We've Always Done It!: Poems about Wartime Women Anthology

A project of Alternating Current Press (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (November 2024). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

We’ve Always Done It! is a one-time, single-volume anthology of poetry being published by Alternating Current Press. The anthology is seeking poetry about women during times of war, from ancient wars to the War of the Roses to every war of independence to Rosie the Riveter to Afghanistan. Please note that this anthology is specifically looking for the centering of women (or anyone who identifies as a woman or has previously identified as a woman) during wartime, not just general poems about war.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 10% of anthologies always charge fees.)
The fee is USD $2 (below average for anthologies that charge).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2024

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 Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 10 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Beat poetry, Blank verse, Dramatic verse, Experimental poetry, Free verse, Hybrid form, Narrative poetry, Persona poetry, Prose poetry.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Health/Medicine: Addiction/Recovery, Mental health.
History: Military history, See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: Women/Female issues.
Society/Culture: War/Military issues.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $10.00.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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Most recent response reported was received on 11 Dec 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Aug 2025.
Date compiled: 10 Sep 2026 00:45 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026