SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Before you submit, please read these guidelines:
Application Eligibility:
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People ages 13-26 from anywhere in the world are encouraged to submit
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Works must be written predominantly in English, but may include phrases in other languages
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Submit a maximum of 3 pieces of poetry and/or 3 pieces of prose to the journal
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Submit a maximum of 5 pieces of artwork to the magazine
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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
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There is no theme for applications to this journal.
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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.
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There is never a fee to submit in any category
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All applicants will be notified via email about the status of their submission within 1 month of submitting it.
Length:
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Poetry pieces have no requirements for length
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Prose pieces must not exceed 3,500 words (double-spaced)
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The maximum number of words for a set of prose pieces is 10,500
Formatting
Writing:
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Please submit your pieces as .doc, .docx, or .pdf files
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All work must be double-spaced, size 12, Times New Roman font
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Please do not put your name on any of your pieces. All work will be judged impartially by our editors
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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
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For most poems, please format them flush left unless you feel a different type of formatting is integral to your poem
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For prose pieces exceeding 1 page, please number your pages in the bottom right-hand corner
Art:
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In its selection process, Binsey Poplar seeks art that has a unique voice or message that is visually engaging
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Please send us drawings, paintings, collages, photographs, or mixed media.
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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 binseypoplarpresseditor@gmail.com
We strive to respond to questions in less than a week.