Submission and Content Guidelines

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Please review the Submission and Content Guidelines below before proceeding to Poem and Story Posting / Format Guidelines and then clicking on "NEWTOPIC" to start the submission of your poem or story . . . as each new poem and story submission is queued for review with listing only if approved.

• You must be at least 13 years old and the author or copyright owner. (A family member can submit works by a deceased relative if copyright ownership is retained by the family.)
• A separate topic / post is required for each poem and story submission.
• The poem / story must be in English.
• Poem / story must be ready for listing . . . meaning no grammatical errors of normal English wording and proper verse format.
• You must provide your first and last name along with copyright year for your creative work for it to be listed . . . and for copyright protection purposes. (Specific details in Poem and Story Posting / Format Guidelines)
• No poem or story will be listed that is considered for individuals 18 years and older, as Poetry Galore is an all ages site.
• Poems and stories cannot espouse illegal acts, even indirectly. (Suicidal thoughts are included.)
• Offensive and hateful poems and stories are ineligible. Also, no vulgarity allowed and should be altered with "----" with excessive use disqualifying poem for listing consideration.
• Plagiarism and copyright issues will result in immediate removal. It is also up to the rightful owner to pursue any further action . . . as Poetry Galore is strictly a listing service.
• Start "NEWTOPIC" in the most appropriate subject forum.