The City in Three Lines An Urban Haiku Anthology A project of Fresh Words (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About Fresh Words invites poets, city-dwellers, commuters, wanderers, observers, night owls, and quiet witnesses to submit original haiku for our forthcoming anthology. Country of Publication & Year Established India Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Exactly 3 lines; Up to 7 pieces.Poetry Forms:Haiku (or related).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Place/Regions: Urban areas. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation The City in Three Lines Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 1 response is pending (3 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 24 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 24 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 03 Oct 2026 04:02 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAlone Together: Echoes of Existence in the Modern Abyss CLOSEDFresh WordsFresh Words Contemporary Poems Anthology CLOSEDHello Godot! Anthology Series DNQ NEW!Rain and Roots CLOSEDThings Left Unsaid CLOSEDTiny Revolutions CLOSED NEW!Voices Unbound: An Anthology of International Poetry CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 30 Sep 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only