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Dear Literary Artist,
The Poet Band Company is asking for poetry,max.40 lines and prose,max.300 words (English language only. If sent in another language,also include English translation or transliteration)
to be submitted for possible publication in “THE POETRY EXPLOSION NEWSLETTER”(THE PEN”), issued quarterly(January,April,July,October). JULY'S ISSUES ARE DEDICATED TO
ROMANTIC POETRY!!! OCTOBER'S ISSUES SPOTLIGHTS HOLIDAY POETRY. ALL
OTHER ISSUES ARE “OPENED TO THE WRITER”.
We publish poems and prose pertaining to all subjects(love,holidays,current events,etc.) and in
any form(sonnets,haiku,rhyme,free and blank verse,etc.). Simultaneous and pre-published
submissions are accepted. Bio-sketches are optional. Presently, we are not paying monetarily,
but if your works are selected, we'll send you a free copy of the issue in which they(it)appear(s).
Send us your best!!!!! All submissions must be typed and of “camera ready” quality. Submit
a maximum of five works(a L.S.A.S.E. with correct postage if you want your works that are
not accepted for publication to be returned). E-Mail submissions are accepted and must include Snail-Mail address.
Thanks for your love of the written word!!!!!!!!
Subscriptions: $25.00 yearly(4 issues) or $48.00 for 2 years. Send $4.00 for a sample
issue. Outside the U.S.A. , and Canada, $35.00 U.S Dollars for
4 issues or $68.00 for 2 years.Make Check or Money Order payable to:
Arthur C. Ford
P.O. Box 4725
Pittsburgh,PA.15206-0725(U.S.A.)
EM:wewuvpoetry@hotmail.com
TOLL FREE: 1-866-234-0297
ADVERTISING RATES:
Size One issue Four issues
1/8 page $10.00 $35.00
¼ page $20.00 $60.00
½ page $40.00 $120.00
Full Page $80.00 $270.00
Ads must be “camera ready” and printed in black and white. Logos are accepted.
"ADS ARE DUE ON THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE FOLLOWING MONTH'S PUBLICATION"
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Yours in Words,
Arthur C. Ford,Sr./Editor
BIO-SKETCH OF Arthur C. Ford,Sr.,poet
Arthur C. Ford,Sr. was born and bred in New Orleans,LA. He earned a Bachelor
of Science Degree from Southern University in New Orleans,where he studied creative
writing and was also a member of the Drama Society. He has visited 45 states in America
and resided for two years in Brussels,Belgium(Europe).He presently resides in Pittsburgh,PA.
His poetry(lyrics) and prose have been published throughout America,Canada,etc.
He spent 30 days(July,2011) doing missionary work and travelling throughout the country
of India.