With over 2000 entries and over 20 columns, this is a more extensive and more up to date list of poetry publications than found here: https://zumpoems.com/poetry-publications/. Note that this was generated by Gemini Pro 2.5 and there are some errors. I have been correcting such errors when I find them. Of the over 2000 entries here, 300 of the publications accept poems previously posted on personal blogs. Because of the number of columns (21), I highly suggest that you cut and paste this into a spreadsheet — just highlight everything inside the table below and cut and paste! (It’s probably quicker if you just do a Control A to highlight entire page, paste that into your spreadsheet, and remove any unwanted rows of text.)
| Publication | Reputational Score (1-100) | Response Time | Sim-Subs? | Accepts blog Posts? | Reprints? | Fee | Submission URL | Home URL | Approx. Readership | Status | Readership Class | Submission Period | Payment | AI Policy | Start Dt | Audio | Core Aesthetic & Key Constraints | Note | Strategic Note | Online Presence |
| American Poetry Review (APR) | 1 | ~6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (mail) / $3 (online) | aprweb.org/about-us | aprweb.org | ~16,500 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – May 31 | Yes (not specified) | Not Stated | 1972 | No | Publishes original poetry, translations, criticism, and essays. Open to all forms and styles at the highest literary level. | One of the most prestigious and widely circulated poetry journals. Tabloid/newspaper format. | This is an elite journal. Send only your most significant, polished work. The $3 online fee is a “convenience fee”; mail-in subs are free. | Select pieces online |
| Granta | 1 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $3.50 (Online) | granta.com/submissions/ | granta.com | ~80,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Very short windows | Yes (Professional) | Not Stated | 1889 | No | “The best… new writing.” Open to all forms. | One of the most prestigious literary journals in the world. | This is an elite market. The “No Sim-Subs” rule is a major constraint, as is the very short poetry window (e.g., Sep 1-30, 2025). | Select pieces online |
| Harper’s Magazine | 1 | 2-8 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | harpers.org/submissions/ (Mail) | harpers.org | ~130,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling (Mail) | Yes (Professional) | Not Stated | 1850 | No | “We look for… poetry of the highest quality.” | One of the most prestigious general interest magazines. Mail submissions ONLY. | This is an elite market. The “No Sim-Subs” and “Mail-Only” rules are absolute. | Select excerpts online |
| Kenyon Review | 1 | ~6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | kenyonreview.submittable.com/submit | kenyonreview.org | ~4,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – Sep 30 | $0.16/word (min $40, max $200) | Not Stated | 1939 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. Max 6 poems. | One of the most prestigious literary journals in the world. | This is an elite, top-paying market. The submission window is extremely short (30 days). | Select pieces online |
| Oklahoma Review | 1 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.cameron.edu/oklahoma-review/submission-guidelines | https://www.cameron.edu/oklahoma-review | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “General literary interest.” | Run by Cameron University. | Accessible academic journal. | All content online |
| Poetry (Poetry Foundation) | 1 | 6-9 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | poetry.submittable.com/submit | poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine | ~100,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 15 – Jun 15 | $10/line (min $400) | No. (“do not… submit AI-generated… work”) | 1912 | Yes | “The best… poetry.” Open to all forms. Max 4 poems. | The premier, longest-running, and highest-paying poetry journal. Explicitly states social media posts are “previously published.” | This is an elite market. The “no blog/social media” rule is absolute. Response times are very long. | All pieces online |
| The Atlantic | 1 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0 (Mail/Submittable) | theatlantic.submittable.com/submit | theatlantic.com | ~3,000,000+ | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling | Yes (Top professional) | Not Stated | 1857 | No | “The best… poetry.” | The other pinnacle of US general interest magazines. | No Sim-Subs. An elite market. Publishes very few poems. | Select pieces online |
| The New Yorker | 1 | 2-6 months | No | No | No | $0 (Mail) | newyorker.com/about/submissions (Mail) | newyorker.com | ~1,200,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling (Mail) | Yes (Top professional) | Not Stated | 1925 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | The pinnacle of US literary/general interest magazines. | Mail submissions ONLY. No Sim-Subs. This is the highest-profile market. | Select pieces online |
| The Paris Review | 1 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $0 (Mail) | Mail only: 544 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 | theparisreview.org | ~25,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling (Mail) | Yes (Top professional) | Not Stated | 1953 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | The pinnacle of literary journals. Mail submissions ONLY. | Do not send simultaneous submissions. This is their most famous, iron-clad rule. | Select pieces online |
| A Public Space | 5 | 3 – 6 months | Yes | No | No | $3 (Submittable) | apublicspacedemo.submittable.com/submit | apublicspace.org | 5,000 – 10,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Oct 15 – Apr 15 | Yes (amount not specified) | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Seeks out overlooked and unclassifiable work… from beyond established confines.” Highly prestigious literary work. | Frequently publishes work selected for Best American and Pushcart Prize anthologies. Known for launching major careers. | This is one of the most respected journals. Submissions are currently closed (as of Nov 2025). Send only your most ambitious, polished work. | Select pieces online |
| AGNI | 5 | 2 – 4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | agni.subfolios.com/ | agnionline.bu.edu | ~3,000 (print) | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – May 31 (break Dec 15 – Jan 15) | $50/page (max $300) | Yes (Must Disclose) | 1972 | Yes (for digital) | “Resist[s] ideas about what a certain kind of writing ‘should do.'” Seeks unique, powerful voices. | A top-tier, internationally recognized journal. Consistently in Best American and Pushcart anthologies. Fee is waived for postal subs. | This is an elite journal. Send your absolute best. The “must disclose AI” policy means AI-assisted work is not banned, but must be declared. | All pieces online |
| Alaska Quarterly Review (AQR) | 5 | 4 – 12 weeks | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | aqr.submittable.com/submit | aqreview.org | Not Found | Active | Top-Tier | Very short windows (e.g., Poetry: Nov 1-9) | Yes (amount not specified) | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “Fiction, short plays, poetry, photo essays, and literary nonfiction in traditional and experimental styles.” No light verse. | A top-tier journal known for finding new voices. Work is constantly selected for Best American and Pushcart prizes. | Submission windows are extremely short and specific. You must be prepared in advance. This is a major-league journal. | Select excerpts online |
| Harvard Review | 5 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | harvardreview.submittable.com/submit | harvardreview.org | ~3,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Specific periods (e.g., Sep 1 – Oct 1) | Yes (unspecified) | Not Stated | 1986 | No | “Publishes… poetry… of the highest quality.” Open to all forms. | An elite, long-running print journal. Windows are very short and close when caps are met. | This is an elite market. You must submit on Day 1 of the reading period. | Select pieces online |
| Journal of the American Medical Association | 5 | 1-3 weeks (Fast) | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://jamanetwork.com/pages/poetry-and-medicine | https://jamanetwork.com | ~320,000 (Print) | Active | Top-Tier | Always Open | Honorarium | Not Stated (Implied No-AI) | 1883 | No | Constraint: “Poetry and Medicine.” Must be “brief, narrative, and accessible.” <48 lines. Topic must be health/medicine. | The Journal of the American Medical Association. One of the most prestigious, and specific, poetry markets in the world. | The pinnacle market for any poem related to health or medicine. Extremely competitive, but very fast response. No sim-subs. | Online Only |
| Ploughshares | 5 | 3-5 months | Yes | No | No | $3.75 | pshares.org/submit/journal/ | pshares.org | ~7,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Jun 1 – Jan 15 | $45/page (min $90) | No. (“AI-generated manuscripts” not considered). | 1971 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | An elite, top-paying journal (Emerson College). Fee is waived for subscribers. | An elite market. This is a top-tier target for your most polished work. | Select pieces online |
| The Georgia Review | 5 | 3-9 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | thegeorgiareview.submittable.com/submit | thegeorgiareview.com | ~5,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Aug 15 – May 15 | $4/line | No. (“We do not consider… AI-generated work.”) | 1947 | No | “The very best… work.” Open to all forms, including long poems. | One of the most elite university journals. Consistently in Best American anthologies. | An elite, top-paying market. Send only your most significant, polished work. | Select pieces online |
| The Gettysburg Review | 5 | 3-9 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | gettysburgreview.submittable.com/submit | gettysburgreview.com | ~4,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – May 31 | $3/line | No. (“We do not consider AI-generated work.”) | 1988 | No | “The highest quality.” Publishes poetry, fiction, and essays. | An elite university journal (Gettysburg College). | An elite, top-paying market. A standard-bearer of literary quality. | Select excerpts online |
| The Guardian | 5 | N/A (Curated) | N/A | No | No | £0.00 | poetry.editor@theguardian.com (Rare) | https://www.theguardian.com/books/series/poemoftheweek | ~20,000,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Global) | N/A (Curated) | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1821 | No | “Poem of the Week.” Extremely competitive. Topical, sharp, and widely read. | Note: Carol Rumens’ “Poem of the Week” is curated (she selects from books). The “Saturday Poem” is the submission slot (rarely open). | Strategic Note: Almost impossible to submit to directly without an agent/reputation. | All content online |
| The Iowa Review | 5 | 2-5 months | Yes | No | No | $4.00 | iowareview.submittable.com/submit | iowareview.org | ~3,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – Nov 1 | $1.50/line (min $100) | No. (“We do not consider… AI-generated work.”) | 1970 | No | “The best… work we can find.” Open to all forms. | One of the most elite university journals in the US (University of Iowa). | An elite, top-paying market. Send only your most significant work. | Select pieces online |
| The Southern Review | 5 | 6-9 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | thesouthernreview.submittable.com/submit | thesouthernreview.org | ~3,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – Jan 1 | $50/page (min $100) | Not Stated | 1935 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | One of the most elite, long-running university journals (LSU). | An elite, top-paying market. Very long response times. | Select pieces online |
| The Sun Magazine | 5 | 3-6 months | Yes | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | thesunmagazine.submittable.com/submit | thesunmagazine.org | ~70,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling | $100 – $250 | Not Stated | 1974 | No | “Personal… that… explores the complexities of our lives.” | A top-tier, high-paying, and widely read journal. | A top-tier market. They are generous with reprints if you disclose them. | Select pieces online |
| Threepenny Review | 5 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0 (Mail) / $3 (Online) | threepennyreview.com/submissions.html | threepennyreview.com | ~9,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Jan 1 – Jun 30 | $200/poem | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. Max 5 poems / 100 lines. | An elite, top-paying, tabloid-format journal. | An elite market. No Sim-Subs. Mail-in subs are free. | Select pieces online |
| Chicago Review | 9 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $5.00 | chicagoreview.submittable.com/submit | chicagoreview.org | ~2,500 | Active | Top-Tier | Oct 1 – Jun 15 | $0 (Contrib. copy + 1-yr sub) | Not Stated | 1946 | No | “Avant-garde and experimental… less interested in traditional narrative approaches.” | The elite, student-run journal of the U. of Chicago. Famed for publishing the Beat poets. | A top-tier market for your most challenging, experimental, or academic-leaning work. | Select pieces online |
| Asimov’s Science Fiction | 10 | ~5 weeks | No | No | No | $0.00 | asimovs.com/contact-us/writers-guidelines/ | asimovs.com | ~20,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Speculative) | Rolling (online) | $1 per line (max 40 lines) | No. (“We will not consider any submissions written, developed, or assisted by these tools.”) | 1977 | No | SF-dominant, but also borderline fantasy, slipstream, and surreal. Max 40 lines. “No sword & sorcery.” | A legendary, top-paying market. Known for “character oriented” work. | This is an elite SF market. The 40-line limit is a hard constraint. No simultaneous submissions is a strict rule. | Select excerpts online |
| Beloit Poetry Journal (BPJ) | 10 | ~8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | bpj.org/submit/regular-guidelines | bpj.org | ~1,500 | Active | Top-Tier | Jan 1-31; Jul 1-31 | $0 (Contributor copy) | Not Stated | 1950 | No | “Open to a wide range of forms and styles… fresh voices, quickened language.” Welcomes long poems. | One of the oldest and most prestigious poetry-only journals. | Submission windows are very short (31 days) and close early if they hit their 800-submission cap. You must submit on day 1. | Select pieces online |
| Black Warrior Review (BWR) | 10 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | bwr.submittable.com/submit | bwr.ua.edu | ~2,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – Dec 1; Mar 1 – Jun 1 | Yes ($300 for contest) | No. (“AI-generated work is not accepted.”) | 1974 | Yes | “Pieces that break down conventions of writing… work that unlearns colonial and ableist rules.” | One of the most prestigious and long-running graduate-student-run journals. Known for experimental and innovative work. | This is an elite journal for challenging, experimental, and hybrid work. General submission payment is not specified, but contests pay well. | All pieces online |
| Boston Review | 10 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bostonreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.bostonreview.net/ | ~100,000+ | Active | Top-Tier | Varied (Annual contest) | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1975 | No | “Public reasoning.” Poetry that is “ambitious and innovative.” | A major intellectual magazine. Poetry is primarily solicited or via contest. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. Often closed to unsolicited poetry. | All content online / Print |
| Boulevard Magazine | 10 | ~4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | boulevardmagazine.org/guidelines | boulevardmagazine.org | ~4,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Nov 1 – May 1 | $50 – $250 | Not Stated | 1985 | No | “Finest in fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.” No light verse. Max 200 lines. | A long-running, highly prestigious print journal. | This is an elite, paying journal. Send only your best, most polished work during their reading period. | Select pieces online |
| Colorado Review | 10 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | coloradoreview.colostate.edu/submissions | coloradoreview.colostate.edu | ~1,100 | Active | Top-Tier | Aug 1 – Apr 30 | $10/page (min $30) | Not Stated | 1956 | No | “Contemporary poetry of any style.” Open to long poems. | An elite, long-running university journal. | A top-tier, paying market. Responses are relatively fast for this tier. | Select pieces online |
| Conjunctions | 10 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $3.00 | conjunctions.com/submissions | conjunctions.com | ~7,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – May 31 | Yes (amount not specified) | Not Stated | 1981 | No | “Innovative, formally-daring, and challenging work.” | An elite, long-running, and highly influential journal. | A top-tier journal for experimental work. The “No Simultaneous Submissions” rule is strict and a major consideration. | Select pieces online |
| Copper Nickel | 10 | ~12 weeks | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | coppernickel.submittable.com/submit | copper-nickel.org | ~2,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Aug 15-Dec 15; Jan 15-Mar 1 | $30/page (min $50) | Not Stated | 2002 | No | Open to all forms and styles of poetry, fiction, essays, and translation folios. | A premier, top-paying journal from the University of Colorado Denver. Consistently in Best American anthologies. | This is an elite journal. Send your absolute best, most polished work. The $3 fee is standard for this tier. | Select pieces online |
| Ecotone | 10 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | ecotone.submittable.com/submit | ecotone.org | ~2,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Aug 1 – Dec 1 | $200 (flat rate) | No. (“We do not consider AI-generated submissions.”) | 2005 | No | Theme: Reimagining “place.” Seeks work that explores the “intersections of human and natural worlds.” | An elite, top-paying journal from UNC Wilmington. Consistently in Best American anthologies. | This is a premier market. Work must engage with the theme of place, ecology, or environment. | Select pieces online |
| EPOCH Magazine | 10 | 1-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | epoch.submittable.com/submit | epoch.library.cornell.edu | ~1,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 15 – Apr 15 | $50/poem (min) | Not Stated | 1947 | No | “The best fiction, poetry, and essays.” Open to all forms. | An elite, long-running print journal from Cornell University. | This is a major-league journal. Send only your most polished, ambitious work. | Select excerpts online |
| Fence | 10 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3 (Tip Jar) | fence.submittable.com/submit | fenceportal.org | ~3,500 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – Nov 1; Feb 1 – Mar 15 | $50 – $100 | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “Work that is difficult, strange… that doesn’t know what it is.” | A premier, long-running journal for experimental, avant-garde, and “difficult” work. Very long response times. | This is the elite market for your most challenging, experimental, and unclassifiable work. | Select pieces online |
| Five Points | 10 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | fivepoints.gsu.edu/submit/ | fivepoints.gsu.edu | ~2,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – May 30 | $50/poem | Not Stated | 1996 | No | “The best… work being written today.” Open to all forms, but leans toward strong narrative and voice. | A top-tier print journal from Georgia State University. Consistently in Best American anthologies. | An elite, paying market. A standard-bearer for high-quality, crafted, accessible literary work. | Select pieces online |
| Guernica | 10 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | guernica.submittable.com/submit | guernicamag.com | ~100,000+ | Active | Top-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. (“We do not publish… AI-generated work.”) | 2004 | No | “Global… intersection of art and politics.” Work with a social justice, political, or global perspective. | A top-tier online journal. Famously does not pay, despite its high prestige. | This is an elite market for your more political, global, or justice-oriented work. | All pieces online |
| Image Journal | 10 | 3-6 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $3.00 | imagejournal.submittable.com/submit | imagejournal.org | ~7,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Niche) | Aug 1 – Oct 31 | $20/line (max $400) | Not Stated | 1989 | No | Constraint: Must engage with “Judaism, Christianity, or Islam.” | The premier, elite journal for art and faith. | This is an elite, top-paying market. The faith/religion constraint is absolute, but can be “indirect or allusive.” | Select pieces online |
| Indiana Review | 10 | 3-5 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $3.00 | indianareview.submittable.com/submit | indianareview.org | ~2,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – Oct 31; Feb 1 – Mar 31 | $5/line (min $30) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “Innovative… work that is… beautifully crafted and remembered.” | An elite, top-paying university journal (Indiana University). | An elite market. Send only your best. | Select excerpts online |
| Michigan Quarterly Review | 10 | 4-6 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $3.00 | mqr.submittable.com/submit | sites.lsa.umich.edu/mqr/ | ~3,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Aug 1 – Apr 30 | $25/poem | Not Stated | 1962 | No | Open to all forms. | An elite, top-tier university journal. | An elite, paying market. Note they explicitly define “previously published” as including personal blogs. | Select pieces online |
| Missouri Review | 10 | 8-12 weeks | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | missourireview.submittable.com/submit | missourireview.com | ~5,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling (closes for summer) | $40/page | Not Stated | 1978 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | An elite, top-paying university journal (U. of Missouri). | An elite, paying market. Known for finding new writers. | Select pieces online |
| New England Review | 10 | ~3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | nereview.com/submit/ | nereview.com | ~3,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – May 31 | $50/page (min $100) | Not Stated | 1978 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | An elite, top-paying journal (Middlebury College). | An elite, paying market. Send your best. | Select pieces online |
| NOON Annual | 10 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://noonannual.com/submit/ | https://noonannual.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Cult) | Year-round | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Precision and deflation.” The home for the clinical, deflationary aesthetic. Edited by Diane Williams. | Technically publishes “short prose/fiction,” but definitive for the “excluded observer” voice. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. Very specific aesthetic. | Print only |
| Poetry London | 10 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) / £3.50 (Online) | poetrylondon.co.uk/submissions/ | poetrylondon.co.uk | ~2,500 | Active | Top-Tier (UK) | Specific reading periods | £30/poem | Not Stated | 1988 | No | “The best… new poetry.” Open to all forms. | A premier, top-paying international journal based in the UK. | An elite, paying market. Mail submissions (to their UK address) are free. | Select pieces online |
| Prairie Schooner | 10 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | prairieschooner.submittable.com/submit | prairieschooner.unl.edu | ~2,500 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – May 1 | Yes (unspecified) | Not Stated | 1926 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | An elite, long-running university journal (U. of Nebraska-Lincoln). | An elite, paying market. Send your best. | Select pieces online |
| Raritan: A Quarterly… | 10 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) | Mail only: 31 Mine St, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 | raritanquarterly.rutgers.edu | ~3,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling (Mail) | Yes (unspecified) | Not Stated | 1981 | No | “Poetry of the highest quality.” Leans academic, critical. | An elite, long-running university journal (Rutgers). Mail submissions ONLY. | An elite, traditional, mail-in market. | Select excerpts online |
| Rattle | 10 | 2-4 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (if <200 circ.) | $0 (Online) / $8 (Print) | rattle.submittable.com/submit | rattle.com | ~10,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling (Online) / Specific (Print) | $200 (Print) / $100 (Online) | No. (“AI-generated… will be… deleted unread.”) | 1994 | Yes | “Simple, direct… accessible… poems that are moving.” | A premier, top-paying, and widely read journal. Free submission window: Sep 15-Oct 15. | A top-tier market. Submit during the free window. They explicitly allow blog posts. | All pieces online |
| Salmagundi | 10 | 3-9 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) | Mail only: Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | salmagundi.skidmore.edu | ~4,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Oct 1 – May 1 (Mail) | Yes (unspecified) | Not Stated | 1965 | No | “The best… work.” Leans intellectual, political, critical. | An elite, long-running journal. Mail submissions ONLY. No notices of rejection. We has to assume rejection after one year. | An elite, traditional, mail-in market. | Select excerpts online |
| Scientific American | 10 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.scientificamerican.com/page/contact-us/ | https://www.scientificamerican.com/ | 10000000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling (Query First) | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1845 | No | Only publishes “science-themed” poetry. Poetry is a rare feature, curated by the “Poetry Editor.” | This is an elite “general interest” magazine. Poetry is an extremely rare feature and must be about science. | Do not send general poems. This is an “elite” market. A query to the poetry editor is recommended. | All content online |
| swamp pink (fka Crazyhorse) | 10 | 12-16 weeks | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | swamp-pink.charleston.edu/submit/ | swamp-pink.charleston.edu | ~2,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1-Dec 31; Feb 1-May 31 | $40/poem (max $200) | Not Stated | 1960 | No | “Poems that reckon… Poems that sing.” | This is the new name for Crazyhorse. | An elite, top-paying market. Send your best. | All pieces online |
| The Adroit Journal | 10 | < 1 month | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | theadroitjournal.submittable.com/submit | theadroitjournal.com | ~50,000+ | Active | Top-Tier | Mar 1 – Jun 1; Sep 1 – Nov 1 | $50/poem | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | An elite, top-paying, and very fast-responding journal. | An elite market. A top-tier target for your best work due to fast, paying, no-fee (for BIPOC) subs. | All pieces online |
| The Baffler | 10 | 1-4 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | thebaffler.com/about/submissions | thebaffler.com | ~50,000+ | Active | Top-Tier (General) | Rolling | Yes (unspecified) | Not Stated | 1988 | No | “Seeks… poetry… that expand[s] beyond the personal.” (Submit a selection of 5 poems). | A top-tier, paying, general interest magazine with a focus on cultural and political critique. | An elite, paying market. Send a group of 5 poems that are culturally or politically engaged. | Select pieces online |
| The Common | 10 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | thecommon.submittable.com/submit | thecommononline.org | ~3,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Mar 1 – Jun 1; Sep 1 – Dec 1 | $100/poem | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “A… sense of place… voices from diverse-backgrounds.” | An elite, top-paying journal from Amherst College. | An elite market. A strong “sense of place” is their key aesthetic preference. | All pieces online |
| The Hopkins Review | 10 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | hopkinsreview.submittable.com/submit | hopkinsreview.com | ~1,500 | Active | Top-Tier | Specific reading periods | $100/poem | Not Stated | 1947 (relaunched 2008) | No | “Publishes… poetry… of the highest literary merit.” Leans formal and academic. | An elite, top-paying journal from Johns Hopkins University. | An elite market, especially strong for formal or intellectually rigorous work. | Select pieces online |
| The Massachusetts Review | 10 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | massreview.submittable.com/submit | massreview.org | ~4,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Oct 1 – Apr 30 | $50 (min) | No. (“We do not accept… AI… content.”) | 1959 | No | “The best… contemporary work.” Open to all forms. | An elite, top-tier university journal (UMass Amherst). | An elite, paying market. Send your best. | Select pieces online |
| The Nation | 10 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.thenation.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://www.thenation.com/ | 1000000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1865 | No | “Publishes ‘1-2 ‘poems ‘per ‘issue.” Only publishes “political” poetry of the highest literary quality. | One of the most prestigious and widely read political magazines. Publishes very little poetry, all by major poets. | This is an elite, “legacy” journal. Do not send general poems. Send only your most significant political poetry. | All content online |
| The New Criterion | 10 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail/Email) | https://www.newcriterion.com/contact/ | https://www.newcriterion.com/ | ~30,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1982 | No | “Publishes ‘formalist’ ‘and ‘New ‘Criticism’ ‘poetry.” Only publishes traditional, formal, or ‘neo-formalist’ ‘work. | A major, elite “conservative” journal of arts and culture. Known for its rigorous, “anti-postmodern” aesthetic. | This is an elite journal. Do not send experimental, confessional, or free verse. This is the market for high-quality formalist poetry. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The New Republic | 10 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | tnr.com/about/submissions (email) | tnr.com | ~50,000+ | Active | Top-Tier (General) | Rolling (email) | Yes (Professional) | Not Stated | 1914 | No | “Poetry of the highest quality.” | A major political/cultural magazine that publishes 1-2 poems per issue. | An elite market. Publishes very little poetry, so competition is extreme. | Select pieces online |
| The New Statesman | 10 | 2-6 months | No | No | No | £0.00 | poetry@newstatesman.co.uk | https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/poetry | ~2,000,000 | Active | Top-Tier (UK) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1913 | No | “The NS Poem.” High-intellect, politically aware, and culturally critical work. | Constraint: Max 20-30 lines. Send 3-4 poems in body of email or Word doc. | Very prestigious. Often features major names, but open to new voices. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Poetry Review | 10 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | £4.00 | https://poetryreview.submittable.com/ | https://poetrysociety.org.uk/ | ~15,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Varied (short windows) | Yes (£40/poem) | Not Stated | 1912 | No | “The ‘magazine ‘of ‘The ‘Poetry ‘Society ‘(UK).” 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘the ‘best ‘in ‘contemporary ‘poetry.” | A legendary, elite international journal. The premier “establishment” journal of the UK. | This is one of the world’s top journals. Send only your most significant, ambitious, and polished work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Rumpus | 10 | 2-5 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | therumpus.submittable.com/submit | therumpus.net | ~500,000+ | Active | Top-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0 (Prizes avail) | No. (“We do not accept… AI-generated… work.”) | 2009 | No | “We strive to be a… platform for… marginalized voices.” | An elite, high-traffic online journal. The $3 fee is a “tip.” | An elite market that actively champions underrepresented voices. | All pieces online |
| The Sewanee Review | 10 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $3.00 | https://sewaneereview.submittable.com/ | https://thesewaneereview.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – May 31 | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1892 | No | “America’s oldest continuously published literary quarterly.” | An elite “legacy” journal. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The TLS | 10 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.the-tls.co.uk/about-us/ | https://www.the-tls.co.uk/ | ~100,000+ | Active | Top-Tier (UK) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1902 | No | “Times Literary Supplement.” One of the world’s most prestigious literary reviews. | An elite market. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. | All content online / Print |
| The Walrus | 10 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://thewalrus.ca/about/submission-guidelines/ | https://thewalrus.ca/ | ~1,000,000+ | Active | Top-Tier (CA) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Canada’s conversation.” Only publishes Canadian writers (citizens/residents). | Canada’s premier general interest magazine. | Constraint: Canadian writers only. Extremely competitive. | All content online / Print |
| The Yale Review | 10 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://yalereview.submittable.com/ | https://yalereview.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Varied (e.g., Oct) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1819 | No | “The oldest literary quarterly in the US.” | An elite “legacy” journal. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Uncanny Magazine | 10 | ~30 days | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $0.00 | uncannymagazine.com/submissions/ (Moksha) | uncannymagazine.com | ~15,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Speculative) | Specific reading periods | $40/poem | No. (“does not accept any submissions written with AI.”) | 2014 | Yes | Constraint: Speculative poetry ONLY. (SF, Fantasy, Horror). | An elite, top-paying, and fast-responding journal for speculative work. | This is an elite, paying market for your SF/Fantasy poems. | All pieces online |
| VQR | 10 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.vqronline.org/about-vqr/submissions | https://www.vqronline.org/ | ~100,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Jul 1-31 (Short window) | Yes ($200/poem) | Not Stated | 1925 | No | “Virginia Quarterly Review.” One of the most prestigious journals in the US. | An elite market. High pay. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. Short window. | Select pieces online / Print |
| World Literature Today | 10 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | worldliteraturetoday.submittable.com/submit | worldliteraturetoday.org | ~15,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Jun 1-30; Dec 1-31 | Yes (unspecified) | Not Stated | 1927 | Yes | “Contemporary literary… topics.” Strong international/translation focus. | An elite, long-running university journal (U. of Oklahoma). | An elite market. No Sim-Subs. Windows are very short. | Select pieces online |
| ZYZZYVA | 10 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) / $3 (Online) | Mail only: 57 Post Street, Suite 902, San Francisco, CA 94104 | zyzzyva.org | ~3,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Jan 1-May 31; Sep 1-Nov 30 | Yes (“cash, copies”) | Not Stated | 1985 | No | Constraint: “West Coast writers and artists remains essential.” | An elite journal. Online subs are capped; Mail-in is the most reliable method. | An elite, paying market. Your chances are much higher if you have a West Coast connection. | Select pieces online |
| 32 Poems | 15 | < 3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | 32poems.submittable.com/submit | 32poems.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Feb 1-Apr 30; Aug 1-Sep 30 | $25/poem | Not Stated | 2002 | No | Prefers shorter poems that can fit on a single page (approx. 32 lines), but is flexible for exceptional work. Appreciates form, craft, and musicality. | Fee is waived for subscribers or postal submissions. Known for its high standards and quick, respectful responses. | This is a top-tier journal for concise, crafted, and lyrical poetry. A 40-line poem is a hard sell; a 20-line poem is perfect. | Select pieces online |
| Aeon | 15 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://aeon.co/about/submissions | https://aeon.co/ | ~2,000,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling (Query) | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “A ‘magazine ‘of ‘ideas ‘and ‘culture.” ‘Poetry ‘is ‘an ‘extremely ‘rare ‘feature ‘and must ‘be ‘philosophical. | A major “intellectual” ‘digital ‘magazine ‘(like The ‘Atlantic). ‘Publishes ‘almost ‘no ‘poetry. | This is not a regular poetry market. Do not send general poems. Poetry is rare and must be “philosophical.” ‘A ‘query ‘to ‘an ‘editor ‘is ‘essential. | All content online |
| Blackbird | 15 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0 ($2 “tip”) | blackbird.vcu.edu/submissions/ | blackbird.vcu.edu | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Oct 1 – Apr 15 | $40/poem | No. (“We do not accept work that uses Generative AI in any form.”) | 2002 | Yes | Open to all forms. Publishes long work (query if >10 pages). | A top-tier online journal from VCU. Known for high-quality work and slow response times. | A major, paying market. The $2 fee is listed as a “tip.” They are a pioneer in online journals. | All pieces online |
| BOMB Magazine | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bombmagazine.submittable.com/ | https://bombmagazine.org/ | ~1,000,000+ | Active | Top-Tier (Avant-Garde) | Varied (e.g., Spring) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1981 | No | “Adventurous work.” The premier venue for avant-garde, intellectual, and structurally complex writing. | A major cultural heavyweight. | Constraint: Very competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Brick | 15 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://brickmag.com/submissions/ | https://brickmag.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (CA) | Apr 1 – Apr 30; Oct 1 – Oct 31 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “A Literary Journal.” Primarily nonfiction, but publishes elite poetry. | One of Canada’s most prestigious international journals. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. Poetry is a small but vital part. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Callaloo | 15 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://callaloo.express/submissions | https://callaloo.express/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Diaspora) | Rolling (Sporadic) | No | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “A Journal of African Diaspora Arts and Letters.” | One of the most prestigious journals for Black literature. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. Focus on the African Diaspora. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Cincinnati Review | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | cincinnatireview.com/submissions | cincinnatireview.com | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – May 1 | $30/poem | Not Stated | 2003 | No | Open to all forms, “from the traditional to the experimental.” | A top-tier, highly competitive university journal known for its quality. | This is an elite, paying journal. Send only your absolute best. They also have a (currently closed) “miCRo” feature. | Select pieces online |
| Denver Quarterly | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | denverquarterly.submittable.com/submit | denverquarterly.com | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $100 (flat) | Not Stated | 1966 | No | “Poetry of any persuasion.” Run by the University of Denver. | A long-running, highly prestigious literary journal. | This is a top-tier, paying market. Send your best work. | Select pieces online |
| Electric Lit | 15 | 6-8 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | electricliterature.submittable.com/ | electricliterature.com | ~3,000,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Specific (short) windows | $100.00 | Not Stated | 2009 | No | For “The Commuter”: “strange and diverting poetry, flash prose…” (4-6 poems, max 8 pages). | A major non-profit digital publisher. “The Commuter” is their weekly magazine for poetry. | Windows are very short and competitive. Members can submit year-round. | |
| Emergence Magazine | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://emergencemagazine.org/pitches-submissions/ | https://emergencemagazine.org/ | ~500,000+ | Active | Top-Tier | Varied (Themed) | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 2018 | Yes | “Ecology, ‘culture, ‘and ‘spirituality.” Only publishes work that engages with these interconnected themes. | A stunningly produced, elite multimedia magazine. Publishes essays, films, and poetry. | This is a top-tier market. Do not send general poetry. Work must deeply engage with ecology and spirituality. | All content online |
| Hazlitt | 15 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://hazlitt.net/about | https://hazlitt.net/ | ~500,000+ | Active | Top-Tier (CA) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Award-winning journalism and literature.” Run by Penguin Random House Canada. | A major online magazine. Poetry is rare but prestigious. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. | All content online |
