DEBORAH SIMPSON Spiritualist Author
NEW POETRY ANTHOLOGY
THEME: ETHEREAL EROTICA
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE:
JULY 31, 2010
Submissions are now being accepted. You retain all of the rights to your poetry. Deborah’s previously published poetry anthologies: Expressions, Love & Romance Poetry Anthology and Tales of the Supernatural featuring the work of poets from around the world are now literary centerpieces spanning the globe. Poetry enthusiasts everywhere enjoy reading pages and pages of magnificent verse scrupulously penned by today’s brilliant poets. Being an internationally respected author and poetry enthusiast herself, Deborah has had the distinct pleasure of discovering poets with extraordinary talent and reviving the virtuoso literary art of poetry. Continuing her longstanding tradition of uncovering, publishing and showcasing exceptional poetic talent, she is once again accepting submissions from poets from around the world for consideration and inclusion in her upcoming poetry anthology Ethereal Erotica.
THIS IS NOT REQUIRED BUT MAY BE HELPFUL: FOR AN IDEA OF THE TYPE OF WORK DEBORAH IS LOOKING FOR, IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO ALREADY, YOU CAN EASILY FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH DEBORAH’S WORK BY VISITING THE “BOUTIQUE” PAGE TO CHECK OUT PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED BOOKS.
PAY STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE FOLLOWING SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR WORK
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
1. THEME - The anthology will observe the following theme: Ethereal Erotica. Looking for poetry that excites passion, fervor and spiritual velocity. Your poetry should not be vulgar and should not be explicit in nature. Your poetry must be allusive and bring your reader into an inescapable world of innuendo. Remember when submitting your erotic poetry, “less is more.” Graphic details and submitting “xxx” rated work will get your work rejected. Ethereal by its very definition means: “Heavenly: Belonging to the sky or the celestial sphere.” Your poetry should enliven the senses and whet the appetite by provoking the reader’s imagination, allowing them to individually explore the caverns and coves of the erotic tale you’ve weaved. Your poetry should embolden passion by its very essence, not spell it out for your audience. Your poetry, therefore, must retain exceptional interpretative and introspection values. You may adhere to your own style of writing, i.e., any form is acceptable.
*** Please note that poetry submitted that does not adhere to the preceding guidelines will be rejected.
2. WHAT TO SUBMIT – You may submit up to five (5) poems for consideration. Please refrain from inclusion of anything offensive. Submissions with vulgar language, attacks on any race, creed or religion will not be considered. Additionally, due to the wide audience this book will reach, overly explicit material will not be accepted.
3. LINE COUNT – Please limit your line count to a maximum of 25 lines.
4. RIGHTS - The work must be your own and by submitting your entry for inclusion you hereby acknowledge that you own all of the rights to the poem. No collaborative works may be submitted. You may submit previously published work ONLY if you maintain the publishing rights.
5. GRAMMAR - It is up to you to make sure there are no spelling errors, typos and/or grammatical errors in your work. Prior to submitting, please proofread your work. Each poem must be fully edited and ready for publishing prior to submitting your work for consideration. “Cross all of your T’s and dot all of your I’s.” Be sure you have read and re-read your work prior to submission. Your work will be rejected for poor grammar.
6. TITLE – Be sure to title each poem. “Untitled” poems will not be considered.
7. ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Include a short paragraph about yourself in the “Author Bio” field in the submission form. This paragraph will be published with your poetry. Your paragraph must be no more than six (6) sentences.
8. ROYALTIES – Contributing authors do not receive royalties on sales. Likewise, Deborah does not require you to pay anything for your work to be published.
9. AUTHOR COPIES – Deborah will send each contributing author a free E-Version of the published book. If you would like a paperback version, contributing authors will be given the option to purchase same at a pre-publication discount prior to publication.
10. AUTHORS RECEIVE: If your work is accepted for publication, you will receive your own chapter in the book, worldwide distribution, publishing credits and international exposure. If you are a poet just starting out or even if you are known in the poetic arena, being published in an anthology alongside other great writers gives poetry enthusiasts a chance to not only learn who you are and learn of your work, but gives them an opportunity to compare your work to other poets.
