Are you a US military Veteran who dabbles in poetry? Are you interested in seeing your work in print? Santos Press is calling for Veterans’ voices to be heard. The Veteran Voices Project seeks to curate an anthology of poetry that echoes the authentic experiences of US Veterans. We are looking for authentic perspectives on military service, transition from service to civilian life, psychological milestones, and life after service.
Details:
1. Eligibility: Open to all U.S. Military Veterans (any branch, era, or component).
2. Content: Poems must be original works. While we prioritize themes of experience while in uniform, during transition, and reflection thereafter, we welcome a generalized range of Veteran poetic expression for this inaugural volume.
3. Submission Guidelines:
- Length: Each poem should be limited to a maximum of two pages (approximately 500 words).
- Quantity: Authors may submit up to three (3) poems for consideration.
- Format: Please submit files in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Use a standard, legible font (e.g., Times New Roman or Arial, 12pt).
- Aesthetic: In line with the Santos Press commitment to minimalist design, poems will be printed without illustrations to allow the reader’s imagination to lead the experience.
4. Timeline:
- Submission deadline: July 24, 2026.
- Curation Period: August – September 2026.
- Release Date: November 2026.
5. Compensation & Rights
- Author Copies: Accepted authors will receive one (1) complimentary hardcopy of the anthology, regardless of the number of poems selected for inclusion.
- Rights: Santos Press, LLC acquires non-exclusive North American print and digital rights. The author retains full ownership of their work and may publish it elsewhere after the anthology’s release.
6. How to Submit: If interested, please visit the submission page at santospress.com/submissions to submit your name, email address, and brief service detail. To maintain the security of our publishing systems, we do not accept direct file uploads through this website. Upon receipt of your information, you will receive a follow-up email detailing how to transmit your manuscript for consideration.