| Issues in Science and Technology | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://issues.org/submissions/ | https://issues.org/ | ~20,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Science) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1984 | No | “The intersection of science, technology, and society.” Publishes art and poetry that reflects on tech policy and human impact. | Published by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine & ASU. | Constraint: Must address science/tech themes. | All content online |
| jubilat | 15 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | jubilat.submittable.com/submit | jubilat.org | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Apr 1 | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Committed to publishing… the best in contemporary American poetry.” Leans experimental. | A major, highly respected journal from the UMass Amherst MFA program. | This is a top-tier journal for ambitious, “difficult,” or experimental work. Response times are very long. | Select pieces online |
| n+1 | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.nplusonemag.com/contact/ | https://www.nplusonemag.com/ | ~200,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Intellectual) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Literature, culture, and politics.” Cynical, high-wit, and structurally ironic. | The voice of the “excluded observer” of capitalism. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Narrative Magazine | 15 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $27.00 | narrativemagazine.com/submissions | narrativemagazine.com | ~150,000+ | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling | $50 – $150 | Not Stated | 2003 | No | Open to all forms. Also has an “iPoem” (150 words) category. | A top-tier online journal. Free submissions are offered for a few days each year (April 1-15). | The $27 fee is a major barrier. Plan to submit during the free window in April. | All pieces online |
| Ninth Letter | 15 | 4-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | ninthletter.submittable.com/submit | ninthletter.com | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $25/poem (online) / $10/page (print) | No. (“we do not publish… AI-generated work.”) | 2004 | No | “Cross-genre… innovative… art & design.” | A top-tier, beautifully designed university journal (U. of Illinois). | A major, paying market, especially good for hybrid or visual work. | Select pieces online |
| North Carolina Quarterly | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 / $3 (Tip Jar) | carolinaquarterly.submittable.com/submit | carolinaquarterly.com | ~1,500 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $50.00 | Not Stated | 1948 | No | “The best… work.” | Corrected: This is Carolina Quarterly. My “Unable to Verify” status was a failure to find the correct name. | N/A (Unable to Verify) | |
| Orion Magazine | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://orionmagazine.submittable.com/ | https://www.orionmagazine.org/ | ~70,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Mar 1 – Jun 1 | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1982 | No | “A magazine ‘about ‘nature, ‘culture, ‘and ‘place.” Only ‘publishes ‘poetry ‘that ‘is ”nature-based’ ‘or ”environmental’. | A major, elite “intellectual” ‘nature ‘magazine. ‘Publishes ‘very ‘little ‘poetry ‘(1-3 ‘poems ‘per ‘issue). | This is an elite, specialty market. Do not send general poems. Send only your most significant environmental ‘or nature poetry. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Oxford American Magazine | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | oxfordamerican.submittable.com/submit | oxfordamerican.org | ~40,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Regional) | Specific reading periods | Yes (Professional) | Not Stated | 1992 | No | Constraint: “The best in Southern writing.” Work must be by or about the American South. | A top-tier, nationally respected magazine. | Do not submit unless your work has a clear, strong connection to the US South. | Select pieces online |
| Parnassus | 15 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://parnassusreview.com/submit/ | http://parnassusreview.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1973 | No | “Poetry in Review.” Long-form essays/reviews and original poetry. | An elite “review” journal. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. Very rigorous. | Print only |
| Pleiades | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | pleiades.submittable.com/submit | pleiadesmag.com | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $25/poem | Not Stated | 1991 | No | “Work that is… lyrically inventive.” “embraces risk.” | A top-tier, paying university journal (U. of Central Missouri). | A major, paying market. Send your best, most ambitious work. | Select pieces online |
| Plume | 15 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | plumepoetryjournal.submittable.com/ | plumepoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “The best… contemporary poetry.” “encourages international submissions.” | A top-tier, no-fee online journal. | A major, high-prestige, no-fee market. | All pieces online |
| Poetry Northwest | 15 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | poetrynorthwest.org/submit/ | poetrynorthwest.org | ~1,500 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $50/poem | Not Stated | 1959 | Yes | “Open to all styles… we look for poems that… ‘sing, sting, and speak.'” | A long-running, highly respected, and paying journal. | A major, paying market. Send your best work. | All pieces online |
| Seneca Review | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | senecareview.submittable.com/submit | hws.edu/senecareview | ~1,500 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – May 1 | $25/page | Not Stated | 1970 | No | “Poems that… explore… ‘the lyric essay’ or ‘the poetics of bearing witness.'” | A top-tier journal that famously champions hybrid work. | A major, paying market. This is a prime target for your hybrid or experimental work. | Select pieces online |
| Shenandoah | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | shenandoah.submittable.com/submit | shenandoahliterary.org | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $100/poem | No. (“We do not publish… AI-generated work.”) | 1950 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A top-tier, paying university journal (Washington and Lee). | A major, paying market. Send your best. | All pieces online |
| Split This Rock | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://splitthisrock.submittable.com/ | https://www.splitthisrock.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Activist) | Varied (Check Site) | Yes ($75) | Not Stated | 2008 | Yes | “The Poem of the Week.” Highly political and socially conscious. They want poems that “provoke change.” | Constraint: Often has specific reading periods for the “Poem of the Week” series. | “The Quarry” database is a major resource for social justice poetry. | All content online |
| Subtropics | 15 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | subtropics.submittable.com/submit | subtropics.org | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 15 – Apr 15 | $100/poem | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A top-tier, paying university journal (U. of Florida). | An elite, paying market. Send your best. | Select pieces online |
| The American Scholar | 15 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://theamericanscholar.submittable.com/ | https://theamericanscholar.org/ | ~30,000 | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling | Yes ($50) | Not Stated | 1932 | No | “Intellectual, sophisticated poetry.” Publishes only a few poems per issue. | The magazine of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Elite. | Constraint: No sim-subs. Very competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Believer | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thebeliever.submittable.com/ | https://www.thebeliever.net/ | ~200,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Cult) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Witty, structured, and intellectual.” Famous for its “Schlepping” columns and ironic/sincere poetry. | A major cultural magazine. Perfect for “structural irony.” | Constraint: Very competitive. | All content online / Print |
| The Cortland Review | 15 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | cortlandreview.submittable.com/submit | cortlandreview.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $50/poem | Not Stated | 1997 | Yes | “The best… poetry.” Constraint: Requires an audio recording of you reading the poem with the submission. | A long-running, premier, audio-focused journal. | A major, paying, no-fee market. The audio file is a required part of the submission. | All pieces online |
| The Fiddlehead | 15 | 6-9 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) / $3 (Online) | fiddlehead.submittable.com/submit | thefiddlehead.ca | ~1,500 | Active | Hier-Tier (Canadian) | Rolling (closes for summer) | $60 CAD/page | Not Stated | 1945 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | One of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious literary journals. | An elite, paying international market. Very long response times. | Select pieces online |
| The Hudson Review | 15 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://hudsonreview.com/about-us/submission-guidelines/ | https://hudsonreview.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Apr 1 – Jun 30 | Yes ($0.50/line) | Not Stated | 1948 | No | “Literature and the arts.” High-quality, formal or free verse. | One of the prestigious “Big Four” quarterlies. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. Extremely competitive. | Print only |
| The London Magazine | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | £3.00 | https://thelondonmagazine.submittable.com/ | https://www.thelondonmagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling | Yes (£75/poem) | Not Stated | 1732 | No | 3-5 poems. “England’s oldest literary periodical.” “We look for ‘work that ‘combines ‘intelligence, ‘wit, ‘and ‘originality’.” | A legendary, elite international journal. Extremely competitive. | This is one of the world’s top journals. Send only your absolute best, most significant work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Malahat Review | 15 | 6-9 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | malahatreview.ca/submissions/guidelines.html | malahatreview.ca | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Canadian) | Rolling (closes for summer) | $40 CAD/page | No. (“do not… submit… AI-generated work.”) | 1967 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | One of Canada’s most prestigious literary journals. | An elite, paying market. Response times are very long. | Select pieces online |
| The Offing | 15 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3 (Tip Jar) | theoffing.submittable.com/submit | theoffingmag.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $50/poem | No. (“No AI”) | 2015 | No | “Seeks… voices… marginalized.” “Actively seeks… work that challenges.” | A top-tier, paying journal that grew from Los Angeles Review of Books. | A major, paying market. Actively prioritizes marginalized voices. | All pieces online |
| The White Review | 15 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.thewhitereview.org/submit/ | https://www.thewhitereview.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (UK) | Varied | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Ambitious, innovative writing.” Art and literature. | One of the “coolest” and most elite journals in the UK. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. Submission windows are rare and short. | All content online / Print |
| Strange Horizons: A Magazine of… | 16 | < 40 days (Fast) | No | No | No | $0.00 | http://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/submit/poetry-submission-guidelines/ | http://strangehorizons.com | Not Found | Active | Top-Tier | Always Open | $50 per poem | Not Stated (see note) | 2000 | Yes (Podcast) | Constraint: Speculative only. “SF/F, speculative, and slipstream poetry.” Values formalism and experimentalism. | A top-paying pro market for speculative poetry. Their no-sim-subs rule is strict. AI note: They joke they accept “poems dictated to you by aliens.” | The #1 market for “Enlightened” or other sci-fi/speculative work. Extremely competitive but pays well and responds fast. | Online Only |
| Poet Lore | 17 | 6-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://poetlore.submittable.com/submit | https://poetlore.com | Not Found | Active | Top-Top-Tier | 2 windows: (Apr 1 – May 30) & (Oct 1 – Nov 30) | $50 per poem | “We do not consider submissions generated by AI.” | 1889 | No | “A range of established and award winning poets… share the space with emerging poets.” (Up to 5 poems). | America’s oldest poetry journal. Extremely prestigious. | A “dream” publication for many. No-fee submissions make it accessible, but competition is immense. | |
| Analog Science Fiction & Fact | 18 | 2-3 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://analog.submittable.com/submit | https://www.analogsf.com | ~26,000 (Print) | Active | Top-Tier | Specific reading periods | $1 per line (Poetry); 8-10¢/word (Fiction) | Not Stated | 1930 | No | Hard SF. Constraint: “Poetry with a science fiction or fantasy element.” Must be “digestible on first reading.” Prefers shorter poems. | One of the oldest and most prestigious SF markets. Very specific niche. | A top-paying market, but only for “hard” SF poetry that is clear and accessible. No sim-subs is a major commitment. | Print & Digital |
| Aesthetica | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | £0.00 | https://aestheticamagazine.com/creative-writing-award/ | https://aestheticamagazine.com/ | ~500,000+ | Active | Top-Tier (Art/Culture) | Varied (Annual Contest) | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “Contemporary art and culture.” Poetry is published via their major “Creative Writing Award” anthology. | A massive international art/culture magazine. | Strategic Note: Primary entry point is the annual award. | All content online / Print |
| America: The Jesuit Review | 20 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.americamagazine.org/guidelines | https://www.americamagazine.org/ | ~40,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Religious) | Rolling | Yes ($1.50/line) | Not Stated | 1909 | No | “Poetry that is ‘theologically informed’ and ‘artistically excellent’.” | A major Catholic intellectual journal. Publishes high-quality poetry. | Constraint: Does not need to be explicitly religious, but must resonate with the Jesuit/Catholic mission. High pay. | All content online |
| American Scientist | 20 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.americanscientist.org/content/submission-guidelines | https://www.americanscientist.org/ | ~100,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Science) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1913 | No | “Science and culture.” Features poetry in the “Arts & Culture” section. | A prestigious science magazine (distinct from Scientific American). | Constraint: Poems must engage with scientific concepts/tech. | Select pieces online |
| Apex Magazine | 20 | < 30 days | No | No | No | $0.00 | apex-magazine.com/submission-guidelines/ | apex-magazine.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Speculative) | Specific reading periods | $0.25/line | No. (“We do not accept submissions that were written or assisted by AI.”) | 2005 | No | Speculative poetry (sci-fi, fantasy, horror). Max 200 lines. Submit up to 5 poems, but in separate submissions. | A top-tier, Hugo Award-winning market for speculative work. | Read the poetry editor’s blog post (linked in their guidelines) for specific tastes. “No sim-subs” is a strict rule. | All pieces online |
| Australian Book Review | 20 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.australianbookreview.com.au/about/submissions | https://www.australianbookreview.com.au/ | ~50,000 | Active | Top-Tier (AU) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1961 | No | “Australia’s premier literary magazine.” Reviews, essays, and new poetry. | An elite market. Also runs the major “Peter Porter Poetry Prize.” | Constraint: Extremely competitive. No sim-subs. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Bellevue Literary Review | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No (Discouraged) | No | $5 (Tip Jar option) | bellevueliteraryreview.submittable.com/submit | blreview.org | ~3,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Sep 1 – Jun 30 | $75/poem | Not Stated | 2001 | No | Theme: health, healing, illness, the mind, and the body. Seeks “vivid writing, strong narrative.” | Premier journal for illness/health narratives, published by NYU. | The theme is a hard constraint, but interpreted broadly. A very respected, paying market. | Select pieces online |
| Bennington Review | 20 | 5-8 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $3.00 | benningtonreview.org/submit | benningtonreview.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods (Jan 5 – Mar 9, 2026) | $25/poem | Not Stated | 1966 (relaunched 2016) | No | “Simultaneously graceful and reckless.” Innovative, intelligent, and moving work. | A top-tier university journal. Response times are very long. | This is a “send your best” market. They are closed to nonfiction due to a backlog. | Select pieces online |
| Christian Science Monitor | 20 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.csmonitor.com/About/Contributor-guidelines | https://www.csmonitor.com/ | ~100,000+ | Active | Top-Tier (News) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1908 | No | “Home Forum” section. “Upbeat, positive, and high-quality.” | A major international newspaper. Publishes very little poetry (one per week in “Home Forum”). | Constraint: Must be “family-friendly,” upbeat, and accessible. No dark/political themes. | All content online |
| DIAGRAM | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | Yes (personal blogs ok) | No | $0.00 | thediagram.com/submissions/ | thediagram.com/subs.html | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling | $0.00 | Allowed. (Grinder reports “Allowed”) | 2000 | No | “Schematics… poems that masquerade as stories; stories that disguise themselves as indices…” | A pioneering online journal for experimental, hybrid, and, of course, schematic/diagrammatic work. | This is the premier market for experimental, visual, or conceptual poetry. They explicitly allow work from personal blogs. | All pieces online |
| Evergreen Review | 20 | 6-12 months | Yes | ? | ? | $0.00 | https://evergreenreview.com/submissions/ | https://evergreenreview.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Varied | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1957 | No | “The best in new, provocative, and rebellious literature.” Up to 5 poems. | A legendary, historically significant “avant-garde” journal (published Beckett, Burroughs, etc.). Relaunched in 2017. | This is an elite, “legacy” journal. Send only your most ambitious, politically radical, or avant-garde work. | All content online |
| F(r)iction | 20 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $5 (Tip Jar) | friction.submittable.com/submit | frictionlit.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $10/page | No. (“We do not accept work that is written by or with AI.”) | 2015 | No | “Weird, experimental, and challenging.” Publishes “the fringe.” Also accepts comics. | A high-concept, beautifully produced print journal. | This is a key market for your most experimental, “weird,” or genre-bending work. | Select pieces online |
| Frontier Poetry | 20 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | frontierpoetry.submittable.com/submit | frontierpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific prize/reading periods | $50/poem | No. (“We do not accept poetry written by… AI.”) | 2017 | No | “Poetry that is… at the frontier of what is possible in the art.” | A top-tier journal focused on emerging poets (those with 2 or fewer full-length collections). | This is a premier, paying market for poets early in their career, appearing to favor soft, personal, and sentimental poetry. | All pieces online |
| Grain Magazine | 20 | 4-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $7 CAD | grain.submittable.com/submit | grainmagazine.ca | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Canadian) | Specific reading periods | $50/page (min $100) | Not Stated | 1973 | No | “The best… new writing.” Open to all forms. | A major, paying, high-prestige Canadian journal. | An elite, paying market. The $7 fee is a consideration. | Select pieces online |
| Hayden’s Ferry Review | 20 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | haydensferryreview.submittable.com/submit | haydensferryreview.org | ~1,500 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific periods (e.g., Aug 1 – Sep 30) | $25/page (min $100) | No. (“We do not publish work written with… AI.”) | 1986 | Yes | “Seeks… work that is… inventive.” Open to all forms. | A top-tier university journal (Arizona State). Known for its high production values. | A major, paying market. Send your best. Also accepts video/audio work. | Select pieces online |
| LARB Quarterly | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://lareviewofbooks.submittable.com/ | https://www.lareviewofbooks.org/ | ~500,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Critique) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Los Angeles Review of Books.” Cynical, high-wit, and culturally incisive. | The poetry section fits the “observer” voice perfectly. | Constraint: High intellectual bar. | All content online / Print |
| Meridian | 20 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | meridian.submittable.com/submit | meridian.org.ua.edu | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 15 – Dec 15 | $25/poem | Not Stated | 1998 | No | Open to all forms. | A top-tier, paying university journal (University of Virginia). | An elite, paying market. Send your best. | Select pieces online |
| Mid-American Review | 20 | 4-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $3.00 | mareview.submittable.com/submit | mareview.org | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $10/page (max $100) | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A top-tier, paying university journal (Bowling Green State U). | Select pieces online | |
| Mississippi Review | 20 | 4-6 months | Yes | No | No | $16 (Contest) | mississippireview.submittable.com/submit | usm.edu/mississippi-review/ | ~1,500 | Closed (as of Nov 2025) | Hier-Tier | Contest-driven | Yes (Prizes) | Not Stated | 1970 | No | Publishes primarily through its annual contests. | A top-tier journal (U. of Southern Mississippi). General submissions are permanently closed. | This is a contest-only market. Do not send general submissions. | Select excerpts online |
| Nature | 20 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.nature.com/nature/for-authors/formatting-guide | https://www.nature.com/ | Millions | Active | Top-Tier (Science) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1869 | No | “The world’s leading science journal.” Publishes one poem per week/issue (usually sci-fi/research based). | Constraint: Extremely competitive. | Strategic Note: Being published in Nature is a massive prestige boost. | All content online |
| New American Writing | 20 | 2-6 months | No | No | No | $0 (Mail) | newamericanwriting.com/submissions.html (Mail) | newamericanwriting.com | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Jan 15 (Mail) | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1986 | No | “The best… work.” Leans experimental/Language-adjacent. | A long-running, highly respected print annual. | Mail submissions ONLY and No Sim-Subs. A major commitment. | Select excerpts online |
| New Letters | 20 | < 6 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $3.00 | newletters.submittable.com/submit | newletters.org | ~2,500 | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling (closes for summer) | Yes (small, varies) | Not Stated | 1934 | No | Open to all forms. | A long-running, highly respected university journal (U. of Missouri-KC). | A major, paying market. | Select pieces online |
| New Ohio Review | 20 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | newohioreview.submittable.com/submit | newohioreview.org | ~1,500 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 15-Dec 15; Jan 15-Apr 15 | $10/page | Not Stated | 2006 | No | Open to all forms. | A top-tier, paying university journal (Ohio University). | A major, paying, no-fee market. A very strong target. | Select pieces online |
| New Orleans Review | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | neworleansreview.submittable.com/submit | neworleansreview.org | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling | $50/poem | Not Stated | 1968 | No | Open to all forms. Leans toward experimental and innovative work. | A long-running, respected university journal (Loyola). | A major, paying, no-fee market. | All pieces online |
| Northwestern University Press | 20 | 6-12 months | Yes | ? | ? | $0.00 | https://nupress.northwestern.edu/authors/ | https://nupress.northwestern.edu/ | ? | Active | Press | Varied | Yes (Varies) | Not Stated | 1893 | No | This is a major ‘university ‘press, ‘not ‘a ‘journal. ‘Submissions ‘are ‘for ‘full-length ‘manuscripts. | A highly respected academic press that also publishes poetry collections. | Do not submit individual poems. This entry is for tracking manuscript-length submission opportunities. | N/A (Press) |
| Overland | 20 | ~3 months | Yes (if noted) | No (incl. blogs) | No | $0.00 | overland.org.au/submit-to-overland/ (Submittable) | overland.org.au | ~20,000+ | Active | Hier-Tier (Australian) | Specific reading periods | $150 AUD | No. (“will not publish… AI-generated…”) | 1954 | No | Constraint: “Progressive political and cultural comment.” | An elite, paying, political journal from Australia. | A top-tier, paying market, but work must be politically progressive. | Select pieces online |
| Palette Poetry | 20 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | palettepoetry.submittable.com/submit | palettepoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling | $50/poem | No. (“does not accept AI-produced work.”) | 2018 | No | “Publishes… poets at any stage of their careers.” | A premier, paying, no-fee market. Explicitly states work on blogs/social media is considered “published.” | This is a top-tier target for your best unpublished work. The “no blog posts” rule is absolute. | All pieces online |
| PN Review | 20 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.pnreview.co.uk/ | https://www.pnreview.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (UK) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1973 | No | “Poetry Nation Review.” One of the most significant poetry journals in the UK. | An elite, “intellectual” journal. Run by Carcanet Press. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. | Print only |
| Poetry Ireland Review | 20 | ~5 months | Yes | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | poetryireland.submittable.com/submit | poetryireland.ie | ~3,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Irish) | Rolling | €50 (min) | Not Stated | 1979 | No | “Welcomes… submissions… from Ireland and abroad.” | The premier, paying poetry journal of Ireland. | A major, paying international journal. | Select pieces online |
| Puerto del Sol | 20 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | puertodelsol.submittable.com/submit | puertodelsol.org | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | Contrib. copy | Not Stated | 1960 | No | “Publishes… poetry… that… ‘push[es] the boundaries.'” | A top-tier university journal (New Mexico State U) with a focus on experimental/hybrid. | An elite market, especially for your experimental or hybrid work. | |
| Southeast Review | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | southeastreview.submittable.com/submit | southeastreview.org | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $50/poem | Not Stated | 1979 | No | “We… value… poems that are… finely crafted and felt.” | A top-tier university journal (Florida State University). | A major, paying market. Send your best. | Select pieces online |
| Southern Indiana Review | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | sir.submittable.com/submit | sir.everyonelink.com | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Nov 1 | $75/poem | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A top-tier, paying university journal (U. of Southern Indiana). | A major, paying market. | Select excerpts online |
| STORY Magazine | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | story.submittable.com/submit | storymagazine.org | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – May 31 | $10/line (min $100) | Not Stated | 1931 (relaunched 2014) | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A legendary, top-paying print journal. | An elite, top-paying market. Send your best. | Select excerpts online |
| Sycamore Review | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | sycamorereview.submittable.com/submit | sycamorereview.com | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $50/poem | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A top-tier, paying university journal (Purdue). | A major, paying market. Send your best. | Select pieces online |
| The Christian Century | 20 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | christiancentury.org/submissions (Submittable) | christiancentury.org | ~30,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Rolling | Yes (unspecified) | Not Stated | 1884 | No | Constraint: “Poems… that are… concise, vivid… that touch on theological/ethical/spiritual themes.” Max 20 lines. | An elite, paying, general-interest magazine with a progressive faith focus. | An elite, paying market. Work must be short (20 lines) and engage with faith/spirituality. | Select pieces online |
| The Drift | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.thedriftmag.com/contact | https://www.thedriftmag.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Varied | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “A magazine of culture, politics, and literature.” Publishes 1-2 poems per issue. Very high standards. | A major, new-ish “intellectual” magazine (like n+1 or The Baffler). Publishes very little poetry, but what it does is major. | This is an elite journal. They publish “big” names. Send only your most ambitious, culturally relevant, or intellectually rigorous work. | All content online |
| The Florida Review | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | floridareview.submittable.com/submit | cah.ucf.edu/floridareview/ | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 15 – Apr 15 | $1/line | Not Stated | 1972 | No | Open to all forms. Publishes “daring and innovative” work. | A long-running, top-tier university journal. | A major, paying market. Send your best, most polished work. | Select excerpts online |
| The Idaho Review | 20 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | idahoreview.org/submit | idahoreview.org | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 8 – Nov 15 | $10/page | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “Exceptional poetry.” Publishes a small amount per annual issue. | A top-tier annual print journal from Boise State University. | A highly competitive, paying market. | Select excerpts online |
| The Journal | 20 | 3-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | thejournal.submittable.com/submit | thejournalmag.org | ~2,500 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contributor copies) | No. (“We do not consider works created with Artificial Intelligence.”) | 1972 | No | Open to all forms and styles of “the highest quality.” | The official literary journal of The Ohio State University. Highly prestigious. | This is a top-tier university journal. The $3 fee is standard. Send your best work. | All pieces online |
| TriQuarterly | 20 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://triquarterly.submittable.com/ | https://triquarterly.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Oct 1 – Mar 31 | Yes ($50/poem) | Not Stated | 1964 | Yes | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘the ‘best ‘in ‘contemporary ‘poetry… ‘open ‘to ‘all ‘forms.” | A legendary, top-tier journal from Northwestern University. Highly competitive. | This is an elite, “legacy” journal. Send only your absolute best, most ambitious, and polished work. | All content online |
| Waxwing | 20 | ~6 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $0 (monthly cap) | waxwing.submittable.com/submit | waxwingmag.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | Yes | “International… diverse… translations.” | A top-tier, no-fee journal. Submissions are capped at 300/month. | A high-prestige, no-fee market. You must submit on Day 1 of the reading period. | All pieces online |
| West Branch | 20 | 10-16 weeks | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | westbranch.submittable.com/submit | bucknell.edu/westbranch | ~1,500 | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 1 – Apr 1 | $100/submission | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A top-tier university journal (Bucknell). Payment is per submission, not per poem. | A major, paying market. Send your best. | All pieces online |
| Willow Springs | 20 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | willowsprings.submittable.com/submit | inside.ewu.edu/willowspringsmagazine | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – May 31 | $20/poem | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A top-tier, paying university journal (Eastern Washington U). | A major, paying market. Response times are very long. | Select pieces online |
| Witness | 20 | ~4 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No (incl. blogs) | $3 (Tip Jar) | witnessmagazine.submittable.com/submit | witnessmagazine.com | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $75/poem | Not Stated | 1987 | No | “Work that… highlights… the American experience.” | A top-tier, paying university journal (UNLV). | A major, paying market. Note the strict “no blogs” policy. | All pieces online |
| Conduit | 22 | 9 weeks – 9 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | conduit.submittable.com/submit | conduit.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contrib. copies) | Not Stated | 1993 | No | “originality, intelligence, courage, irreverence, and humanity.” Seeks “a jolt of play.” | A long-running, prestigious print journal with a quirky, “mad concoction” aesthetic. | A top-tier market for poems that are playful, intelligent, and “weird.” Response times are very long. | Select pieces online |
| ANMLY (fka Drunken Boat) | 25 | 3-9+ months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $3.00 | anmly.submittable.com/submit | anmly.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific periods (e.g., Oct 1 – Feb 1) | $0.00 | No. (“We do not accept AI-generated or AI-assisted writing or art.”) | 1999 | No | Seeks poems “that challenge the history… of the English language,” “unsettle cultural norms,” and are “rooted in the radical imagination.” | Long-running and highly respected journal of international writing. Poetry response times can be very long. | This is a premier market for experimental, political, and challenging work. They explicitly prioritize marginalized voices. | All pieces online |
| Another Chicago… | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $3.00 | anotherchicagomagazine.net/submissions/ (Submittable) | anotherchicagomagazine.net | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A long-running, prestigious literary journal. | Select pieces online | |
| Asymptote | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://asymptotejournal.submittable.com/ | https://www.asymptotejournal.com/ | ~100,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Intl) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | Yes | “World literature in translation.” The premier venue for translated experimental work. | While translation-focused, the aesthetic is heavily avant-garde. | Constraint: Translations primarily (or English work with global scope). | All content online |
| Black Lawrence Immigrant Writing Series | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes | ? | ? | $0.00 | https://blacklawrencepress.com/submissions-and-contests/ | https://blacklawrencepress.com/ | ? | Active | Press | Rolling | Yes (Royalties) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | Only open to immigrants to the U.S. This is a book manuscript series, not a journal. | A prestigious book series from Black Lawrence Press. | Constraint: Must be an immigrant writer. Book-length manuscripts only. | N/A (Press) |
| Canadian Literature | 25 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://canlit.ca/submissions/ | https://canlit.ca/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Academic) | Rolling | Yes ($50/poem) | Not Stated | 1959 | No | “A Quarterly of Criticism and Review.” Publishes original poetry alongside scholarship. | A major academic journal (UBC). Highly prestigious in Canada. | Constraint: Academic focus, but poetry is a regular feature. | Select pieces online / Print |
| CRAFT | 25 | 4-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | craftliterary.com/submit/ | craftliterary.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling | $100 (for “Flash”) | No. (“AI-generated… submissions will be automatically disqualified.”) | 2017 | No | Primarily a fiction market. Accepts “flash prose” (up to 1,000 words). | A top-tier market for prose. They do not have a dedicated poetry category. | This is a market for prose poetry only. Do not send lineated poetry. | N/A (Prose Only) |
| First Things | 25 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail/Email) | https://www.firstthings.com/submissions | https://www.firstthings.com/ | ~30,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Religious) | Rolling | Yes ($50/poem) | Not Stated | 1990 | No | “Religion and public life.” High-quality formal or theological poetry. | A major intellectual journal (Catholic/Ecumenical). | Constraint: Serious, often formal or theological work. | All content online / Print |
| Geist | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) / $3 (Online) | geist.com/submission/submit | geist.com | ~10,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Canadian) | Specific reading periods | $100/page | No. (“Geist is not interested in submissions… generated… with… AI.”) | 1990 | No | “Work grounded in a sense of place… Canadian or strong connection to Canada.” | A premier Canadian print journal. | Strategic Constraint: This market gives strong priority to Canadian writers. | Select pieces online |
| Griffith Review | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.griffithreview.com/submit/ | https://www.griffithreview.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (AU) | Varied (Themed) | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “A ‘quarterly ‘journal ‘of ‘new ‘writing ‘and ‘ideas.” Only ‘publishes ‘work ‘on ‘specific ‘themes. | One of Australia’s most prestigious literary and public affairs journals. | An elite market. Submissions must address the current call’s theme. High pay. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Grist | 25 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | gristjournal.submittable.com/submit | gristjournal.com | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 1 – Oct 31 | $25/poem | No. (“not interested in work produced with… generative AI.”) | 2007 | No | “A Journal of the Literary Arts.” Open to all forms. | A high-tier annual print journal from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. | A well-respected, paying market. Response times can be long. | Select pieces online |
| Gulf Coast | 25 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://gulfcoast.submittable.com/ | https://gulfcoastmag.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – Mar 1 | Yes ($50/page) | Not Stated | 1986 | No | 3-5 poems. “We seek the best contemporary poetry… rigorous, imaginative, and formally inventive.” | Run by the MFA at the University of Houston. One of the nation’s premier, top-tier journals. | This is an elite, highly competitive journal. They have an “Online Exclusives” section which is also highly competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Landfall | 25 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail/Email) | https://otago.ac.nz/landfall/submissions | https://otago.ac.nz/landfall/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (NZ) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1947 | No | “New Zealand’s foremost literary journal.” Only publishes NZ/Pacific writers or work with a strong connection. | The most prestigious journal in New Zealand. | Constraint: Strong NZ/Pacific connection required. | Print only |
| LitMag | 25 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://litmag.submittable.com/ | https://litmag.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Jan 1 – Oct 31 | Yes ($125/poem) | Not Stated | 1997 | No | 3-5 poems. “We seek ‘the best… ‘ we are ‘eclectic’.” | A major, top-tier national print journal. Very high-paying and extremely competitive. | This is an elite journal. Send only your absolute best, most polished, and ambitious work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Mainichi Daily News… | 25 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | haiku-sh@mainichi.co.jp (Email) | mainichi.jp/english/haiku/ | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Spec.) | Rolling (email) | $0 (Prizes avail) | Not Stated | ~1996 | No | Constraint: Haiku ONLY. | One of the most prestigious and long-running haiku submission venues in the world. | A top-tier, fast, reprint-friendly venue for your best haiku. | All pieces online |
