Your Words Belong Here
The moment is almost here. After months of planning, dreaming, and building Pink Crow Press from the ground up, Rob and I are thrilled to announce that on Sunday, March 1st, we'll officially begin accepting poetry submissions for Trinkets From the Murder, our inaugural poetry anthology. And we couldn't be more excited to dive in.
This Is Your Invitation
If you're a poet reading this—whether you're published or emerging, whether you've submitted a hundred times or this would be your first—We want to read your work.
Rob and I started Pink Crow Press because we believe in the power of authentic voices. We believe poetry should be accessible, bold, and unafraid. We believe that the best way to build something meaningful is from the ground up, together.
This anthology is the first step in that journey. And we want you to be part of it.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking authentic, original poetry that resonates with the human experience.
Whether your work explores:
Love or loss
Identity or belonging
Nature or urban landscapes
Social justice or personal truth
The quiet moments in between
We want to read it.
We welcome diverse voices, styles, and perspectives. All poetic forms—free verse, traditional forms, experimental, prose poetry—are welcome here.
What matters most is that your work is genuine, carefully crafted, and unafraid to take risks.
How to Submit (Starting March 1st)
Here's what we'll need from you:
Submission Requirements:
3-5 poems (maximum 10 pages total)
Original, unpublished work only
.doc, .docx, or .pdf format
Proper formatting: Times New Roman, 12pt, your name and page numbers in the header
How to Send:
Email: submissions@pinkcrowpress.com
Subject line: "Poetry Anthology Submission - [Your Last Name]"
Include: Your submission file + brief cover letter with your bio in the email body
Important Dates:
Submissions open: Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Submissions close: Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Decision notifications: September 2026
What Happens Next
Every submission will be read carefully by our editorial team. You'll receive:
Our decision by late September 2026
If accepted: a contract, publication details, and a contributor copy
Accepted poets will:
Retain full copyright to their work
Receive 1 complimentary copy of the anthology
Be featured on Pink Crow Press social media
Have their work published in both print and digital editions
This Is Just the Beginning
This anthology represents everything we hope Pink Crow Press will become: a home for authentic voices, a celebration of diverse perspectives, and a commitment to poetry that takes risks.
Whether you submit or not, thank you for being part of this journey. For following along, for believing in what we're building, for supporting independent publishing.
Let's make something beautiful together.
Mark your calendar for March 1st. I can't wait to read your work.
🖤
Pam Holmes
Founder & Editor, Pink Crow Press
