The Garden Anthology: Submission Guidelines – Cultivating Your Creative Seeds
Aspiring writers, poets, and artists! The Garden Anthology welcomes your submissions, inviting you to share your unique perspectives on the beauty, complexity, and wonder of gardens, both literal and metaphorical. This guide will walk you through the submission process, ensuring your work blossoms to its full potential.
This anthology seeks to cultivate a diverse collection of creative works, exploring themes of nature, growth, nurturing, beauty, decay, and rebirth. We encourage submissions that delve into the profound emotional, spiritual, and philosophical connections humans have with gardens and the natural world.
What We're Looking For:
We accept a variety of creative forms, including:
- Poetry: Poems of all styles and lengths are welcome, focusing on garden-related themes. Experimental and traditional forms are equally considered.
- Short Fiction: Short stories exploring the world of gardens, featuring characters, narratives, and settings inspired by gardens or horticultural settings.
- Creative Non-Fiction: Essays, memoirs, and personal reflections on personal experiences with gardens, gardening, or nature's influence. This could include reflections on specific gardens, the act of gardening itself, or the emotional impact of natural spaces.
- Artwork: High-resolution digital images (JPEG or PNG format) of original artwork inspired by gardens. This includes paintings, drawings, photography, and digital art.
Submission Requirements:
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Word Count/Length:
- Poetry: Up to 5 poems per submission, with a maximum of 100 lines total.
- Short Fiction: Up to 5,000 words.
- Creative Non-Fiction: Up to 5,000 words.
- Artwork: Please submit high-resolution images (at least 300 dpi). Include a brief artist statement (maximum 200 words) describing your inspiration and techniques.
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Formatting:
- Poetry: Use a standard font (Times New Roman, Arial, etc.), double-spaced.
- Short Fiction & Creative Non-Fiction: Use a standard font (Times New Roman, Arial, etc.), double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
- Artwork: Submit high-resolution digital images as JPEG or PNG files.
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Submission Process: Submit your work via email to [Insert Email Address Here]. Please include the following in your email:
- Your name
- Your contact information (email address and phone number)
- A brief biography (maximum 100 words)
- The title of your submission(s)
- The genre of your submission(s) (Poetry, Short Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Artwork)
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Simultaneous Submissions: Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
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Rights: By submitting your work, you are warranting that you own the copyright and grant The Garden Anthology non-exclusive rights to publish your work in the anthology.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What themes are particularly relevant for this anthology?
We are interested in submissions exploring various aspects of gardens, from the practical aspects of gardening to the emotional and philosophical reflections inspired by nature. This includes themes of growth, decay, renewal, beauty, human connection with nature, and the spiritual significance of gardens. We welcome diverse perspectives and approaches to these themes.
What kind of artwork do you accept?
We accept high-resolution digital images of original artwork (painting, drawing, photography, digital art) that creatively interprets the themes of gardens. Remember to include a brief artist statement providing context for your work.
What is the deadline for submissions?
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How will I know if my submission has been accepted?
We will notify all applicants via email within [Insert timeframe here] of the submission deadline.
What are the payment terms?
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We eagerly await your contributions to this flourishing collection! Let your creativity bloom and become a part of The Garden Anthology.
