Submission Guidelines

Time of Singing welcomes poetry that talks about God and our relationship with Him and each other--as well as general inspirational and nature poems. I prefer poems that don't preach, and "show" rather than "tell." Sermons and “greeting card” poetry have valid purposes, but aren't appropriate for this magazine.

I suggest you obtain a sample back issue to help you ascertain TOS's style. $5.00 to TOS, P.O. Box 5276 Conneaut Lake, PA  16316 (Make checks payable to Wind & Water Press). Remember small, "indie" presses need the support of readers and poets.

Please submit up to 4 to 5 poems at a time. That way I can get a better idea of your work. Please be patient with the process. I try to respond within 3 months. It may take up to a year to see your work in print.

I welcome fresh rhyme, beg for more forms, appreciate well-crafted free verse, and consider poems up to 40 lines in length.

TOS sponsors contests twice a year. Check this website for guidelines. Poems with seasonal topics which are accepted for publication (e.g. Christmas, spring, etc.) will appear in the appropriate issue.

Please include a SASE with all submissions by regular mail, and send them to:

Time of Singing

P.O. Box 5276

Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

You may also submit poems via email to the following address:

timesing@zoominternet.net

Please put "Poetry Submission" in the subject line and full contact information in the e-mail and on every poem.

I will comment on work that has merit and is close to publication, and will clear major revisions with the poet. All contributors receive one copy of the issue in which their work appears and the opportunity to purchase more at the contributor’s rate.

Of course, subscriptions are always welcome! One year (four issues) is $21.00 ($25.00 US for Canadian friends). I hope that you’ll consider supporting small press poetry.

Thank your for your interest in Time Of Singing . I look forward to reading your work.

Lora Zill, Editor