Pricing - First Poem Published

Publication Pricing

There is no cost to submit your poem for review. If your poem is accepted, you can choose an affordable publication option starting at just $10.

July 4, 2026 is our target publication date, giving first-time poets a memorable milestone for their first published work.

Claim your publishing independence. If this is your first time being published, July 4 is a meaningful day to see your poem go live and take your place as a published poet.

Basic Publication
$10

Our most affordable option for poets who want a straightforward path to first publication

  • Your poem published in the anthology
  • Listed in the Author's Index
  • Professional editing and formatting handled for you
  • ISBN registration and Amazon distribution managed for you
  • Digital Author Certificate
  • Free eBook copy
  • No author bio
  • No paperback copy
Standard Publication
$20

A balanced option for poets who want a fuller contributor profile

  • Everything in Basic
  • Author bio included in the About the Authors section
  • Stronger contributor presence in the anthology

A clear next step if you want your published poem and your author identity represented together.

Featured Poet Experience
$30

For poets who want the most visible and tangible version of the experience

  • Everything in Standard
  • Featured placement at the front of the book
  • Paperback copy included

A stronger keepsake option for first-time poets who want a print copy and elevated placement.

What all accepted poets receive

Every tier includes editorial review, formatting, ISBN registration, and Amazon distribution. The difference between tiers is how much author profile and physical-product value you want included.

You only pay after acceptance. There is no fee to submit your poem for consideration.

How to choose

If you want the lowest possible entry point, choose Basic. If you want your bio included, choose Standard. If you want the fuller keepsake experience with featured placement and a paperback copy, choose Featured.

Basic does not require a bio. Standard and Featured do.

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