| North American Review | 25 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://northamericanreview.submittable.com/ | https://northamericanreview.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – Apr 1 | Yes ($20/poem) | Not Stated | 1815 | No | 3-5 poems. “America’s ‘oldest ‘literary ‘magazine’.” “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘ambitious ‘and ‘engages ‘the ‘world’.” | A legendary, elite journal. The “oldest” in the US. Extremely competitive. | This is an elite, “legacy” journal. Send only your most significant, polished, and ambitious work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Passages North | 25 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | passagesnorth.submittable.com/submit | passagesnorth.com | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Apr 15 | $0 (Contributor copy) | No. (“We do not… publish AI-generated work.”) | 1979 | Yes | “Experimental or nontraditional.” “Punches to the gut.” | A top-tier university journal (Northern Michigan U). No fee, but no payment. | A prime market for your more experimental or formally inventive work. | All pieces online |
| Quarterly West | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | quarterlywest.submittable.com/submit | quarterlywest.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $50/poem | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “Innovative and traditional work.” | A long-running, top-tier university journal (U. of Utah). | A major, paying market. Send your best. | All pieces online |
| Salamander | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | salamander.submittable.com/submit | salamandermag.org | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Oct 1 – Apr 1 | Yes (unspecified) | Not Stated | 1992 | No | “Work that is… ‘living and breathing.'” | A top-tier university journal (Suffolk University). | A major, paying market. Send your best. | Select pieces online |
| Smartish Pace | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | smartishpace.com/submit (Email) | smartishpace.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Mar 1 (email) | $50/poem | Not Stated | 1999 | Yes | “The best… poetry.” Open to all forms. | A top-tier, paying, no-fee journal. Also accepts audio/video. | A major, paying, no-fee market. A very strong target. | All pieces online |
| Southwest Review | 25 | 4-8 months | No | No | No | $3.00 | https://southwestreview.submittable.com/ | https://southwestreview.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – May 31 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1915 | No | “The third-oldest quarterly in the US.” | An elite “legacy” journal (SMU). | Constraint: Extremely competitive. No sim-subs. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Split Lip Magazine | 25 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0 / $3 | splitlip.submittable.com/submit | splitlipmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling (closes at cap) | $50/poem | No. (“No AI-generated… work.”) | 2012 | No | “We want… a distinct voice… pop culture… the surreal.” | A top-tier, paying, and very fast-responding journal. Free subs: Nov 1-30. | This is a top-tier target. Submit during the free window in November. | All pieces online |
| The Bitter Oleander | 25 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) / $3 (Online) | bitteroleander.submittable.com/submit | bitteroleander.com | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1974 | No | “Poetry… that demonstrates a surreal, imaginative, or experimental approach.” | A long-running, highly respected print journal for surrealism. | A prime, high-prestige market for your surreal and experimental work. | Select excerpts online |
| The Brooklyn Rail | 25 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://brooklynrail.org/about/ | https://brooklynrail.org/ | ~500,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Critique) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Radical poetry and criticism.” | A critical journal of arts, politics, and culture. Perfect for the “excluded observer” voice. | Strategic Note: Often curated by guest editors (like Anselm Berrigan). | All content online / Print |
| The Columbia Review | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://columbiareview.org/submit/ | http://columbiareview.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Varied (Academic year) | No | Not Stated | 1815 | No | “The oldest college literary magazine in the US.” | Run by Columbia University students. Highly prestigious for a student-run journal. | A top-tier university journal. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Stinging Fly | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | €4.00 | https://stingingfly.submittable.com/ | https://stingingfly.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Varied (short windows) | Yes (€40/page) | Not Stated | 1998 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘the ‘best ‘new ‘writing.” “We ‘have ‘a ‘particular ‘focus ‘on ‘Irish ‘writers.” | A major, elite Irish literary journal. Highly competitive internationally, but with a focus on Irish talent. | This is an elite international journal. Send only your absolute best. Note the fee is in Euros. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Triple Canopy | 25 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://canopycanopycanopy.com/about/ | https://canopycanopycanopy.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Tech) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Slowing down the internet.” Clinical, systems-focused, and technically rigorous work. | A high-prestige digital platform. | Constraint: Works must be “internet-native” or deeply technical. | All content online |
| Contemporary Verse 2 | 27 | 4-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0 (for Canadians); $3 (Int’l) | https://contemporaryverse2.submittable.com/submit | https://contemporaryverse2.ca | Not Found | Active | Top-Tier (Canada) | Specific reading periods (e.g., Sep 1 – Nov 30) | $35 per poem | Not Stated | 1975 | No | “The best in contemporary poetry… from a diverse range of voices.” Constraint: Strong preference for Canadian poets. | One of Canada’s longest-running and most respected poetry journals. | A top-tier Canadian market. As a non-Canadian, submission is possible but likely faces a higher bar. | |
| Baltimore Review | 28 | ~4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://baltimorereview.submittable.com/submit | https://baltimorereview.org | ~25,000 (Annual) | Active | Top-Tier | Specific reading periods (e.g., Aug 1 – Nov 30) | $50 per piece | Not Stated | 1996 | No | No specific aesthetic or theme. Seeks “the best writing” in all forms. (Submit 3 poems). | A long-standing, well-respected quarterly journal that nominates for Pushcart. | A top-tier, paying market with free submissions. A great place to send your most polished work. Competition is high. | Online Only |
| Prairie Fire: A Canadian Magazine… | 28 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://prairiefirepress.submittable.com/submit | https://www.prairiefire.ca | Not Found | Active | Top-Tier | Specific reading periods | $50 (Poetry) | Not Stated | 1978 | No | “A Canadian Magazine of New Writing.” Eclectic. (Up to 5 poems). | One of Canada’s most prestigious literary journals. | A top-tier paying market. They welcome international submissions, but the focus is Canadian. | |
| The Pinch | 28 | 6-9 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $3.00 | https://thepinch.submittable.com/submit | https://www.thepinchjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Top-Tier | Specific reading periods (e.g., Sep 1 – Dec 1) | $200 (Poetry) | “We do not accept submissions that are… AI-generated.” | 1980 | No | Seeks “writing that is both well-crafted and spirited.” Open aesthetic. (Up to 3 poems). | A premier, long-running print journal from the University of Memphis MFA program. | A top-tier, high-paying journal. Competition is intense, and response times are very long. | Online Only |
| Abstract Magazine | 30 | 12 – 18 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | abstractmagazine.submittable.com/submit | abstractmagazinetv.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Year-round | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | Yes | All forms, styles, and genres. Accepts audio and video submissions. | Pushcart Prize-winning. This is a fine arts journal, not just literary. As of Jan 2025, prose/fiction submissions are closed, but poetry is open. | The 12-18 month response time is extremely long. Submit and forget. The openness to audio/video is a key opportunity. | All pieces online |
| Arc Poetry Magazine | 30 | 4-6 months | Yes | Yes (for spoken word) | No | $0 (Canada) / $2 (US) | arcpoetry.submittable.com/submit | arcpoetry.ca | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Canadian) | Sep 1 – Dec 31; Apr 1 – Jul 31 | $50/page | Not Stated | 1978 | Yes | “Previously unpublished poetry in English, or translations… on any subject and in any form.” | A major, highly respected Canadian poetry journal. US submission fee is $2. | They are very open to form and specifically state that spoken word posted online is still eligible. A top-tier Canadian market. | Select pieces online |
| Arion | 30 | 6-9 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://www.bu.edu/arion/submissions/ | https://www.bu.edu/arion/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Academic) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1962 | No | “Humanities and the Classics.” Only publishes work that engages with classical antiquity (Greece/Rome). | A prestigious journal from Boston University. | Constraint: Must engage with the Classics (myth, history, philosophy). No general poetry. | Print only |
| Barrelhouse | 30 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | barrelhouse.submittable.com/submit | barrelhousemag.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $50.00 | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “We are interested in pop culture… but we’re also interested in poetry that has nothing to do with pop culture.” | Highly respected journal, print and online. Response times vary (2-3 mo. for online, 6 mo. for print). | They have a fun, engaged editorial voice. Good market for work that is both literary and culturally aware. | All pieces online |
| Blackbox Manifold | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | blackboxmanifold.com/submissions.html (Email) | blackboxmanifold.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Avant-Garde) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2008 | No | Constraint: Experimental/Avant-Garde. “Linguistically innovative… challenging.” | A top-tier, high-prestige journal for “difficult” or academic experimental work. | All pieces online | |
| Chicago Quarterly Review | 30 | 3-6+ months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $3.00 | chicagoquarterlyreview.submittable.com/submit | chicagoquarterlyreview.com | ~2,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0 (2 contrib. copies) | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “Appreciation for the rhythm and music of language… shows passion.” Max 3-5 poems. | A long-running, independent journal (not U. of Chicago). | A solid, high-prestige, traditional market. | No pieces online |
| Cleveland Review of Books | 30 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $3.00 | clereviewofbooks.com/submissions (Submittable) | clereviewofbooks.com | ~30,000+ | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $25/poem | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Poetry, essays, reviews.” | A top-tier, paying review that also publishes original poetry. | All pieces online | |
| Columbia Journal | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://columbiajournal.submittable.com/ | http://columbiajournal.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (MFA) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “Founded by students in the Columbia University MFA.” | One of the most prestigious MFA journals in the US. | Constraint: Very competitive. Submissions often have fees. | All content online / Print |
| Cordite Poetry Review | 30 | ~6 weeks (after window closes) | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | cordite.org.au/submissions/ | cordite.org.au | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Australian) | Themed periods | Yes (AUS citizens only) | Not Stated | 1997 | Yes | Publishes themed issues of Australian and international poetry. Open to experimental, audio, and video work. | A major, highly respected Australian journal. Note that payment is only for Australian citizens/residents. | Check for the current theme before submitting. This is a top-tier international market, especially for experimental work. | All pieces online |
| Eye to the Telescope | 30 | ~1 month (after deadline) | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | Yes | $0.00 | eyetothetelescope.com/submit.html (email) | eyetothetelescope.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Speculative) | Themed periods | $0.04/word (min $5) | No. (“We are not interested in AI-generated poetry.”) | 2011 | No | Constraint: Speculative poetry only (Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror). Publishes themed issues. | The official journal of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association (SFPA). A top, paying market for genre work. | Check the theme for the current issue. This is a premier market for SF/F poetry. Generous reprint policy. | All pieces online |
| Failbetter | 30 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | failbetter.com/submissions/ (Submittable) | failbetter.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling (closes at cap) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “We… look for… poems that are… ambitious, and beautifully crafted.” | A long-running, highly prestigious, no-fee online journal. | A prime, high-prestige, no-fee market for your best new work. | All pieces online |
| Four Way Review | 30 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | fourwayreview.submittable.com/submit | fourwayreview.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 1 – Apr 1 | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | No | Open to all forms. Published by the respected Four Way Books press. | A high-tier journal associated with a major independent press. | This is a high-prestige, non-paying journal. A great place to be seen by a major press. | All pieces online |
| Frogpond Journal | 30 | 4-6 weeks | No | No (“blogs”) | No | $0.00 | Email: frogpondeditor@gmail.com | https://www.hsa-haiku.org/frogpond/ | Not Found | Active | Top-Tier | 3 windows: (Mar 1-31), (Jul 1-31), (Nov 1-31) | $1/line (Payment varies) | “AI… generated poetry is not acceptable.” | 1978 | No | Haiku-specific. The journal of the Haiku Society of America. Accepts haiku, senryu, haibun, rengay, and renku. | The most prestigious haiku market in North America. Very specific constraints and submission windows. | Strategy: Only submit haiku or related Japanese forms. Follow email guidelines exactly (paste in body, no attachments). No sim-subs. | |
| Hanging Loose | 30 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://hangingloosepress.com/submissions/ | https://hangingloosepress.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1966 | No | “Energetic, fresh work.” Open to new writers. | A legendary independent journal/press from Brooklyn. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. High prestige. | Print only |
| HEAT | 30 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://giramondopublishing.com/heat/submissions/ | https://giramondopublishing.com/heat/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (AU) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1996 | No | “Literary engagement.” High-quality, intellectual poetry and prose. | Published by Giramondo. One of Australia’s most prestigious journals. | Constraint: No sim-subs. | Print only |
| Hobart | 30 | 3-6 months (print) | Yes | No | No | $0 (email) | hobartpulp.com/submit (email) | hobartpulp.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “No specific aesthetic.” Publishes high-quality, voice-driven poetry and fiction. | This is for the print journal Hobart. (See HAD for their online-only). | A top-tier, respected journal. Email submissions are free. | All pieces online |
| Hyperallergic | 30 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://hyperallergic.com/about/submission-guidelines/ | https://hyperallergic.com/ | ~1,000,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Art) | Rolling | Yes ($50+) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Sensitive to art and its contexts.” The poetry section is curated for the “excluded observer” of culture. | A massive art-criticism site that publishes poetry. | Constraint: Poems must engage with visual culture/modernity. | All content online |
| In These Times | 30 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://inthesetimes.com/submissions | https://inthesetimes.com/ | ~150,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Niche) | Rolling | Yes ($50-100) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “A ‘progressive’ ‘political ‘magazine.” Only ‘publishes ‘poetry ‘that ‘is ‘political ‘or ‘socially ‘conscious. | A major, “legacy” political journal (similar to The ‘Nation). Publishes poetry very rarely. | This is an elite, specialty market. Do not send general poems. Send only your most significant political poetry. | All content online |
| Maisonneuve | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://maisonneuve.org/about/submission-guidelines/ | https://maisonneuve.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (CA) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “Eclectic curiosity.” “A general interest magazine.” | A major Canadian cultural magazine (“The New Yorker of Canada”). | Constraint: High competition. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Meanjin | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://meanjin.com.au/submit/ | https://meanjin.com.au/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (AU) | Varied (Quarterly) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1940 | No | “Australia’s second oldest literary journal.” | An elite Australian journal. | Constraint: Strong Australian focus. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Modern Haiku | 30 | 4-6 weeks | No | No (“blogs”) | No | $0.00 | Email (See guidelines) | https://www.modernhaiku.org | ~900 | Active | Top-Tier | 3 windows: (Mar 1, Jul 1, Nov 1) | $0 (Pays for prose only) | “AI generated work will not be considered.” | 1969 | No | Haiku-specific. Accepts haiku, senryu, haibun, rengay, and essays/reviews. | The most prestigious and long-running haiku journal outside of Japan. | The #1 market for haiku. No sim-subs is a strict rule. Read their guidelines very carefully. | |
| Nashville Review | 30 | 2-5 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | nashvillereview.submittable.com/submit | nashvillereview.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug & Jan only | $25/poem | Not Stated | 2009 | No | Open to all forms. | A top-tier, paying university journal (Vanderbilt). | A major, paying market. Submission windows are very short. | All pieces online |
| Poetry International | 30 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://poetryinternational.submittable.com/ | https://www.poetryinternationalonline.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Intl) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | No | Not Stated | 1997 | No | “The best poetry from around the globe.” | Run by San Diego State University. Major focus on translation. | Constraint: Very competitive. Translation focus. | All content online / Print |
| Portland Review | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $3.00 | portlandreview.submittable.com/submit | portlandreview.org | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 1956 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | The long-running, respected journal of Portland State University. | Select pieces online | |
| Prelude | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://prelude.submittable.com/ | https://preludemag.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (NYC) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Poetry and criticism.” “Sharp, measured, and broad.” | A sleek, high-quality NY-based journal. | Constraint: Highly competitive. | All content online |
| RHINO Poetry | 30 | 4-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://rhinopoetry.submittable.com/ | https://rhinopoetry.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Mar 1 – Jun 30 | Yes ($10/poem) | Not Stated | 1976 | Yes | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘adventurous, ‘complex, ‘and ‘accessible.” “We ‘love ‘the ‘prose ‘poem.” | A major, highly competitive independent journal. Known for its “Editor’s ‘Prize” ‘and ‘support ‘of ‘diverse ‘voices. | This is an elite, “legacy” journal. Send only your absolute best. They have a particular fondness for prose poetry and flash. | Select pieces online / Print |
| River Styx | 30 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://riverstyx.submittable.com/ | http://www.riverstyx.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | Yes ($25/poem) | Not Stated | 1975 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”well-crafted, ‘compelling, ‘and ”striking’.” | A legendary, top-tier independent print journal. Extremely competitive. (This is the main journal, not a separate “online” one). | This is an elite, “legacy” journal. Send only your absolute best. “River ‘Styx ‘Online” ‘is ‘just ‘their ‘website, ‘not ‘a ‘separate ‘market. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Santa Monica Review | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | smr.submittable.com/submit | smc.edu/smr | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Mar 1 | $0 (Contributor copy) | Not Stated | 1988 | No | “The best… in contemporary… work.” | A highly respected university journal (Santa Monica College). | A solid, high-tier market. | Select excerpts online |
| Sinister Wisdom | 30 | 6-9+ months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | sinisterwisdom.submittable.com/submit | sinisterwisdom.org | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Themed periods | Contrib. copy | Not Stated | 1976 | No | Constraint: “Lesbian… literary & art journal.” | The premier, long-running journal for lesbian art and literature. | Do not submit unless you identify as a lesbian. | Select pieces online |
| Sojourners | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://sojo.net/about-us/submission-guidelines | https://sojo.net/ | ~50,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Religious) | Rolling | Yes ($50-100) | Not Stated | 1971 | No | “Faith in action for social justice.” Only publishes poetry engaging with faith/justice. | A major progressive Christian magazine. | Constraint: Social justice/Faith themes. | All content online / Print |
| Southern Poetry Review | 30 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://southernpoetryreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.southernpoetryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Sep 1 – May 1 | Yes ($30/poem) | Not Stated | 1958 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘poems ‘that ‘are ‘ambitious, ‘well-crafted, ‘and ‘have ‘something ‘to ‘say.” | A legendary, top-tier independent journal. One of the oldest and most prestigious “Southern” ‘journals. | This is an elite, “legacy” journal. It is not limited to Southern writers. Send only your absolute best, most ambitious work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Stand Magazine | 30 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.standmagazine.org/submissions/ | http://www.standmagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (UK) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1952 | No | “Serious contemporary writing.” A legendary UK journal founded by Jon Silkin. “The moral and political purpose of literature.” A legendary UK journal. | A major international journal. Strategic Note: Founded by Jon Silkin. Highly prestigious in the UK. | Constraint: Serious, socially aware poetry. | Print only |
| Sub-Terrain | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) / $3 (Online) | subterrain.ca/submit/ | subterrain.ca | ~5,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Canadian) | Specific reading periods | $50/poem | Not Stated | 1988 | No | “Strongly… provocative… work from ‘the burbs… and the inner city.'” | A top-tier, paying Canadian journal. | A major, paying market, especially for “edgy” or urban-themed work. | Select pieces online |
| Tarpaulin Sky | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $3.50 | tarpaulinsky.submittable.com/submit | tarpaulinsky.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “Cross-genre, experimental… work that resists easy categorization.” | A top-tier journal for experimental and hybrid work. | This is a prime, high-prestige market for your most experimental work. | All pieces online |
| The Future Fire | 30 | ~6 weeks | No | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | futurefire.net/guidelines/poetry.html (Email) | futurefire.net | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Speculative) | Rolling | $10/poem | Not Stated | 2005 | No | Constraint: “Speculative poetry with progressive, inclusive and socially aware disposition.” Max 1 poem. | A long-running, paying, respected SF/F journal. Reads blind. | No Sim-Subs. A prime, paying market for blog-posted poems, if they are speculative and progressive. | All pieces online |
| The Greensboro Review | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://greensbororeview.submittable.com/ | https://greensbororeview.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier | Aug 15 – Apr 15 | Yes ($10/page) | Not Stated | 1966 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for the best work… open to all styles.” | Run by the MFA at UNC Greensboro. One of the oldest, most prestigious, and competitive MFA journals in the country. | This is an elite journal. A major “career-maker” publication. Send only your absolute best, most polished work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Humanist | 30 | 1-3+ months | Yes | Yes (if low-circ.) | Yes (if low-circ.) | $0.00 | thehumanist.com/write-for-us/ (Email) | thehumanist.com | ~20,000+ | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Rolling (email) | Yes (limited) | Not Stated | 1941 | No | Constraint: Must be relevant to “humanism” (progressive, secular, scientific). | The premier, paying journal for Humanism. | A prime, paying, high-prestige market, but only for your humanist/secular work. | Select pieces online |
| The Literary Review | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://theliteraryreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.theliteraryreview.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Academic) | Sep 1 – May 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1957 | No | “New writing from around the world.” Strong focus on international/translated work. | Run by Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU). | Strategic Note: Excellent venue for work with global themes. | Print only |
| The Los Angeles Review… | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | losangelesreview.submittable.com/submit | losangelesreview.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “We are open to form, free verse, prose poems, and experimental styles.” Max 3-5 poems. | A nationally recognized journal. | A solid, high-tier journal. A good, standard market for polished work. | All pieces online |
| The Moth | 30 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0 (email) | themothmagazine.com/a1-page.asp?ID=28 (email) | themothmagazine.com | ~3,000 | Active | Hier-Tier (Irish) | Rolling (email) | €50 | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Beautifully produced… poems… that are bold and new.” | A highly respected international print journal based in Ireland. | A top-tier, paying market. The “No Sim-Subs” rule is a key constraint. | Select pieces online |
| The New Inquiry | 30 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thenewinquiry.com/submissions/ | https://thenewinquiry.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Critique) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Cultural criticism and poetry.” | The perfect home for “technical-absurdist” critiques of capitalism and logic. | Constraint: Highly intellectual/political. | All content online |
| The New River | 30 | 3-6+ months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | thenewriver.us/submissions/ (Email) | thenewriver.us | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Avant-Garde) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1996 | Yes (Audio) | Constraint: Digital/Electronic ONLY. (e-lit, interactive, multimedia, sound poetry). | The premier, long-running journal for “born-digital” literature. | Do not submit plain text poems. | All pieces online |
| The Rialto | 30 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | £3.00 | https://therialto.submittable.com/ | https://www.therialto.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (UK) | Varied | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1984 | No | “The only poetry magazine you need.” A major UK poetry journal. | An elite UK market. Known for discovering new talent alongside stars. | Constraint: No sim-subs. | Print only |
| The Seattle Review | 30 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $3.00 | https://theseattlereview.submittable.com/ | https://theseattlereview.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Experimental) | Oct 1 – May 1 | No | Not Stated | 1978 | No | “Long-form poetry and prose.” Only publishes long poems (10+ pages) or novellas. | A unique niche for long work. | Constraint: Must be a LONG poem (10+ pages). | Print only |
| THIS Magazine | 30 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | this.org/submissions/ (Email) | this.org | ~10,000+ | Active | Hier-Tier (Canadian) | Rolling (email) | $100 CAD (flat) | Not Stated | 1966 | No | Constraint: “Progressive… Canadian… politics and culture.” | A major, paying, Canadian political/cultural magazine. | A top-tier paying market, but work must be politically progressive. | Select pieces online |
| Thrush Poetry Journal | 30 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $0.00 | thrushpoetryjournal.com/submissions.html (Email) | thrushpoetryjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “We want… poems that are… breathtaking.” | A top-tier, fast-responding, no-fee online journal. | A prime, high-prestige, no-fee market. Windows are very short (e.g., Nov 1-5). | All pieces online |
| Transition | 30 | 4-8 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://transition.submittable.com/ | https://hutchinscenter.fas.harvard.edu/transition | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Academic) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1961 | No | “Race and culture.” A prestigious journal of the African Diaspora (Harvard). | An elite academic/cultural journal. | Constraint: Focus on race, culture, and the African Diaspora. | All content online / Print |
| Tupelo Quarterly | 30 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://tupeloquarterly.submittable.com/ | https://www.tupeloquarterly.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Varied (short windows) | No | Not Stated | 2013 | Yes | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘daring, ‘innovative, ‘and ‘has ‘a ‘strong ‘voice.” | A major, top-tier online journal associated with Tupelo Press. Known for its “art-first” ‘design. | This is a major, highly competitive online market. Send ambitious, innovative, or “avant-garde” ‘work. | All content online |
| Under the Basho | 30 | 4-6 weeks | No | No (blogs ok) | No (journal reprints) | $0.00 | underthebasho.com/submissions.html | underthebasho.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Spec.) | Mar 1 – Nov 15 | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2009 | No | Constraint: Japanese-genre poetry ONLY (Haiku, Tanka, Haibun, Haiga). | A premier, high-prestige journal for haiku. | No Sim-Subs. An elite market, only for your best haiku/tanka. | All pieces online |
| Verse Daily | 30 | 2-4 weeks | No | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email/Mail) | http://www.versedaily.org/about.shtml | http://www.versedaily.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Feature) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “A daily poem.” Primarily reprints from books/journals. Accepts author submissions. | A major daily poetry feature. | Constraint: Reprints preferred (from books/journals). | All content online |
| Wasafiri | 30 | 4-8 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.wasafiri.org/submit/ | https://www.wasafiri.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Academic) | Varied | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1984 | No | “International contemporary writing.” Post-colonial and diaspora focus. | A highly prestigious academic/literary journal based in London. | Constraint: Very competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Zone 3 | 30 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | ceca.submittable.com/submit | zone3press.com | ~1,000 | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 15 – Nov 1 | Yes (“cash”) | Not Stated | 1986 | No | “The best… work.” | A top-tier, paying university journal (Austin Peay State U). | A major, paying market. Send your best. | Select excerpts online |
| EcoTheo Review | 32 | ~3 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $3.50 | https://ecotheoreview.submittable.com/submit | https://www.ecotheo.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | Honorarium | “Work… created… with AI… is not eligible.” | 2013 | No | “Engages… ecology, spirituality, and art.” Seeks “work that reflects our values of curiosity, justice, and community.” | A highly respected journal at the intersection of ecology and spirituality (though not exclusively “religious”). | A great market for nature, spiritual, or social-justice-oriented work. Clear no-AI policy. | Print & Online |
| South Carolina Review | 33 | 3-6 months | Yes | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | https://thesouthcarolinareview.submittable.com/submit | https://www.clemson.edu/cah/sites/south-carolina-review/ | Not Found | Active | Top-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0 (2 Contrib. copies) | Not Stated | 1968 | No | Publishes “fiction and poetry primarily.” Open to all styles. (Up to 6 poems). | A long-standing, prestigious print journal from Clemson University. | A top-tier, no-fee university journal. A great place for polished, “mainstream” literary poetry. | |
| Australian Poetry Journal | 35 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.australianpoetry.org/publications/apj/ | https://www.australianpoetry.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (AU) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “The flagship journal of Australian poetry.” | Published by the national poetry body, Australian Poetry. | Constraint: Submission windows are brief and specific. | Print only |
| Barrow Street | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://barrowstreet.submittable.com/ | https://barrowstreet.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Indie) | Oct 1 – Feb 15 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “The best in contemporary poetry.” | A prestigious independent press and journal based in NY. | Constraint: Very competitive. | Print only |
| Bellingham Review | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://bellinghamreview.submittable.com/ | https://bellinghamreview.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 15 – Dec 1 | Yes ($10-100) | Not Stated | 1977 | No | Up to 4 poems. “We look for poetry with a strong sense of voice, language, and place.” | A major, highly competitive, and long-standing journal from Western Washington University. | This is a top-tier journal. Send only your absolute best, most polished, and unique work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Birmingham Poetry Review | 35 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | birminghampoetryreview.org/submit/ | birminghampoetryreview.org | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Rolling | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1988 | No | Mail Submissions ONLY. Open to all forms and styles. | A long-running, respected print journal from the University of Alabama. | This is a rare, mail-only market. You must include a SASE for a response. | Select pieces online |
| Booth | 35 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://booth.submittable.com/ | https://booth.butler.edu/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 15 – May 15 | Yes ($50) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | Up to 5 poems. “We read for killer writing… We like it all, as long as it’s good.” | Run by the MFA at Butler University. A major, highly competitive journal known for its strong voice and design. | A top-tier MFA journal. Famously, their rejection letter is just the word “No.” Send your most confident, ambitious, and well-crafted work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Brittle Paper | 35 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://brittlepaper.com/submissions/ | https://brittlepaper.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (African) | Rolling | Yes (Selected) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “The Iroko of African Literature.” Only publishes African writers or work about the African experience. | The premier online platform for African literature. Highly influential. | Constraint: Must be an African writer or deeply engaged with African literature. | All content online |
| Cabinet Magazine | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.cabinetmagazine.org/information/submissions.php | https://www.cabinetmagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Cult) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “The omnivorous and the eccentric.” Pataphysical essays and art. | A legendary journal of “invented culture.” | Constraint: Highly intellectual/curious aesthetic. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Carve Magazine | 35 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | carvezine.com/submit | carvezine.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling | $50/poem | No. (“We do not consider… AI-generated work.”) | 2000 | No | “Honest, emotionally resonant poetry.” All forms. | Known for its professional, high-quality production and its tiered rejection feedback system (Good, Better, Best). | A very reputable, paying market. The $3 fee is standard. | All pieces online |
| Cimarron Review | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://cimarronreview.submittable.com/ | https://cimarronreview.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 15 – May 15 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1967 | No | Up to 5 poems. “We seek the best new work… open to all styles.” | Run by Oklahoma State University. One of the oldest, most-respected, and most competitive MFA journals. | This is a top-tier, “name-brand” journal. Send only your absolute best, most polished, and ambitious work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Clockhouse | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $3.00 | clockhouse.submittable.com/submit | clockhouse.net | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Poetry, fiction, CNF, drama.” Run by Goddard College MFA. | A well-regarded university journal. | Select pieces online | |
| Crab Orchard Review | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://craborchardreview.siu.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($25/poem) | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “A journal of creative works.” | Run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale. | A major, paying university journal. Currently online-only for regular issues. | All content online | |
| Cream City Review | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://creamcityreview.submittable.com/ | https://uwm.edu/creamcityreview/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (MFA) | Sep 1 – Nov 1; Feb 1 – Apr 1 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1975 | No | “The best of contemporary writing.” | Run by the PhD program at UW-Milwaukee. High prestige. | Constraint: Reads during academic year. | Select pieces online / Print |
| CutBank Literary Magazine | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://cutbank.submittable.com/ | https://www.cutbank.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 15 – Feb 15 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1973 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for excellence and passion… open to all forms.” Also has “Big Sky, Small Prose” feature. | Run by the MFA program at the University of Montana. One of the oldest and most respected MFA journals. | A top-tier, competitive journal. Known for a strong sense of place (Mountain West) but publishes all styles. Send your best, most polished work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Cutleaf | 35 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | cutleafjournal.com/submit/ | cutleafjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Specific reading periods | $50 – $200 (for poetry) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | Publishes a suite of 3-5 poems from a single author. Open to all styles. | A project of EastOver Press. A high-quality, paying market. | The key here is to submit a group of 3-5 poems that work well together as a “suite.” | All pieces online |
| digital vestiges… | 35 | 6-12+ months | Yes | No (“unpublished work”) | No | $0.00 | blacksunlit.submittable.com/submit | blacksunlit.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Avant-Garde) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2014 | No | “poetry, lyrical prose, essays… art.” Max 5 poems (10 pages). | The online journal of the respected avant-garde press Black Sun Lit. | A top-tier, high-prestige market for your most “difficult” or experimental work. | All pieces online |
| Ekstasis Magazine | 35 | ~3 months | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | Yes | $0.00 | (See guidelines) | https.ekstasiseditions.com | Not Found | Active | Niche (Press) | Not Stated (Appears open) | Royalties (Book) | Not Stated | 1982 | No | This is a book press (Ekstasis Editions). Publishes full-length manuscripts (Poetry: submit 20-poem sample). Focus on Canadian authors. | A long-running Canadian literary press. | Do not send individual poems. This is a market for a completed chapbook or collection, and they strongly prefer Canadian authors. | Print (Books) |
