Become a Published Poet in 2026

We welcome all interpretations and expressions of love! Whether your poem explores romantic love, self-love, family bonds, friendship, community and belonging, faith and spiritual love, healing and transformation, love of nature, love of art and creativity, platonic love, or any other form of love that moves you, we want to hear your authentic voice. The diversity of perspectives is what makes this anthology truly special.

Anyone who has never been published before or anyone who wishes to have their poem published in a collection of poems.

A one-time participation fee of $250 if your poem is selected. This shared-publication model supports professional editing, design, and distribution while keeping costs accessible for all poets.

On Amazon and major online bookstores in paperback & eBook formats.

No. Each poet may submit only one poem.

Click the button below and follow the instructions!

To check the status of your submission, please visit our Check Status page. Simply enter the email address you used when submitting your poem, and you'll be able to view your current submission status, including whether it's under review, approved, or confirmed for publication.

If you do not receive a confirmation email after submitting your poem, please first check your junk or spam folder for an email from "firstpoempublished.com". If you still cannot locate the email, please contact us at submission@firstpoempublished.com for assistance.

No. This is a shared anthology model where the participation fees cover all production and distribution costs. There are no individual royalties for contributors. If you publish a solo book with us in the future, you would retain 100% of royalties from that project. Learn more about what to expect.

No. Purchasing copies is completely optional. If you want copies to share with family, friends, or colleagues, they are available at standard retail pricing, but there is no obligation to buy. We do not use pressure tactics or follow up with sales calls.

Once published, the book remains available on Amazon and other retailers indefinitely. You can share your publication credit, purchase copies if desired, and use this experience as a stepping stone in your writing journey. We make no guarantees about sales volume or bestseller status. This is an opportunity for publication credit, not a promise of commercial success. Read more about realistic expectations.

Your fee covers the complete publishing process: professional cover design, interior layout, editorial review, formatting, ISBN registration, copyright filing, distribution setup on Amazon, and ongoing listing management. This is a done-for-you service that handles all technical aspects of publication. See full details.