Poetry Book Collection or Chapbook Manuscript

Manuscript Guidelines (Electronic Submission):

Cover Sheet: Include a separate page with your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
Title Page: Center your book title and byline about halfway down the page. This page should not include a header or page number.
Header: Add your last name and page number to the top-right of every page, starting with the first poem. Do not include headers on the title page or Table of Contents.
Table of Contents: Include poem titles and page numbers. Ensure all page numbers are accurate before submission.
Poem Layout:
- Begin each poem on a new page.
- Use single-spacing within stanzas and double-spacing between stanzas.
Margins: Leave at least 1-inch margins on all sides.

At least 40 pages of poetry text (excluding the cover sheet, title page, and ToC).

File Formats: Submit as a single PDF or Word document. PDFs are preferred for formatting; Word files may be requested for editing.
File Name: Name your file as LastName_FirstInitial_Title (e.g., Smith_J_Title.pdf).
Upload Instructions: Attach your file. Ensure your manuscript is finalized and formatted as specified.

Accepted authors will receive a publishing contract with royalties and a set number of author copies (no cost). Details will be provided upon acceptance.

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