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Western Reading Services has published the In Other Words poetry anthology since 1993. Writers from all walks of life with varying experiences are selected for publication.  The poetry is wide-ranging with subjects, themes and styles as diverse as the writers themselves.  The poets may be new to publishing, or have multiple publications in other literary avenues.  All are writers with their own particular view of the world around them.

There is no fee for submissions.  There is no purchase obligation should a poet be selected for publication.

With permission of the poet, Western Reading Services will publish the selected poem in the anthology.  Upon publication, all rights are returned to the poet for possible publication in other venue.

A $250 cash award is presented for the poem selected as the "Editor's Choice."

Submission Guidelines:

• Subject and style of your choice.

• Limit two poems per poet.

• Maximum length: 30 lines.

• Typewritten page only, preferably Times New Roman, Arial, or Helvetica typeface.  No Italics, border, or pictures.

• Name and home address at the top of each page.

• Make special note if poem is untitled.

• Submissions will not be returned, but recycled.

• Notification prior to publication.  Sorry, only those selected for publication will be contacted.

Submissions for the 2006 anthology accepted after November 1, 2005.