Middle West Press LLC is a Johnston, Iowa-based editor and publisher of non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and journalism. We are a veteran-owned business. We publish from 1 to 4 titles annually.
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Our projects are often inspired by the people, places, and history of the American Midwest. To view a round-up of our previously published books, click here.
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What is included in this set of 5 poems?
This is a collection of five contemporary "war poems," each presented on a visually compelling 4x6-inch mailable postcard, and featuring words from some of today's best emerging and established voices.
For their contest entry fees, each entrant to the 2025 War Poetry Postcard Project contest will receive a complimentary copy of this collection. Project ships by Aug. 1, 2025. (Contributors: If you have NOT received your postcards, please e-mail editor-publisher Randy Brown at: rbrown AT middlewestpress DOT com )
The collection includes the 2025 first-place and finalist WPPP poems, as well as select others:
- Jane Muschenetz: "Every poem is political—"
- D.A. Gray: "A.M. radio"
- Pamela Hart: "Mothers Over Nangarhar"
Use this Submittable channel to order more sets, or to send full sets of poem to others. Cost per set of 5 is $14.99.
Each collection of 5 postcards ships via U.S. Postal Service in an 4.25x6.25-inch navy-colored envelope, sealed with a 1-inch "War Poetry Postcard Project" seal.
Who is conducting the War Poetry Postcard Project?
The War Poetry Postcard Project is underwritten and administered by Middle West Press LLC, an independent micro-publisher of projects centering regional and marginalized voices, as well as military veterans and families.
In the project's inaugural iteration, Middle West Press is joined by publishing partner Collateral Journal, a twice-annual on-line journal of literary and visual art concerned with the impact of violent conflict and military service beyond the combat zone.
For more information and social-media links, visit: linktr.ee/warpoets