Submission Guidelines

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General

• Submissions Open
• Open to poets of all backgrounds and experience levels
• We are committed to uplifting diversity and strongly encourage submissions from marginalized voices
• Manuscripts must be original and unpublished as a full chapbook

Manuscript Requirements

• 70-90 pages of poetry
• Poetry must be in English
• 12-point readable font (Times New Roman, Garamond, or similar)
• 1.5 or double-spaced
• Each poem starts on a new page
• No line limit on individual poems
• 10 micro poem maximum
• Any poetic form is welcome
•  Please do not include your name or any other personally identifiable information in the body of your manuscript.  Submissions should be anonymized to ensure a fair review process. 

Previously published work

• Individual poems may have been published in journals, online, or social media, but at least 50% of the manuscript should be unpublished as a collection
• Please include the titles of previously published poems and where they were published in the body of your submission email (if applicable). 

Style & Theme

• We crave poetry that is emotionally charged, fearless, and speaks truth to the human experience.
• We value powerful poetic storytelling with evocative metaphors, vivid imagery, and unique wordplay.  We desire poetry that feels intimate, as if the author is sharing secrets with their audience.
• We appreciate innovative forms but prioritize emotional depth over experimentation.
• We welcome free verse and formal verse poetry.
• Optional: include cover letter at the start of your manuscript that summarizes your collection and the themes you explore.

Submission Fees

• $10 submission fee to support our new small press and the poets we publish
• $5 optional tip for an expedited 1 month response time

Accepted Poets Will Receive

• Publication of their collection with Arcana Poetry Press
• A complimentary copy of their poetry book
• A publication advance and royalties on sales
• Promotion on our website, social media, and other marketing channels

Response Time

• We will review and respond to submissions on a rolling basis
• You can expect to receive a response within 3-6 months
• We will personally notify each poet of our decision via email, whether or not their manuscript is selected 
• If your full manuscript is not selected for publication, we may still consider individual poems for our anthology series and will reach out to discuss further. 

How to Submit

• Use https://pay.arcanapoetrypress.com/Full-Length to pay submission fee
• Include your name, email address, and manuscript title in Payment Notes
• Add a $5 tip for an expedited response
• Email submissions@arcanapoetrypress.com
• Subject line: Manuscript Submission
• Attach manuscript as a .docx or pdf file
• Add your name, manuscript title, author bio (50-100 words), and Instagram handle (if applicable) in the body of your email

General

• Submissions Open: April 1st- June 1st 2025

General

• Submissions Open April 1st - July 1st