| Epiphany: A Literary Journal | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://epiphany.submittable.com/ | https://epiphanymag.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – May 31 | Yes ($50/poem) | Not Stated | 2003 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for work that is intelligent, alive, and moving.” | A major, high-tier print and online journal. Very competitive and highly respected. | This is a top-tier market. Send only your absolute best, most ambitious, and polished work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Event | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://eventmagazine.submittable.com/ | https://www.eventmagazine.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes ($35/page) | Not Stated | 1971 | No | “Douglas College’s literary magazine.” One of Western Canada’s key journals. | A major, paying Canadian market. | Good for narrative and lyric poetry. | Print only |
| Green Mountains Review | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://greenmountainsreview.submittable.com/ | https://greenmountainsreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1987 | No | “Contemporary poetry and prose.” | Run by Northern Vermont University. High prestige. | Strategic Note: Submission windows can be erratic. | All content online / Print |
| Hunger Mountain | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://hungermountain.submittable.com/ | https://hungermountain.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Mar 1 – Jun 1; Sep 1 – Dec 1 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 2002 | Yes | 3-5 poems. “We seek ‘writing that illuminates’ and ‘is essential’.” | Run by the MFA program at Vermont College of Fine Arts. A major, highly competitive, and beautifully designed journal. | This is a top-tier MFA journal. Highly competitive. They have a strong online presence (“The Nest”) in addition to the print issue. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Jacket2 | 35 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://jacket2.org/contact | https://jacket2.org/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Poetics) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1997 | No | “Modern and contemporary poetry and poetics.” The hub for L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E poetry and structural critique. | Definitive venue for “technical” poetics. | Constraint: Focus on poetics/critique. | All content online |
| Kweli Journal | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://kwelijournal.submittable.com/ | https://www.kwelijournal.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Sep 1 – May 31 | Yes ($25/poem) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “A ‘journal ‘for ‘BIPOC ‘writers.” Only ‘publishes ‘work ‘by ‘writers ‘of ‘color. | A major, top-tier, and paying journal for BIPOC writers. Highly competitive. | Do not submit unless you identify as BIPOC. This is one of the premier markets for writers of color. | All content online |
| Lana Turner | 35 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://www.lanaturnerjournal.com/submissions | http://www.lanaturnerjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Experimental) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “A Journal of Poetry and Opinion.” High-theory, avant-garde, and political. | A highly respected, “intellectual” journal. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. Avant-garde focus. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Lilith Magazine | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://lilith.org/contact/writing-for-lilith/ | https://lilith.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Jewish/Fem) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “Independent, Jewish & frankly feminist.” | A major magazine for Jewish feminism. | Constraint: Jewish feminist themes. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Literary Imagination | 35 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/litimag | https://academic.oup.com/litimag | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Academic) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Literature and the arts.” Oxford University Press. | A prestigious academic-literary hybrid journal. | Constraint: Academic/High-literary tone. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Logic(s) | 35 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://logicmag.io/pitch/ | https://logicmag.io/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Tech) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Technology and culture.” Perfect for “technical-absurdist” poetry about systems. | Formerly Logic Magazine. Highly critical and analytical. | Constraint: Must engage with tech/systems. | All content online |
| Magma Poetry | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://magmapoetry.com/contributions/ | https://magmapoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied (Themed) | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “Themed issues.” Edited by a rotating group of editors. | A major UK poetry journal. Themes are central (e.g., “Solitude,” “Work”). | Constraint: Must fit the specific issue theme. | Print only |
| Meridians | 35 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://meridians.submittable.com/ | https://read.dukeupress.edu/meridians | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Academic) | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | No | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Feminism, race, transnationalism.” “Scholarship and creative work by women of color.” | A major academic journal (Duke UP) centering women of color. | Constraint: Focus on women of color/feminist theory. | All content online |
| Modern Age | 35 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://home.isi.org/modern-age/submissions | https://home.isi.org/modern-age | ? | Active | Niche (Conservative) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1957 | No | “A Conservative Review.” Poetry that reflects “traditionalist” or conservative values. | A major intellectual journal of conservatism. | Constraint: Conservative/Traditionalist worldview. | All content online |
| Mslexia Magazine | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | £10.00 (Contest) | https://mslexia.co.uk/submissions/ | https://mslexia.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Varied (Themed) | Yes (£25 – £2,000) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “A ‘magazine ‘for ‘women ‘who ‘write’.” Only accepts subs from female-identifying writers. Subs are for themed “Contests.” | A major, highly respected UK-based journal for women writers. Most submissions are via paid contests. | Do not submit unless you are a woman. Check the site for the current “themed contest” or “showcase.” | Select pieces online / Print |
| New World Writing | 35 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://newworldwriting.net/submissions/ | https://newworldwriting.net/ | ? | Active | Established | Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct (1st 2 weeks) | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Thrilling, fanciful, oddball, and stunning.” Formerly Mississippi Review Online. | A major online journal with a long history. | Strategic Note: Very fast response time. Submissions open briefly each quarter. | All content online |
| New York Quarterly | 35 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://nyq.submittable.com/ | https://nyq.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1969 | No | “Craft and technique.” | A historic journal focused on the craft of poetry. | Constraint: No sim-subs. | Print only |
| Nimrod International Journal | 35 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 (Online) | https://nimrod.submittable.com/ | https://nimrod.utulsa.edu/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Jan 1 – Nov 30 | Yes ($10/page) | Not Stated | 1956 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘vibrant, ‘imaginative’ ‘work.” Famous for its annual “Poetry Prize” (paid sub). | Run by the University of Tulsa. One of the oldest, most prestigious, and competitive journals in the country. | This is a top-tier, “legacy” journal. Send only your best, most ambitious work. The “Awards” issue is a major event. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Notre Dame Review | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://notredamereview.submittable.com/ | https://ndreview.nd.edu/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Nov 1; Jan 15 – Mar 15 | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Eclectic and high-quality.” | Run by the University of Notre Dame. Prestigious. | A traditional, high-tier academic journal. | Select pieces online / Print |
| On The Seawall | 35 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.ontheseawall.com/submissions/ | http://www.ontheseawall.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2007 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘publish ‘new ‘poems, ‘essays, ‘and ‘reviews’.” Curated by poet-critic Ron Silliman. | A major, highly respected “poet-run” journal. Known for its high-quality curation and intellectual bent. | A top-tier online journal. The “poetics” section is as important as the poetry. A very “writer’s writer” publication. | All content online |
| Oxford Poetry | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://oxfordpoetry.submittable.com/ | https://oxfordpoetry.net/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied (e.g., Summer/Winter) | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1910 | No | “One of the oldest poetry magazines in the world.” | Based in Oxford, but open to all. Very prestigious. | Constraint: Highly competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Places Journal | 35 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://placesjournal.org/submissions/ | https://placesjournal.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Rolling (Query) | Yes ($250-750) | Not Stated | 1983 | No | “A ‘journal ‘of ‘architecture, ‘landscape, ‘and ‘urbanism.” ‘Poetry ‘is ‘rare ‘and must ‘engage ‘these ‘themes. | A major, high-paying “intellectual” journal. Publishes very little poetry. | Do not send general poems. This is an elite market only ‘for ‘work ‘about ‘architecture, ‘urbanism, ‘or ‘place. ‘Query ‘first. | All content online |
| Popshot Quarterly | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.popshotpopshot.com/submit/ | https://www.popshotpopshot.com/ | ~35,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Visual) | Varied (Themed) | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Illustrated new writing.” Modern, accessible, and pop-culture adjacent. | Distributed in bookstores globally. | Strategic Note: Every poem is illustrated. High competition. | Print only |
| Posit | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | posit.submittable.com/submit | posit.co | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | Yes (Audio/Video) | Constraint: Experimental. “Hybrid, visual, concrete, sound…” | A premier, high-prestige journal for experimental and hybrid work. | A prime, no-fee, high-prestige market only for your experimental/visual/hybrid work. | All pieces online |
| Prism International | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://prismmagazine.submittable.com/ | https://prismmagazine.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes ($40/page) | Not Stated | 1959 | No | “Contemporary writing from Canada and around the world.” | One of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious literary magazines (UBC). | Constraint: Highly competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Queen’s Quarterly | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.queensquarterly.ca/submissions | https://www.queensquarterly.ca/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling | Yes ($50/poem) | Not Stated | 1893 | No | “A ‘Canadian ‘review ‘of ‘arts ‘and ‘letters.” 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘of ‘the ‘highest ‘quality.” | Canada’s “oldest ‘intellectual ‘quarterly.” A major, “legacy” journal similar to Harper’s or The ‘Atlantic. | This is an elite, “legacy” journal. Send only your most significant, polished, and ambitious work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Radar Poetry | 35 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://radar.submittable.com/ | https://www.radarpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Varied (short windows) | Yes ($50) | Not Stated | 2014 | Yes | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘poems ‘that ‘are ‘vivid, ‘resonant, ‘and ‘well-crafted.” | A top-tier, paying online journal. Known for its beautiful design and strong audio component. | This is a major, highly competitive online market. Submission windows are short and close fast. Send your absolute best. | All content online |
| Room Magazine | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://roommagazine.submittable.com/ | https://roommagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Women) | Rolling | Yes ($50+) | Not Stated | 1975 | No | “Literature, art, and feminism.” Only publishes women and genderqueer writers. | Canada’s oldest feminist literary journal. | Constraint: Women/Genderqueer only. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Spoon River Poetry Review | 35 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://spoonriver.submittable.com/ | http://srpr.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Apr 15 | Yes ($25/poem) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘poetry ‘that ‘is ”lyrical, ‘narrative, ‘and ‘accessible’.” “We ‘are ‘open ‘to ‘all ‘styles.” | A legendary, top-tier independent print journal. Known for its strong “Midwestern” ‘roots ‘but ‘national ‘scope. | This is an elite, “legacy” journal. Send only your absolute best. They have a long-standing “Editor’s ‘Prize.” | Select pieces online / Print |
| Sugar House Review | 35 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | sugarhousereview.submittable.com/submit | sugarhousereview.com | ~500 | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling | $10/poem | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “We want… poems that teach us… how to be human.” | A well-regarded, paying print journal. | A solid, paying market for well-crafted, accessible work. | Select excerpts online |
| Tampa Review | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://tampareview.submittable.com/ | https://www.tampareview.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Dec 31 | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1988 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”ambitious, ‘well-crafted, ‘and ”surprising’.” | Run by the University of Tampa. A major, highly competitive, and beautifully designed print journal. | This is a top-tier MFA journal. Send only your most polished, ambitious, and “image-rich” ‘work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Texas Observer | 35 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.texasobserver.org/submit/ | https://www.texasobserver.org/ | ~50,000 | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | Yes ($50) | Not Stated | 1954 | No | “Texas politics and culture.” Poetry section is “Texas Poetry.” | A major political magazine. | Constraint: Must be a Texas poet or about Texas. | All content online / Print |
| The Capilano Review | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thecapilanoreview.com/submit/ | https://thecapilanoreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Varied | Yes ($50/page) | Not Stated | 1972 | No | “Experimental, boundary-pushing writing and art.” | A major Canadian journal known for avant-garde and experimental work. | Constraint: Experimental/Avant-garde focus. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Clearing | 35 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | No | $0.00 | littletoller.co.uk/the-clearing/submissions (Email) | littletoller.co.uk/the-clearing | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Rolling (email) | £50 | Not Stated | 2012 | No | Constraint: Nature/Place ONLY. “Writing about nature, landscape, and place.” | A premier, paying, online journal from Little Toller Books. | All pieces online | |
| The Dalhousie Review | 35 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://dalhousiereview.dal.ca/submissions/ | https://dalhousiereview.dal.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1921 | No | “Literary fiction, poetry, and reviews.” | One of Canada’s oldest literary journals (Dalhousie University). | Constraint: No simultaneous submissions. | Print only |
| The Ex-Puritan | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://puritan-magazine.submittable.com/ | https://ex-puritan.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Varied (Quarterly) | Yes ($50+) | No | 2007 | No | “Experimental and hybrid work.” Urban, sophisticated, and often cynical. | Formerly The Puritan. One of Canada’s best modern journals. | Constraint: Limits how often you can submit (once per year). | All content online |
| The New Quarterly (TNQ) | 35 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://tnq.submittable.com/ | https://tnq.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Sep 1 – Feb 28 | Yes ($50/poem) | Not Stated | 1981 | No | “Canadian writers only.” Strictly publishes Canadian citizens/residents. | One of Canada’s most beloved and respected journals (“Canada’s ‘most welcoming'”). | Constraint: Canadian writers only. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Washington Square Review | 35 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://washingtonsquarereview.submittable.com/ | https://washingtonsquarereview.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (MFA) | Aug 15 – Oct 15; Dec 15 – Feb 15 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1996 | No | “New and established voices.” | The literary journal of the NYU Creative Writing Program. | Constraint: Very competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Wildness | 35 | ~1 month | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | readwildness.com/submit (Email) | readwildness.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling (closes at cap) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Work in most styles, forms, or genres.” | A high-prestige, fast-responding, no-fee online journal. | A prime, high-prestige, no-fee market. A very strong target. | All pieces online |
| Yalobusha Review | 35 | 3-6+ months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $3.00 | yalobushareview.submittable.com/submit | egrove.olemiss.edu/yr/ | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Work that… subverts mainstream forms… experimental.” | The respected journal of the University of Mississippi MFA program. | A high-prestige market for your experimental work. Expect a long wait. | All pieces online |
| The MacGuffin | 37 | 4-8 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $3.00 | https://themacguffin.submittable.com/submit | https://www.schoolcraft.edu/macguffin/ | ~1,000 | Active | University | Specific reading periods (e.g., Aug-May) | $0 (2 Contrib. copies) | “We do not accept AI-generated submissions.” | 1984 | No | Eclectic. “We are open to all forms… free verse, formal, experimental.” (Up to 5 poems). | A long-standing, respected print journal from Schoolcraft College. | A classic, reputable market with a broad aesthetic. Long response time, but a solid publication. | Print & Online |
| DIALOGIST | 38 | > 90 days | Yes (if noted) | No (“personal sites, blogs”) | No | $0.00 | https://dialogist.submittable.com/submit | https://dialogist.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Not Stated (Appears open) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | No | Publishes poetry and art. Focuses on the “dialogue” between pieces. (Up to 5 poems). | A respected online journal known for its clean aesthetic and pairing of poems with visual art. | No pay, but a good reputation. Do not submit more than once every 120 days. Long response time is expected. | Online Only |
| Light Poetry Magazine | 38 | ~3-6 months | Yes | No (“previously published”) | No | $0.00 | https”//lightpoetrymagazine.submittable.com/submit | https://lightpoetrymagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Top-Tier | Specific reading periods (e.g., Summer/Winter) | $25 per poem | “No AI, or we’ll send a rhyming robot to your house…” | 1992 | No | Constraint: Light verse only. “Humorous, witty, formal, and/or metrical.” Rhyme and meter are strongly preferred. | The premier journal for light, formal, and humorous verse in the US. (Assumed this is the Light you mean). | The #1 market for “Zumwalt’s” style. Perfect for your formal, witty work. They want form and rhyme. | Online Only |
| Pangyrus | 39 | ~2-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://pangyrus.submittable.com/submit | https://www.pangyrus.com | ~20,000 (Monthly) | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $30 per piece | “We do not consider work created using… generative AI.” | 2014 | Yes (Podcast) | “Make unexpected connections.” Open, eclectic, and often contemporary. (1-3 poems). | A respected Boston-based journal. Hybrid model (online + print annual) allows them to publish a lot of work. | A strong, paying market with a fast response time. The $3 fee is standard. | Print & Online |
| 3:AM Magazine | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.3ammagazine.com/3am/submissions/ | https://www.3ammagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Cult) | Varied (e.g., Dec-Jan) | No | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Avant-garde, modernist, and experimental.” “Mainlining the anti-logos.” | A legendary “cult” literary magazine. Very high cool factor. | Constraint: Experimental/Avant-garde focus. | All content online |
| Able Muse | 40 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ablemuse.submittable.com/ | https://www.ablemuse.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Formalist) | Jan 1 – Jul 15 | No | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “A review of poetry, prose, and art.” Focus on formalist poetry (meter and rhyme) and skillful free verse. | The leading contemporary journal for formalist poetry. | Constraint: High standard for form. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Action Spectacle | 40 | ~22 days | Yes | No | No | $3.50 (Contest: $20) | actionspectacle.submittable.com/submit | action-spectacle.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Year-round | $0 (Contest: $1000) | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Broad aesthetic, “traditional or explicitly experimental, linear or non-linear, concrete or abstract.” | Has published major authors like Anne Carson. General submissions are non-paying; the $1000 prize is for their annual contest. | A good, fast-responding journal for experimental or “difficult” work that other journals might shy away from. | All pieces online |
| Acumen | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://www.acumen-poetry.co.uk/submission-guidelines/ | https://www.acumen-poetry.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | No | ? | 1985 | No | “A literary journal.” Seeks “good poetry” regardless of style. 4-6 poems. | A long-running, traditional UK print journal. | Constraint: Postal submissions preferred (or email if overseas). | Print only |
| Agenda | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | £0.00 (Post/Email) | https://www.agendapoetry.co.uk/submissions | https://www.agendapoetry.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1959 | No | “One of the best known poetry journals in the UK.” Founded by Ezra Pound & William Cookson. | A legendary UK journal. Very traditional/high-modernist roots. | Constraint: No sim-subs. High prestige. | Print only |
| American Literary Review | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://americanliteraryreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.americanliteraryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – May 1 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1990 | No | Seeks 3-5 poems. Open to all forms and styles. “We want to be moved… surprised.” | Run by the University of North Texas. A highly respected, long-standing national journal. | This is a high-tier, competitive journal. Send polished, mature, and emotionally resonant work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Appalachian Journal | 40 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://appjournal.appstate.edu/submissions | https://appjournal.appstate.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1972 | No | “A regional studies review.” Only publishes work about the Appalachian region. | A major academic/literary journal for the region. | Constraint: Must be about Appalachia. | Print only |
| Arts & Letters | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://artsandletters.submittable.com/ | https://artsandletters.gcsu.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Aug 1 – Jan 31 | Yes ($10/page) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Emerging and established talent.” High-quality, eclectic work. | Run by Georgia College. | A solid, paying university journal. | Print only |
| Atticus Review | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3 – $5 | atticusbooks.submittable.com/submit | atticusreview.org | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Necessary writing from minds that survive by getting it down.” Open to form. Publishes accepted work as an NFT. | Well-regarded online journal. Currently open for a “Home” theme with a $5 fee. | The NFT component is unusual. This is a good market for raw, personal, and formally inventive work. | All pieces online |
| Backcountry Journal | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.backcountryhunters.org/media/backcountry-journal/submission-guidelines/ | https://www.backcountryhunters.org/ | ~40,000 | Active | Niche (Outdoors) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Hunting, fishing, and conservation.” Poetry is a rare feature but accepted. | The magazine of “Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.” | Constraint: Must be about hunting, fishing, or outdoor conservation. High pay for features. | Print only |
| Banshee | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bansheelit.com/submit/ | https://bansheelit.com/ | ? | Active | Established (IE) | Varied (e.g., Nov, May) | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Exciting, accessible, contemporary writing from Ireland and beyond.” | A major, hip Irish literary journal. Highly respected. | Good for contemporary, voice-driven work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| bottle rockets: the journal | 40 | ~3 months (after deadline) | Yes (if noted) | No (“original”) | No | $0.00 | bottlerocketspress.com/submissions (Email) | bottlerocketspress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Feb 1-28; Aug 1-31 | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1999 | No | Constraint: Haiku/Senryu ONLY. (Also Tanka, Haibun). | A long-running, highly respected print journal for Japanese short forms. | A prime, high-prestige market only for your new haiku. | Select excerpts online |
| CALYX Journal | 40 | 4-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://calyx.submittable.com/ | https://www.calyxpress.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Oct 1 – Dec 31 (for journal) | Yes (Copies / $$) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “A forum for women’s and non-binary’s creative work.” Only accepts subs from female-identifying or non-binary writers. | One of the oldest and most prestigious feminist literary journals. Highly competitive. | Do not submit unless you are a woman or non-binary artist. This is a high-tier, mission-driven journal. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Canthius | 40 | 6-9 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | canthius.com/submit | canthius.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Canadian) | Apr 1 – Aug 31 | $50/poem | Not Stated | 2013 | No | Constraint: “Publishes poetry… by writers of marginalized genders,” including trans men, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and women. | A highly respected, paying Canadian feminist journal. | This is a high-tier market, but submissions are restricted by gender identity. | All pieces online |
| Cave Wall | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://www.cavewallpress.com/submit.html | https://www.cavewallpress.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Oct 1 – Dec 31 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “The best in contemporary poetry.” | A highly respected, serious print journal. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| Cha: An Asian Literary Journal | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.asiancha.com/wp/submit/ | https://www.asiancha.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Asia) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Asian-themed.” The premier English-language journal based in Hong Kong. | Constraint: Work must have an Asian theme or connection. | All content online | |
| Chattahoochee Review | 40 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://thechattahoocheereview.submittable.com/ | https://chattahoocheereview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – Apr 1 | Yes ($20/page) | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “Southern roots, international reach.” | Run by Georgia State University (Perimeter College). | Status Note: Currently on hiatus/reorganizing (check site). | Print only |
| Chestnut Review | 40 | 2-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0 (1 poem) / $5 (3 poems) | chestnutreview.com/submissions | chestnutreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling | $120.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | Open to all forms. “We want to be emotionally moved, intellectually stimulated…” | A highly respected, fast-responding, and high-paying journal. | This is a top target. The free single-poem submission option is excellent. | All pieces online |
| Cornerstone Press | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | Email: cornerstone.press@uwsp.edu | https://www.uwsp.edu/cornerstone-press | Not Found | Active | Niche (Press) | Specific reading periods (e.g., Aug 1 deadline) | Royalties (Book) | Not Stated | 1984 | No | This is a book press, not a journal. Publishes full-length manuscripts (Poetry: 10,000+ words). Focus on “emerging regional authors.” | Run by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. | Do not send individual poems. This is a market for a completed chapbook or full-length collection. | Print (Books) |
| Court Green | 40 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://courtgreen.net/submit | https://courtgreen.net/ | ? | Active | Established | Feb 1 – Mar 1 | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Poetry only.” Edited by major poets (Tony Trigilio, etc.). | Originally print (Columbia College Chicago), now online. High prestige. | Constraint: Poetry only. Short reading period. | All content online |
| Cutthroat | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://cutthroat.submittable.com/ | https://cutthroatmag.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied (Contests) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “A Journal of the Arts.” “Edgy, sharp, and high-quality.” | Independent journal with a strong reputation. | Strategic Note: Often open for contests; general subs windows are short. | Print only |
| Cyphers | 40 | 4-8 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://www.cyphers.ie/submissions | https://www.cyphers.ie/ | ? | Active | Established (IE) | Rolling | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 1975 | No | “Irish and international poetry.” | One of Ireland’s longest-running literary journals. | Constraint: Postal submissions preferred. | Print only |
| DailyHaiga | 40 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No (implied) | No (implied) | $0.00 | dailyhaiga.org/submissions/ (Email) | dailyhaiga.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2007 | No | Constraint: Haiga ONLY. (Haiku + Image). | The premier daily journal for haiga. | Do not submit text poems. This is only for haiga (image+text). | All pieces online |
| Driftwood Press | 40 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://driftwoodpress.submittable.com/ | https://www.driftwoodpress.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling (closes when cap hit) | Yes ($15/poem) | Not Stated | 2013 | Yes | Up to 5 poems. “We love poetry of all forms… especially lyric, narrative, and experimental.” | A major, paying, and highly respected print/online journal. Known for beautiful design and “Umbrella” audio interviews. | A top-tier, competitive journal. Send your best work. They are very open to audio recordings of your poems. | Select pieces online / Print |
| E·ratio | 40 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | eratiopostmodernpoetry.com/submissions.html (Email) | eratiopostmodernpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Avant-Garde) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2003 | No | Constraint: “Postmodern Poetry” (vispo, experimental, asemic, found, etc.). | A long-running, respected, reprint-friendly journal for experimental work. | A prime, no-fee market only for your experimental/visual work. | All pieces online |
| Enchanted Living | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://enchantedlivingmagazine.com/submissions/ | https://enchantedlivingmagazine.com/ | ~100,000+ | Active | Niche (Lifestyle) | Rolling (Themed) | Yes ($50) | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Faerie, folklore, and magic.” Only publishes poetry on these themes. | Formerly Faerie Magazine. A major lifestyle magazine for fantasy/folklore. | Constraint: Must fit the “faerie/magical” aesthetic. | Select pieces online / Print |
| EuropeNow | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.europenowjournal.org/submissions/ | https://www.europenowjournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Research and art on Europe.” Only publishes work that engages with European themes/issues. | The journal of the Council for European Studies. | Constraint: Must relate to Europe (culture, politics, history). | All content online |
| Fairy Tale Review | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://fairytalereview.submittable.com/ | https://www.fairytalereview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Genre) | Jan 1 – Mar 31 | No | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “The aesthetics of fairy tales.” Not for children; for the surreal, grim, and strange. | Edited by Kate Bernheimer. High literary standard. | Constraint: Must engage with fairy tale logic. | All content online |
| Fifth Wednesday Journal | 40 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://fifthwednesdayjournal.submittable.com/ | https://www.fifthwednesdayjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Literature of the Midwest.” | A respected, high-quality print journal. | Constraint: Often closed to general subs outside of contest. | Print only |
| Five Dials | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://fivedials.com/about/ | https://fivedials.com/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Witty, literary, and sharp.” Edited by Hamish Hamilton. | A stylish pdf/online magazine known for its dry British wit and literary intelligence. | Constraint: High literary bar. | All content online |
| Free Inquiry | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://secularhumanism.org/free-inquiry/submission-guidelines/ | https://secularhumanism.org/free-inquiry/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humanist) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “Secular humanism and skepticism.” Poetry is rare but accepted. | The journal of the Council for Secular Humanism. | Constraint: Secular/Humanist themes. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Going Down Swinging | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://goingdownswinging.org.au/submit/ | https://goingdownswinging.org.au/ | ? | Active | Established (AU) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1979 | Yes | “Australian and international writing.” Known for spoken word and audio/digital experiments. | A legendary Australian journal/anthology. | Good for performance poetry or audio work. | All content online / Print |
| Golden Handcuffs Review | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://www.goldenhandcuffsreview.com/ | http://www.goldenhandcuffsreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Theory) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “The work of the book.” Intellectual, theoretical, and structurally complex. | A space for dense, analytical, and avant-garde writing. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| Hollins Critic | 40 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://www.hollins.edu/academics/literary-festival/hollins-critic/ | https://www.hollins.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (Academic) | Sep 1 – May 15 | Yes ($25/poem) | Not Stated | 1964 | No | “Poetry and essays.” | Run by Hollins University. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| Iron Horse Literary Review | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://ironhorseliteraryreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.ironhorsereview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($50/poem) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Quality writing.” Run by Texas Tech University. | A highly respected print journal. Issues are often themed (e.g., “Labor Day”). | Constraint: Check for specific themes. | Print only |
| Island Magazine | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://islandmag.com/submit | https://islandmag.com/ | ? | Active | Established (AU) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1979 | No | “Premium Australian writing.” Based in Tasmania. | One of Australia’s leading literary journals. | Constraint: Strong Australian focus. | Print only |
| ISLE | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://academic.oup.com/isle/pages/General_Instructions | https://academic.oup.com/isle | ? | Active | Niche (Academic/Eco) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1993 | No | “Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment.” Academic + creative. | A major academic journal (Oxford UP) that publishes ecopoetry. | Constraint: Must be ecopoetry/environmental. | All content online |
| Kaleidoscope Magazine | 40 | ~6 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | udsakron.org/kaleidoscope-magazine/submit-article/ | udsakron.org/kaleidoscope-magazine/ | ~1,000 | Active | Established (Niche) | Deadlines: Mar 1 & Aug 1 | $10 – $100 | Not Stated | 1979 | No | Constraint: Must creatively focus on the experiences of disability. Max 5 poems. | A long-running, premier journal for disability literature and arts. | This is a top-tier, paying market, but the disability theme is an absolute constraint. | Select excerpts online |
| Kokako | 40 | ~1 month (after deadline) | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | kokako.org/submissions.html (Email) | kokako.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Mar 15 & Sep 15 deadlines | $0 (Contributor copy) | Not Stated | 2004 | No | Constraint: Haiku, Tanka, Haibun ONLY. | The premier, long-running haiku journal of New Zealand. | A prime, high-prestige market for your best new haiku. | Select excerpts online |
| Kosmos Journal | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.kosmosjournal.org/kosmos-submissions-guidelines/ | https://www.kosmosjournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spirituality) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “Transformation in harmony with all Life.” Spiritual, ecological, and justice-oriented work. | A major journal for “global transformation” and spirituality. | Constraint: Must fit the spiritual/transformational mission. | All content online |
| Laurel Review | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://laurelreview.submittable.com/ | https://laurelreview.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – May 1 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1960 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for poems that ‘are ‘alive’ and ‘push boundaries’.” | A long-standing and highly respected print journal, now at Northwest Missouri State. | A major, competitive, and well-regarded journal. A good home for ambitious, polished work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Light: a journal… | 40 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | lightpoetrymagazine.com/submissions-new/ (Submittable) | lightpoetrymagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1992 | No | Constraint: Light Verse ONLY. (Humor, wit, satire, formal). | The premier, long-running journal for light verse. | Do not submit unless it is humorous, witty, or satirical. Do not send serious, experimental, or free-verse poetry. This is a specialty market for humor, wit, and formal skill. | All pieces online |
| LIT Magazine | 40 | 6-9 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://lit.submittable.com/ | http://www.lit-magazine.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – May 1 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1997 | No | Up to 5 poems. “We look for ‘work that is ‘innovative and challenging’.” | The graduate-run journal of The New School. Known for its avant-garde and international focus. | A major, competitive MFA journal. This is a prime market for ambitious, experimental, or avant-garde poetry. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Mascara Literary Review | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://mascarareview.submittable.com/ | http://mascarareview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (AU) | Rolling (e.g., Mar-Nov) | Yes ($200) | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “A ‘bi-annual ‘journal ‘for ‘migrant ‘and ‘Indigenous ‘writing.” “We ‘center ‘voices ‘from ‘the ‘margins.” | A major, paying Australian journal focused on diversity, migration, and Indigenous voices. | A top-tier market for diverse voices. Highly respected in the Asia-Pacific region. | All content online |
