Long poems or short we publish a special edition of poetry for the prolific poets among us.

Submissions must be postmarked
by April 30, 2011.

GUIDELINES FOR POETRY SUBMISSIONS

For each anthology, we will accept as many authors as possible. Each author’s name will appear on the front cover given sufficient space. We let you know the situation and your options when you are sent the contract-to-publish.**

Each author will receive a contract-to-publish. To have these books published, we require each author to order one of the following: five books for $100.00 or 10 books for $150.00.

The following are applicable to all submissions.*

1. Subject matter and language is unrestricted however, we reserve the right to reject any manuscript which is racist, sexist, promotes violence, &/or runs counter to basic human rights and decency.

2. Submit one poem six to ten pages long or six to ten short poems or mix & match. These poems may have been previously published as long as you retained the copyright to them.

3. The manuscripts must be typed on one side of the paper in poetry format. Clean photo-copies of the manuscripts should be submitted. Please keep your original for comparison to the proof.

4. Each page should be numbered and have your name in the top, left corner. Please include your physical address and email address under your name on the first page. Thank you.

5. Authors must submit a biographical statement (not a resume) suitable for inclusion in the book. We reserve the right to edit what you send to make it fit on no more than 2 pages. Please double spaced this also.

6. The Anthology of Poems has a durable, laminated cover. This preserves the quality of the book and also makes it suitable for bookstores, libraries, and, of course, for your own collection.

7. Editorial decision takes about thirty days from time of submission. If accepted, publication time is about sixty days from receipt of the signed contract.

8. If a contract-to-publish is offered, the author has sixty days to fulfill the required subvention of payment, balance due in full upon return of the signed contract and galley proofs.

9. Each poem is under international copyright owned exclusively by the author. All titles carry an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and a Library of Congress Card Catalogue Number.

10. Please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your submissions.

*Submit manuscripts for editorial
consideration without obligation to:

Bristol Banner Books
Anthology of Poems
59816 Lynn Dr.
Elkhart, IN  46517

(All prices and offers subject to change.)

These books are published once a year. They are released on or about January 15. Submission deadline is November 30 of the current year for publication in January of the following year.

Guidelines for the Anthology of Poems and all publication types are available in downloadable PDF format.

To download a copy, click on the link below:

BBB Guidelines

PDF e-Books can be read on PC's and Mac's. All you need is Adobe Acrobat Reader. Most computers come with this program already installed.

**Our cover designs vary and take into consideration the number of authors accepted. Authors are selected by merit and timeliness. We follow the "First come, first serve" rule for equally meritorious works. Here's what happens when we have more authors than will esthetically and legibly fit on the front cover. We list each authors name and the titles of their submissions in the Table of Contents.

Because things vary from book to book, you will be apprised of the exact situation and options for the current book when we contact you.

If you have any questions, please email us by clicking below:

graceadele@msn.com