To have your poetry considered for publication, email your piece to poemsagainstsilence@gmail.com. You can submit it as a PDF, Google Doc, or directly in the body of the email. Include the name you’d like to be credited by, or specify if you’d prefer to stay anonymous. You’re welcome to submit multiple poems, either in a single email or over time. If submitting multiple, please indicate whether you’d like them featured together or separately. We accept poetry of all styles and subjects, especially those that speak to social issues, mental health, identity, resilience, or community. The tone can range from hopeful to heartbreaking; what matters most is authenticity.

Check under the share your poetry section of the website home page for updated listings of upcoming poetry readings, open mics, workshops, and other literary happenings in the Nashville area. You’ll find both digital flyers and event details posted regularly.

Yes! If you’re organizing a poetry-related event in Nashville, send your flyer and event details to poemsagainstsilence@gmail.com. We’ll review your submission and post it on the site if it aligns with our mission of promoting community and creative expression.

For collaborations, readings, or speaking engagements, please reach out through the contact form or email us directly with your request.

Primarily, yes, but we also welcome hybrid forms like spoken word, poetic essays, or visual poetry. If your work speaks against silence, it belongs here.