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The Speaking Shape A Visual Poetry Anthology

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A project of FlowerSong Press (see other related projects).

Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (October 2021). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

FlowerSong Press invites submissions for a full-color anthology of visual poetry from BIPOC writers. Visual poetry—poetry that is primarily expressed through line, shape, and color, and sometimes represented by poetry comics and erasures—has seen a recent surge in popularity driven by the need to escape the traditional constraints of line-based text, reflecting a willingness to explore new modes of poetic expression, and continuing a tradition of protest through image. However, the medium is not often representative of the concerns, needs, and foci of BIPOC writers. This anthology will focus attention on the work of BIPOC writers and allow space for their own voices.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2021

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication.

Poetry Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Visual poetry.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Society/Culture (Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines).

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Image. Text. Video.

Visual Art Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Graphic Narrative Graphic NarrativeNo page limits known.
Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including: Cartoon/Comic strip.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Society/Culture (Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines).

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Image. Video.

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Dates

Last Updated: 20 Dec 2024
Date Added: 11 Jul 2021

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