Parks & Points & Poetry 2021

In April of 2021, we will again host our annual online poetry series in honor of National Poetry Month. We invite poetry submissions that reflect upon nature, outdoor exploration, and accompanying moments of adventurousness or self-reflection. The guidelines for submission and the FAQ are as follows:

Guidelines

Submit 1-3 poems, the name of the location (park, public land, or designated outdoor space) that inspired the poem or poems, and a short bio to amy@parksandpoints.com, anytime between March 8, 2021 and March 31, 2021. Please submit all of your work in ONE email. Copy and paste into the email body is preferred, though attachments are also acceptable.

FAQ

1. Does my work need to be about a U.S. national park?

No. Although we cover national parks on Parks & Points, this series is about exploring and celebrating the power of nature and the outdoors, and poems can be inspired by a variety of venues and landscapes. That said, we will include the name of the location with each published poem, be it a national park, forest, lakeshore or seashore, a state park or natural area, or an outdoor urban space, so please include this information with your submission.

2. Can I submit just one poem?

Yes! You can submit one poem you love, or up to three (3).

3. When will I know if my work has been accepted for publication?

We intend to let writers know during the first week of April, give or take a day or two depending on the volume of last minute submissions.

4. Can I publish my work elsewhere if it is published on Parks & Points?

You retain the rights to your work, but we ask that you credit Parks & Points as the first publisher in subsequent publications of the same poem(s).

5. Will I be compensated?

We will offer an honorarium of $10 per published poem.

More questions? Email amy@parksandpoints.com.