From the Wetlands: Full-length Poetry Open Reading Period

From November 1, 2025-Decmeber 1, 2025, Anhinga Press will hold an open reading period for U.S. poets with the purpose of discovering full-length (48-100 words) works of traditional poetry, Visual Poetry (VISPO) and Visual-hybrid works. We are looking to discover collaborations as well as traditional and hybrid works of poetry. Selected manuscripts (one or more) will receive publication and a standard contract with Anhinga. The fee for this open reading period is $28 USD and can be paid through submittable.

All manuscripts are read carefully by Anhinga Directors.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (2025)

  • November 1 to December 1, 2025

  • Submit via our Submittable page ONLY

  • Reading and administration fee for each manuscript is $28

  • Manuscripts must be 48-100 pages, excluding front matter. They may be single- or double-spaced.

  • Do not put your name on your manuscript. Submittable will add your name to your file.

  • We will respond to your manuscript(s) with a notice of our decision. We will not ghost you. If you haven’t heard from us in over three months feel free to reach out to us.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Poems previously published in journals and anthologies should be accompanied by an acknowledgments page. Authors may submit multiple manuscripts; each will require a reading fee. Previously submitted manuscripts and manuscripts under consideration by other publishers are also eligible. Please notify us as soon as possible if your manuscript is accepted by another press.

Entrants will be notified via Submittable. For more info, contact Kristine Snodgrass at info@anhinga.org.