The Acorn Poetry Anthology:
Volume I

Over the past two years, writers at Acorn Writing Retreats have created the most beautiful 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!

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 through the Acorn Access Fund;

  • Join a collective legacy of Acorn voices;

  • Contribute to a meaningful, community-rooted project.

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

Who Can Contribute?

Writers who have attended an Acorn Writing Retreat, or those who have yet to attend and follow us from afar, are warmly invited to submit up to five poems.

You do not need to be a “poet” or published writer. Beginners and seasoned writers are equally welcome. You just need a willingness to share a piece of your creativity.

If you are interested in contributing, please complete the short form below.

Anthology Themes

The anthology welcomes poems that explore:

  • 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 inspiring.

Expression of Interest Form

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