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Covid-19: Poems from The Lockdown

A project of Willowdown Books (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (April 2020). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

The key phrases of NOW are “social distancing” and “self-isolating” BUT THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO MEAN “social disintegration” and “solitary confinement” NOW is a world of social media, of virtual interaction, of ideas shared through social and professional networking. We can be together, we are in this together, this is one world Poetry is the very soul of humanity, part of our core of expression, a mode of communication, socialize, civilization; it a way to show our love and empathy for our fellow human beings

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 9% of anthologies always charge fees.)

Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom
Established in 2020

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication
One-time publication

Poetry Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 40 lines; Up to 2 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Society/Culture: Current events, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
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.

Covid-19: Poems from The Lockdown Submission Statistics

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This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months.

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Before Submitting

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  • Be professional, patient, and persistent.

Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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