submissions
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what are you looking for?
previously unpublished poetry that suggests more than it first appears. eche is open-minded to a variety of work and we look forward to reading a range of poetry.
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do you accept simultaneous submissions?
yes, we do. just let us know if your poem has been accepted elsewhere.
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how will I know if my work is accepted?
we hope to get back to you within 10 weeks of the submission window closing, and sooner if we can.
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who do you accept submissions from?
we welcome submissions from both new and established poets. we don’t accept work created by AI. we are based in the uk, but are happy to accept submissions from anywhere in the world as long as the poems are written in english.
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do you pay contributors?
no. as a new and independent project, we are currently unfunded. our hope is to build something sustainable, so we will let you know if this changes in the future.
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what about reviews?
our reviews section is coming soon, and will focus on debuts and pamphlets. at the moment we are not accepting review submissions, but if there’s a book you’d like us to consider for review, drop me an email.
how to submit
our submission window is currently open
it closes at 11.59pm on sunday 25th may 2025
you can send us up to three poems in your submission
it is free to submit your work.
these should be in the form of a single pdf or word doc. if you’re submitting multiple poems, please start each one on a new page. each poem should be no more than 40 lines.
any 12pt font is fine, as long as it is easy to read. work should be single spaced, unless this is part of the form.
please include a short author bio with your submission.
when you’ve put it together, e-mail your submission to editor@echepoetry.co.uk
thank you for taking the time to read these guidelines. we wish you the best of luck with your submission and look forward to reading your work!