Karen O’Leary, Editor Michael
Escoubas, Features Editor
Partners in
Poetry--Collaborative Feature
Submission Guidelines
In an effort to increase opportunities for contributors and
other writers, Whispers is offering an opportunity for
collaborative poetry. The name for this opportunity is, Partners in Poetry. This new feature bears a resemblance to our
popular collaborative feature that Whispers
discontinued a few months back. However, we have made a few changes we think
you will like. Please read on to learn
about our revised collaborative feature and its submissions guidelines.
- Two or more writers may
collaborate to submit poems for consideration to be featured at the site. At
least one writer must be a current contributor. Each writer is eligible for one Partners in Poetry opportunity per month.
- If you are interested in
partnering with another writer, please contact your Features editor at his
email address; you will be given a theme. This new guideline creates a
stronger bond of interaction between the editors and writers and verifies
that the contributing authors want to write together.
- Preferred method of
submission is to send your poems as a works document or in the body of an
email with your name and country. Please email your partnered submission
to Michael Escoubas at farside747@hotmail.com.
If you would rather submit by snail mail, please email me for my home
address. You may email me with any questions you may have.
- Submissions to Partners in Poetry will be NEW
WORK since a topic will be assigned for both poets to work on together.
Please do not send quotes from others unless they are in the context of
the piece submitted and that the original author is given credit. It is up
to the authors to obtain permission if needed for reprints. By submitting
to Whispers, the writers are assuring that the work is their
own. Whispers reserves the right to delete any work that
has been copied from other writers without credit or authorization.
- The total line-count of partnered poems should not exceed
40 lines. Writers should use the
same form.
- No submissions deadline will be imposed. Take your time and
enjoy the collaborative experience.
- Contributing to Partners in Poetry will be in
addition to the regular submission opportunities. Any writer submitting
for a feature retains their eligibility to submit a single author poem
every other month. All authors of the poems submitted must provide consent
for publication.
- No profanity, erotica,
violence or other derogatory writing will be accepted.
- Whispers’ reserves
the right to select poetry based on the goal stated at the end of the
guidelines.
- Spiritual poetry is welcomed but the
editor would like to have a variety of pieces that will uplift and inspire
readers. Humor is appreciated.
- Poetry will be published along the left
margin for consistency. Please keep that in mind when submitting.
- I hope you also participate by commenting
on others’ writing.
It is my belief that the gift of words brings people
together. What better way to celebrate that which unifies us than by partnering
in poetry? Enjoy this fresh opportunity
to connect, support, encourage, and inspire others.
Michael Escoubas, Features Editor
Congratulations to you, Michael, on your promotion!
ReplyDeleteDear Marianne,
DeleteMichael's honor is richly deserved. Thank you for stopping by to congratulate him.
Blessings,
Karen
Thanks Marianne,
ReplyDeleteWhispers has been a joy and learning experience made special by Karen and by all the talented poets who contribute to it.
Blessings,
Michael
Dear Michael,
DeleteI couldn't have found a more deserving person to share my vision of Whispers. It's such a joy to have you as my colleague.
Blessings,
Karen
It's nice to learn that you have restarted the new avenues for collaboration, I have some ready stuff so may I submit the same or something else as per topic given your editor or you ?
ReplyDeleteIf yes, please confirm ?
Dear Dr. Srivastava,
DeleteIt is so nice hearing from you. I'm excited to give you a topic. Please contact me through my email address. I look forward to hearing from you.
Blessings,
Michael
It's nice to learn that you have restarted the new avenues for collaboration, I have some ready stuff so may I submit the same or something else as per topic given your editor or you ?
ReplyDeleteIf yes, please confirm ?
It is good news - both of Michael's promotion and of the recommencement of the collaborative exercise. Thank you to each of you for your continued hard work and efforts to improve the opportunities of all of us on our poetry journey. Count me in - yes I will e-mail you Michael. Take Care
ReplyDeleteDear Annie,
DeleteAlways fun hearing from you. Karen and I are pleased to reopen the collaborative opportunity as Partners in Poetry--we have given this much deliberation and look forward hearing from our wonderful contributors.
Michael
Dear Michael and Annie,
DeleteWhat a joy to have each of you a part of the Whispers' journey. Michael, you've helped me broaden of horizon of opportunities for writers of all levels. Thank you, both, for being gifts to our journal.
May you find light in your gift of words. Happy Writing!
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Joan,
ReplyDeleteNice hearing from you.
Michael
Thank you, Joan! It's good to have you a part of our Whispers' journey.
ReplyDeleteMany blessings,
Karen
Ok you hav me sold
ReplyDeleteYancy
Dear Yancy,
ReplyDeleteI hope you and Diana will try this out. Michael is a wonderful person to work with.
Blessings and friendship,
Karen