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Dear Poet, 

This form is only meant for you if you have a collection of poems that you want to publish as a poetry book. The minimum number of pages a book must have is 40. This can include graphical representations too. 


Guidelines

1. Send your poems (manuscript)  in an attached word document. Send author bio, your name, contact details and any other content you wish to include in your book in a separate word document. 

2.Submit via Submittable only. As this will ensure your email does not get lost in the bundle of emails we receive everyday. 

3. There is a manuscript reading cost. This cost involves the reading of your manuscript for consideration of possible publication.  

4. Review Time will be anywhere between a week to a month from the date of your submission. 

For any queries or questions, please feel free to Direct Message us on Instagram - @poetschoice or email us on poetschoice@hotmail.com . You can also visit our website - www.poetschoice.in 


 

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Theme : General : Life Lived In Transient Phase or a Transient Lifestyle.

Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down.
Lets read poems which exemplify , highlight or bring out the meaning of the phrase.

The title of this BOOK will be 'Transient Lifestyle'

We want you to send us max two poems.

 Please observe the following rules -


1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".
We will use the name that is given in the file name. So, if your pen name is different from real name pls make sure you use your pen name as a part of the file name and not your real name.



2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

 - If you have read any of our books
-  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


The books we have published recently are -

1. Burnout by Jeff Kimball

2. Serving Sweet Tea by Lisa Kendrick

3. Mother Medusa by Lucas Carpenter

4. Gone Out Fishing

5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

6. Injured

7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker


Check them out on our website -

 www.poetschoice.in

 Look forward to reading your entries.

 Poets Choice Team 

 

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Theme : General : A Stitch In Time Saves Nine

Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down.
Lets read poems which exemplify , highlight or bring out the meaning of the proverb.

The title of this BOOK will be 'Found A Proverb - A Stitch In Time Saves Nine'

We want you to send us max two poems.

 Please observe the following rules -


1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".
We will use the name that is given in the file name. So, if your pen name is different from real name pls make sure you use your pen name as a part of the file name and not your real name.



2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

 - If you have read any of our books
-  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


The books we have published recently are -

1. Burnout by Jeff Kimball

2. Serving Sweet Tea by Lisa Kendrick

3. Mother Medusa by Lucas Carpenter

4. Gone Out Fishing

5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

6. Injured

7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker


Check them out on our website -

 www.poetschoice.in

 Look forward to reading your entries.

 Poets Choice Team 

 

 Hello,



Theme : General : Nemesis

Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down.
Nemesis is faced by everybody at some point of time, in life.

The title of this BOOK will be 'Facing Nemesis'

We want you to send us max two poems.

 Please observe the following rules -


1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".
We will use the name that is given in the file name. So, if your pen name is different from real name pls make sure you use your pen name as a part of the file name and not your real name.



2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

 - If you have read any of our books
-  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


The books we have published recently are -

1. Burnout by Jeff Kimball

2. Serving Sweet Tea by Lisa Kendrick

3. Mother Medusa by Lucas Carpenter

4. Gone Out Fishing

5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

6. Injured

7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker


Check them out on our website -

 www.poetschoice.in

 Look forward to reading your entries.

 Poets Choice Team 

Ends on This opportunity will close after 80 submissions have been received.

 

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WE WILL CLOSE THIS FORM PERMANENTLY ON THE 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023.

Theme : General :  When We Met, This Is How I Felt

Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down. 

The book is a collection of poems that expresses the opposite of 'Letting go, and moving on.' - a book recently published by Poets Choice.


The title of this BOOK will be decided at the time of publication.

We want you to send us max two poems.

  Please observe the following rules -


1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".



2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

  - your pen name or the name you would like us to use in the book.

  - If you have read any of our books
 -  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
   - A Bio will be needed with your picture IF you opt for being showcased in our Blog Book.
  -  We'd like to have your Instagram handle for this compilation. This will help us tag you to posts related to your book on social media.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


The books we have published recently are -

 1. Adding Colors To Life

2. A Taste Of Reality

3. Attitude Of Gratitude

4. Gone Out Fishing

5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

6. Injured

7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker
CONTEST DETAILS
1 Lucky Winners will be sent an award amount via Submittable. Their name will also be mentioned in the beginning of the book.
No Winners will be announced if the number of participants is less than 3.
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Check them out on our website -

  www.poetschoice.in

  Look forward to reading your entries.

  Poets Choice Team 

 

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 Theme : General :  Plethora Of Words

 Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down. 

The book is a collection of poems that expresses an experience everyone goes through at some point.


 The title of this BOOK will be decided at the time of publication.

 We want you to send us max two poems.

   Please observe the following rules -


 1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".



 2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

   - your pen name or the name you would like us to use in the book.

   - If you have read any of our books
  -  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
    - A Bio will be needed with your picture IF you opt for being showcased in our Blog Book.
   -  We'd like to have your Instagram handle for this compilation. This will help us tag you to posts related to your book on social media.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
 Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


 The books we have published recently are -

  1. Adding Colors To Life

 2. A Taste Of Reality

 3. The Sounds A Shadow Makes by Dr Michael A. Roberts

 4. The Truth I Must Invent by Francis Diclemente

 5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

 6. Injured

 7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker



 Check them out on our website -

   www.poetschoice.in

   Look forward to reading your entries.

   Poets Choice Team 

 

    Hello,


  Theme : General :  Prancing Through Life

  Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down. 

The book is a collection of poems that expresses an experience everyone goes through at some point.


  The title of this BOOK will be decided at the time of publication.

  We want you to send us max two poems.

    Please observe the following rules -


  1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".



  2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

    - your pen name or the name you would like us to use in the book.

