“Eye to the Telescope”: poetry publication
15 September 2024
Outlaws are anti-heroes. They destabilize existing systems of power, erasing the illusion of control in societies. They bring with them and leave in their wake disorder, chaos, violence, destruction, loss, and death. But on the other hand, they also point to possibilities—of throwing off the shackles of propriety and authority; of living life on their own terms and according to their own ethical codes, standards, and values; of the possibilities that exist beyond established socio-political and cultural structures.
Eye to the Telescope is looking for your take on outlaws. Make them loud, make them stealthy, make them in-your-face, make them subtle, make them violent, make them pacifist, make them winners or losers, lovable or loathing. Whatever you do, just make sure it’s in verse form, memorable, vivid, and speculative.
Accepted poems will be paid for at the following rate:
- Minimum $4 per word, maximum $25. Payment is on publication. The Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association normally uses PayPal to pay poets.
Please submit 1 to 3 unpublished poems in English (ideally, attached as .docx or .txt) and include a short bio. Translations from other languages are acceptable with the permission of the original poet (unless public domain).
Use this form to submit your poem.
Deadline: 15 September 2024. The issue will appear on the 15th of October 2024.
If you have any questions please send an email to ettt54@sfpoetry.com with “ETTT” in the subject line.