| Meniscus… | 40 | ~3 months (after window) | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | meniscus.org.au/submit.html (Email) | meniscus.org.au | Not Found | Active | Established (Academic) | Mar 1-31; Sep 1-30 | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Open to all forms.” | The high-prestige journal of the Australasian Association of Writing Programs (AAWP). | A solid, high-prestige, no-fee international market. | All pieces online |
| Mizna | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://mizna.submittable.com/ | https://mizna.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (SWANA) | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Arab-American and SWANA literature.” Only publishes writers from the SWANA region/diaspora. | A major journal for Arab/SWANA writers. | Constraint: Must identify as SWANA/Arab-American. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Mudlark | 40 | 1-3 weeks | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | mudlark.unf.edu/submissions.html (Email) | mudlark.unf.edu | Not Found | Active | Established (Avant-Garde) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1995 | No | Constraint: “Electronic… chapbooks.” (Submitting a full suite of poems, not 1-2). | A very long-running, fast-responding e-journal for chapbook-length submissions. | Do not send 3-5 poems. This is a market for a full manuscript (suite/chapbook). | All pieces online |
| MudRoom Magazine | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://mudroom.submittable.com/ | https://mudroommagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Varied (short windows) | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘poetry ‘that ‘is ‘startling, ‘visceral, ‘and ‘has ‘a ‘strong ‘sense ‘of ‘place’.” | A top-tier, highly competitive online journal. Known for its beautiful design and strong editorial vision. | This is a major market for online work. Send your absolute best. Submission windows are short and close fast. | Online only |
| New Humanist | 40 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://newhumanist.org.uk/articles/485/submission-guidelines | https://newhumanist.org.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humanist) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1885 | No | “Rationalism, skepticism, and secularism.” Poetry is a regular feature. | A major UK magazine of ideas. | Constraint: Humanist/Secular themes. | Select pieces online / Print |
| New Welsh Review | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://newwelshreview.com/submissions | https://newwelshreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Wales) | Varied (e.g., Oct-Dec) | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1988 | No | “Wales’s leading literary magazine.” Open to international writers. | The premier English-language literary journal in Wales. | Constraint: High standard. Interest in Welsh connection is a plus but not required. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Newfound | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | newfound.org/submit/ | newfound.org | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. (“We do not publish AI-generated work.”) | 2009 | No | “How place shapes identity, imagination, and understanding.” | A respected journal with a strong thematic focus on “place.” | The theme of “place” is a key constraint. | All pieces online |
| nonsite.org | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://nonsite.org/submit/ | https://nonsite.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Art history, philosophy, and literature.” High-level criticism and poetry. | An academic journal associated with Emory University. | Constraint: Highly intellectual/critical context. | All content online |
| Oh Reader | 40 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“original”) | No | $0.00 | ohreader.com/submissions (Email) | ohreader.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $75/poem | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: Must be about “the experience of… reading.” | A high-quality, paying magazine with an absolute thematic constraint. | A prime, paying market, but only for your poems about reading. | Select pieces online |
| Orbis Quarterly… | 40 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | orbisjournal.com/submissions (Email) | orbisjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0 (Prizes avail) | Not Stated | 1968 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A very long-running, respected international (UK-based) print journal. | Select excerpts online | |
| Otoliths | 40 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://the-otolith.blogspot.com/ | https://the-otolith.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Vispo) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Visual poetry, asemic writing, and collage.” | The legendary Australian blog for visual poetry. Edited by Mark Young. | Constraint: Visual/Asemic work preferred. | All content online |
| Painted Bride Quarterly | 40 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://pbq.submittable.com/ | https://pbq.drexel.edu/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1973 | No | “Eclectic and smart.” Long-running Philly journal. | Run by Drexel University. Famous for its “Slam” (online voting) feature. | Strategic Note: Slow response time is common. | All content online / Print |
| Persimmon Tree | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://persimmontree.submittable.com/ | https://persimmontree.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Varied (e.g., Feb, May, Aug, Nov) | No | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “An ‘online ‘magazine ‘of ‘the ‘arts ‘by ‘women ‘over ‘sixty.” Only accepts subs from female-identifying writers 60+ | A major, highly respected, and unique journal for older women artists. Very writer-friendly policies. | Do not submit unless you are a woman over 60. This is the premier market for that demographic. | All content online |
| Phi Kappa Phi Forum | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.phikappaphi.org/about/publications/forum/submit | https://www.phikappaphi.org/ | ~100,000 | Active | Niche (Academic) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1915 | No | “The magazine of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.” Publishes very little poetry (1-2 per issue). | A large-circulation academic society magazine. | Constraint: Extremely competitive. Prefer members but open. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Philosophy Now | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://philosophynow.org/submissions | https://philosophynow.org/ | ~500,000 | Active | Niche (Phil) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1991 | No | “Philosophy and modern life.” Frequently publishes poetry tackling ethics, AI, and consciousness. | Strategic Note: Ideal for “philosophical poems” about tech. | Constraint: Must be philosophical in nature. | All content online |
| Phoebe | 40 | 4-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) | Mail only: MSN 2D6, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030 | phoebejournal.onmason.com | ~1,000 | Active | Established (University) | Aug 15 – Apr 15 | $0 (Contributor copy) | Not Stated | 1971 | No | “Do not send… greeting-card poetry.” | A long-running, respected university journal. Mail submissions ONLY. | This is a traditional, mail-in market. Only submit if comfortable with SASE and long waits. | Select pieces online |
| Poetry East | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://www.poetryeast.org/submissions/ | https://www.poetryeast.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “Poetry, translation, and art.” Edited by Richard Jones. | A prestigious, long-running independent journal (DePaul University). | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| Poetry Wales | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://poetrywales.co.uk/submit/ | https://poetrywales.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (Wales) | Rolling (Themed) | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1965 | No | “Wales’s foremost poetry magazine.” | A major national journal. Open to international submissions. | Constraint: No sim-subs. Often themed. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Provincetown Arts | 40 | 4-8 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://provincetownarts.org/ | https://provincetownarts.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Jan 1 – Mar 1 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1985 | No | “Artists and writers of the Outer Cape.” | A prestigious annual magazine for the Provincetown arts colony. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. Regional focus. | Print only |
| PULP Literature | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | pulpliterature.submittable.com/submit | pulpliterature.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Speculative) | Specific reading periods | $25/poem | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “High-quality genre fiction/poetry… We love… a twist.” (SF, Fantasy, Mystery, etc.) | A top-tier, paying market for genre work. | A prime, paying market for your speculative or genre-based poems. | Select pieces online |
| Salt Hill | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://salthill.submittable.com/ | https://salthilljournal.net/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Dec-Jan and Jul-Aug | No | ? | 1974 | No | Seeks work that “pushes the boundaries.” Up to 5 poems. | Run by MFA students at Syracuse University. High-quality, established journal. | Highly competitive university journal. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Sleepingfish | 40 | 6-12+ months | No | No | No | $0 (Mail) | Mail only: 2060 St. Raymond Ave., Bronx, NY 10462 | sleepingfish.net | ~500 | Active | Established (Avant-Garde) | Rolling (Mail) | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Avant-garde… experimental, surreal, ‘New Wave’ fabulist.” | A long-running, cult-status print journal. Mail submissions ONLY. | No Sim-Subs and Mail-Only. A major commitment for your most experimental work. | No pieces online |
| Southern Humanities Review | 40 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://shr.submittable.com/ | http://www.southernhumanitiesreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Sep 1 – Dec 1; Feb 1 – Apr 1 | Yes ($50/poem) | Not Stated | 1967 | No | “Fiction, poetry, and essays.” | Run by Auburn University. A respected quarterly. | Constraint: Traditional academic schedule. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Southword | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | €3.00 | https://munsterlit.ie/southword-submit/ | https://munsterlit.ie/southword/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Jan 1 – Mar 31 | Yes (€40) | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “New international writing.” Based in Cork, Ireland. | A major Irish literary journal. | Constraint: Paid in Euros. | All content online |
| Streetlight Magazine | 40 | 2-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://streetlightmag.submittable.com/ | https://streetlightmag.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Art/Lit) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | Yes | “Art and literature from the Shenandoah Valley and beyond.” | A visually rich online magazine. | Regular submissions are unpaid; contest pays. | All content online |
| SWWIM Every Day | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $3.00 | swwim.submittable.com/submit | swwim.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (closes at cap) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | Constraint: Publishes women, non-binary, and trans writers only. | A highly respected, daily poetry journal with a clear mission. | This market is restricted by gender identity. | All pieces online |
| Talisman | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.talismanmag.net/ | https://www.talismanmag.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Poetics) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1988 | No | “Poetry and poetics.” A legacy journal for the abstract and theoretical. | Deep history with the Language poets and post-avant scene. | Constraint: Dense/Academic focus. | All content online |
| Terrain.org | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://terrain.submittable.com/ | https://www.terrain.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Eco) | Sep 1 – May 31 | Yes ($50) | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “A Journal of the Built + Natural Environments.” | The premier online journal for place-based writing. | Constraint: Focus on “place” (urban or wild). | All content online |
| The Account | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | theaccount.submittable.com/submit | theaccountmagazine.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Poems that… are conscious of their own making.” | A well-regarded journal with a focus on form, craft, and meta-poetics. | A great market for poems that are formally aware or self-referential. | All pieces online |
| The Apple Valley Review | 40 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | applevalleyreview.com/submissions/ (Email) | applevalleyreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Open to… free verse, formal poetry, and prose poems.” Max 6 poems. | A long-running, highly respected online journal. | A prime, no-fee market for polished, accessible, and well-crafted new work. | All pieces online |
| The Arkansas International | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://arkansasinternational.submittable.com/ | https://www.arkint.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Apr 1 | Yes ($20/page) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | 3-5 poems. Seeks “a global standard of art.” Strong interest in translation. “We look for poems that are alive.” | Run by the MFA at the University of Arkansas. Known for its beautiful print design and international focus. | A major, paying, high-tier journal. The international focus is real; they love translations and work that feels globally aware. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Bark | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thebark.com/content/submission-guidelines | https://thebark.com/ | ~250,000 | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1997 | No | “Literate and entertaining.” The New Yorker of dog culture. | Constraint: Submit poetry to “The Bite” section via email. | Use subject line: “Poetry Submission: [Title]”. | All content online |
| The Boiler | 40 | 3-5 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://theboiler.submittable.com/ | https://theboilerjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Varied (e.g., Mar 1 – Apr 15) | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for poems that are visceral, poems that boil… that haunt.” | A highly competitive and respected online-only journal. Known for its strong, distinct aesthetic. | This is a top-tier online journal. Send intense, “gut-punch” work. They have a reputation for publishing bold, emotional pieces. | Online only |
| The Caribbean Writer | 40 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.thecaribbeanwriter.org/submissions/ | https://www.thecaribbeanwriter.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Jan 1 – Dec 31 (Annual) | No | Not Stated | 1987 | No | “The Caribbean experience.” Open to all, but work must relate to the Caribbean. | Run by the University of the Virgin Islands. | Constraint: Caribbean themes/connection required. | Print only |
| The Dark Horse | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://www.thedarkhorsemagazine.com/submissions.html | https://www.thedarkhorsemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (UK/US) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Scottish-American poetry.” A bridge between UK and US poetics. Formal and free verse. | A serious, critical journal. | Constraint: Postal submissions only. | Print only |
| The Heron’s Nest | 40 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | Yes (if cited) | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.theheronsnest.com/submissions.html | https://www.theheronsnest.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Bi-monthly deadlines | Yes (Varies) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | Only publishes English-language Haiku. “We look for ‘crystalline’ images.” Max 4 haiku per submission. | The premier journal for original English-language haiku. Highly respected within its niche. Very fast response time. | Do not send any other form of poetry. This is exclusively for haiku. Read the archives to understand their “classic” haiku aesthetic. | All content online |
| The HTML Review | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thehtml.review/submissions | https://thehtml.review/ | ? | Active | Niche (Code) | Oct 1 – Nov 1 (Annual) | Yes ($500) | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Literature as a website.” Only publishes work made with HTML/CSS. | You don’t submit text; you submit code (or a webpage). | Constraint: Must be a web-native piece. | All content online |
| The Midwest Quarterly | 40 | 3-6+ months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | pittstate.edu/artsci/composition/midwest-quarterly/submissions.html (Mail) | pittstate.edu/artsci/composition/midwest-quarterly/ | ~500 | Active | Established (University) | Rolling (Mail) | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 1959 | No | Constraint: Mail submissions ONLY. “Poems of a serious nature… not… light verse.” | A very long-running academic/literary journal from Pittsburg State University. | A solid, traditional, mail-in market for your serious, non-humorous work. | Select excerpts online |
| the minnesota review | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://minnesotareview.submittable.com/ | https://minnesotareview.duke.edu/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 15 – Nov 1 | No (Copies) | Not Stated | 1960 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘seek ‘smart, ‘committed ‘writing.” “We ‘are ‘interested ‘in ‘progressive’ ‘politics ‘and ‘cultural ‘commentary.” | Run by Virginia Tech (formerly U of Minnesota). A long-standing, respected “critical ‘and ‘creative” ‘journal. | A solid, competitive academic journal. They appreciate work with political or social awareness. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Penn Review | 40 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | pennreview.submittable.com/submit | pennreview.org | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. (“AI-generated… will be… deleted.”) | 1951 | No | “Innovative blend of emerging and established voices.” (Past: Williams, Ginsberg). | One of the fastest-responding university journals. | An excellent, no-fee, high-prestige market for a very fast response. | All pieces online |
| The Poetry Project Newsletter | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.poetryproject.org/publications/newsletter | https://www.poetryproject.org/ | ? | Active | Established (NYC) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1966 | No | “The downtown NYC aesthetic.” Experimental, social, and structural. | Legendary venue for the St. Marks poetry scene. | Constraint: Deeply connected to NYC avant-garde history. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Rupture | 40 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://therupturemag.submittable.com/ | https://therupturemag.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Varied (e.g., Feb, Aug) | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Innovative literature.” Formerly The Collagist. | A major, high-quality online journal. | Constraint: Experimental/Innovative focus. | All content online |
| The Wallace Stevens Journal | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://wallacestevens.com/journal-submissions | https://wallacestevens.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “Scholarly articles and poetry.” Only publishes work related to Wallace Stevens or in his tradition. | An academic journal dedicated to the poet. | Constraint: Connection to Wallace Stevens required. | Print only |
| The Wax Paper | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | thewaxpaper.submittable.com/submit | thewaxpaper.com | ~1,000 | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contributor copy) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “A… print-only quarterly… with a specific aesthetic.” (L-hand pages blank). | A high-concept, beautifully designed print journal. | A solid, respected market with a unique design focus. | No pieces online |
| The Worcester Review | 40 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | worcesterreview.submittable.com/submit | theworcesterreview.org | ~500 | Active | Established (Regional) | Specific reading periods | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1972 | No | “New England… writers of merit.” | A long-running, respected print journal with a strong regional focus. | Strategic Constraint: Gives strong priority to New England writers. | Select excerpts online |
| TIMBER Journal | 40 | ~3 months (after window) | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | timberjournal.submittable.com/submit | timberjournal.org | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods (Oct-Dec; Mar-May) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2012 | No | “Experimental and hybrid concoctions… work that feels urgent and arresting.” | The respected journal of the University of Colorado-Boulder MFA program. | A prime, high-prestige, no-fee market only for your experimental/hybrid work. | All pieces online |
| Tinderbox Poetry Journal | 40 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Tip Jar) | tinderboxpoetry.submittable.com/submit | tinderboxpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Specific reading periods | $0 (Prizes avail) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Poems that… strike a match… poems that… burn.” | A well-regarded, no-fee online journal. | A solid, standard, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| U.S. Catholic | 40 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail/Email) | https://uscatholic.org/writers-guidelines/ | https://uscatholic.org/ | ~150,000 | Active | Niche (Religious) | Rolling | Yes ($75) | Not Stated | 1935 | No | “Faith in real life.” Only publishes poetry that resonates with Catholic themes/social justice. | A major Catholic magazine. | Constraint: Catholic/Social Justice themes. | All content online / Print |
| Valparaiso Poetry Review | 40 | ~2 months | Yes | Yes (case by case) | Yes (case by case) | $0.00 | valpo.edu/vpr/guidelines.html (Email/Mail) | valpo.edu/vpr | ~5,000 | Active | Established (University) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A long-running, high-prestige university journal. | A great, no-fee, reputable market. Generous reprint policy. | All pieces online |
| Water-Stone Review | 40 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://waterstonereview.submittable.com/ | https://waterstonereview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Oct 1 – Dec 1 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “High literary quality.” | Run by the Hamline University MFA (MN). | Beautifully designed annual. | Select pieces online / Print |
| West Trade Review | 40 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://westtradereview.submittable.com/ | https://westtradereview.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Aug 1 – May 1 | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1980 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”ambitious, ‘well-crafted, ‘and ”has ‘a ”strong ‘voice’.” | A long-running, competitive print journal. (Relaunched in 2015). | A solid, high-tier, traditional journal. Send polished, ambitious work. | All content online / Print |
| Word For/ Word | 40 | 3-6+ months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | wordforword.submittable.com/submit | wordforword.submittable.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Avant-Garde) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2001 | No | Constraint: “Experimental… poetics.” | A long-running, respected journal for “difficult” or language-focused poetry. | A high-prestige, no-fee market only for your most experimental work. | All pieces online |
| Amsterdam Review | 42 | Up to 3 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No (“previously unpublished”) | $0.00 | Email submission (see guidelines) | https://www.amsterdamreview.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier (Int’l) | Specific reading periods (e.g., Oct 1-Dec 31; Apr 1-Jun 30) | $0 (Contrib. copies) | “We do not accept submissions… written, developed, or assisted by AI tools.” | Not Found | No | Publishes poetry (including translations), flash fiction, and essays. Nominates for Pushcart and Best of the Net. | A respected international journal with a clean aesthetic. They are clear about their no-AI policy and submission windows. | A good target for polished, serious literary work with an international appeal. Follow email submission guidelines (Word doc) precisely. | Print & Online |
| I-70 Review | 42 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | Email (See guidelines) | https://www.i70review.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods (e.g., Aug-Nov) | $0 (Contrib. copies) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | Seeks “a diverse range of poetic styles.” Tends to publish high-quality, accessible, and well-crafted poems. (Up to 5 poems). | A respected, independent, non-profit print journal. Often publishes themed issues. | A solid, high-quality print journal. Email submissions are simple, but response times can be long. | — |
| Poetry South | 42 | 3-9 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.muw.edu/poetrysouth/submit | https://www.muw.edu/poetrysouth | Not Found | Active | University | Annual reading period (ends July 15) | $0 (Contrib. copy) | “Does not consider AI-generated or AI-assisted poetry.” | 2009 | No | “International journal that considers all kinds of poetry… particular attention to writers from the South.” (1-4 poems). | A respected print journal from Mississippi University for Women. | A strong, no-fee university journal. A good target for polished work, especially if it has a Southern connection (though not required). | |
| Louisiana Literature Journal | 43 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://louisianaliterature.submittable.com/submit | https://www.louisianaliterature.org | Not Found | Active | University | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contrib. copies) | Not Stated | 1984 | No | Open aesthetic, “publish poetry of all types.” (Up to 5 poems). | A well-regarded print journal from Southeastern Louisiana University. | A high-quality university journal. A good, standard market for polished work. | |
| Slipstream Magazine | 43 | 6-12+ months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $3.00 | https://slipstream.submittable.com/submit | http://www.slipstreampress.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0 (2 Contrib. copies) | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “Contemporary urban themes… writing from the gut.” Constraint: “Shy away from pastoral, religious, and rhyming verse.” | A long-running, respected indie journal with a very specific, gritty, and contemporary aesthetic. | This is not the market for formal, rhyming work. Send your toughest, most contemporary free verse. | Print & Online |
| Apartment Poetry | 44 | Not Found | Yes | Not Found | Not Found | $0.00 | Email: apartmentpoetry@gmail.com | https://apartmentpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Not Stated (Appears open) | Not Found | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Publishes poetry, art, and “mixtapes.” Has a contemporary, minimalist, and slightly experimental vibe. | A small, newer online journal. Submits via email. Lack of clear guidelines on payment or AI suggests a small, passion-project press. | Submit up to 6 poems via email. Good for newer work. The lack of data means it’s a low-risk, no-fee submission. | Online Only |
| JMWW | 44 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | https://jmww.submittable.com/submit | https://jmwwblog.wordpress.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | “JMWW emphatically does not accept work created with artificial intelligence.” | 2004 | No | “Solid, riveting images, is emotionally complex.” Tends toward free verse. Constraint: Max 2 pages per poem. (Up to 3 poems). | A long-running, respected online journal. Very clear no-AI and no blog post policy. | A strong, reputable, no-fee market. The 2-page-per-poem limit is a hard constraint. | Online Only |
| Subnivean | 44 | 2-4 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | https://subnivean.submittable.com/submit | https://subnivean.org | Not Found | Active | University | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | Seeks “skilled work” and “gives every submission a thoughtful read.” (Up to 6 poems). | An undergraduate-run journal from SUNY Oswego. | A good, no-fee university journal. No payment, but a good publication credit. | Online Only |
| Always Crashing | 45 | Not Stated | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | alwayscrashing.com/submissions | alwayscrashing.com | Not Found | Closed (as of Nov 2025) | Established/Respected | Specific reading periods | Not Stated | Not Stated | Not Found | Yes | Experimental: “collage text, visual collage, video, labyrinths, manifestos, the generically transgressive.” | Work has been selected for Best Microfiction and The Best Small Fictions. This is a journal for serious experimentalism. | Submissions are currently closed. This is a key market for your most experimental, non-traditional, or “nameless” work. | All pieces online |
| Ambit | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | £0.00 | http://ambitmagazine.co.uk/submit | http://ambitmagazine.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1959 | No | “Art, fiction, poetry.” Iconic British literary magazine. Very stylish, often slightly surreal or edgy. | Constraint: Strict submission windows. | A “cool” legacy journal. | Print only |
| American Journal of Nursing | 45 | ~3 months | Yes | No (“original”) | No (“original”) | $0.00 | ajn.edmgr.com | ajn.lww.com | ~300,000+ | Active | Not a Poetry Market | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1900 | No | Constraint: Nursing. “Reflections,” “Viewpoint” (essays, narratives). | Corrected: This is a peer-reviewed academic/professional journal. While it accepts narratives (“Reflections”), it is not a market for poetry. | Do not submit poetry. | N/A (Prose Only) |
| Ancient Paths | 45 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.ancientpaths.org/submit-to-ap-online.html | http://www.ancientpaths.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Christian) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “Christian and literary.” Subtle, artistic religious poetry; not “preachy.” | Constraint: Email submissions. | Strategic Note: Friendly to reprints. | All content online |
| Aphelion Webzine | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.aphelion-webzine.com/aphsubs.htm | https://www.aphelion-webzine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Webzine) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1997 | No | “Science fiction and fantasy.” One of the oldest surviving webzines. Very community-focused. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online | |
| Appalachian Review | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://appalachianreview.submittable.com/ | https://appalachianreview.net/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Sep 1 – Dec 1; Feb 1 – Apr 1 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1973 | No | “Writing rooted in Appalachia.” Captures the spirit of the region without stereotypes. | Formerly Appalachian Heritage. Run by Berea College. | Constraint: Must relate to or capture the spirit of Appalachia. | Print only |
| Aquifer: The Florida Review Online | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://floridareview.submittable.com/ | https://floridareview.cah.ucf.edu/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – May 1 | Yes ($25-40) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | This is the online-only component of The Florida Review. Seeks 3-5 poems. Open to all styles. | The Florida Review is a major national journal. Aquifer is its online vertical, still highly competitive. | This is the same submission portal as The Florida Review. Submissions are considered for both print and online (Aquifer). | Online only |
| Arkansas Review | 45 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://arkreview.org/ | https://arkreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1996 | No | “A Journal of Delta Studies.” Only publishes work about the seven-state Mississippi River Delta. | A niche academic/literary journal. | Constraint: Must be about the Mississippi Delta region. | Print only |
| Artemis | 45 | ~2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | artemisjournal.submittable.com/submit | artemisjournal.org | ~2,000 | Closed (as of Nov 2025) | Established/Respected | Annual reading period | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “Advocate for social justice.” Seeks “voices of artists and writers who uphold the values of the Greek lunar goddess… protector of… young women.” | Long-running print journal with a clear social justice and feminist mission. Submissions are currently closed. | When open, this is the market for your most powerful social-justice-oriented work. | Select excerpts online |
| Asheville Poetry Review | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://ashevillepoetryreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.ashevillepoetryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Jan 15 – Jul 15 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “Poems, interviews, and essays.” | A major regional journal with a national reputation. | Open to all styles. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Autumn Moon Haiku… | 45 | ~1 month (after deadline) | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | autumnmoonhaiku.com/submissions-1 (Email) | autumnmoonhaiku.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Mar 1-Apr 30; Sep 1-Oct 31 | $0 (Prizes avail) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | Constraint: Haiku/Senryu ONLY. “Contemporary, English-language.” | A high-quality, respected haiku journal. | A prime, no-fee market for your best haiku. | Select pieces online |
| B O D Y | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bodyliterature.com/submissions/ | https://bodyliterature.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Prague) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “International, innovative, and stylish.” Often features cool, detached, or clinically precise poetry. | Based in Prague but publishes in English. High aesthetic standard. | Constraint: Strong preference for international/translated feel. | All content online |
| Barren Magazine | 45 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://barrenmagazine.submittable.com/ | https://barrenmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Varied (short windows) | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | 1-3 poems. Only publishes “writing that is ‘dark, ‘desolate, ‘and ‘has ‘a ‘sense ‘of ‘place’.” “We want ‘loneliness’.” | A major, highly respected online journal with a very specific “desolate” or “bleak” aesthetic. | The “dark/desolate/lonely” theme is a hard constraint. This is the market for bleak, atmospheric, and “lonely” work. | All content online |
| Berfrois | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.berfrois.com/submissions/ | https://www.berfrois.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intellectual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Literature, ideas, tea.” Intellectual, structural, and often playfully deflationary work. | A sophisticated, witty online journal that loves systems and critique. | Constraint: Values “wit” and intellectual rigor. | All content online |
| Bindweed Magazine | 45 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://bindweedmagazine.wordpress.com/submit/ | https://bindweedmagazine.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Entangling and wild.” Favors the surreal, the prickly, and the abstract. | “We like things that are a little bit wild.” | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Black Lawrence Press | 45 | 2-6 months | Yes | ? | ? | $15 – $27 (Contests) | https://blacklawrencepress.submittable.com/ | https://www.blacklawrence.com/ | ? | Active | Press | Varied (Contests / Open Periods) | Yes (Varies) | Not Stated | 2004 | No | This is a book press, not a journal for individual poems. Submissions are for full manuscripts and chapbooks. | A highly respected independent press for poetry and fiction. They run several major chapbook and full-length contests. | Do not submit individual poems. This entry is for tracking manuscript-length submission opportunities. | N/A (Press) |
| Blue Unicorn | 45 | ~2 months | Yes | Yes (1 per sub) | Yes (1 per sub) | $0.00 | blueunicorn.org/submit-your-work-to-blue-unicorn/ | blueunicorn.org | ~500 | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | Yes (unspecified) | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “Welcomes formal verse.” Also seeks “the original metaphorical image… the unexpected word.” | Long-running print journal. Recently became a paying market. | This is a prime market for formal poetry (sonnets, villanelles, etc.). They are always in need of short poems (5-10 lines) to fill pages. | Select excerpts online |
| Broadsided Press | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://broadsided.submittable.com/ | https://broadsidedpress.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Broadside) | Short, themed windows | No | Not Stated | 2005 | No | Publishes one poem (or flash) and one piece of art as a monthly “broadside,” free to download/print. “We look for resonance.” | A unique and highly respected project. The goal is to create a collaborative broadside that people can post in public spaces. | Submissions are themed and have very short windows. The poem must be able to “speak” to a visual artist and a public audience. | Online only |
| Butcher’s Dog | 45 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | £3.00 | https://www.butchersdogmagazine.com/submit | https://www.butchersdogmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied (e.g., Oct) | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Only publishes poetry.” A sleek, high-quality UK poetry magazine. | A “cool,” highly regarded independent UK journal. | Constraint: Poetry only. Fee charged. | Print only |
| Cambridge Literary Review | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://cambridgeliteraryreview.org/submissions/ | https://cambridgeliteraryreview.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intellectual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Difficult, critical, and modernist.” | High-intellect work from the UK. | Constraint: Academic/Avant-garde focus. | Print only |
| Camel Saloon | 45 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://thecamelsaloon.blogspot.com/ | http://thecamelsaloon.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Blog) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “Raw and unedited.” Punk-rock ethos blog zine. | Constraint: Very informal. | Strategic Note: Fast response. | All content online |
| Catamaran Literary Reader | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://catamaran.submittable.com/ | https://catamaranliteraryreader.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Regional) | Mar 1 – Oct 31 | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Fine art and literature from the West Coast.” “Writers and artists of California, CA-connected.” | A beautiful, high-quality regional journal. Focus is almost exclusively on writers with a West Coast / California connection. | Do not submit unless you live on the West Coast or the work is explicitly about California / West Coast. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Chiron Review | 45 | 1-6 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $3.00 | https://chironreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.chironreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1982 | No | “We are eclectic.” “We publish a wide range of poetry, from traditional to experimental.” “We are not afraid of the dark.” | A legendary, long-running independent journal. Known for its gritty, “outsider” aesthetic and loyalty to its writers. | A classic “indie” journal. They are open to almost any style, including raw, confessional, or political work. A very good, respected home for a poem. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Cleaver Magazine | 45 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 (Tip Jar) | https://cleaver.submittable.com/ | https://www.cleavermagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling (closes when cap hit) | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | 3-5 poems. “Poetry that takes risks… we look for sharp, visceral, and vibrant language.” | A top-tier online-only journal. Highly respected and very competitive. Known for its strong editorial vision. | A major market for online work. Send ambitious, sharp, and “visceral” poetry. Their “rolling” subs often close fast, so submit early. | Online only |
| Clementine Unbound | 45 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://clementineunbound.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://clementineunbound.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Joyful and accessible.” Favors poetry that is optimistic or observational. | Constraint: Email submissions. | Strategic Note: A reboot of the old Clementine journal. | All content online |
