The Gardener's Guide

Every flourishing garden is shaped by thoughtful hands.

Thank you for considering Rosarium Press as a home for your work. We know that every poem, story, and essay carries a piece of the person who wrote it. It is a privilage to be entrusted with your words, and we promise to approach every submission with care. respect, and an open heart.

To help our garden grow with intention, we ask that every contributor read the following guidelines before planting their seed.

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What We Welcome

We happily consider original, unpublished works, including:

• Poetry

• Short Fiction

• Personal Essays

• Creative Nonfiction

• Literary Criticism

• Book Reviews

• Reflective Writing

We welcome writing that is thoughtful, imaginative, emotionally honest, and beautifully crafted. Whether quiet or bold, we seek work that lingers with the reader long after the final sentence.

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Before you Submit:

Please ensure that your work:

• Is entirely your own original writing.

• Has not been previously published in another journal or magazine.

• Has been carefully proofread before submission.

• Includes a title and your name.

• Is submitted in english.

If your work is accepted elsewhere before we respond, we kindly as that you let us know.

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Our Editorial Philosophy

Rosarium Press believes that every writer deserves to be met with kindness.

Each submission is read toughtfully and evaluated on its own merits. While we cannot publish every piece we recieve, every submission is deeply appreaciated. A decision not to publish is never a judgement of your worth as a writer, but simply a reflection of the needs and vision of a particular issue.

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Response Times

As a student-led nonprofit, our editorial team carefully reviews each submission alongside school and community commitments.

We ask for your patience as we tend to every seed with the attention it deserves. Response times may vary, but we will always do our best to communicate with contributors as promptly as possible.

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A Garden Built Together

Rosarium Press is more than a literary journal, it is a growing community. In the seasons ahead, we hope to cultivate workshops, mentorship oppurtunities, iterary contests, volunteer programs, and gatherings that encourage writers to learn from one another and flourish together.

Whether this is your first submission or your fiftieth, we are honored that you have chosen to share your work with us.

Thank you for planting your seed in the garden of Rosarium.

We cannot wait to see what blooms.

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Submission 

https://forms.gle/uNuXVaEQjJiEBDGk9

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Submission formatting guides

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aFBfh_dKsRZq0-jYbha8l69yi623ZWR90-ANNQhh5E4/edit?usp=sharing

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Editorial Expectations

At Rosarium Press, we believe editing is an act of stewardship.

Every submission is read with care, curiosity, and respect. Our Editorial Team values honesty, originality, craftmanship, and a willingness to explore the human experience through language.

When evaluating submissions we consider:

• Originality of thought

• Clarity and strength of voice

• Literary quality

• Emotional depth 

• Creative use of language

• Overall fit with the vision of each issue

Acceptance is based not only on the quality of an individual piece but also on how it complements the collection as a whole.

Should your work be accepted, our editors may suggest minor revisions for clarity, grammar, or formatting. Significant editorial changes will never be made without your approval.

Above all, we beleive every writer deserves thoughtful communication and respectful feedback whenever possible.

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Copyright Policy

Rosarium Press deeply values the creative work entrusted to us.

Authors retain full copyright to all submitted and published works. 

By accepting publication, authors remain free to republish their work elsewhere. We kindly ask that any future publication acknowledge that the piece first appeared in Rosarium Press.

Contributors affirm that:

• Their submission is their own original work

• The work does not infringe upon the rights of others 

• The submission has not been generated primarily by artificial inteligence

• Any quotations or refrences have been properly credited

Rosarium Press is commited to respecting intellectual property and honoring every writer's creative ownership.

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Volunteer Handbook + Application form

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hixijcF8orFUoOAL7XNUXEaVaHN-28iaQ-2i0srzFAQ/edit?usp=sharing

https://forms.gle/sbxSha7QMk89tfFBA

With sincerity,

The Editorial Gardeners of Rosarium Press