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
Submissions Guidelines URL
Contact Name
Lauren Slaughter
Contact Website
Poetry Press