| Columbia Poetry Review | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://columbiapoetry.submittable.com/ | https://www.colum.edu/academics/english-and-creative-writing/publications/columbia-poetry-review | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Nov 1 – Feb 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1982 | No | “Contemporary poetry.” Known for publishing cutting-edge/experimental work. | Run by Columbia College Chicago. | Strategic Note: High aesthetic standard. | Print only |
| Confrontation | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://confrontationmagazine.submittable.com/ | http://confrontationmagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1968 | No | “High literary standards.” | Founded at Long Island University. Long history. | Status Note: Publication schedule has been irregular recently. | Print only |
| Consequence | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://consequenceforum.submittable.com/ | https://www.consequenceforum.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (War/Geopolitics) | Oct 15 – Apr 15 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “The culture and reality of war and geopolitical violence.” | A vital journal focusing on the human consequences of war. | Constraint: Must address war, conflict, or geopolitical violence. | All content online / Print |
| Crannóg | 45 | 6-10 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.crannogmagazine.com/submission-guidelines | https://www.crannogmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (IE) | Jan, Jun, Oct | Yes (€50) | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “Storytelling and strong imagery.” One of Ireland’s most respected print journals. | Favors poems with strong narratives or deeply grounded observation. | Strategic Note: Pays very well for poetry (€50). | Print only |
| December Magazine | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://decembermag.submittable.com/ | https://decembermag.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Oct 1 – May 1 | Yes ($10/page) | Not Stated | 1958 | No | “Distinctive voice.” Revived legendary journal. | A high-quality independent journal. | Constraint: Often charges for contests; general subs have fee. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Dirty Paws Poetry Review | 45 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://dirtypawspoetry.weebly.com/submit.html | https://dirtypawspoetry.weebly.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Raw and earthy.” Favors nature themes, animals, and grounded imagery. | Constraint: Email submissions. | N/A | All content online |
| DMQ Review | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dmqreview.submittable.com/ | https://dmqreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied (e.g., May 1-Jun 30) | No | Not Stated | 1998 | No | 3-5 poems. “Disquieting ‘Muses ‘Quarterly.” “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘musical, ‘visual, ‘and ‘surprising.” | One of the oldest and most respected online-only poetry journals. | A top-tier online journal. Very competitive. Send polished, image-rich work. | All content online |
| Dream Catcher | 45 | ~3 months (after window) | Yes (if noted) | Yes (social media ok) | No (journal reprints) | $0 (Mail) | dreamcatchermagazine.co.uk/submissions (Mail) | dreamcatchermagazine.co.uk | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1996 | No | Constraint: Mail submissions ONLY. (From UK). Max 6 poems. | A long-running, respected UK print journal. | This is a mail-only market. A solid, traditional target. | No pieces online |
| Eastern Structures | 45 | ~1 month | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | easternstructures.com/submissions/ (Email) | easternstructures.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | Constraint: “English-language poetry from… Asia.” (Or diaspora). | A high-quality journal with a regional/identity constraint. | Do not submit unless you are an Asian or Asian-diaspora writer. | All pieces online |
| English-Speaking Union… | 45 | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | esuj.gr.jp/jit/haiku.html (Email/Mail) | esuj.gr.jp/jit/ | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Specific contest periods | Yes (Prizes) | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: Haiku ONLY. This is an annual contest. | This is the Japan-India Haiku Contest, run by the ESUJ. | This is an annual, high-prestige haiku contest, not a journal. | N/A (Contest) |
| Fare Forward | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://fare-forward.com/submissions/ | https://fare-forward.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Religious) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “A ‘Christian ‘review ‘of ‘ideas.” 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘poems ‘that ‘are ”theologically ‘informed’ ‘and ”artistically ‘excellent’.” | A major, “intellectual” Christian journal. | This is a specialty market. Send work that is theologically rich and high-quality. Not for “light” ‘or ‘devotional ‘verse. | All content online |
| filling Station | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://fillingstation.submittable.com/ | https://www.fillingstation.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 1993 | No | “Experimental and non-mainstream.” Loves work that challenges the form of the magazine itself. | A major Canadian experimental journal. | Constraint: Experimental focus. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Firmament | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sublunaryeditions.com/firmament | https://sublunaryeditions.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Indie) | Varied (Quarterly) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Modernist and experimental.” Published by Sublunary Editions. | A highly stylish, high-quality journal of avant-garde work. | Constraint: Strong modernist aesthetic. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Foglifter | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://foglifterjournal.submittable.com/ | https://foglifterjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Queer) | Mar 1-May 1; Sep 1-Nov 1 | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Queer and trans writing.” | A major journal for LGBTQ+ literature. | Constraint: LGBTQ+ writers only. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Fugue | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://fuguejournal.submittable.com/ | http://www.fuguejournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Sep 1 – May 1 | No | Not Stated | 1990 | No | “Innovative work.” | Run by the University of Idaho MFA. | Solid, established MFA journal. | Print only |
| Gutter | 45 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.guttermag.co.uk/submissions | https://www.guttermag.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied (e.g., Oct) | Yes (£25) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “The magazine of new Scottish writing.” Open to international submissions but rooted in Scotland. | A leading independent Scottish journal. | Constraint: No sim-subs. | Print only |
| Interim | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://interim.submittable.com/ | https://www.interimpoetics.org/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1944 | No | “Poetry and poetics.” | Run by UNLV. A long-running, serious journal. | Constraint: Focus on “poetics” and engagement with the form. | All content online / Print |
| Kill Your Darlings | 45 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.killyourdarlings.com.au/submit/ | https://www.killyourdarlings.com.au/ | ? | Active | Established (AU) | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “New Australian writing.” “Arts and culture.” | A major Australian cultural magazine. | Constraint: Often themed or specific calls. | All content online |
| Leviathan | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/leviathan-journal-melville-studies | https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/leviathan-journal-melville-studies | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “A Journal of Melville Studies.” Only publishes work related to Herman Melville. | The journal of the Melville Society. | Constraint: Must relate to Herman Melville. | All content online (Project MUSE) |
| Linebreak | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://linebreak.submittable.com/ | https://linebreak.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Poems that work online.” “Line breaks matter.” | A classic online journal. Publishes one poem a week. | Constraint: Poems must be visually effective on a screen. | All content online |
| Literary Mama | 45 | ~3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | literarymama.submittable.com/submit | literarymama.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (specific dept. windows) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2003 | No | Theme: Must engage with motherhood/mothering. “Technically skillful… unique perspective.” | A long-running, premier journal for motherhood-themed writing. | The theme is the key constraint. They have specific windows for each genre (poetry, fiction, etc.). | All pieces online |
| Literary Yard | 45 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://literaryyard.com/submissions/ | https://literaryyard.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Global) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Global literature.” Very open to international voices (India, Africa, Europe). | A very accessible market for emerging writers. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Lolwe | 45 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://lolwe.org/submit/ | https://lolwe.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Africa) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Black and African imagination.” Stunning visual and literary work. | Based in Kenya but global in scope. Very high production value. | Constraint: Focus on Black/African voices. | All content online |
| Love, Dog | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://lovedog.com/editorial-submissions/ | https://lovedog.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Lifestyle) | Rolling | Varies | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Canine-related writing.” Sophisticated, stylish, and emotional. | A high-end digital lifestyle magazine. | Constraint: Must center on the human-canine bond. | All content online |
| Lowestoft Chronicle | 45 | 1-4 weeks | Yes (if noted) | No (incl. blogs) | No | $0.00 | lowestoftchronicle.com/submissions/ (Email) | lowestoftchronicle.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Quarterly reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2009 | No | Theme: “Humorous submissions with an emphasis on travel.” Max 2 poems. | A long-running, fast-responding journal. | A prime, fast, no-fee market, but only for your “humor + travel” poems. | All pieces online |
| Marsh Hawk Review | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://marshhawkpress.org/marsh-hawk-review/ | https://marshhawkpress.org/ | ? | Active | Established (NY) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “The New York School aesthetic.” Abstract, urbane, and witty. | Associated with Marsh Hawk Press. High literary quality. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Meat for Tea: The Valley Review | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://meatfortea.com/submit/ | https://meatfortea.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eclectic) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Non-conformist work.” A “zine” aesthetic that loves the weird, the gross, and the beautiful. | Perfect for the “fuzz eating away the corrupted entrails” imagery. | Constraint: Likes eclectic/visual work. | Print only |
| Meetinghouse | 45 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | meetinghouse.submittable.com/submit | meeting.house | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Writing that… is a ‘place’… where language and form are part of the landscape.” | A solid, respected online journal from the Bennington MFA program. | A good, standard market for well-crafted work. | All pieces online |
| Memorious | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://memorious.submittable.com/ | https://memorious.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Innovative and accessible poetry.” | One of the oldest and most respected online-only journals. | Strategic Note: Submissions open briefly. | All content online |
| Mezzo Cammin | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.mezzocammin.com/ | https://www.mezzocammin.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Form) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Formalist poetry by women.” Only publishes women writers working in form (meter, rhyme, etc.). | A premier journal for women formalists. | Constraint: Women only. Formal poetry only. | All content online |
| Minor Literature[s] | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://minorlits.com/submit/ | https://minorlits.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Theory) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Stuttering cultures.” Avant-garde theory, anti-canon, and experimental text. | Heavy focus on “minor” (Deleuzian) literature. | Constraint: High theory/Avant-garde focus. | All content online |
| Moon City Review | 45 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://mooncityreview.submittable.com/ | https://mooncityreview.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Oct 1 – Jan 1 | Yes ($10/page) | Not Stated | 2005 | No | 3-5 poems. “We seek ‘work that ‘is ‘vibrant, ‘surprising, ‘and ‘well-crafted’.” | Run by the English Dept. at Missouri State University. A high-quality, paying print journal. | A major, competitive, and paying MFA-affiliated journal. Send ambitious, polished work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Muzzle Magazine | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.muzzlemagazine.com/submit.html | https://www.muzzlemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied (e.g., Dec, Jun) | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Revolutionary, lyrical, and honest.” “We want poems that leave a bruise.” | A major online journal known for high-energy, diverse voices. | Constraint: Submissions only open during specific windows. | All content online |
| National Poetry Review | 45 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $3.00 | https://nationalpoetryreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.nationalpoetryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “High-quality poetry.” | A respected independent journal. | Constraint: No sim-subs. | All content online / Print |
| New Delta Review | 45 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://newdeltareview.submittable.com/ | https://ndrmag.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep-Oct and Jan-Feb (approx) | No | ? | 1984 | Yes | “Challenge traditional lyricism,” “Stricter forms… corrupted,” “bizarre, the political, the radical.” Has a “Hybrid” category for sound/video texts. Challenges traditional lyric. “Bizarre, political, radical.” Submit 3-5 poems. | MFA-run journal from Louisiana State University. Long-standing reputation for finding and platforming “weirder” work. | A good market for experimental, hybrid, or politically charged work that might not fit in a “safer” journal. | Online only |
| New South | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://newsouthjournal.submittable.com/ | https://newsouthjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Aug 15 – Apr 1 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “High-quality art and literature.” | Run by Georgia State University. | A respected journal. | All content online / Print |
| oglifter | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://foglifterjournal.submittable.com/ | https://foglifterjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Queer) | Mar 1-May 1; Sep 1-Nov 1 | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Queer and trans writing.” Only publishes LGBTQ+ writers. “We want work that challenges.” | A major, high-quality journal for queer literature in San Francisco. | Constraint: LGBTQ+ writers only. | Select pieces online / Print |
| PANK | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 ($3 Tip Jar) | https://pankmagazine.submittable.com/ | https://pankmagazine.com/ | 150000 | Closed | Hier-Tier | Currently “All submissions are currently closed.” | ? | ? | 2006 | Yes | “Emerging and experimental,” “sharp, honest, beautiful writing.” “Strangeness is a small god.” Open to “wildest experiments.” | Publishes “Queer” and “Crime” specialty issues. Highly respected experimental/indie journal. | Submissions are closed. When open, this is a prime market for bold, experimental, and voice-driven work. | Online and in-print |
| Paterson Literary Review | 45 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://www.poetrycenterpccc.com/plr | https://www.poetrycenterpccc.com/plr | ? | Active | Established | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1979 | No | “Contemporary poetry.” Edited by Maria Mazziotti Gillan. | A major annual anthology from the Poetry Center at PCCC. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| Pedestal Magazine | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pedestalmagazine.submittable.com/ | http://www.thepedestalmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Varied (short windows) | Yes ($40/poem) | Not Stated | 2000 | Yes | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘the ‘best ‘in ‘contemporary ‘poetry.” | A long-running, major, and paying online-only journal. Very competitive. | This is a top-tier, paying market for online work. Submission windows are very short. Send your absolute best. | Online only |
| Pembroke Magazine | 45 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://pembrokemagazine.submittable.com/ | https://www.pembrokemagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Aug 1 – Apr 1 | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1969 | No | Up to 5 poems. “We seek ‘work that ‘is ‘surprising, ‘well-crafted, ‘and ‘engages ‘the ‘world’.” | Run by UNC Pembroke. A very long-running and respected print journal. | A solid, traditional, and competitive university journal. Send polished lyric or narrative work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Poetry Birmingham | 45 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://poetrybirmingham.com/submit | https://poetrybirmingham.com/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied (e.g., Mar, Sep) | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Contemporary poetry and criticism.” | A newer but highly acclaimed UK journal. | Constraint: Submission windows are short. | Print only |
| Poetry Is Dead | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.poetryisdead.ca/submissions | https://www.poetryisdead.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Humor, pop culture, and the end of the world.” | The “Cynical Wit” journal of record. Canada’s “smartest” funny poetry mag. | Constraint: Themes are specific and mandatory. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Post Road | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://postroad.submittable.com/ | https://www.postroadmag.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Mar 1 – Apr 30 | No | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Serious, eclectic, and fun.” Boston College. | A respected, high-quality print journal. | Solid, competitive market. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Quarter After Eight | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://quarteraftereight.submittable.com/ | http://www.quarteraftereight.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Experimental) | Oct 15 – Apr 15 | No | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “Prose and hybrid forms.” Only publishes prose poetry, flash, and hybrid work. | Run by Ohio University. Dedicated to the prose poem. | Constraint: No lineated poetry. Prose/Hybrid only. | Print only |
| Raleigh Review | 45 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://raleighreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.raleighreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Jul 1 – Oct 1 | Yes ($15) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Emotional and intellectual accessibility.” “We want poems that bleed.” | A highly respected independent journal. | Strategic Note: Very competitive. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Reckoning | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://reckoning.submittable.com/ | https://reckoning.art/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Varied (Annual) | Yes ($0.10/word) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Creative ‘writing ‘on ‘environmental ‘justice.” Only ‘publishes ‘work ‘on ‘this ‘theme. | A major, pro-rate, “activist” ‘journal. ‘Highly ‘respected ‘within ‘its ‘niche. | The “environmental ‘justice” ‘theme ‘is ‘a ‘hard ‘constraint. ‘Not ‘just ‘nature ‘poems, ‘but ‘poems ‘about ‘the politics ‘of ‘environment. | All content online / Print |
| Red Fez | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.redfez.net/submissions | https://www.redfez.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Edgy) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “Gonzo, beat, and raw.” Unpretentious and energetic writing. | A community-focused site with a “punk” ethos. | Constraint: Loves grit/energy. | All content online |
| Reed Magazine | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://reedmagazine.submittable.com/ | https://www.reedmag.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Legacy) | Jun 1 – Nov 1 | No | Not Stated | 1867 | No | “California’s oldest literary journal.” | Run by San Jose State University. | A historic journal (founded 1867). | Select pieces online / Print |
| Rust + Moth | 45 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | rustandmoth.com/submissions/ (Email) | rustandmoth.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling (closes at cap) | $0.00 | No. (“AI-generated… is NOT accepted.”) | 2008 | No | “Poems that… balance the delicate and the industrial.” | A highly respected, fast-responding online journal. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for new, well-crafted lyrical poems. | All pieces online |
| Salvage | 45 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://salvage.zone/submissions/ | https://salvage.zone/ | ? | Active | Niche (Political) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Perspectives for the excluded observer.” Marxist, apocalyptic, and cynical. | Perfect for the specific “excluded observer” request. | Constraint: Political/Pessimistic focus. | All content online / Print |
| SAND Journal | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sandjournal.com/submit/ | https://sandjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Varied | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Berlin’s English literary journal.” Cosmopolitan, diverse, and stylish. | Based in Berlin, published in English. | Constraint: Often has specific submission windows. | Print only |
| Scifaikuest (Hiraeth) | 45 | 1-2 weeks | No | No | No | $0.00 | hiraethsffh.com/scifaikuest (Email) | hiraethsffh.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2012 | No | Constraint: Speculative Haiku ONLY. (Scifaiku, Tanka, Senryu, Haibun). | A fast-responding, print/online journal for genre haiku. | No Sim-Subs. A prime market only for your SF/Fantasy haiku. | Select pieces online |
| Sequestrum | 45 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://sequestrum.submittable.com/ | https://www.sequestrum.org/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Rolling (closes when cap hit) | Yes ($15/poem) | Not Stated | 2012 | Yes | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘vivid, ‘visceral, ‘and ‘has ‘a ‘strong ‘voice.” | A major, paying, and highly respected online journal. Known for its strong aesthetic and quick response times. | A top-tier online market. Send your best, most polished, voice-driven work. They also have a “New ‘Voices” ‘category. | Online only |
| Sixth Finch | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | sixthfinch.com/submit (Email) | sixthfinch.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “We… look for poems that are… surprising, musical, and emotionally sharp.” | A long-running, well-regarded online journal. | A great, no-fee, standard market for new, polished work. | All pieces online |
| Spillwords | 45 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 | https://spillwords.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://spillwords.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Pop) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Literature and pop culture.” Very accessible, often brief work. | Extremely active social media community. | Constraint: Very high volume. | All content online |
| Spiritus | 45 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://spiritus.submittable.com/ | https://muse.jhu.edu/journal/186 | ? | Active | Niche (Academic/Spirit) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “Christian spirituality.” High-quality poetry reflecting on the spiritual life. | An academic journal (Johns Hopkins UP). | Constraint: Serious spiritual/theological engagement. | All content online (Project MUSE) |
| Stickman Review | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.stickmanreview.com/submit.html | http://www.stickmanreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “Literature for the internet.” One of the early online-only journals. | Constraint: Email submissions. | Strategic Note: Distinct from Stick Figure. | All content online |
| Sublevel | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sublevelmag.com/about/ | https://sublevelmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Critical) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Conversation between literature and criticism.” | Run by CalArts. Ideal for work that uses the “language of systems” to critique them. | Constraint: Highly intellectual/theoretical. | All content online / Print |
| Sundog Lit | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://sundog.submittable.com/ | http://sundoglit.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Varied (short windows) | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘want ‘work ‘that ‘surprises ‘us, ‘work ‘that ‘is ”gutsy’ ‘and ”well-crafted’.” | A major, highly competitive online journal. Known for its strong editorial vision. | A top-tier online market. Submission windows are very short and close fast. Send your absolute best, most “gutsy” work. | Online only |
| Taper | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://taper.badquar.to/about.html | https://taper.badquar.to/ | ? | Active | Niche (Code) | Varied | Yes ($55) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Minimalist computational poetry.” Poems must be <2KB in file size. | Run by the Trope Tank (MIT). Extremely constrained Oulipo-style coding. | Constraint: Poems must be executable code under 2KB. | All content online |
| Tar River Poetry | 45 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $3.00 | https://tarriverpoetry.submittable.com/ | https://www.tarriverpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – Apr 1 | No | Not Stated | 1960 | No | “Accessible but well-crafted poetry.” | Run by East Carolina University. A classic “poet’s journal.” | Constraint: No sim-subs. | Print only |
| Tears in the Fence | 45 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://tearsinthefence.com/submissions/ | https://tearsinthefence.com/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1984 | No | “International literary magazine.” Open to long poems and sequences. | A highly respected, independent UK journal. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| The Acentos Review | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://acentosreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.acentosreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Latinx) | Year-round (Quarterly deadlines) | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Devoted to the work of Latinx writers.” Only publishes Latinx writers/artists. | A major, long-running journal for the Latinx community. | Constraint: Must identify as Latinx. | All content online |
| The American Journal of Poetry | 45 | 2-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $5.00 | https://theamericanjournalofpoetry.submittable.com/ | https://theamjpoet.com/ | ~20,000 | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Risk-taking and distinct.” A high-volume, high-visibility online journal. | Known for publishing a massive amount of poetry per issue. | Constraint: $5 submission fee. | All content online |
| The Chariton Review | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://charitonreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.truman.edu/chariton-review/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes ($5/page) | Not Stated | 1975 | No | ” Excellence in literature.” | Run by Truman State University. Long history of publishing major poets. | A traditional, high-quality academic journal. | Print only |
| The Cumberland River Review | 45 | ~3 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | https://cumberlandriverreview.submittable.com/submit | https://cumberlandriverreview.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Apr 30 | Not Found | Not Stated | 2012 | No | Open to all styles. “We publish poems… that we love… that demand to be read.” (3-5 poems). | A solid, reputable online journal that nominates for Pushcart. A “classic” literary journal. | A strong, no-fee market for polished, “mainstream” literary poetry. A good place to send high-quality work. | Online Only |
| The Dead Mule School | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://deadmule.com/submissions-and-information/ | https://deadmule.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Southern) | Rolling | No | No | 1996 | No | “Southern Legitimacy.” Only publishes work with a connection to the American South. | A legendary online journal for Southern writing. | Constraint: Must explain your “Southern Legitimacy” in cover letter. | All content online |
| The Gay & Lesbian Review | 45 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://glreview.org/submit/ | https://glreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (LGBTQ+) | Rolling (Themed) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “High-quality poetry.” Themes relevant to the LGBTQ+ experience. | A major, long-running magazine of LGBTQ+ culture and politics. | Constraint: LGBTQ+ themes preferred. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Goose | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://scholars.wlu.ca/thegoose/ | https://scholars.wlu.ca/thegoose/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Canadian journal of literature, arts, and culture.” Focus on Environment. | The premier Canadian journal for eco-criticism and poetry. | Constraint: Environmental focus. | All content online |
| The Hampden-Sydney Poetry Review | 45 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail only) | https://www.hsc.edu/academics/poetry-review | https://www.hsc.edu/academics/poetry-review | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1975 | No | 3-5 poems. Submissions by post-mail ONLY. “We publish established and new poets… we favor the traditional.” | A long-running, highly respected print-only journal. Known for a conservative, “neo-formalist” aesthetic. | The “mail-only” submission is a constraint. This is a prime market for well-crafted formal or “neo-formalist” poetry. Not for experimental work. | No content online (Print only) |
| The Maine Review | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://mainereview.submittable.com/ | https://mainereview.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Varied (e.g., Sep 1 – Dec 1) | Yes ($25/poem) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for ‘work that ‘is ‘daring’ and ‘has ‘a ‘strong ‘voice’.” | A major, paying, national journal based in Maine. Highly competitive. | A top-tier, paying journal. Send your most ambitious, voice-driven work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Normal School | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://thenormalschool.submittable.com/ | https://thenormalschool.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier | Sep 1 – Dec 1; Jan 15 – Apr 15 | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Quirky, intelligent, and surprising.” Known for nonfiction, but poetry is strong. | A highly respected, slightly “edgy” university journal (Cal State Fresno). | Good for narrative or “voice-y” poems. | All content online / Print |
| The North | 45 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Post/Email) | https://poetrybusiness.co.uk/the-north/ | https://poetrybusiness.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1986 | No | “Contemporary poetry.” Run by The Poetry Business (Sheffield). | A major UK poetry journal. | Constraint: No sim-subs. | Print only |
| The Shanghai Literary Review | 45 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.shanghailiterary.com/submissions | https://www.shanghailiterary.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Cosmopolitan and experimental.” | A bridge between Western and Asian avant-garde aesthetics. | Constraint: Global perspective valued. | All content online |
| The Wolf | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.wolfmagazine.co.uk/submissions.php | http://www.wolfmagazine.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “Forward-looking poetry.” High modernist/critical focus. | A serious journal for serious poets. | Constraint: Irregular publication schedule. | Print only |
| Third Coast | 45 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://thirdcoast.submittable.com/ | http://thirdcoastmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Sep 1 – Dec 1; Jan 15 – Apr 15 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Vibrant, diverse voices.” | Run by Western Michigan University. | A major, competitive MFA journal. | Print only |
| Vallum | 45 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://vallum.submittable.com/ | https://vallummag.com/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Contemporary poetry.” Based in Montreal. | A major Canadian poetry journal. | Constraint: Often themed. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Verdad | 45 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://verdadmagazine.org/submit.html | http://verdadmagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Interesting, well-written work.” | Run by Long Beach City College. | A solid, long-running online journal. | All content online |
| War, Literature & the Arts | 45 | 6-12 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.wlajournal.com/submit | https://www.wlajournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (War) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “The experience of war.” Only publishes work related to conflict/war. | Run by the United States Air Force Academy. | Constraint: Must relate to war/military experience. | All content online |
| Wergle Flomp Humor… | 45 | ~4 months (after deadline) | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | winningwriters.submittable.com/submit | winningwriters.com | N/A | Active | Not a Journal | Annual (Deadline Apr 1) | $2,500 (Top Prize) | Not Stated | ~2000 | No | Constraint: Humor Poetry Contest ONLY. | This is a major, high-paying annual contest from Winning Writers, not a journal. | A prime, no-fee, reprint-friendly contest for your humor poetry. | N/A (Contest) |
| Western Humanities Review | 45 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://westernhumanitiesreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.westernhumanitiesreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Academic) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1947 | No | “Poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.” Often leans toward experimental or hybrid work. | Run by the University of Utah. | Constraint: Academic/Intellectual focus. | Print only |
| Two Hawks Quarterly | 46 | ~4 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“first drafts”) | No | $0.00 | https://twohawksquarterly.submittable.com/submit | https://twohawksquarterly.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Exquisitely crafted work… eclectic; we like narrative, we like lyrical, we can get excited over edgy too.” (Up to 5 poems). | A respected online journal from Antioch University, Los Angeles. | A strong, no-fee journal with a broad, quality-focused aesthetic. | Print Only |
| THINK, Fiction, and Essays… | 47 | ~2 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $3.00 | https://think-journal.submittable.com/submit | https://thinkjournal.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | Constraint: “We publish mainly formal poetry and some free verse poetry with a clear organizing principle.” | A rare journal that explicitly states a preference for formal poetry. | They are one of the few journals actively seeking formal, metrical work. | Online Only |
| 45th Parallel Literary Magazine | 48 | Up to 8 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No (“previously unpublished”) | $0.00 | https://45thparallel.submittable.com/submit | https://45thparallellitmag.com | Not Found | Active | University | Specific reading periods (e.g., Fall) | $0 (Contrib. copies) | “Does not accept work that has been generated by Artificial Intelligence (A.I.).” | 2015 | No | Seeks work that “takes risks, plays with… styles, and innovates form.” Especially welcomes underrepresented voices. | Run by graduate students at Oregon State University. As an MFA-run journal, the aesthetic may shift yearly, but the quality standard is high. | A solid, reputable university journal. Good for “risk-taking” or innovative work. The long response time and student-run staff are typical for this class of journal. | Online Only |
| Lips Poetry Magazine | 48 | 6-12+ months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://lipspoetry.submittable.com/submit | https://www.lipspoetry.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods (e.g., Oct-Dec) | $0 (Contrib. copies) | Not Stated | 1981 | No | Eclectic, quality-focused. “Not … looking for any particular style.” (Up to 5 poems). | A long-running, prestigious, independent print journal. Known for its very long response times. | A classic, reputable print journal. A “submit and forget” market due to the long wait. | Online Only |
| The Summerset Review | 48 | ~4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.summersetreview.org/submissions/ | http://www.summersetreview.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2002 | No | Seeks “work that is compelling… Work that is universal.” (Up to 3 poems). | A long-standing, respected online journal that nominates for Pushcart. | A high-quality, reputable, no-fee online journal. A strong market for polished work. | Online Only |
| Your Impossible Voice | 48 | 1-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | https://yourimpossiblevoice.submittable.com/submit | https://yourimpossiblevoice.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Always Open (Read in periods) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Voice-driven, off-center, and innovative work.” (Up to 5 poems). | A well-regarded journal that publishes weekly online and in two print issues annually. | A strong, no-fee market for more contemporary or “voice-driven” work. | Online Only |
| The Meadow | 49 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | https://themeadow.submittable.com/submit | https://www.tmcc.edu/meadow | Not Found | Active | University | Aug 15 – Jan 15 | $0 (2 Contrib. copies) | “We do not want AI generated work of any kind.” | 1996 | No | Open aesthetic. Publishes “poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and cover artwork.” (Up to 5 poems). | A respected print annual from Truckee Meadows Community College. | A solid, no-fee university journal. Good place for polished, “mainstream” literary poetry. | Online Only |
| 128 Lit | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://128lit.org/submit | https://128lit.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (NYC) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Art and literature that startles.” Experimental, international, and translation-heavy. | A rising star in the NYC avant-garde scene. | Constraint: Experimental/International focus. | Select pieces online / Print |
| 2 Bridges Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://2bridgesreview.submittable.com/ | https://2bridgesreview.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Sept 1 – Nov 15 | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Urban and gritty.” Run by CUNY City Tech. Open to diverse, metropolitan voices. | N/A | Strategic Note: Good for urban-themed poetry. | All content online |
| 2Rules of Writing | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://2rulesofwriting.com/submissions/ | https://2rulesofwriting.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Satire) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Satire and humor about writing.” Making fun of the writing life/process. | Constraint: Meta-humor about writing. | All content online | |
| A-minor Magazine | 50 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | aminormagazine.com/ | aminormagazine.com | Not Found | Inactive (On Hiatus) | Established (On Hiatus) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2009 | N/A | When active, published experimental/hybrid work. | The website states: “A-minor Magazine is on an indefinite hiatus. We are no longer… accepting submissions.” | This journal is not a submission target at this time. | N/A (Inactive) |
| Ab Terra | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://abterrafiction.com/submissions/ | https://abterrafiction.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Sci-Fi) | Rolling | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “International Science Fiction.” Focuses on how humanity adapts to the future. | N/A | Constraint: Sci-Fi focus only. | All content online |
