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We are open to submissions for a new anthology of work by queer Welsh writers, edited by Rhian Elizabeth and Aaron Kent. The anthology is currently untitled and is tentatively scheduled for publication in late 2026.

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This anthology will celebrate the breadth, brilliance, and multiplicity of queer poetry in Wales. We’re looking for work that speaks from, to, or around queer Welsh experience and imagination, however you define that. We welcome writing rooted in place (rural or urban, Welsh- or English-language-influenced, coastal, valley, border, city), writing shaped by community and heritage, and writing that invents its own lineage 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 and within queer spaces, 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Please send no more than 5 unpublished poems to submissions@brokensleepbooks.com with the subject line ‘Queer Welsh Anthology’.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 March 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026. We aim to respond to all submissions within 6 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.