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We are open to submissions for a new anthology of smutty poetry, edited by Broken Sleep Books co-founder Emma Kennedy. The anthology is currently untitled and is tentatively scheduled for publication in early 2027.

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This anthology will celebrate the breadth, brilliance, and multiplicity of smutty poetry. We're looking for work that speaks from, to, or around desire, sex, and the body, however you define that. We welcome writing rooted in the senses (slow burns or filthy quickies, tender or rough, romantic or anonymous, solo or in company), writing shaped by appetite and intimacy, and writing that invents its own erotic vocabulary entirely.

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We’re keen to represent a wide range of voices and forms, and to hear especially from those who are traditionally underrepresented within publishing, including writers of colour, working-class writers, disabled writers, and trans and non-binary writers. We aim to include a broad spread of approaches and aesthetics across the anthology.

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Please send no more than 5 unpublished poems to submissions@brokensleepbooks.com with the subject line ‘Smut Anthology’.

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Simultaneous submissions are okay, but please indicate if this is the case in your email. Collaborative submissions are also welcome.

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Submissions are open from June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026. We aim to respond to all submissions within 6-8 weeks of the closing date.

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Suggested email format:

To: submissions@brokensleepbooks.com
Subject: Queer Welsh Anthology

 

Include a short biography and cover letter in the body of an email, and attach your work either as a Word document or PDF. Do not send external links to work as these will be disregarded.