| Abandon Journal | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://abandonjournal.com/submissions/ | https://abandonjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Edgy) | Rolling | Yes ($15) | Strict (No AI) | 2019 | No | “Abandon all forms.” Loves work that is wild, reckless, and discards tradition. | Excellent for “technical-absurdist” or highly experimental work. | Constraint: “Abandon” is the perennial theme. | All content online |
| About Place Journal | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://aboutplacejournal.org/submissions/ | https://aboutplacejournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco-Justice) | Oct 1 – Nov 15; Mar 1 – Apr 15 | Yes ($50) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “A literary journal of the Black Earth Institute.” Focuses on the relationship between people and the land. | Great for dog poems that explore the “dignity” of animals. | Constraint: Themed issues. | All content online |
| Abridged | 50 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.abridged.zone/ | https://www.abridged.zone/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied (Themed) | No | ? | 2004 | No | “Contemporary/experimental poetry + art.” Themes focus on “contemporary concerns.” | A cool, visually striking UK journal. | Constraint: Must fit the specific theme of the issue. Check website for calls. | All content online |
| Absurdist | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://absurdist.org/submit/ | https://absurdist.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Absurd) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “The absurd and the surreal.” Light, weird, and funny conceptual pieces. | Constraint: Must be absurd. | All content online | |
| After Hours… | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0 (Mail) | afterhoursmagazine.com/submissions.html (Mail) | afterhoursmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Specific reading periods | Contrib. copy | Not Stated | 2000 | No | Constraint: Regional ONLY. (Chicago-area writers). Mail-in only. | A long-running, respected Chicago journal. | Do not submit. | No pieces online |
| After the Pause | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://afterthepause.com/submit/ | https://afterthepause.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Experimental and visual.” Open to experimental poetry and visual art/poetry hybrids. | Constraint: Email submissions. | Strategic Note: Very fast response time. | All content online |
| Akitsu Quarterly | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://wildgraces.com/Akitsu-Quarterly.html | https://wildgraces.com/Akitsu-Quarterly.html | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Haiku and Senryu.” Welcomes senryu (humorous/human nature haiku) that is observational and witty. | Constraint: Short forms only. | All content online | |
| Alabama Literary Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.troy.edu/academics/colleges-schools/communication-fine-arts/departments/english/alabama-literary-review.html | https://www.troy.edu/academics/colleges-schools/communication-fine-arts/departments/english/alabama-literary-review.html | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – Jun 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1982 | No | “A state literary medium.” Publishes poetry, fiction, drama, essays. | A solid, traditional state university journal (Troy University). | A good market for polished, traditional or narrative poetry. | Print only |
| Alligator Juniper | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://alligatorjuniper.submittable.com/ | https://alligatorjuniper.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Prescott College.” Nature, environment, and place-based poetry. | N/A | Strategic Note: Strong niche in environmental lit. | All content online |
| Andromeda Spaceways Magazine | 50 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://andromedaspaceways.com/submissions/ | https://andromedaspaceways.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Aus) | Rolling | Yes (AUD) | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “Fun, accessible speculative fiction.” Loves humorous and light-hearted sci-fi/fantasy. | Constraint: Australia-based but accepts global subs. | All content online | |
| Animal: A Beast of a Lit Journal | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | http://animalliterarymagazine.com/submit/ | http://animalliterarymagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Subject) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Essays, fiction, and poetry about animals.” | Distinct from ANMLY. Focuses entirely on the animal subject. | Constraint: Animals must be central, not just metaphor. | All content online |
| Ann Arbor Review | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://annarborreview.net/ | https://annarborreview.net/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1967 | No | “Independent and eclectic.” A long-running journal with a focus on fresh, unpretentious voices. | Constraint: Email submissions. | Strategic Note: Founded in 1967, moved online later. | All content online |
| Anthropoid Collective | 50 | 8-12 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $0.00 | anthropoid.co/submit/ | anthropoid.co | Not Found | Closed (as of Nov 2025) | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | Yes | “Magazine of the Humanesque.” Welcomes “visual / conceptual work, and genre-bending.” | Currently closed for submissions. Response times are noted as very long. | When open, this is a market for hybrid, visual, or conceptual work that blurs genre lines. | N/A (Inactive) |
| Anti-Heroin Chic | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://heroinchic.weebly.com/blog/submissions | http://heroinchic.weebly.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “The broken, the forgotten, the marginalized.” | A widely read “cult” journal focusing on trauma, recovery, and raw emotion. | Strategic Note: Very fast response time. | All content online |
| Apeiron Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.apeironreview.com/submissions.html | http://www.apeironreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Visceral) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “The far reaches of being.” Seeks visceral, abstract, and philosophical work. | “Apeiron” refers to the unlimited/infinite. | Constraint: Loves intense, non-narrative imagery. | All content online |
| Appalachian Places | 50 | Not Stated | No (Discouraged) | No | No | $0.00 | appcenter.appstate.edu/appjournal/submissions/ | appcenter.appstate.edu/appjournal | Not Found | Active | Established (Academic) | Specific periods (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1972 | No | Must be relevant to Appalachia. (This is for Appalachian Journal). Submit 3-5 unpublished poems. | This is a peer-reviewed academic journal that also publishes poetry. | The Appalachian constraint is absolute. Do not submit if your work does not engage with the region. | Select excerpts online |
| Apparition Lit | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://apparitionlit.com/submissions/ | https://apparitionlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($30) | Strict (No AI) | 2017 | No | “Speculative poetry.” Often features themes of memory, ghosts, and digital afterlives. | High production value online journal. | Constraint: Themed quarterly issues. | All content online |
| Arlington Literary Journal (ArLiJo) | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://givalpress.submittable.com/ | https://arlijo.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “International and diverse.” Run by Gival Press. Loves bilingual/translated work. | N/A | Strategic Note: Friendly to translations. | All content online |
| Ars Medica | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ars-medica.ca/submit/ | https://ars-medica.ca/ | ? | Active | Niche (Medical) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “A journal of medicine, the arts, and humanities.” Only publishes work related to health, illness, and medicine. | A respected Canadian journal exploring the medical humanities. | Constraint: Must relate to medicine, health, or the body. | All content online |
| Asahi Haikuist Network | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.asahi.com/ajw/special/haiku/ | http://www.asahi.com/ajw/special/haiku/ | ~1,000,000 | Active | Established (News) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1990s | No | “Newspaper Haiku.” The English-language column of The Asahi Shimbun (Japan). Loves witty/observational verse. | Strategic Note: Massive readership (newspaper). | Constraint: Short forms only. | All content online |
| Asiatic | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://journals.iium.edu.my/asiatic/index.php/AJELL | https://journals.iium.edu.my/asiatic/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “English Language and Literature.” Focuses on “Asian writings in English.” | An academic journal based in Malaysia (IIUM). | Constraint: Focus on Asian literature/writers in English. | All content online (PDF) |
| Atlanta Review | 50 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://atlantareview.submittable.com/ | http://www.atlantareview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1994 | No | 3-5 poems. “Concise, lyrical, and accessible to a wide audience.” “We are not elitist.” Annual contest. | Long-standing international journal. Famous for its annual contest and focus on “accessible” but high-quality work. | “Accessible” is the keyword. This is not the market for dense, experimental, or postmodern work. Send clear, emotionally resonant, lyrical poems. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Austin Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://theaustinreview.submittable.com/ | https://theaustinreview.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Experimental and bold.” A newer journal from Austin, TX. | Constraint: Charges fee. | N/A | All content online |
| Autofocus | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://autofocuslit.submittable.com/ | https://autofocuslit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Press) | Varied (e.g., Aug, Nov) | No | ? | 2020 | No | 1-3 poems. Primarily a press for “autobiographical” writing and “essays,” but accepts poetry. Seeks “raw, vulnerable, and personal” work. | This is a press/journal with a strong focus on autobiographical work. They publish nonfiction, experimental, and poetry. | The “autobiographical” or “personal” lens is critical. Send your most raw, vulnerable, and confessional work. | All content online |
| Avatar Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.avatarreview.net/submission_guidelines.html | http://www.avatarreview.net/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Jun-Aug (Annual) | No | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Eclectic and intelligent.” One of the oldest continuously running online journals. | A quiet, reliable veteran of the online scene. | Constraint: Email submissions only. | All content online |
| Axon | 50 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://axonjournal.com.au/submissions | https://axonjournal.com.au/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Creative Explanations.” Creative work + exegesis (academic reflection on the work). | A peer-reviewed academic journal for creative writing. | Constraint: Often requires an accompanying short essay/statement. | All content online |
| Azure: A Journal of Literary Thought | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.lazuliliterarygroup.com/submissions.html | https://www.lazuliliterarygroup.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intellectual) | Rolling | No | No | 2013 | No | “Linguistically, intellectually, and emotionally demanding.” Seeks “ornate, cerebral, and voluptuous prose” and poetry. | A high-minded, intellectual journal. “We want literary fiction that grows in complexity.” | Constraint: Very dense, intellectual, or “cerebral” work preferred. | All content online |
| Barely South Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | barelysouth.submittable.com/submit | barelysouth.org | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods, Aug 15 – Apr 15 | $0 (Contributor copy) | No. (“We are not currently considering AI-generated work.”) | 2009 | Yes | Open to all forms. Run by the MFA program at Old Dominion University. 3-5 poems. “We look for ‘work that ‘is ‘surprising, ‘well-crafted, ‘and ‘has ‘a ‘strong ‘voice’.” | Submission periods are short (e.g., Sep 1 – Nov 1 for Fall issue). | A well-respected university journal. A good, no-fee option when their window is open. | All pieces online |
| Bastion Science Fiction | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://bastionmag.com/submissions | http://bastionmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Sci-Fi) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Science fiction.” Focuses on classic sci-fi themes; space opera, tech, and future societies. | Constraint: Email submissions. | N/A | All content online |
| BathHouse Journal | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bhjournal.net/submit/ | https://bhjournal.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Hybrid) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2003 | Yes | “Hypermedia, hybrid, and interdisciplinary.” Only publishes work that defies genre. | Run by Eastern Michigan University. Focus on multimedia/digital art. | Constraint: Must be experimental/hybrid. | All content online |
| Bayou Magazine | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://bayoumagazine.submittable.com/ | https://bayoumagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Aug 15 – May 1 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 2002 | No | 3-5 poems. Open to all forms. “Seeks the best new work.” | Run by the MFA program at the University of New Orleans. A well-regarded national journal. | A solid, established MFA journal. Send polished, well-crafted work of any style. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Belleville Park Pages | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bellevilleparkpages.com/submit | https://bellevilleparkpages.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Euro) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010s | No | “European literary aesthetic.” Based in Paris/London. High-quality, modern verse. | N/A | Strategic Note: High “cool” factor. | All content online |
| Bewildering Stories | 50 | 1-3 weeks | No | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | bewilderingstories.com/submissions/ (Email) | bewilderingstories.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2002 | No | Constraint: Speculative ONLY (SF, Fantasy, Horror). | A very long-running, extremely fast-responding SF/F/H market. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All pieces online |
| Big Muddy | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bigmuddy.submittable.com/submit | https://semo.edu/university-press/big-muddy/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “The Mississippi River Valley.” Explores the history, culture, and life of the region. | N/A | Strategic Note: Run by Southeast Missouri State Univ. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Big Other | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bigother.submittable.com/ | https://bigother.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Experimental and innovative art.” High-quality surrealism and avant-garde work. | A major online hub for the experimental community. | Constraint: High literary standard. | All content online |
| Bilingual Review | 50 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | http://bilingualreviewjournal.org/index.php/br/information/authors | http://bilingualreviewjournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic/Latinx) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1974 | No | “Research, criticism, and literature.” Focus on “U.S. Hispanic life” and bilingualism. | A major academic/literary journal for Hispanic/Latinx studies. | Constraint: Focus on bilingualism (English/Spanish) or Hispanic culture. | Print only |
| bioStories | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://biostories.submittable.com/ | https://biostories.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Nonfiction) | Rolling (closes when cap hit) | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “A ‘journal ‘of ‘nonfiction ‘and ‘poetry.” ‘Poetry ‘must ‘be ‘”autobiographical, ‘personal, ‘or ‘based ‘on ‘real ‘events.” | This is primarily a nonfiction journal. Poetry is accepted but must be autobiographical. | The “autobiographical” ‘constraint ‘is ‘key. ‘Do ‘not ‘send ‘impersonal ‘or ‘fictional ‘poems. | All content online |
| Black Bough Poetry | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.blackboughpoetry.com/submissions | https://www.blackboughpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Micro) | Varied (Themed) | No | Strict (No AI) | 2019 | Yes | “Micropoetry and the imagist.” Loves haiku-adjacent, concise, and vibrant work. | Based in Wales. Very active community. | Constraint: Often has specific themes (e.g., “Deep Time”). | All content online |
| Black Scat Review | 50 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://blackscatbooks.com/submissions/ | https://blackscatbooks.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Dada) | Varied | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Sublime art & literature.” Explicitly seeks Dada, Pataphysics, Surrealism, and Absurdism. | The absolute best fit for “Alizarian Grand Slam.” They publish “semantic divertissements.” | Constraint: Highly specific “art-for-art’s-sake” absurdist aesthetic. | Print only |
| Black Sun Lit | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://blacksunlit.com/submit/ | https://blacksunlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Fragment) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Vestiges and fragments.” Deeply experimental, philosophical, and obscure. | Publishes “digital vestiges” online year-round. | Constraint: Prefer “unhinged utterances” and “aesthetic infinity.” | All content online |
| BlazeVOX | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.blazevox.org/index.php/submissions/ | http://www.blazevox.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Experimental) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Avant-garde, experimental, and innovative.” 3-5 poems. | A major hub for experimental and avant-garde poetry. | Constraint: Strictly experimental/avant-garde. No traditional verse. | All content online |
| Blue Earth Review | 50 | 6-9+ months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | blueearthreview.submittable.com/submit | blueearthreview.mnsu.edu | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Rolling | $0 (2 contrib. copies) | No. (“do not accept AI-generated works.”) | 1999 | No | “Poetry in any style.” Max 5 poems (10 pages). | Run by the MFA program at Minnesota State, Mankato. Site notes they are very backlogged. | A standard, reputable university journal, but expect a very long wait. | Select pieces online |
| Blue Mesa Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://bluemesareview.submittable.com/ | https://bluemesareview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Sep 1 – Dec 1; Feb 1 – May 1 | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “Strong voices and lively narratives.” | Run by the MFA program at the University of New Mexico. | A solid, paying MFA journal. | All content online |
| Blue Stem | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bluestem.submittable.com/ | http://www.bluestemmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “Midwestern voice.” Run by Eastern Illinois University. Good literary fiction/poetry. | N/A | Strategic Note: Reliable university journal. | All content online |
| Bock Review | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bockreview.com/submit/ | https://bockreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Strange and beautiful.” Open to abstract and slightly surreal voice-driven work. | A newer market looking for distinct voices. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Bodega Magazine | 50 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | bodegamag.com/submit/ | bodegamag.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | No | Publishes a handful of pieces (poetry, prose) on the first Monday of every month. | A “literary corner store,” known for its brevity and quality. | A good, reputable, no-fee market. They publish few pieces, so competition is high. | All pieces online |
| Bombay Gin | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bombaygin.submittable.com/ | https://www.naropa.edu/academics/jks/bombay-gin/ | ? | Active | Established (Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1974 | No | “Writing from the Jack Kerouac School.” Experimental, Buddhist-influenced, and avant-garde. | Run by Naropa University. | Constraint: Deeply experimental/Beat lineage. | Print only |
| Boog City | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.boogcity.com/ | http://www.boogcity.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (NYC) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1990s | No | “Downtown NYC aesthetic.” Often features witty, urban, and light observational verse. | Constraint: Distinct “New York School” vibe. | All content online | |
| Boxcar Poetry Review | 50 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.boxcarpoetry.com/submissions.html | http://www.boxcarpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Narrative and lyric poetry.” | A long-running, respected online journal. | Good for narrative poetry. | All content online |
| Bracken Magazine | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://brackenmagazine.submittable.com/ | https://www.brackenmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Short, themed windows (e.g., Feb 1-15) | No | No (Explicitly) | 2014 | No | “Poetry at the intersection of nature and folklore.” “We lean toward the magical, the mystical, the rustic.” | Highly specific and respected niche journal. Only publishes work related to nature/folklore. They have an explicit “No AI” policy. | Do not send general nature poems. Your work must engage with folklore, myth, or a sense of the magical in nature. | All content online |
| Briar Cliff Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://bcreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.bcreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Aug 1 – Nov 1 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “Eclectic and culturally diverse.” | Run by Briar Cliff University. Beautifully designed annual. | A solid print market. | Print only |
| Broken Pencil | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://brokenpencil.com/submissions/ | https://brokenpencil.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Zine) | Rolling | Yes ($30-100) | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Zine culture and the independent arts.” Unconventional, raw, zine-style work. | “The magazine of zine culture.” | Constraint: Must fit the indie/zine aesthetic. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Broken Plate | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thebrokenplate.submittable.com/ | https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/english/student-opportunities/student-publications/broken-plate | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Sept – Nov | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “General literary.” Run by Ball State University. Solid, accessible poetry. | Constraint: Fall reading period. | N/A | All content online |
| Broken Sleep Books | 50 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | brokensleepbooks.com/submissions | brokensleepbooks.com | Not Found | Closed (as of Nov 2025) | Established (Press) | N/A | N/A | Not Stated | 2017 | N/A | Publishes “the experimental, the radical, the innovative.” | This is primarily a book and chapbook press, not a literary journal. Their submission windows are for manuscripts, not individual poems. | Remove from journal submission list; move to press/chapbook list. General subs are closed until Summer 2026. | N/A (Press) |
| Bryant Literary Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bryantliteraryreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.bryant.edu/bryant-literary-review | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Sept – Dec | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Standard literary fare.” Run by Bryant University. | N/A | Strategic Note: Good, standard credit. | Print only |
| Burning House Press | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://burninghousepress.com/submissions/ | https://burninghousepress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Weird) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Destroying the house.” Anti-establishment, raw, and often chaotic. | Strategic Note: Perfect for “Alizarian” style chaos. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Cæsura | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://caesuramag.com/submissions/ | https://caesuramag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Critique) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Poetry, music, and criticism.” Intellectual, high-modernist, and structural. | Focuses on the intersection of art forms and structural critique. | Constraint: Intellectual/Critical focus. | All content online |
| Cahoodaloodaling | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 | https://cahoodaloodaling.com/submit/ | https://cahoodaloodaling.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Themed) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Collaborative and themed.” Heavily theme-based quarterly issues. | Constraint: Must fit the specific theme. | Strategic Note: Nominated for Best of the Net often. | All content online |
| Caliban Online | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.calibanonlines.com/ | http://www.calibanonlines.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1986 | No | “The surreal, the avant-garde.” Modernist work that disrupts logic. | A revival of the classic print journal Caliban. Perfect for “Trilogy of the Oblique Carbide.” | Constraint: Surreal/Avant-garde focus. | All content online |
| California Quarterly | 50 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $3.00 | https://californiaquarterly.submittable.com/ | https://www.californiapoets.org/california-quarterly | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1972 | No | “The finest poetry from poets everywhere.” Open to all styles. | The journal of the California State Poetry Society. | A traditional, long-standing society journal. | Print only |
| Camas | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://camas.submittable.com/ | http://www.camasmagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (West) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1992 | No | “The nature of the West.” Run by University of Montana. | Ideal for poems about dogs in the mountains or western landscapes. | Constraint: Focus on the American West/Nature. | Print only |
| Cambria | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.cambriamagazine.com/submissions.html | http://www.cambriamagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Welsh) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1990s | No | “Welsh focus.” Open to international subs but prefers Welsh connection. | Constraint: Niche focus. | N/A | Print only |
| carte blanche magazine | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://carteblanche.submittable.com/ | https://carte-blanche.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 15 – Mar 15 | Yes (Honorarium) | Not Stated | 2005 | Yes | 3-5 poems. Publishes work from “Quebec, Canada, and around the world.” Strong “multimedia” and “translation” sections. | A major, paying, Canadian-based international journal. Funded by the Quebec Writers’ Federation. | A high-quality international journal. Their “audio/video” section makes them a good market for multimedia poetry. | Online only |
| Center | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://center.submittable.com/ | https://missouri.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “New writers.” Run by University of Missouri (distinct from Missouri Review). | N/A | Strategic Note: Good for emerging writers. | Print only |
| Channel | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | €4.00 | https://channel.submittable.com/ | https://www.channel-magazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Varied (e.g., Feb, Jun, Oct) | Yes (€50/poem) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Poetry and prose that engage with the natural world.” Only publishes nature/ecopoetry. | An Ireland-based, paying, international journal for ecopoetry. Beautifully designed. | A top-tier market for ecopoetry. Work must engage with the natural world. They pay well. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Chelsea Station | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.chelseastationmagazine.com/ | http://www.chelseastationmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (LGBTQ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Gay literature.” Focused on gay men’s literature and poetry. | Constraint: Niche demographic. | N/A | All content online |
| Chestnut Review Chapbooks | 50 | 1-2 months (after deadline) | Yes | ? | ? | $15.00 (Contest) | https://chestnutreview.submittable.com/ | https://chestnutreview.com/ | ? | Active | Press | Jul 1 – Oct 1 | Yes ($125 + copies) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | This is a chapbook press, not a journal for individual poems. Submissions are for 20-40 page manuscripts. | This is the chapbook contest for Chestnut Review, a highly respected journal. | Do not submit individual poems. This entry is for tracking the annual chapbook contest. | N/A (Press) |
| Chronogram | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | poetry@chronogram.com (Email) | chronogram.com | ~50,000+ | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling (email) | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1993 | No | “Shorter pieces have a better chance.” Max 3 poems. | A high-quality, large-readership lifestyle magazine (Hudson Valley). | A great, high-visibility, no-fee market. Prioritizes shorter poems. | Select pieces online |
| Chrysanthemum | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.chrysanthemum-haiku.net/en/submission.html | http://www.chrysanthemum-haiku.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Apr & Oct | No | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Bilingual German/English.” Open to senryu and witty observations. | Constraint: Bi-annual reading periods. | All content online | |
| Cider Press Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ciderpressreview.com/submit/ | https://ciderpressreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling (Oct 1 – Dec 31 for journal) | No | Not Stated | 1999 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘vivid, ‘polished, ‘and ‘has ‘a ‘strong ‘voice.” | A respected, long-running independent journal and press. Publishes an annual print volume and online content. | A solid, competitive market. They also run a major “Book ‘Award.” | Select pieces online / Print |
| Cirque: A Literary… | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | cirquejournal.com/submissions-artists-writers/ (Email) | cirquejournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | Constraint: Regional ONLY. (Writers from the “North Pacific Rim”). | A long-running, respected regional journal. | Do not submit. | All pieces online |
| Coal Hill Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://coalhillreview.submittable.com/ | https://coalhillreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Press) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Pittsburgh-based.” Run by Autumn House Press. High-quality contemporary verse. | N/A | Strategic Note: Good connection to a major indie press. | All content online |
| Cold Mountain Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://coldmountainreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.coldmountainreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Eco) | Varied | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1972 | No | “Ecopoetry and environmental justice.” | Run by Appalachian State University. | Constraint: Strong environmental/social justice focus. | Print / Online |
| Common Ground Review | 50 | ~6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | cgreview.org/submissions | cgreview.org | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Aug 1 – Nov 1; Jan 1 – Apr 1 | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1998 | No | Publishes “high-quality, accessible poetry.” | A long-running print journal from Western New England University. | A solid, traditional university journal. Response times can be long. | No pieces online |
| Concordia | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://concordia.submittable.com/ | https://www.concordia.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “General literary.” Run by Concordia University. | N/A | Strategic Note: Quiet, reliable academic journal. | Print only |
| Cooper Dillon Books | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | ? | ? | $15.00 (Contests) | https://cooperdillon.submittable.com/ | http://www.cooperdillon.com/ | ? | Active | Press | Varied (Contests) | Yes (Varies) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | This is a book press, not a journal for individual poems. Submissions are for full-length manuscripts. | A well-regarded independent press focused on publishing full-length poetry collections. | Do not submit individual poems. This entry is for tracking manuscript-length contest opportunities. | N/A (Press) |
| Corvid Queen | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://corvidqueen.com/submissions | https://corvidqueen.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Fable) | Rolling | Yes ($5) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Fairy tales, folklore, and myths.” Feminist retellings and dark fantasy poetry. | Constraint: Focus on folklore/legend. | N/A | All content online |
| Counterclock | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://counterclockjournal.com/submit/ | https://counterclockjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Healing and growth.” Interdisciplinary arts and literature. | N/A | Strategic Note: Run by a younger editorial team. | All content online |
| Crab Creek Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://crabcreekreview.submittable.com/ | https://crabcreekreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 15 – Nov 15 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1983 | No | “Energetic, imagery-rich work.” | A long-running independent journal from the Pacific Northwest. | Solid, competitive journal. | Print only |
| Crack the Spine | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.crackthespine.com/submit | https://www.crackthespine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Diverse literary voices.” Known for an eclectic mix that often includes sharp wit and irony. | Constraint: “Punchy” style preferred. | All content online | |
| Creatrix | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.creatrix.org.au/submit.html | http://www.creatrix.org.au/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Haiku and Senryu.” Australian journal welcoming humorous haiku (senryu). | Constraint: Short forms. | All content online | |
| Crosswinds Poetry Journal | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://crosswindspoetry.com/submit/ | https://crosswindspoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Print) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Strong, lyric poetry.” A high-quality print annual. | N/A | Strategic Note: Often runs contests. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Cultural Daily | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.culturaldaily.com/create-for-cultural-daily/ | https://www.culturaldaily.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Culture) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Daily Features.” Poetry, essays, and cultural commentary. | Constraint: Wants “poets who are engaged with the world.” | Often publishes topical work. | All content online |
| Curiosities | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://curiosities.submittable.com/ | https://curiositiesstories.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Retropunk) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Retro-speculative.” Steampunk, dieselpunk, and whimsical history. | Great for “old-timey” humor or light verse. | Constraint: Retro aesthetic. | All content online |
| Dappled Things | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dappledthings.submittable.com/ | https://www.dappledthings.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Catholic) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Catholic art and literature.” High-quality literary work engaging with faith/tradition (but not devotional). | “Literary” Catholic—think Flannery O’Connor, not pamphlets. | Constraint: Catholic/Christian themes. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Delmarva Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://delmarvareview.submittable.com/ | https://delmarvareview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling (Nov-Mar) | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Literary writing.” Open to all, but values regional voices of the Mid-Atlantic. | High production value annual. | Constraint: Annual publication. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Dime Show Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dimeshowreview.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://dimeshowreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Story) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Black and white aesthetic.” Loves narrative poetry and strong storytelling. | N/A | Strategic Note: Also produces a print anthology. | All content online |
| Diode Poetry Journal | 50 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | diodepoetry.com/submissions (email) | diodepoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Welcomes all types… narrative, experimental, visual, found, and erasure.” | A long-running, well-regarded, and very fast-responding online journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee journal. A great place to send new work. | All pieces online |
| Doubleback Review | 50 | ~1 month | Yes | N/A | Yes | $3.00 | https://doublebackreview.submittable.com/ | https://doublebackreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Reprints) | Varied (short windows) | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | Only publishes ‘reprints’ ‘from ‘now-defunct ‘literary ‘journals. 1-3 poems. | A high-concept, respected journal that “gives ‘a ‘second ‘life” ‘to ‘work ‘lost ‘in ‘defunct ‘journals. | Do not submit new work. This is only for poems previously published in a journal that no longer exists. | All content online |
| Dragon Gems | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dragongems.com/ | https://dragongems.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Anthology) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Short fiction and poetry.” Open to all speculative genres (Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror). | N/A | Constraint: Quarterly anthologies. | All content online |
| Drifting Sands | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://drifting-sands-haibun.org/submissions/ | https://drifting-sands-haibun.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haibun) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Haibun and Tanka.” Open to light, observational, and witty short forms. | Strategic Note: Tanka Prose is a growing form for humor. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Drunk Monkeys | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 | https://drunkmonkeys.submittable.com/ | https://www.drunkmonkeys.us/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Literature, film, television.” | A hip, accessible journal with a pop-culture edge. | Open to reprints (credit original). | All content online |
| DUM DUM Zine | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dumdumzine.com/submit/ | https://dumdumzine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Experimental and punk.” A ‘zine’ aesthetic in a digital format. | N/A | Strategic Note: Loves non-traditional forms. | All content online |
| Dusie | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.dusie.org/submit.html | https://www.dusie.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Collective) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Experimental and play.” A collective focused on structural irony and loose, playful forms. | Run by the Dusie Kollektiv. | Constraint: Open to hybrid/loose forms. | All content online |
| Echidna Tracks | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://echidnatracks.com/submissions/ | https://echidnatracks.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Australian Haiku.” Open to senryu (humorous/observational). | Constraint: Focus on Australian imagery/nature preferred but not strict. | All content online | |
| Eclectica Magazine | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $2.00 | (Email submission via website) | https://www.eclecticamagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Bi-monthly (e.g., Jul 1 – Aug 15) | No | Not Stated | 1996 | Yes | Up to 4 poems. “We look for mastery of language… craft.” Open to all forms. “We are not easily shocked.” | One of the oldest and most respected online-only journals. Very stable, high-quality, and consistent. | A long-standing, respected venue. Send polished, well-crafted work. Their “Best of” anthologies give it a long shelf-life. | All content online |
| ellipsis… literature and art | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://ellipsislit.submittable.com/ | https://ellipsisliteratureandart.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Aug 1 – Nov 1 | Yes ($10/poem) | Not Stated | 1967 | No | “We want work that is honest and well-crafted.” | The annual journal of Westminster University (UT). | A solid, paying student-run journal. | All content online |
