Submitting your work to The Garden Anthology is an exciting step in your creative journey! We're thrilled you're considering sharing your literary blossoms with our community of readers. To ensure a smooth submission process, please carefully review the following guidelines. We want to make sure your work shines as brightly as possible.
What We're Looking For: A Diverse Harvest
The Garden Anthology celebrates the rich diversity of literary expression. We welcome submissions of various forms, including:
- Poetry: From haikus and sonnets to free verse and experimental forms, we're open to exploring the myriad ways poets craft their words.
- Short Fiction: Captivating stories with strong characters, compelling plots, and evocative imagery are always welcome. Think flash fiction, micro-fiction, and short stories of varying lengths.
- Creative Non-Fiction: Personal essays, memoirs, and literary journalism that delve into personal experiences, observations, or explorations of a particular subject are encouraged.
- Drama/Play Extracts: Short, impactful scenes or monologues that showcase your dramatic writing prowess are welcome.
Preparing Your Submission: Tending to the Details
Before submitting, please ensure your work meets the following criteria:
- Word Count: Please adhere to the specified word count limits for each genre (detailed below). Exceeding these limits may result in rejection.
- Formatting: Submit your work as a .doc or .docx file. Use a standard, easily readable font (Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri) in size 12. Double-space your manuscript. Include page numbers.
- Title: Your submission must include a clear and concise title.
- Author Information: Include your name, email address, and a brief biographical note (50 words or less) in a separate document. Do not include your name on your submission document itself – we maintain a blind judging process to ensure fair consideration.
Specific Genre Guidelines:
- Poetry: Up to 3 poems per submission; total word count not to exceed 500 words.
- Short Fiction: Up to 7,500 words.
- Creative Non-Fiction: Up to 5,000 words.
- Drama/Play Extracts: Up to 2,500 words.
Submission Process: Planting the Seeds
Submissions are accepted via email only to submissions@thegardenanthology.com (replace with actual email address). Please use the following subject line format: "Submission - [Genre] - [Your Last Name]". For example: "Submission - Poetry - Smith".
Attach your manuscript and author information document to the email. Do not paste your work into the email body.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Nurturing Your Questions
What kind of themes or topics are you looking for?
We are open to a wide range of themes and topics. We value originality, creativity, and well-crafted writing. We especially encourage submissions that explore themes of nature, growth, transformation, and the interconnectedness of life.
What is your response time?
We aim to respond to all submissions within 8-12 weeks. If you haven't heard back within this timeframe, feel free to send a polite inquiry.
Do you accept simultaneous submissions?
No, we do not accept simultaneous submissions. Please withdraw your submission from other publications if accepted by The Garden Anthology.
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We look forward to receiving your submission and welcoming your unique voice to The Garden Anthology! Happy writing!
