Poetry submissions are now open for our Autumn Poetry Book coming October 2026. We are looking for poetry that captures the essence of autumn.
To ensure the reading process goes as smoothly as possible, please read and follow our guidelines carefully before sending your work.
- Please submit a maximum of five poems per person.
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All poems must be compiled into a single PDF document. Please do not send individual files for each poem.
- Please include your name, pen name (if applicable), and email address on the first page of your PDF document.
- Please start each poem on a new page.
- Poems should be a maximum of one page long each.
- Poems most use our standard upper-case title formatting. We will not accept poems with lowercase titles.
- If your poem uses unconventional spacing, deliberate grammar or spelling choices, or specific formatting that you find are essential to the piece, please include a brief note at the bottom of that poem's page so your editors know it is intentional.
- By submitting, you are agreeing that these poems are your own original work, and have not been published before, including on personal blogs or social media.
- We do not accept simultaneous submissions. If your work is accepted elsewhere while under our consideration, please notify us immediately to withdraw your submission.
Please email your submission to: heidi@zimmermagazine.com with the subject line Autumn Poetry Book. We aim to reply to all submissions within 8 to 12 weeks. Thank you for your patience while we give each poem the attention it deserves.
Please note that this is an unpaid publication opportunity. Selected poets will receive a complimentary digital copy of the book, a discount code for friend and family copies, and contributor recognition, and authors retain all rights to their work post-publication.
Submissions will close on August 14.