Hello there!
Congratulations on being selected to become a contributor to our PoArtMo Anthology! We are very excited to have you on board!
PoArtMo stands for “Positive Actions Rally Thoughts & Momentum,” a concept based on the following tenets: 1. Family-friendliness & clean language – 2. Positivity and upliftment – 3. Inclusivity and respect for all.
Inspired by NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month), PoArtMo seeks to promote positive and inspirational art and creativity.
Every year, Cendrine Marrouat, David Ellis, and Azelle Elric work together to release a volume of the PoArtMo Anthology. They also welcome participation from inspirational creatives.
Submission deadline for Volume 5: March 31, 2024
Ages: 17 and over.
Language: English only.
Topic / Theme: We will consider every topic, except for erotica and politics. No swear words allowed.
Your work must contain an inspirational / uplifting message and be family-friendly. We recommend purchasing a copy of one of our volumes to get familiar with the kind of work we accept.
What we accept: Short stories, flash fiction, essays, drawings, paintings, poetry, photography, and digital art.
Number of pieces per participant: at least 5 – up to a maximum of 10.
Payment to selected contributors: PDF copy of anthology + ongoing royalties (1% per published piece).
Fee: $0. But a donation of at least $10 is required if you want a PDF copy of the anthology and ongoing royalties.
Please note the following:
- Previously published work is acceptable, but we would much prefer receiving original content for our anthology. However, we have a zero-tolerance policy for simultaneous submissions.
- NO AI-GENERATED ART!
- Images that are under 300 ppi in resolution and 1,500 pixels on the longer side will automatically be rejected. Images must also be sent to as separate files.
- Any unprofessional behaviors, threats and false accusations levelled against us will be addressed in the following manner: automatic rejection of your submission, no fee refund, and indefinite ban from submitting to us.
- While we understand that mistakes happen, it is your responsibility to read and follow our guidelines. We will no longer contact artists who have incorrectly submitted to us to give them a second chance.
- Have your work proofread / edited before you send it to us. If we accept it but find too many issues during the editing phase, we will send it back to you for corrections or charge you an hourly fee if you prefer us to proofread it for you.
Ready to submit?
- Click here to download / read our guidelines.
- Click here to download the submission form. Fill it up, then send it back to us. All sections must be filled.
- Email: submissions@abpositiveart.com. Subject: Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology + Name.
Thank you for your time! We can’t wait to read you.