Green Fuse Press |
SUBMISSIONSGreen Fuse Poetic Arts publishes poetry anthologies and chapbooks by Colorado writers. We accept chapbook submissions as part of the Green Fuse Poetic Arts Association Annual Member Chapbook Contests, as well as member/non-member submissions for the annual edition of IMPROV , An Anthology of Colorado Poets, and Poetry Saves! our new online literary magazine. Please send rhythmic poetry that concerns itself with the interplay between the conscious and the unconscious, the real and the “un”real, matter and spirit. Narrative, left-brain, prose-poetry is fine, but there is already enough of it out there. We are interested in doorways. Open them for us. Show us your world. We are interested. IMPROV, Poetry Saves!, CHAPBOOK & COMMUNITY Call for SubmissionsGreen Fuse Poetic Arts is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of IMPROV , An Anthology of Colorado Poets . Based on the repeating and expanding patterns found in jazz music, IMPROV will blend the multiple voices of Colorado's poets, weaving them into a complex yet cohesive whole intended to carry the hypnotized reader from strange beginnings to a satisfying end. In order to include as many poets as possible and to create an organic reading experience, Green Fuse is looking for short, lyrical poems of one page only, rather than long, narrative pieces. We are also partial to the right side of the brain, rather than the logical left. Realism is not a priority. Artists are encouraged to send artwork appropriate for the cover of IMPROV. The work should be in 5x8 format at 300 DPI. The deadline for IMPROV submissions is March 15 th . Please email 3-5 poems to greenfusepress@yahoo.com as attachments in Microsoft Word and include a short bio with the poems and place your name on every page. Please label all emails— IMPROV. Poets who appear in IMPROV will receive one complimentary copy of the anthology. Is also open to all Colorado poets. The guidelines and deadlines are the same as IMPROV. A sample of Poetry Saves! can be found on this website. It is a good idea to give it a read before submitting. Short poems are preferred. (members-only contest) Chapbooks should be no longer than twenty pages of poetry previously unpublished in book form. If the poet is also an artist or a photographer, please feel free to send artwork as well, 300 DPI resolution for a 5x8 text. GFPAA member contributors to IMPROV are strongly encouraged to submit chapbook manuscripts . No biographical or publishing information is required, but a dedication to cooperative, community poetry is strongly recommended . The reading period for the annual members-only chapbook competition begins January 1 st —deadline, March 1st. Green Fuse Poetic Arts emphasizes community enrichment and mutual support as well as individual advancement. Poets are encouraged to participate on as many levels as they have time and interest, from assisting the Volunteer Editorial Collective, to promoting and selling books, to taking part in poetry readings and events. When submitting work, please mention how you would like to be involved with the Green Fuse community. We particularly need help with distribution. Poets are encouraged to buy books to sell in their own communities. In return, Green Fuse will set up readings for its emerging poets, using venues in Ft. Collins, Loveland, Boulder, and Denver to promote its poets. Green Fuse also has connections with regional radio and TV for the further promotion of Green Fuse authors. In addition, Green Fuse offers writing workshops through the Loveland Museum, which Green Fuse authors are encouraged to take. These workshops can include both publishing and reading components, making them an unusual and dynamic educational experience. At Green Fuse Poetic Arts we are always looking for new poets excited about sharing their unique perspective— Please join our community and help enrich our one world with your words. |