
SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED. Why Guinevere? Since the 12th century, literature, theatre and film have used the character of Guinevere as a vehicle for their storytelling. She has been portrayed as everything from villain, seductress, warrior, noblewoman, victim, object of lust and of love. Rarely have we ever heard her story told in her own words.…
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Be inspired by Elizabeth Jennings
The submission deadline for Issue VII: Tahmina (love & loss) is August 21st. Here is a poem by Elizabeth Jennings to inspire you! Into the Hour by Elizabeth Jennings I have come into the hour of a white healing. Grief’s surgery is over and I wear The scar of my remorse and of my feeling.…
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Be inspired by Duncan Forbes
The submission deadline for Issue VII: Tahmina (love & loss) is August 21st. Below is a poem by Duncan Forbes to inspire you! Recension Day by Duncan Forbes Unburn the boat, rebuild the bridge, Reconsecrate the sacrilege, Unspill the milk, decry the tears, Turn back the clock, relive the years, Replace the smoke inside the…
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