@the-poetry-marathon-prompts
active 2 months, 1 week ago-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, Poetry Marathon Anthology – Call for Submissions 3 months, 1 week ago
It’s what Jennifer wanted to say about what she’s interested in. I understand your hesitation, because in the past I haven’t included that sort of information – I don’t think it will skew the anthology though. Most of the time people submit what they want to submit, and if the editor is more engaged with the work I think that can be a good thing!
-
The Poetry Marathon wrote a new post, Poetry Marathon Anthology – Call for Submissions 3 months, 1 week ago
Submissions to the 2019 Poetry Marathon Anthology are open now and will stay open through the 16th of July!
Read our guidelines carefully before submitting.
All submissions must include two poems, no more, […]
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, 2019 – Twenty – Prompt 23 – A Response to Prompt 1 – Things That I Am Not 3 months, 2 weeks ago
So strong and memorable. Particularly “Words aren’t always helpful, don’t always cure.”
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, Hour 18: Dear White Woman Weeping, Knowing You Won’t Win This Time 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sorry this is Caitlin writing this – not Jacob or anyone else affiliated with the poetry marathon, this is my opinion alone, I just forgot to log out!
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, Hour 18: Dear White Woman Weeping, Knowing You Won’t Win This Time 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I love the line “minority is not the same as/marginalized”
There are many of the lines are so powerful, true and searing.still searching for your scars/where your ancestors were whipped into silence/for daring to desire freedom,/for voicing defiance, was so heartbreaking so well phrased.
The way purpose and meaning meet here are so…[Read more]
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, Voice mail- Moby Dick 3 months, 2 weeks ago
This is splendid in every way! The way you build to that last line!
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, Coffee Break 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I love the phrase “java of calm”. There are so many good lines here.
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, The Gentle Art of Death Cleaning 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Oooh, so powerful, from title to final line.
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, Twin Paradox 3 months, 2 weeks ago
This is such a great premise, and I was so engaged with it till you had me laughing at that perfect ending.
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, Counting 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I love this! There is an underlying mystery here (if one doesn’t know you) that adds an interesting element to this poem. The part about faith is surprising and wonderful, and I love the idea of a finite state.
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, The Winners of the 24 Hour Poetry Marathon 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I understand that you don’t love the word, we mostly avoid using it, but maybe we will use the word champions next time.
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, The Winners of the 24 Hour Poetry Marathon 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Love this!
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, Congratulations Poetry Marathoners! 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I am so sorry about your exhaustion!
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, Congratulations Poetry Marathoners! 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Wendy, as long as you didn’t write ahead, you could do that.
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, Congratulations Poetry Marathoners! 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! I don’t think that’s a typo. The only 2017 I see is the link to the anthology for that year. Maybe I’m missing something!
-
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, The Winners of the 24 Hour Poetry Marathon 3 months, 3 weeks ago
That is so wonderful! I’ve done solo marathons and they just arn’t the same! So glad you joined us.
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, The Winners of the 24 Hour Poetry Marathon 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The half marathon post is here: https://thepoetrymarathon.com/blog/the-poetry-marathon-prompts/the-winners-of-the-12-hour-poetry-half-marathon/
Warmly,
Caitlin -
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, The Winners of the 12 Hour Poetry Half Marathon 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you!
-
The Poetry Marathon commented on the post, The Winners of the 12 Hour Poetry Half Marathon 3 months, 3 weeks ago
We will look into that! Thank you for telling us!
- Load More
Understood! Thanks for this opportunity! 🥰
Foremost, thank you for these guidelines. I’ll be preparing and revising now.
I understand all that you’ve outline, but “plunging emotional depths” is so vague. If everyone had this, wouldn’t that skew the anthology? Please know: This is not a criticism as much as a clarification. Little by little I’ve returned to read various poets, hour prompts, or a combination of both. I’ll continue to do that now.
Thank you!
It’s what Jennifer wanted to say about what she’s interested in. I understand your hesitation, because in the past I haven’t included that sort of information – I don’t think it will skew the anthology though. Most of the time people submit what they want to submit, and if the editor is more engaged with the work I think that can be a good thing!
Hi Jan! Just wanted to clarify, I shared a bit about my preferences with poetry but that shouldn’t be interpreted as a theme for the anthology or anything like that. It’s just meant to offer some insight into my preferences in that I enjoy poems that have the power to make me feel powerful things, and that the emotional territory a poem covers is particularly something I pay attention to. If this is tripping you up while you’re trying to put your submission together, feel free to ignore it and go with your instincts! Good luck with your revisions!
Thank you for the guidelines. I am not au faith with word press. How would I include a link to my page of a particular poem being submitted for the anthology?
Anwar, when you submit your poems you just need to include a link to your general page on the marathon blog (go to “My Page” on the blog and the URL bar should show the web address of your page, you can copy and paste that).
Hello. A question about the submission email: Does it need to be formatted like a proper submission letter?
Hi Nancy, no need to worry about formatting in the submission email, as long as you include the needed info (name, location, full/half marathon, hours poems were written, and link to your poetry marathon’s author page) and follow the other guidelines you’ll be good!
Thank you for the guidelines.
What about the poems that were written as erasures? I’m guessing there is a copyright issue and they should be excluded?
Plus I have one that is all song titles, I’m sure that’s out!
Fiona
Hi Fiona!
Erasures, and poems containing quoted material, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. One thing to note is that we can’t handle color.
You should not submit a poem if you think there’s a chance it infringes on another artist’s copyright. Here’s an article which breaks things down well: https://www.morse.law/news/writers-guide-to-fair-use
If I believe a submitted poem violates someone’s copyright it will be rejected. Copyright infringement is not a black-and-white matter, so you have to carefully evaluate your usage of other people’s writing in your own, in each unique instance. I hope this helps!
Do you accept simultaneous submissions? If a poem gets accepted elsewhere, of course the poet must let you know, but then would the poem be ineligible for printing in the anthology?
Hi Donna, yes we accept simultaneous submissions. If we accept your poem you will need to withdraw it from consideration elsewhere. If you commit your poem to publication somewhere else I’m not certain it would still be eligible for printing in the anthology. After the anthology is published though, rights return back to the poet.
Please let us know when print copies of the anthology are available. I’m so excited!
So when is the anthology going to be available in online and print? I want to buy a few. Let me know. Thanks!