Submission Guidelines - American Poet
1. Who Can Submit
Only American residents or U.S. citizens may submit.
2. Submission Content
- Submit your 5–10 best poems in English.
- Include three author photos (e.g., headshots or thematic images).
- Include a concise biography (your life, education, major influences, publications—keep it to a short paragraph).
3. Formatting
- Use clean, standard fonts (e.g., Times New Roman, 12-point).
- Each poem should start on a new page, standard spacing unless form demands otherwise.
- Photo files should be clearly labeled (e.g., “YourName_Photo1.jpg”).
- The bio should be no more than a few lines (3–5 sentences).
4. Submission Method & Rules
- Submit via Submittable or as specified by the publication.
- Do not submit previously published poems. All submissions must be original/unpublished.
- You may submit simultaneously to multiple venues—but notify them immediately if accepted elsewhere.
- Expect a response time up to six months; don’t follow up before that.
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