2025 Shrub-Steppe Poetry Journal- Call for Submissions
Open January 15 – March 15
ELIGIBILITY: Residents of Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, and Yakima Counties who are at least 18 years of age.
SUBMIT:
Up to 3 original, previously unpublished poems in English.
No AI-generated work. No artwork, photos or illustrations.
Please check for correct spelling and grammar.
No name on poem(s). Our editors do a blind reading and selection.
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY TO sfblair61@gmail.com.
Subject line should read “SSPJ 2025 Submission.”
Attach your poem(s) in ONE Word (.doc or .docx) document.
One poem per page, Times New Roman 12-pt. font.
In the body of your email, provide your name, address, phone number, email address, poem
title(s) and a brief bio.
READING FEE – TWO OPTIONS:
By check:
$12.00 made out to Shrub-Steppe Poetry Journal
Mail to: SSPJ c/o S. Sampson, 3028 Vera Cruz, Malaga, WA 98828
Electronically via PayPal:: $14.00 emailed to sfblair61@gmail.com.
Send us your best work! We are looking for poems with vivid images, compelling language, strong craft elements and sparkling creativity. Any theme (we don’t have one). Each submitting poet will receive a copy of the Journal. More info at www.shrubsteppepoetry.org. Click on JOURNAL or contact Susan Blair, Editor, at sfblair61@gmail.com.
Shrub-Steppe Poetry is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.