    - If you have read any of our books
   -  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
     - A Bio will be needed with your picture IF you opt for being showcased in our Blog Book.
    -  We'd like to have your Instagram handle for this compilation. This will help us tag you to posts related to your book on social media.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
  Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


  The books we have published recently are -

   1. Adding Colors To Life

  2. A Taste Of Reality

  3. The Sounds A Shadow Makes by Dr Michael A. Roberts

  4. The Truth I Must Invent by Francis Diclemente

  5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

  6. Injured

  7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker



  Check them out on our website -

    www.poetschoice.in

    Look forward to reading your entries.

    Poets Choice Team 

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    Theme : General :  Exit Notes 

Definition - Exit Notes are notes that define your thoughts at the time you leave somebody or somebody leaves you. Something like 'His/Her/Their Last Words' to you or your last words to them. 

The poems may not necessarily be a senryu, haiku or tanka but we aim to not have the poem more than 7 lines.  

    Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down. 


The book is a collection of poems that expresses an experience everyone goes through at some point.


    The title of this BOOK will be decided at the time of publication.

    We want you to send us max two poems.

      Please observe the following rules -


    1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".



    2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

      - your pen name or the name you would like us to use in the book.

      - If you have read any of our books
     -  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
       - A Bio will be needed with your picture IF you opt for being showcased in our Blog Book.
      -  We'd like to have your Instagram handle for this compilation. This will help us tag you to posts related to your book on social media.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
    Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


    The books we have published recently are -

     1. Adding Colors To Life

    2. A Taste Of Reality

    3. The Sounds A Shadow Makes by Dr Michael A. Roberts

    4. The Truth I Must Invent by Francis Diclemente

    5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

    6. Injured

    7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker



    Check them out on our website -

      www.poetschoice.in

      Look forward to reading your entries.

      Poets Choice Team 

 

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    Theme : General :  Exorcist 

Definition - Exorcist is a person who makes spirit leave a place by prayers or ceremonies. 

The poems that depict or bring out the meaning of the word or use that word, is what is sought by us.  

    Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down. 


The book is a collection of poems that expresses an experience everyone goes through at some point.


    The title of this BOOK will be decided at the time of publication.

    We want you to send us max two poems.

      Please observe the following rules -


    1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".



    2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

      - your pen name or the name you would like us to use in the book.

      - If you have read any of our books
     -  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
       - A Bio will be needed with your picture IF you opt for being showcased in our Blog Book.
      -  We'd like to have your Instagram handle for this compilation. This will help us tag you to posts related to your book on social media.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
    Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


    The books we have published recently are -

     1. Adding Colors To Life

    2. A Taste Of Reality

    3. The Sounds A Shadow Makes by Dr Michael A. Roberts

    4. The Truth I Must Invent by Francis Diclemente

    5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

    6. Injured

    7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker



    Check them out on our website -

      www.poetschoice.in

      Look forward to reading your entries.

      Poets Choice Team 

 

     Hello,


   Theme : General :  Symphony With Words 

The poems must have a rhythm in them. 

Free Verse poems are not acceptable as it is unlikely they'll develop a rhythm. 

However, if your poem manages to impress a singer to sing it like a song, it'll be accepted.

   Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down. 

The book is a collection of poems that expresses an experience everyone goes through at some point.


   The title of this BOOK will be decided at the time of publication.

   We want you to send us max two poems.

     Please observe the following rules -


   1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".



   2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

     - your pen name or the name you would like us to use in the book.

     - If you have read any of our books
    -  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
      - A Bio will be needed with your picture IF you opt for being showcased in our Blog Book.
     -  We'd like to have your Instagram handle for this compilation. This will help us tag you to posts related to your book on social media.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
   Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


   The books we have published recently are -

    1. Adding Colors To Life

   2. A Taste Of Reality

   3. The Sounds A Shadow Makes by Dr Michael A. Roberts

   4. The Truth I Must Invent by Francis Diclemente

   5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

   6. Injured

   7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker



   Check them out on our website -

     www.poetschoice.in

     Look forward to reading your entries.

     Poets Choice Team 

 

 Hello,




Theme : General : City Life

Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down.
Poems that bring out the zephyr of living in a metropolitan city. The grit people develop when they are exposed to living in an urban environment. Poems that depict street smart characters and experiences.

The title of this BOOK will be 'City Life'

We want you to send us max two poems.

 Please observe the following rules -


1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".
We will use the name that is given in the file name. So, if your pen name is different from real name pls make sure you use your pen name as a part of the file name and not your real name.



2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

 - If you have read any of our books
-  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


The books we have published recently are -

1. The Sounds A Shadow Makes by Dr. Michael Roberts.

2. Where Are The blueJays Gone by Jennifer Ayala

3. Mother Medusa by Lucas Carpenter

4. Gone Out Fishing

5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

6. Letting Go and Moving On

7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker


Check them out on our website -

 www.poetschoice.in

 Look forward to reading your entries.

 Poets Choice Team 

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Theme : General : Crowning Jewel  

Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down.
 

Poems that bring out the essence of royalty.

The title of this BOOK will be 'Crown'

We want you to send us max two poems.

  Please observe the following rules -


1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".
We will use the name that is given in the file name. So, if your pen name is different from real name pls make sure you use your pen name as a part of the file name and not your real name.



2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share

  - If you have read any of our books
 -  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
Mention In Cover Add On Option
Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.


The books we have published recently are -

 1. The Sounds A Shadow Makes by Dr. Michael Roberts.

2. Where Are The blueJays Gone by Jennifer Ayala

3. Mother Medusa by Lucas Carpenter

4. Gone Out Fishing

5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

6. Letting Go and Moving On

7. Homelessness by Crystal Barker


Check them out on our website -

  www.poetschoice.in

  Look forward to reading your entries.

  Poets Choice Team 

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