The Acorn Poetry Anthology:
Volume I

Over the past two years, writers at Acorn Writing Retreats have created such thought-provoking and wonderful poems exploring a range of topics including imagination, resilience, nature, identity and the courage it takes to write. To help share these powerful words with the world, we are delighted to announce this new project:

The Acorn Poetry Anthology: Volume I
A published collection of poems written by
Acorn Writers near and far
exploring writing, creativity, courage, growth and nature.

All proceeds will go towards the Acorn Access Fund, supporting low-income and marginalised writers to attend future retreats.

If you have attended one of our retreats, or follow Acorn from afar, we would love to welcome your words into this project!

Submissions are open until Sunday 22nd March 2026.
Early submissions are warmly welcome.

Anthology Themes

The anthology welcomes poems that explore one or more of the following themes:

  • The Writing Journey

  • The Creative Process

  • Courage & Resilience

  • Personal Growth

  • Nature, Seasons & Landscapes

  • The Acorn-to-Oak-Tree Metaphor

These themes can be interpreted broadly or personally. Writers are encouraged to follow whatever feels most authentic and inspirational.

Why Be Involved?

  • Be published in a beautifully curated anthology (both print and ebook versions);

  • Celebrate your creativity and share your impactful words;

  • Support future writers as all anthology proceeds go towards the Acorn Access Fund;

  • Become part of a growing collective of Acorn voices;

  • Contribute to a meaningful, community-rooted project.

Your contribution(s) will help grow this anthology into something special.

Who Can Contribute?

Submissions are open to:

  • Writers who have attended an Acorn Writing Retreat;

  • Writers who follow Acorn from afar and feel aligned with its ethos.

You do not need to be a published poet/author. Beginners and experienced writers are equally welcome. All that is required is a willingness to share your wonderful words.

Writers may submit up to five poems. Please note that not all submitted poems may be selected for publication.

Submission Form

Contributors will be contacted after the submission deadline (22.3.26) with next steps.

Interested in Sponsoring?

If you or your organisation would like to support the creation of The Acorn Poetry Anthology: Volume I, we warmly welcome sponsorship or in-kind contributions.

Sponsors will help cover the costs of publishing and printing, allowing all proceeds from book sales to go towards the Acorn Access Fund.

Support can include:

  • Financial sponsorship;

  • Printing or design support;

  • Stocking the printed anthology in your shop;

  • Helping to promote the project.

If you would like to explore becoming a sponsor, please get in touch with Rebecca via email to discuss how you can help support this exciting project: rebecca@acornwritingretreats.com