Editor Interview: One Page Poetry Contest Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Poetry written on 1 pageMark Graham, Head Judge a on 05 March 2025What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?Graham Publishing GroupWords, Wisdom, and WhimsyMark Graham, Head Judge a on 05 March 2025If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Lollie Butler, Chelsea Kerwin, Hayden ParkMark Graham, Head Judge a on 05 March 2025What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We challenge writers to express themselves poetically on a single page, stressing brevity and clarity.Mark Graham, Head Judge on 05 March 2025What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Be openminded, write from your heart, and do not worry about perfectionMark Graham, Head Judge on 05 March 2025Describe the ideal submission.The ideal submission is one that truly comes from the heart, shows a unique outlook on the subject, and completes the circle of the poet's message.Mark Graham, Head Judge on 05 March 2025What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?There is no right or wrong, as long as the poem fits on one page.Mark Graham, Head Judge on 05 March 2025How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Yes, we ask for a short bio and are thrilled when writers list previous publicationsMark Graham, Head Judge on 05 March 2025If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We read every submission from beginning to end and repeat the process at least twice on every submissionMark Graham, Head Judge on 05 March 2025What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?At the end of our yearly contest, we choose the top 100 poems to be included in our yearly anthologyMark Graham, Head Judge on 05 March 2025How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?We do not edit a poet's work. We honor each poem exactly the way it is submitted.Mark Graham, Head Judge on 05 March 2025Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?No, though we honor our winners on our website and publish our yearly anthology honoring the top 100 poems.Mark Graham, Head Judge on 05 March 2025 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