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Call for Submissions

Moon River Poetry Anthology

We're accepting submissions for an upcoming poetry anthology celebrating voice, lyric intensity, and the kind of lines that stay with you long after the page is turned.

We welcome poems that are intimate or expansive, formally traditional or daringly new.

What We're Looking For

We accept original, unpublished poetry, including:

Lyric poems
Narrative poems
Formal verse(sonnets, villanelles, etc.)
Free verse

We do not accept op-eds, political rants, reviews, or purely promotional work.

Submission Guidelines

Format Requirements

  • Typed, single-spaced
  • Font size: 12pt
  • Submit as one document

Include in Your Document

  • Poem title(s)
  • Author name
  • Author contact info

Content Guidelines

To keep the anthology accessible to a broad audience:

  • No gratuitously violent content
  • No gratuitously sexual content

Difficult themes are welcome when treated with care and purpose.

Rights & Originality

By submitting, you confirm that:

  • The work is your own
  • The work has not been previously published

You grant permission for publication in the Moon River Poetry Anthology if selected. Publication details and permissions will be provided to accepted contributors.

Submission Deadline

May 4, 2026

Submit Your Work

Ready to share your poetry with us? Submit your work using the form below.

Click below to open our submission form. You'll be able to upload your poems and provide your contact information.

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“Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words.”

- Edgar Allan Poe