SUBMISSION PERIOD: When our next contest is open, please send your submissions to:

gardenpartycollectivecontests@gmail.com

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WHAT WE OFFER:

• At least 3 poems will be picked as winners by the lead judge and the collective, with featured publication and promotion!

• Each winning poet will have their choice between 1) a $50 payment, or 2) choosing a charity of their choice (either in their community or we can share a small list of reputable choices), which GPC will match for a total donation of $100!

  • Much love to Concīs for their charity-donation model as our inspiration 

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GUIDELINES: ​

All submission entries should be accompanied by a 2-4 sentence bio with any relevant links in the body of the email. Please attach your poetry contest manuscript as a pdf / doc / docx to the email.

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ADDITIONALLY: 

• Entries must be ~3 pages max, with up to 3 poems

  • IE—at maximum, you can submit a single 3-page poem, OR three 1-page poems, OR a 2-pager and a 1-pager, etc.

• ​Please start each poem on a new page

• No previously published work

• All styles are welcome—traditional, experimental, hybrid, etc.

• Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please keep us in the loop if you hear back elsewhere 

• Please include your pronouns in your bio/submission so we can properly refer to you <3​

• & one entry per person, please​

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Any entry received after the selected dates will not be considered for publication. We read every manuscript, and will select our winners within two months of submissions!​

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Thank you for your trust in us!!!