Submission Guidelines of your Poetry Blog to “Shabdam Community”

Thank you for considering “Shabdam” as a platform to share your poetic creations. We are excited to read and showcase the diverse talent within our community. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable submission process, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Submission Format:

• Submit your poetry in a standard document format (Word, Google Docs, or plain text).
• Ensure that your submission is well-formatted with proper line breaks and spacing.

Poem Limit:

• You may submit up to two poems per submission.
• Each poem should not exceed 50 lines.

Originality:

• Only submit original work that has not been published elsewhere.
• Simultaneous submissions to other publications are allowed, but please inform us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.

Theme and Content:

• “Shabdam” embraces a broad range of themes and styles. Feel free to explore diverse topics, emotions, and perspectives through your poetry.
• We encourage you to express yourself authentically and creatively.

Bio and Contact Information:

Include a brief third-person bio (50-100 words) with your submission.

• Name: [Your Name]
• Father’s Name: [Your Father's Name]
• Address: [Your Address]
• DOB: [Your Date of Birth]
• Mobile Number: [Your Mobile Number]
• E-mail Id: [Your Email Address]
• Social Media:
• Facebook: [Your Facebook Handle]
• Twitter: [Your Twitter Handle]
• Instagram: [Your Instagram Handle]
• Youtube: [Your YouTube Channel]

Submission Process:

• Submit your work via email to shabd@shabdam.in
• Use the subject line: "Submission: [Your Name] - [Title of Poem(s)]"
• Attach your poems in the submission email. Do not paste them directly into the body of the email

Response Time:

We strive to respond to submissions within a week. Please be patient, as we carefully review each submission.

Rights:

By submitting your work to Shabdam, you grant us the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, and display your poetry on our platform. All other rights remain with the author.

Editing:

Our editorial team may provide light edits for clarity or formatting, but significant changes will be discussed with the author before publication.

Promotion:

We encourage you to share your published work on your social media platforms and personal networks.

Thank you for considering “Shabdam” as a home for your creative expressions. We look forward to reading and sharing your beautiful poetry with our community.

Warm regards,

Amit Prakash
Founder & Chief Curator- Shabdam