Anthology Submission

Submit your work.

Send poetry, essays, prose, or lyrics to the Winter 2026 Anthology. Read the requirements below, then upload your manuscript and tell us a bit about yourself.

Submission Requirements

Read before you send.

  • Formatting: 12pt serif font. Double-spaced for prose, single-spaced for poetry. PDF or .docx only.
  • Length: Up to 5 poems, up to 7,500 words for essays, 3–5 pieces for prose or lyrics.
  • Cover note: A 50–100 word bio is plenty. No credit list required.
  • Reading fee: None. Simultaneous submissions welcome — just notify us if accepted elsewhere.
  • Response time: 8–12 weeks.
  • Attachment size: Please keep files under 10MB.

Send it in.

Fill out the form and attach your manuscript. Your submission goes directly to our editors at submissions@freeairbooks.com.

By submitting, you confirm the work is yours and you have the right to share it. We’ll respond within 8–12 weeks.