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WordTech Editions sponsors two reading periods annually, focusing on poetry that places human experience in larger contexts. No reading fee. They are:

  • The Yellowglen Series for a full-length book. The reading period is open to any poet writing in English, whether they have published a full-length book or not. All published poets receive five copies of their published book and a royalty contract. Deadline: January 15. Manuscript length: Minimum of 48 pages.
  • The WordTech Editions Series for a full-length book. The reading period is open to any poet writing in English, whether they have published a full-length book or not. All published poets receive five copies of their published book and a royalty contract. Deadline: June 15. Manuscript length: Minimum of 48 pages.

Important: Notes on book sales and our editorial process. Please read. Also read notes on marketing for authors.

 
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Submission Guidelines

Please follow the guidelines below. Manuscripts not containing all necessary information will not be considered.

  • Send all correspondence to P.O. Box 541106, Cincinnati, OH, 45254-1106.
  • Manuscript should include a cover sheet with author's name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. A separate cover sheet is not required.
  • Manuscript should be accompanied by a cover letter that contains a brief author biography, list of signficant book/journal publication credits and reading venues, awards won, finalist status elsewhere, and similar relevant information.
  • Please include a separate acknowledgments page that lists all manuscript poems that were previously published in journals, anthologies, chapbooks, or elsewhere.
  • Do not include an SASE. Please register at the link below to receive e-mail notification of reading period results. We will not enter your e-mail address for you.
  • Manuscripts will not be returned.
  • Simultaneous submissions acceptable, but please notify immediately if you sign a publication contract elsewhere.

For more information about our publishing program, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

 
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