Call for Submissions

Public Poetry now accepts submissions for its 2025 anthology, Unbroken

We invite writers to explore the human spirit's enduring strength through works illuminating how we face challenges, transform suffering, and find meaning in our struggles. We seek poems that capture moments of personal or collective resilience, unexpected joy amid hardship, and the quiet victories that define our shared humanity.

Submissions open March 3 through May 30, 2025.

Public Poetry Members can submit for free.

Eligibility

• Open to poets of all backgrounds, experience levels, and geographic locations

• Previously published work accepted if rights have reverted to the author

• Simultaneous submissions accepted (please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere)

Submission Requirements

• Number of Poems: Submit 1-3 poems per entry/person submitted as one entry.

• Length: Maximum 60 lines per poem

• Members: Free Submission

• Non-Members: Submission