Author inquiry

Begin with
a clear letter.

Use this template to ask about poetry submissions before sending your work. Replace every bracketed field with your own information, then copy the finished message into your email.

Personalize every bracketed field.
Confirm that you control the rights to your work.
Do not attach files until submission instructions request them.

Email the Quill desk

Copy-and-paste applicant template

Subject: Poetry Submission Inquiry — [Poem or Collection Title]

Hello The Sacred Quill Editorial Team,

My name is [Author Name or Pen Name], and I am writing to ask whether The Sacred Quill is currently accepting poetry submissions.

I am interested in submitting “[Poem or Collection Title],” a [free verse, prose poem, spoken-word piece, or poetry collection] exploring [brief theme or subject]. The work is original, and I control the rights necessary to submit it for editorial consideration.

Please let me know whether the submission should be sent through the website or by email, along with any formatting requirements, content-note guidelines, word limits, response periods, compensation terms, or publication-rights conditions.

I understand that an inquiry or submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication and that any final rights and compensation terms must be documented separately.

Thank you for considering my inquiry.

With care,

[Author Name or Pen Name]
[Email Address]
[Website or Portfolio, if applicable]

Official inquiries route to thetribeofwanderers@gmail.com. Sending an inquiry does not guarantee editorial review, acceptance, compensation, or publication.

Begin witha clear letter.

Begin with
a clear letter.