• Maximum of 80 lines

• Black, size 12, Times/Times New Roman font, double spaced

• Margins on Word documents or Google Docs should be one (1) inch on all sides (default)

• When using punctuation, only use one (1) space after each line

• No extra returns/enters after lines unless you are separating stanzas

• Punctuation, capitalization, and other conventions are not required. Use what works best to support your poem.

Tips:

• Use the alignment that works best for your poem. Do not center the writing unless you have a compelling reason. ("I like the way it looks" is not a compelling reason.)

• Avoid cliches.

• Read your work out loud before submitting. Reading out loud often helps your brain notice things it may not have noticed before, such as mistakes or uncomfortable wording.

• Maximum of 1500 words

• Black, size 12, Times/Times New Roman font, double spaced

• Margins on Word documents or Google Docs should be one (1) inch on all sides (default)

• Only use one (1) space after each period and other applicable punctuation

• No extra returns/enters after paragraphs

Tips:

• Read your work out loud before submitting. Reading out loud often helps your brain notice things it may not have noticed before, such as mistakes or uncomfortable wording.

• When world-building, research any unusual elements or events from your world to guarantee that your story is as accurate as possible.

• Find a place with even lighting and use a high-definition camera when photographing pieces

• Digital artwork can be uploaded directly

• We don't accept artwork for being pretty and nice to look at; we accept work that has a reason for being created and has meaning behind it

Tips:

• There is no guarantee that all works will be published in color, so stick to strong contrast and themes in case of the event that your work needs to be put in black-and-white.

Bilingual works can be any combination of languages and any of the genres listed above. 

All applicable submission guidelines must be followed, general and specific.