11.11 — A NEW BEGINNING
THE POEM STELLIUM ANTHOLOGY: THE BEGINNERS OF A POET’S JOURNEY
Poem Stellium Ltd presents its first official anthology.
To mark our anniversary, submissions are now open for a project dedicated to beginnings — the spark, the first poem, the moment you realised you were a poet.
This anthology is a reflection on poetic awakening. A space to honour where it all started.
THEME: THE BEGINNERS OF A POET’S JOURNEY
We invite UK-based poets to reflect on their first encounter with language as power. Perhaps it was a childhood poem. A diary entry. A classroom moment. A line written in the dark. Tell us about the beginning that shaped you.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Eligibility: UK-based poets, 18+
Opening date: 22 February 2026
Closing date: TBA
Submit: One poem only (up to 150 words)
Language: English
Format: Hardcover, in-house release available exclusively through Poem Stellium
Selected poets will be published and fully credited in the anthology.
They will be invited to our launch event.
They will receive a discounted copy of the book.
They will be offered free entry to selected Poem Stellium events and open mics.
ENTRY AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Submissions are contribution-based.
A minimum £1 contribution is required to submit.
Contributions of £10 or more will be credited in the anthology as supporters of the arts.
All contributions go directly back into Poem Stellium Ltd — supporting editing, design, production, events, and future creative opportunities.
Contributions do not guarantee publication. All submissions are reviewed editorially.
HOW TO SUBMIT
To submit, you must complete payment first.
Pay your entry contribution:
£10 Supporter Contribution (credited)
Supporters contributing £10 or more will be credited in the anthology.
If you wish to contribute more than £10, you may increase the quantity at checkout.
After payment, you will receive an email with the submission form link + password
WHY UK-ONLY?
For this first anthology, submissions are open to UK residents only. We want to meet, collaborate with, and celebrate the poets we publish in person. Those selected will have the opportunity to attend events and share their work live.
Future anthologies will expand internationally. This one is dedicated to our home community.
CLOSING NOTE
An anthology of first beginnings.
Submissions open 22 February 2026.
Wherever you go on Poem Stellium — 11.11 will find you.