We are now inviting submissions for the next issue of Worktown Words on the theme of Self-discovery.
Submissions open from 01/09/26 until 30/09/26 (midnight).
This issue will be edited by Amber Berry, a Bolton born poet who uses poetry as her personal diary. She writes about identity; all that she loves and all that she hates. In hope that, by releasing it on to the page, she can show people they aren’t alone.
- One Word or Doc.x. Document per submission (NOT in body of email)
- Document MUST be titled Worktown Words, July 2025, YOUR NAME
- Three pieces per submission
- Poetry up to 40 lines
- Fiction up to 1000 words
- Use font Times New Roman, size 11
- Submit to worktownwords@livefromworktown.org.uk
If you missed past editions, click here to read this online anthology.