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At Sligo Creek Publishing, we’re passionate about showcasing the voices of talented writers and poets who create work that sparks inspiration and pushes boundaries. We are committed to publishing poetry collections and chapbooks that reflect originality, artistry, and a deep connection to craft. Whether you’re an emerging writer or a seasoned poet, we invite you to submit your work and join our mission to bring bold, imaginative stories and poetry to life. Before you submit, please review the terms and guidelines below to ensure your manuscript aligns with our vision.
Terms & Submission Guidelines
By clicking the 'Submit' button, you agree to the following terms:
Originality: The work you are submitting is your own original creation and belongs to you, the Contributor. It does not violate or infringe upon any existing copyright or license and has not been previously published as a collection elsewhere.
Permissions: The Contributor is responsible for obtaining permissions, at their own expense, for any copyrighted materials used in the submission that belong to another person or party.
We’re Looking For…
At Sligo Creek Publishing, we’re excited to discover fresh voices and unique perspectives that challenge norms and expand creative boundaries. Here’s what we’re seeking:
Artistic Merit: Books that dazzle with their attention to craft and push the limits of traditional forms. We welcome experimental poetry, hybrid work, poetry with visual elements, prose poetry, and avant-garde styles.
Marginalized Voices: While we welcome all poets, we are particularly interested in uplifting marginalized voices. Submissions are read anonymously to ensure fairness.
Cohesive Collections: Manuscripts with a clear theme and thoughtful poem placement that create a powerful whole while maintaining the strength of each individual piece.
Inspiring Work: We love poetry rooted in place, language, and ekphrasis. We stray from strict rhyme and cliché that show little awareness of craft.
We encourage you to explore our previously published collections to get a feel for the kind of work we love to champion.
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility
We accept poetry-only manuscripts, though hybrid works will be considered if the majority of the manuscript is poetry.
Length
Chapbooks: 18–44 pages of cohesive, themed poetry.
Full Collections: 45–100 pages of poetry. Slight deviations in length are acceptable.
Language
Submissions should primarily be in English, though works with a bilingual component are welcome.
Formatting
Manuscripts should be formatted in a standard, 11-point font and single-spaced unless unique spacing is essential to the poems.
Page size should be 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Submit manuscripts in .doc or .docx format.
Anonymity
Submissions are read blindly. Do not include your name, email, or any identifying information in the manuscript itself.
Additional Requirements
Include a Table of Contents page.
Individual poems in your manuscript may have been previously published in magazines, journals, anthologies, or chapbooks, but the manuscript as a whole must be unpublished.
Add an Acknowledgements page listing prior publications of individual poems or chapbooks included in the collection.
