REVEALING OF BOOK#1-SHATTER SILENCE | "THE ECHOES OF BECOMING SERIES" | SEEKING MORE POETS TO JOIN BOOK #2-GATHER LIGHT & #3-RISE UNBROKEN

Revealing Book #1: Shatter Silence — The Echoes of Becoming Series We are thrilled to unveil Book #1 of our new poetry anthology series, The Echoes of Becoming. Shatter Silence gathers powerful, soul-baring poems that speak truth to taboo, break cycles, and honor the courage it takes to name what once went unspoken. From whispered trauma to thundered testimony, these poems prove that voice is a victory. Preorders open soon. Stay tuned for the cover reveal, launch date, and featured poets.Call for Poets: Book #2 and Book #3 We are now seeking poets for the next two installments in the series: THE ECHOES OF BECOMING

• Book #2: Gather Light — Poems of healing, joy, faith, and reclamation. Think recovery, community care, tenderness, and the everyday ways we choose life and love.
• Book #3: Rise Unbroken — Poems of resilience, resistance, and rebirth. Think endurance after loss, rebuilding, activism, ancestry, and the audacity to thrive.

Who we welcome

• All poets are welcome, with a priority to uplift Black and Brown voices across the diaspora.
• Emerging and established writers.
• International submissions encouraged.

What to submit

• One original poem per book (you may submit to both with separate emails), 200–300 words.
• One high-resolution author photo (JPG/PNG, 300 dpi, at least 2000 px on the longest side). Include photographer credit/permission if applicable.
• A short bio, 100 words or less, highlighting you and your brand. One link and one social handle allowed.

How to submit

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject line: Echoes of Becoming – Book 2 (or Book 3) – Your Name
• Attachments: Poem as DOCX or PDF (title at top; your name and contact info on the first page), plus your high-res photo.
• In the email body: Your 100-word bio and a one-sentence statement of the book you’re targeting and how your poem aligns with its theme.

Timeline

• Book #2 submissions close: OCT 1ST |DROPS NOV.1ST
• Book #3 submissions close: NOV 1ST | DROPS DEC.1ST

Rights and notes

• Submission is free.
• Previously unpublished work is preferred. If previously published, include full credit and confirm you have reprint rights.
• Simultaneous submissions are welcome; notify us immediately if accepted elsewhere.
• If selected, you grant Aspiring Authors Magazine the right to publish your poem in the relevant Echoes of Becoming volume and to feature excerpts on our website/social channels; all other rights revert to you after publication.

Content standards

• We do not publish work that promotes hate or discrimination. Mature themes are welcome when handled with care and consent.

Why submit

• Be part of a purposeful, beautifully curated series amplifying voices that heal, challenge, and transform.
• Featured placement across our platforms and promotional support at launch.
• Community, craft resources, and ongoing opportunities with Aspiring Authors Magazine.

Bring us your truth, your tenderness, your triumph. Shatter the silence. Gather the light. Rise unbroken

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