Texas Poetry Calendar A project of Kallisto Gaia Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2022). We provide the following information as an archive. About The Texas Poetry Calendar Has been a staple of the Texas literary community for over 20 years. It is a spiral bound calendar / planner / journal featuring short poems addressing the geography, iconography, and cultures of the Lone Star State. Poems are accepted in English and Spanish (with an English translation attached for review purposes only). We accept submissions worldwide but familiarity with Texas is a must. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for non-"early bird" submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1998 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 35 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Haiku (or related), Short poetry, Tanka.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Geography: See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region. Society/Culture: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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 Texas Poetry Calendar 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Acacia Fiction Prize ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsChester B. Himes Memorial Short Fiction Prize ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsJoshua Tree Novel Prize ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsJulia Darling Memorial Poetry Prize ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsThe Ocotillo Review CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Saguaro Poetry Prize ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissions 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: 22 May 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