Veterans' Poetry/Art Book Submissions

Please read and follow the directions carefully so that we can efficiently streamline your submission! If space constraints become an issue, there is a possibility your submission may be moved to a later installment. If you are submitting multiple submissions, please fill out a separate form for each.

Timeline (subject to change):
- Submissions close 12/15/2025
- Decisions released early January
- First draft finished early February to late March
- Book launch early April

Reah out to vfp.post.911@gmail.com if you have any questions, and we will get back to you promptly! Proceeds will be going towards Veterans For Peace and Vets About Face for future anti-war work.

Author name (can be pseudonym or anonymous)*

Email*

example@example.com

Optional social media handle to include with name (ONLY 1)

PlatformHandle

What was your period of service?*

Pre 9/11Post 9/11

What was your branch of service?*

Are you a veteran? (We are only accepting applications from veterans or servicemembers at this time)*

YesNo, currently serving or under contract

What is your submission?*

PoetryProseVisual art

How long is your poem? (Note, exceptionally long poems may not be accepted depending on space restraints)*

Short (0-99 words)Medium (100-199 words)Long (200+ words)

Title*

Copy and paste your poem here OR if it is formatting sensitive, please follow the instructions below.*

If necessary, please email vfp.post.911@gmail.com with a document including your poem and the exact formatting you want displayed on page. Font and line spacing may vary.

Title*

Please provide a brief description of your prose. Ensure submissions are less than 500 words please! *

Copy and paste your prose here.*

Please provide a brief title and/or caption for your artwork to include in the book.*

Please briefly describe your art piece here to help with curation.*

Please email vfp.post.911@gmail.com with images of your artwork. Ensure images are clear, straight, and capture the entire piece. Provide as many as desired. We will reach out to confirm final layout when we curate the book's first draft.

Thank you for submitting to the Veterans' Poetry and Art Book (name tbd). Would you like to help with the book's curation? Please like one of the following options, and if we have a need, we will reach out!

Submission curationBook artLayoutAdvertisement

Are you a member of any of the involved organizations? Would you like more information if not?

Veterans For PeaceVeterans About FaceNo, but I would like more information