11. Be sure to attach your author picture in the field provided in the submission form below.
FAQ RE: THE FORM BELOW:
Enter each poem separately in the numbered spaces provided as follows:
TITLE / first line of poem / second line of poem / etc... To indicate a break in stanzas, enter "//" after the line preceding the break.
THIS IS NOT REQUIRED BUT MAY BE HELPFUL: FOR AN IDEA OF THE TYPE OF WORK DEBORAH IS LOOKING FOR, IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO ALREADY, YOU CAN EASILY FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH DEBORAH’S WORK BY VISITING THE “BOUTIQUE” PAGE TO CHECK OUT PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED BOOKS.
PAY STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE FOLLOWING SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR WORK
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
1. THEME - The anthology will observe the following theme: Ethereal Erotica. Looking for poetry that excites passion, fervor and spiritual velocity. Your poetry should not be vulgar and should not be explicit in nature. Your poetry must be allusive and bring your reader into an inescapable world of innuendo. Remember when submitting your erotic poetry, “less is more.” Graphic details and submitting “xxx” rated work will get your work rejected. Ethereal by its very definition means: “Heavenly: Belonging to the sky or the celestial sphere.” Your poetry should enliven the senses and whet the appetite by provoking the reader’s imagination, allowing them to individually explore the caverns and coves of the erotic tale you’ve weaved. Your poetry should embolden passion by its very essence, not spell it out for your audience. Your poetry, therefore, must retain exceptional interpretative and introspection values. You may adhere to your own style of writing, i.e., any form is acceptable.
*** Please note that poetry submitted that does not adhere to the preceding guidelines will be rejected.
2. WHAT TO SUBMIT – You may submit up to five (5) poems for consideration. Please refrain from inclusion of anything offensive. Submissions with vulgar language, attacks on any race, creed or religion will not be considered. Additionally, due to the wide audience this book will reach, overly explicit material will not be accepted.
3. LINE COUNT – Please limit your line count to a maximum of 25 lines.
4. RIGHTS - The work must be your own and by submitting your entry for inclusion you hereby acknowledge that you own all of the rights to the poem. No collaborative works may be submitted. You may submit previously published work ONLY if you maintain the publishing rights.
5. GRAMMAR - It is up to you to make sure there are no spelling errors, typos and/or grammatical errors in your work. Prior to submitting, please proofread your work. Each poem must be fully edited and ready for publishing prior to submitting your work for consideration. “Cross all of your T’s and dot all of your I’s.” Be sure you have read and re-read your work prior to submission. Your work will be rejected for poor grammar.
6. TITLE – Be sure to title each poem. “Untitled” poems will not be considered.
7. ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Include a short paragraph about yourself in the “Author Bio” field in the submission form. This paragraph will be published with your poetry. Your paragraph must be no more than six (6) sentences.
8. ROYALTIES – Contributing authors do not receive royalties on sales. Likewise, Deborah does not require you to pay anything for your work to be published.
9. AUTHOR COPIES – Deborah will send each contributing author a free E-Version of the published book. If you would like a paperback version, contributing authors will be given the option to purchase same at a pre-publication discount prior to publication.
10. AUTHORS RECEIVE: If your work is accepted for publication, you will receive your own chapter in the book, worldwide distribution, publishing credits and international exposure. If you are a poet just starting out or even if you are known in the poetic arena, being published in an anthology alongside other great writers gives poetry enthusiasts a chance to not only learn who you are and learn of your work, but gives them an opportunity to compare your work to other poets.
11. Be sure to attach your author picture in the field provided in the submission form below.
FAQ RE: THE FORM BELOW:
Enter each poem separately in the numbered spaces provided as follows:
TITLE / first line of poem / second line of poem / etc... To indicate a break in stanzas, enter "//" after the line preceding the break.
SUBMISSIONS FORM
Check out Deborah’s other published poetry anthologies: Expressions, Tales of the Supernatural and the Love & Romance Poetry Anthology featuring the work of poets from around the world, now literary centerpieces spanning the globe. Poetry enthusiasts everywhere enjoy reading pages and pages of magnificent verse scrupulously penned by today’s brilliant poets.
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