SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Before you submit, please read these guidelines:

Application Eligibility:

People ages 12-26 from anywhere in the world are encouraged to submit
Works must be written predominantly in English, but may include phrases in other languages
Submit a maximum of 3 pieces of poetry and/or 3 pieces of prose to the journal
Submit a maximum of 5 pieces of artwork to the magazine
We accept simultaneous submissions and/or previously published work; however, please make note in your submission where your work has been published or is forthcoming
There is no theme for applications to this journal.
However, for inspiration, art or writing may deal with loss, environmental awareness, or nature, as our name comes from a poem by G. M. Hopkins about trees being cut down.
There is never a fee to submit in any category
All applicants will be notified via email about the status of their submission within 1 month of submitting it.

Length:

Formatting

Writing:

Please submit your pieces as .doc, .docx, or .pdf files
All work must be double-spaced, size 12, Times New Roman font
Please do not put your name on any of your pieces. All work will be judged impartially by our editors
Instead, use the 'Submit' page of our website with the subject line to fill in your preferred first and last name, and your state/school
For most poems, please format them flush left unless you feel a different type of formatting is integral to your poem
For prose pieces exceeding 1 page, please number your pages in the bottom right-hand corner

Art:

In its selection process, Binsey Poplar seeks art that has a unique voice or message that is visually engaging
Please send us drawings, paintings, collages, photographs, or mixed media.
All files submitted must be high-definition .jpg, .pdf, or .png images

Questions about submitting? Please contact our editors through the 'Contact' page or email us at

We strive to respond to questions in less than a week.