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'Mildly erotic' anthology issues strict rules on metre

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The editors of an anthology of “mildly erotic” verse are calling for submissions, with no limit placed on the number of poems you can send, but with the emphasis very definitely on metre.  The Emma Press say: “The erotic element of the poems can be as apparent or barely-there as you like, but the writing has got to tick all the boxes: metre, pacing, form, language, and metre. Metre metre metre. The poems may need further editing, but if you can show that you can write then you’ll have our attention.

“As far as the mildly erotic element goes, you can come at it from whichever direction you like. What makes writing good and what makes it erotic are both highly subjective, so please don’t be offended if our tastes don’t match yours. We will read everything, however, and respond with our thoughts.”

The deadline is 17 May, with publication due in September 2013. More details

  

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John Coopey

Tue 26th Feb 2013 23:58

I appreciate the nod Anthony, but 'erotic'? I never really got past the adolescent fumbling stage.

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Katy Megan Hughes

Tue 26th Feb 2013 20:10

Well I must admit, I'm tempted to submit....x

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Anthony Emmerson

Fri 22nd Feb 2013 18:00

Sorry, I can't offer anything near a metre. I'm OK with rhythm though - for a short while at least . . . no limit on entries and "you can come at it from whichever direction you like." Rings a bell in the dim and distant past . . . I'm sure Mr Coopey could do something with this.

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John Aikman

Fri 22nd Feb 2013 17:37

I see they are only asking for submissions, but not dominance. Seems a bit partial to me!

: )

Jx

PS Isn't 'mildly erotic' one of the least erotic phrases you can imagine? It's almost oxymoronic.

Most erotic verse is crap
I get more kicks from bubble wrap.

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