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Poets 4 Paris
A Poetry Chapbook and Project

Poets 4 Paris Blog
On November 13th, 2015, over 150 people were killed in a terrorist attack on the city of Paris. People's lives were changed forever by this event. In times such as these, it is very important to show support for those who have been through so much--to mix words and meaning with financial relief.

In this spirit, Local Gems Press in addition with poetry leaders from Long Island, NY
presents Poets 4 Paris to give poets a way to show the people of Paris that we are with them, and to help raise money for the people hurt and the families of those who lost loved ones.



Here's how it works:

You send a poem to us. You make a donation to a recognized charity. You help provide hope to a people.


Here's the project, plain and simple:

1) Send a poem (Can be previously published, as long as you have the rights).

2) Send a donation of any amount to a recognized charity. We are NOT collecting any money--you send it direct.

3) Your Poem will be published at the Poets4Paris blog:

                     
http://poets4paris.blogspot.com/

4) In addition to the blog, poems submitted until   
                     
                             11/28/15 ONLY

will be considered for a Poets 4 Paris chapbook to be published in print and eBook by Local Gems Press. 

(While any poem will be acceptable for the blog, poems related to Paris will be considered for the chapbook. The chapbook's aim is to show solidarity and support during a trying time.)

Local Gems Press intends to send copies of the chapbook overseas in an effort to help lift spirits so empowering, encouraging compassionate poetry will be considered first and foremost. All proceeds from chapbook sales will be donated to Parisian relief efforts.

How To Submit Poems:

The poem can be on any topic, but must meet the following criteria:
  • For the blog: poem can be on any topic--does NOT have to be on Paris, terrorism, politics, etc. In fact, light-hearted material will be appreciated
  • 50 lines or less (give or take--just no epics!)
  • Include the poem in the body of your email--no attachments!!
  • 1 poem per donation--but you can send as many as you like
  • send all poems to poets4paris@gmail.com
  • Include your name, city/state/country & the name of the charity you donated to-- no proof needed--you are on your honor.  We also ask the amount for our tally purposes only--but that is not required.
  • Please also include a 2-3 line bio in case your poem is included in the chapbook
  • By sending the poem you attest you have the right to allow us to publish it--that it is your work. We are taking only the right to publish the poem here on this site, the Local Gems Press site, in the chapbook and in any e-book, on a non-exclusive basis.
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