What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Maximum of five poems per person
- All poems must be in one PDF document
- Include name pen name if applicable and email on first page
- Each poem must begin on a new page
- Each poem must be no more than one page long
- Use standard upper-case title formatting
- Do not use lowercase titles
- Include a brief note for intentional unusual spacing grammar spelling or formatting
- Poems must be original work
- Poems must not have been previously published
- No simultaneous submissions
- Notify the publisher immediately if accepted elsewhere before decision
Nice to have
- Originality
- Attention to detail
- Strong formatting
Day to day
- Submit original autumn-themed poetry for consideration in an upcoming poetry book
- Prepare polished poems in a single PDF with clear formatting and author details
- Ensure each poem meets the publication's guidelines and is ready for editorial review
Hiring process
- Email submission to heidi@zimmermagazine.com with subject line Autumn Poetry Book
- Compile up to five poems into a single PDF
- Include name pen name if applicable and email on first page
- Start each poem on a new page
- Wait 8 to 12 weeks for a response