Poetry Anthology | The World We See: Women Poets on Neurodivergence


Call For Submissions

The World We See: Women Poets on Neurodivergence is an anthology that focuses on women and non-binary poets that engage with the multitude of perspectives and topics connected to ADHD, Autism, OCD, and other neurodivergent experiences.

Edited by Lauren Slaughter

SUBMISSION PERIODS:

  • Submissions will be open March 1-May 31.
  • Free early submissions through March 31.
  • $3 submission fee April 1-May 31.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Submissions will be open March 1-May 31.
  • Submissions will be accepted through Submittable only.
  • Please submit 1-5 poems.
  • We welcome poetry of any style/form on any topic connected to neurodivergence, including living with neurodivergent conditions and parenting or navigating relationships with neurodivergent individuals.
  • Please include a short cover letter as well as the names of the poems submitted.
  • Submission should be in .doc (Word 1997-2003), or .docx (Word 2007 or 2010) format. Please include all submitted poems in only one attachment.
  • All submissions should include a recent bio (up to 150 words) after the poems, on a separate page. Please italicize names of publications.
  • We welcome both new and previously published work. However, if poems have been previously published, submitters must hold rights to them and provide full publication data (journal and/or book publisher, title of book/journal if applicable, date of publication).

Submission Period
March 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025


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