| Emerge Literary Journal | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://emergeliteraryjournal.submittable.com/ | https://emergeliteraryjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Emerging voices.” Focuses on new writers and flash poetry/prose. | Constraint: Charges fee. | Strategic Note: Great for debut publications. | All content online |
| Envoi | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | http://www.cinnamonpress.com/index.php/envoi | http://www.cinnamonpress.com/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1957 | No | “New and established voices.” One of the UK’s longest-running poetry magazines. | Constraint: Postal submissions often preferred. | Strategic Note: Run by Cinnamon Press. | Print only |
| Etherea Magazine | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ethereamagazine.com/submissions/ | https://ethereamagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Aus) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Speculative fiction and poetry.” Australian magazine with a polished, high-fantasy/sci-fi aesthetic. | Constraint: Australian-based but international. | N/A | All content online |
| Euphony Journal | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://euphonyjournal.com/submissions/ | https://euphonyjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “High-quality poetry and prose.” | Run by the University of Chicago. | A respected, “serious” university journal. | All content online |
| Expansive Poetry Online | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://expansivepoetryonline.com/submissions.html | http://expansivepoetryonline.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Formal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “Formalist poetry.” Dedicated to the New Formalism, which often includes light verse and wit. | Constraint: Formal poetry preferred. | Email submissions. | All content online |
| Fall Lines | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://jasperproject.org/fall-lines | https://jasperproject.org/fall-lines | ? | Active | Niche (SC) | Summer | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “A literary convergence.” Based in Columbia, SC. | N/A | Strategic Note: Supported by The Jasper Project. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Farside Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://farsidereview.com/submit/ | https://farsidereview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “The other side.” Speculative, slipstream, and abstract poetry. | Good for work that sits on the fence of reality. | Constraint: Newer journal, building rep. | All content online |
| Feathertale | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://feathertale.com/submissions/ | https://feathertale.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “High- and low-brow humour.” Witty, satirical, and absurdist poetry. | Specific focus on humor and wit. | Constraint: Must be funny/witty. | Select pieces online / Print |
| FemkuMag | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://femkumag.wixsite.com/home/submit | https://femkumag.wixsite.com/home | ? | Active | Niche (Women) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Haiku and Senryu by womxn.” Often features sharp, feminist wit and observational humor. | Constraint: Women/NB authors only. | All content online | |
| Fevers of the Mind | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://feversofthemind.com/submissions/ | https://feversofthemind.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Arts) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Art, music, and poetry.” High-energy, pop-culture savvy, and often features humorous takes. | Very active on social media. | Constraint: Often does “showcases” or interview series. | All content online |
| Fifty-Word Stories | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://fiftywordstories.com/submissions/ | http://fiftywordstories.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Micro) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Exactly 50 words.” Often features ironic, witty, or punchy narrative poetry/prose. | N/A | Constraint: Exact word count required. | All content online |
| First Literary Review-East | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.rulrul.com/submission-guidelines/ | http://www.rulrul.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (NYC) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Modern poetry.” Based in NY, but open to all. Favors jazz/urban aesthetics. | A reliable, long-running online journal. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Five South | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | fivesouth.submittable.com/submit | fivesouth.net | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“No AI-generated work.”) | 2016 | No | “Poetry, fiction, whatever.” Open to all forms. | A well-regarded online journal. Fast-responding and reprint-friendly. | An excellent, no-fee market for either new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Fjords Review | 50 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://fjordsreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.fjordsreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Contemporary art and literature.” Visual and distinct. | A visually stunning print/online journal. | Focuses on “artful” and innovative work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Flexx | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://medium.com/flexx-mag/write-for-flexx-96025287532d | https://medium.com/flexx-mag | ? | Active | Niche (Satire) | Rolling | Yes (Partner) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Satire for the modern age.” Urban, young, and sharp wit. | Constraint: Medium platform. | All content online | |
| Floating Bridge Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://floatingbridgepress.submittable.com/ | https://floatingbridgepress.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (WA) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “Washington State poets.” Primarily for WA residents, but occasionally open. | Constraint: Check residency requirements. | Strategic Note: Essential for Pacific NW poets. | All content online |
| Flyway | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://flyway.submittable.com/ | https://flyway.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Oct 1 – Apr 1 | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Journal of Writing & Environment.” | Run by Iowa State University’s MFA. | Constraint: Must engage with environment/place. | All content online |
| Frameless Sky | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://framelesssky.net/submissions.html | http://framelesssky.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Video haiku and haiga.” Visual and short-form poetry, often light or whimsical. | Constraint: Loves video/visual hybrids. | Email submissions. | All content online |
| Frazzled | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://medium.com/frazzled/write-for-frazzled-9b5770020473 | https://medium.com/frazzled | ? | Active | Niche (Parenting) | Rolling | Yes (Partner) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Parenting humor.” Satirical poetry about the chaos of raising children. | Strategic Note: Very popular niche; keep it relatable. | Constraint: Medium platform. | All content online |
| Free State Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://freestatereview.submittable.com/ | https://freestatereview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Mid-Atlantic) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Totally limited.” A print journal with a strong online presence. | Constraint: Charges fee. | Strategic Note: Looks for “drama” in the work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| FreeXpresSion | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | http://freexpression.com.au/submitting-work/ | http://freexpression.com.au/ | ? | Active | Niche (Aus) | Rolling | Yes (AUD) | Not Stated | 1993 | No | “Open to all forms.” Australian print journal very friendly to traditional verse, bush poetry, and limericks. | Constraint: Postal submissions preferred. | Strategic Note: Very community-focused. | Print only |
| Friends Journal | 50 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.friendsjournal.org/submissions/ | https://www.friendsjournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Quaker) | Rolling | Yes (Small) | Not Stated | 1955 | No | “Quaker life and thought.” Only publishes work relevant to the Quaker faith/experience. | The major journal of the Society of Friends (Quakers). | Constraint: Quaker themes. | All content online |
| Front Porch Journal | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://frontporchjournal.submittable.com/ | https://frontporchjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Thoughtful and engaging.” Run by Texas State University’s MFA program. | Strategic Note: Often overlooks “flashy” styles for solid craft. | Constraint: MFA-run (slow summers). | All content online |
| Frozen Wavelets | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://frozenwavelets.com/submissions/ | https://frozenwavelets.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Earth-based speculative.” Sci-fi and fantasy set on Earth (no high fantasy or space opera). | Constraint: Earth setting required. | All content online | |
| Full House Literary | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.fullhouseliterary.com/submit | https://www.fullhouseliterary.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Community and craft.” UK-based but international. Open to experimental and traditional. | N/A | Strategic Note: Very active on social media. | All content online |
| Functionally Dead | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.functionallydead.com/submissions/ | https://www.functionallydead.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Satire) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Satire and humor.” Dedicated to internet-style humor and witty verse. | N/A | Constraint: Must be funny. | All content online |
| Gagool | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://gagool.org/submit/ | https://gagool.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Dada) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Absurdist and weird.” Explicitly seeks the strange and non-sequitur. | Named after the witch in King Solomon’s Mines? Distinctly odd. | Constraint: “Weird” is the primary metric. | All content online |
| Gargoyle Magazine | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://gargoylemagazine.submittable.com/ | http://www.gargoylemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Varied (e.g., Jun) | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “Lit, culture, and mayhem.” Known for an eclectic, slightly punk/outsider aesthetic. | A long-running, cult-favorite indie journal. | Constraint: Submission window is often short (e.g., June only). | Print only |
| Gathering Storm Magazine | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://gatheringstormmagazine.com/submissions/ | https://gatheringstormmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Speculative fiction.” Open to fantasy, sci-fi, and horror poetry. | Constraint: Submittable based. | N/A | All content online |
| Gemini Magazine | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes (confirmed) | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://gemini-magazine.com/submit/ | https://gemini-magazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes ($20) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Lively, engaging work.” | A long-running online journal. Pays for every piece. | Very accessible and open to humor and narrative. | All content online |
| Ghost Parachute | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://ghostparachute.com/submission-guidelines/ | http://ghostparachute.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Flash fiction and poetry.” Loves work that is “unapologetically bold.” | N/A | Strategic Note: Focuses on very short forms. | All content online |
| Gigantic Sequins | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://giganticsequins.submittable.com/ | http://www.giganticsequins.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Jan (Annual) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Art and literature.” Witty, design-conscious, and socially aware. | Known for a distinct, stylish, and clever aesthetic. | Constraint: Often has a short submission window. | Print only |
| Glass Mountain | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $2.00 | https://glassmountain.submittable.com/ | https://www.glassmountainmag.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Emerging writers.” Run by undergrads at University of Houston. | Constraint: Charges small fee. | Strategic Note: Excellent for newer writers. | All content online |
| Glass: A Journal of Poetry | 50 | ~1 month (after window) | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | glass-poetry.com/journal/submit.html | glass-poetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Feb & Aug only | $0.00 | No. (“We do not accept poems created with AI.”) | 2008 | No | Publishes a single poem each week. “Poems that show a careful understanding of language, music, passion.” | Published by Glass Poetry Press. | A well-regarded journal. The submission windows are very short (Feb 1-29 and Aug 1-31). | All pieces online |
| Glassworks | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $3.00 | glassworksmagazine.submittable.com/submit | rowan.edu/glassworks/ | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “We… look for… fresh, innovative voices.” | A high-quality university journal (Rowan University). | A solid, reputable university market for new work. | Select pieces online |
| Gordon Square Review | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://gordonsquarereview.org/submit/ | https://gordonsquarereview.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Cleveland-based, globally minded.” Looks for polished, emotionally resonant work. | N/A | Strategic Note: Offers editorial mentorships. | All content online |
| Grim & Gilded | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.grimandgilded.com/submit | https://www.grimandgilded.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Dark) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Dark aesthetic.” Folk horror, dark fantasy, and gothic poetry. | N/A | Constraint: Must fit the “Grim” vibe. | All content online |
| Guesthouse | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | Yes (print-only) | $3.00 | guesthouselit.com/submissions | guesthouselit.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “A panoply of modern writing.” Open to all forms. | A solid online journal. Has a special reprint feature called “Relish” for print-only work. | The “Relish” feature is a good, specific target for your work that has only appeared in print. | All pieces online |
| Gyroscope Review | 50 | 8-10 weeks (Approx. 2-3 months) | Yes | No | No | None | https://gyroscopereview.submittable.com/submit | https://www.gyroscopereview.com/ | ? | Established (Niche) | Year-round, with defined quarterly reading periods | No payment | Active | No (No completely AI generated poems) | Early 2015 | No | Fine, contemporary poetry. Not fond of rhyming or poems about writing poems (unless new approach). Submit no more than 4 poems. | Publishes quarterly. Offers “Crone Power” issue for woman-identifying poets over 50. | Submit early as reading periods close when capacity is reached. Editors appreciate poems with science/cosmology themes. Back issues are free PDFs; reading them is encouraged. | All content online (PDF) & Print |
| H_NGM_N | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://h-ngm-n.com/submit/ | http://h-ngm-n.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “Hangman.” Playful, energetic, and often surreal. | One of the original “weird internet” poetry journals. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Haigaonline | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.dailyhaiga.org/submissions/ | http://www.dailyhaiga.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Visual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Visual Haiku.” Haiga is the combination of image and haiku/senryu. Often humorous or whimsical. | N/A | Constraint: Must include image (or text for image). | All content online |
| Haiku Commentary | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | haikucommentary.com/submissions.html (Form) | haikucommentary.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2007 | No | Constraint: Haiku and a short commentary/essay about it. | A long-running journal with a unique formal requirement. | Do not submit just a poem. You must include the short commentary. | All pieces online |
| Half Mystic Journal | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://halfmystic.com/submit | https://halfmystic.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Music) | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2015 | Yes | “Celebrates music in all its forms.” Only publishes work engaging with music/sound. | A beautiful, high-concept journal/press. | Constraint: Must relate to music or sound. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Hambone | 50 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | (Mail Only) 134 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494 | N/A | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Exp) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1974 | No | “Serious avant-garde.” Edited by Nathaniel Mackey. High-modernist abstraction. | The “gold standard” for dense, difficult, abstract poetry. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. Very slow response. | Print only |
| Hamilton Stone Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://hamiltonstone.org/hsrguidelines.html | https://hamiltonstone.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Experimental and traditional.” Open to a wide variety of high-quality verse. | Part of the Hamilton Stone Editions press. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Harbor Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://harborreview.com/submit | https://harborreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Feminist and voice-driven.” Open to abstract work that engages with the body/self. | Often features artist spotlights. | Constraint: Strong feminist alignment. | All content online |
| Harpur Palate | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://harpurpalate.submittable.com/ | https://harpurpalate.binghamton.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Sep 1 – Nov 15; Feb 1 – Apr 15 | No | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “Eclectic and high-quality.” | Run by Binghamton University (SUNY). | A respected MFA print journal. | Print only |
| HeadStuff.org | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | headstuff.org/submit-to-headstuff/ | headstuff.org | ~100,000+ | Active | Established (General) | Rolling (Form) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | Yes | Constraint: This is a general culture site. Poetry is accepted via their “General Enquiry” form, but is not a primary focus. | A high-traffic Irish arts & culture site. | A good, high-visibility, reprint-friendly market, but poetry is not their main focus. | All pieces online |
| Heavy Feather Review | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $3 (Tip Jar) | heavyfeatherreview.submittable.com/submit | heavyfeatherreview.org | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling (Online) / Specific (Print) | $0.00 | No. (“We do not publish AI-generated work.”) | 2010 | No | “A home for the homeless… the weird, the flashes.” Open to experimental, hybrid. | A well-regarded journal for experimental and “weird” work. | A key market for your more experimental or formally inventive poems. | All pieces online |
| Heavy Traffic | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://heavytrafficmagazine.com/ | https://heavytrafficmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Cult) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Provocation and critique.” A print mag for the disillusioned modern observer. | Often publishes work that dissects the “scene” and modern futility. | Constraint: Print only. High “cool” factor. | Print only |
| Helen Literary Magazine | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://helenliterarymagazine.submittable.com/ | https://www.helenliterarymagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Vegas) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Strong voices.” Based in Las Vegas but open to all. Loves distinct, diverse voices. | N/A | Strategic Note: Often runs themed issues. | All content online |
| Heliosparrow Poetry… | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | heliosparrow.com/submissions/ (Email) | heliosparrow.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Specific reading periods | $0 (Prizes avail) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | Constraint: Haiku, Tanka, Haibun ONLY. | A well-regarded print/online journal for Japanese short forms. | A prime, no-fee market for your best new haiku. | Select pieces online |
| High Shelf Press | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.highshelfpress.com/submissions | https://www.highshelfpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Professional and sleek.” A digital magazine with a high-design aesthetic. | N/A | Strategic Note: Produces beautiful PDF issues. | All content online |
| Hinchas de Poesía | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.hinchasdepoesia.com/wp/submissions/ | http://www.hinchasdepoesia.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Americas) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Hemispheric and experimental.” Visual art, poetry, and translations from the Americas. | A chaotic, vibrant, and visually dense journal. | Constraint: Open to multilingual/hybrid work. | All content online |
| Hiram Poetry Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.hirampoetryreview.com/submissions | http://www.hirampoetryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1967 | No | “Poetry only.” Dedicated exclusively to poetry for over 50 years. | Constraint: Email submissions. | Strategic Note: Historic “little magazine.” | Select pieces online / Print |
| Honey & Lime | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://honeyandlimelit.com/submit/ | https://honeyandlimelit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Dynamic and visceral.” Digital lit mag looking for strong imagery. | N/A | Strategic Note: Very writer-friendly. | All content online |
| Humor Darling | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://humordarling.com/submit/ | https://humordarling.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Comedy for the internet.” Lists, essays, and funny poems. | Constraint: Internet-culture focus. | All content online | |
| Identity Theory | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes | $0.00 | identitytheory.com/submit/ (email) | identitytheory.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2000 | No | Open to all forms. “We’re interested in what makes people who they are.” | A long-running, well-regarded online journal. | A great, no-fee, and reprint-friendly market. | All pieces online |
| In Parentheses | 50 | 1-4 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | inparentheses.org/submissions/ (Email) | inparentheses.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Avant-Garde) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | Yes (Audio) | “Poetry, experimental, translations, art.” | A long-running, respected no-fee journal for experimental work. | A prime, no-fee market for your experimental or translation work. | All pieces online |
| Ink, Sweat & Tears | 50 | 1-2 weeks | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/submissions/ | https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “A UK-based webzine… we publish a new poem every day.” 1-3 poems. “We are eclectic.” | A major, highly respected UK-based online journal. Known for its extremely fast response time and high volume. | This is one of the best “daily” online journals. A fantastic place to send a strong poem for a quick, respected publication. | All content online |
| Innisfree Poetry Journal | 50 | ~1 month | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://innisfreepoetry.org/submissions.html | http://innisfreepoetry.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2005 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for ‘poems that are musical… that are memorable’.” “We prefer ‘the lyric and the narrative’.” | A long-running, respected online-only journal. “No Sim-Subs” is a major constraint. | The “No Sim-Subs” rule is key. Send polished, musical, lyric/narrative poems. Not for experimental work. | Online only |
| International Poetry Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://internationalpoetryreview.wordpress.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://internationalpoetryreview.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Translation) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1975 | No | “Translation focus.” Primarily publishes translations alongside original text. | Run by UNC Greensboro. | Constraint: Translation focus (or original English poetry with international themes). | Print only |
| International Times (IT) | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://internationaltimes.it/contributions/ | http://internationaltimes.it/ | ? | Active | Niche (Counterculture) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1966 | No | “Resistance and beat poetry.” The original European underground paper. | Still active and loves dada/political/beat work. | Constraint: Beat/Counterculture lineage. | All content online |
| Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.theintima.org/submission-guidelines | https://www.theintima.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Medical) | Jan-Mar; Aug-Oct | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “The intersection of art and healing.” Deeply philosophical work about the body and mind. | Perfect for “clinical” poetry that explores the human condition. | Constraint: Must relate to health/medicine/body. | All content online |
| Issues in Earth Science | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://earthscienceissues.net/submissions/ | https://earthscienceissues.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Edu) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Sci-Fi and Earth Science.” Publishes “Sci-Ku” (Science Haiku) and poetry related to geology/earth science. | N/A | Constraint: Must be educational/scientific. | All content online |
| Italiks | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“original”) | No | $0.00 | italiks.com/submissions (Email) | italiks.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2016 | Yes (Audio) | “Work that excites us.” Open to all forms. | A well-regarded, no-fee international journal. | A solid, standard, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Iterant | 50 | 3-5 months | Yes | No (incl. social media) | No | $0.00 | iterant.org/submit/ | iterant.org | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling | $50 (flat) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Poetry only.” Open to all forms. | A solid, paying, no-fee journal. | An excellent, no-fee, paying market. A very strong target. | All pieces online |
| J Journal | 50 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://jjournal.submittable.com/ | https://jjournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Justice) | Sep 1 – Jan 15 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “New ‘Writing ‘on ‘Justice.” Only ‘publishes ‘work ‘that ‘engages ‘with ‘themes ‘of ‘justice, ‘social ‘change, ‘etc. | Run by the CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. A high-quality, specific-niche print journal. | The “justice” ‘theme ‘is ‘a ‘hard ‘constraint. ‘This ‘is ‘a ‘specialty ‘market ‘for ‘political ‘or ‘socially-engaged ‘work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Jabberwock Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://jabberwockreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.jabberwock.org.msstate.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Sep 1 – Nov 1; Jan 1 – Mar 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “Compelling, crafted work.” | Run by Mississippi State University. | A solid, traditional university journal. | Print only |
| Janus Head | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://janushead.org/submission-guidelines/ | http://janushead.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Psych/Phil) | Rolling (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 1997 | No | “Interdisciplinary studies in literature, continental philosophy, phenomenological psychology, and the arts.” | A dense, academic/creative hybrid journal. | Constraint: Philosophical/Psychological depth. This is a market for your most experimental, hybrid, or “unclassifiable” work. Not for traditional lyric/narrative poems. | All content online |
| Jet Fuel Review | 50 | ~2 months (after window) | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | jetfuelreview.submittable.com/submit | jetfuelreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Aug 15-Oct 15; Jan 15-Mar 15 | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | No | 3-5 poems, < 100 lines each. Run by Lewis University. | A well-regarded university journal. Their “About” page says they were founded in Spring 2011. | A standard, reputable, no-fee university journal. Submit early in the window. | All pieces online |
| Journal of Poetics Research | 50 | 2-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://poeticsresearch.com/submissions/ | http://poeticsresearch.com/ | ? | Active | Academic (Poetics) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Poetics and theory.” The most abstract/philosophical venue on this list. | Explicitly for “poet-critics” and high-theory experimentation. | Constraint: Highly academic/intellectual. | All content online |
| Kissing Dynamite | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.kissingdynamitepoetry.com/submit.html | https://www.kissingdynamitepoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Micro) | Monthly | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Punchy poetry.” Loves poems that surprise and hit hard. | N/A | Strategic Note: Publishes monthly issues. | All content online |
| Kitchen Sink | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://kitchensinkmagazine.com/submit/ | https://kitchensinkmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eclectic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Everything but.” Open to eclectic, experimental, and unclassifiable work. | A great “catch-all” for work that defies other genres. | Constraint: Eclectic mix. | All content online |
| Kizuna… | 50 | ~1 month (after deadline) | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | tanku.org/kizuna (Email) | tanku.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Quarterly deadlines | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: Tan-ku ONLY. (Tanka + Haiku collaborative form). | The official journal of the Tan-ku Association. | Do not submit unless it is a “tan-ku” (a collaborative form). | All pieces online |
| KRITIKE | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.kritike.org/submissions.html | https://www.kritike.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Philosophy) | Rolling | No | Yes (Strict) | 2007 | No | “An Online Journal of Philosophy.” Poetry must be philosophical/critical in nature. | Based in the Philippines (UST). | Constraint: Philosophical focus. | All content online |
| Lake Effect | 50 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $2.00 | https://lakeeffect.submittable.com/ | https://www.lakeeffect.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – Jan 15 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1997 | No | Up to 5 poems. “We look for ‘work that is ‘surprising and well-crafted’.” | The graduate-run print journal from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. | A solid, long-running MFA journal. Note the very long response time. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Leading Edge | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://leadingedgemagazine.com/submissions/ | https://leadingedgemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1981 | No | “Science fiction and fantasy.” Run by BYU. Family-friendly/clean speculative work. | Constraint: Strict content guidelines (no explicit content). | N/A | Select pieces online / Print |
| Lily Poetry Review | 50 | ~3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | lilypoetryreview.submittable.com/submit | lilypoetryreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Press) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Imagistic lyric narrative.” Max 5 poems. This is a book press and journal. Submissions are for chapbooks, full-length MSS, and the Lily Poetry Review journal. | The journal arm of the respected Lily Poetry Review Books press. A new, highly active press and journal. The journal itself is a high-quality print production. | A solid, no-fee journal associated with a well-regarded press. Journal subs (3-5 poems) are usually free and have short windows. MS subs are via contests. | Select pieces online |
| Little Patuxent Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://littlepatuxentreview.submittable.com/ | https://littlepatuxentreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Aug-Oct; Jan-Mar | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Diverse voices and literary excellence.” Based in Maryland. | Solid regional journal with a national reach. | Constraint: Often themed. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Loch Raven Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://thelochravenreview.net/submissions/ | https://thelochravenreview.net/ | ? | Active | Established (MD) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Maryland and beyond.” High-quality, accessible free verse and translations. | A respected regional journal with broad tastes. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| London Grip | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://londongrip.co.uk/home/ | https://londongrip.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Dec-Jan; Mar-Apr; Jun-Jul | No | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “International poetry and culture.” | A respected UK cultural webzine. | Constraint: Specific submission windows. | All content online |
| Long Poem Magazine | 50 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://longpoemmagazine.org.uk/submissions/ | http://longpoemmagazine.org.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Form) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Poems of length.” Only publishes long poems or sequences. | A unique home for extended work. | Constraint: Must be a long poem. | Print only |
| Longleaf Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3 (Tip Jar) | longleafreview.submittable.com/submit | longleafreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Specific reading periods | $20.00 | Not Stated | 2017 | No | Open to all forms. “We’re drawn to work that… is emotionally resonant.” 1-3 poems. | A well-regarded online journal. Windows close when cap is hit. | A solid, paying market. Submit early in the window. | All pieces online |
| Lullwater Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://lullwaterreview.submittable.com/ | http://lullwaterreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1990 | No | “Fresh perspectives.” Run by Emory University. Open to all styles. | N/A | Strategic Note: Good university credit. | All content online |
| LUMINA | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://lumina.submittable.com/ | https://luminalit.com/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Varied (e.g., Sep-Jan) | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Borders and boundaries.” | The graduate journal of Sarah Lawrence College. | A respected MFA journal. | All content online / Print |
| Luna Luna Magazine | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://www.lunalunamagazine.com/submit | https://www.lunalunamagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Witchy, magical, feminist, and confessional work.” 1-3 poems. “We look for ‘the ‘esoteric’ and ‘the ‘intimate’.” | A long-running, highly popular online journal with a “magical-feminist” aesthetic. | The “witchy” / “esoteric” / “feminist” aesthetic is key. A prime market for work that fits this popular niche. | All content online |
| Lunch Ticket | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://lunchticket.submittable.com/ | https://lunchticket.org/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Feb 1-28; Aug 1-31 | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Social justice and community.” | Run by the MFA program at Antioch University. | Constraint: Social justice themes preferred. | All content online |
| M58 | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | m58.org/submissions (Email) | m58.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Avant-Garde) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | Yes (Audio/Video) | Constraint: Experimental/Vispo ONLY. (visual, concrete, sound, etc.). | A long-running, respected, reprint-friendly journal for experimental work. | A prime, no-fee market only for your experimental/visual work. | All pieces online |
| Macro | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://macro.submittable.com/submit | http://macrolit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Micro) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “The large in the small.” Dark, abstract, and intense micro-poetry. | Focuses on very short work with big impact. | Constraint: Submittable based. | All content online |
| Maintenant | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://threeroomspress.com/maintenant/ | https://threeroomspress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Dada) | Jan-Mar (Annual) | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Contemporary Dada.” dedicated to absurdist, technical, and revolutionary art/writing. | The definitive annual for modern Dadaism. | Constraint: Must fit the annual theme. | Print only |
| Mantis | 50 | 6-9 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://mantis.submittable.com/ | https://mantis.submittable.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Niche) | Oct 1 – Feb 15 | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “A journal of ‘poetry, ‘criticism, ‘and ‘translation’.” Only publishes work by non-US poets or translations. | Run by Stanford University. This is a niche, academic journal for translation and international poetry. | Do not submit if you are an American poet submitting regular poems. This is for translations or international (non-US) writers. | Print only |
| MAYDAY (New American Press) | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://newamericanpress.submittable.com/ | https://www.maydaymagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Press) | Aug 1 – May 1 | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘innovative, ‘ambitious, ‘and ‘has ‘a ‘strong ‘voice.” | The online journal of the respected New American Press. High-quality and competitive. | A solid, competitive online journal. Good for “innovative” ‘or ‘voice-driven ‘work. | All content online |
| Menacing Hedge | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 | menacinghedge.com/submissions/ (email) | menacinghedge.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“No AI”) | 2011 | Yes | “Beautiful, surreal, and strange.” Open to all forms, including audio/video. | A long-running, well-regarded journal for experimental and surreal work. | A prime, no-fee market for your surreal or experimental work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Merion West | 50 | 1-4 months | Yes | Yes (after pub) | No | $0.00 | merionwest.submittable.com/submit | merionwest.com | ~100,000+ | Active | Established (Commentary) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Poetry of high literary merit.” Also publishes political/cultural commentary. | A high-traffic commentary site that also has a respected poetry section. | A good, no-fee market. Their audience is broad and not strictly literary. | All pieces online |
| Miracle Monocle | 50 | 1-4 months | Yes | No (“original, unpublished”) | No | $3 (Tip Jar) | miraclemonocle.submittable.com/submit | louisville.edu/miraclemonocle | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Aug-Dec; Jan-May | $0 (Prizes avail) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Work that takes risks… also appreciate formal rigor.” | A well-regarded university journal (University of Louisville). | A solid, standard university market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Mirror Dance | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://mirrordancefantasy.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html | http://mirrordancefantasy.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Fantasy) | Rolling | Yes ($5) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Fantasy poetry and flash.” Open to all subgenres of fantasy (high, urban, mythic). | Constraint: Email submissions. | N/A | All content online |
| Molecule: A Tiny Lit Mag | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://moleculetinylitmag.art.blog/submit/ | https://moleculetinylitmag.art.blog/ | ? | Active | Niche (Micro) | Oct 1 – Nov 1 | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Tiny things.” Abstract, minimal, and atomic. | For poems under 50 words that pack a philosophical punch. | Constraint: 50 word limit. | All content online |
| Molly Bloom | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://mollybloom.net/submissions/ | https://mollybloom.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Modernist) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Late modernist / Avant-garde.” Joycean linguistic play and difficulty. | Named after the Joyce character; favors stream-of-consciousness and density. | Constraint: Email submissions only. | All content online |
| Monkeybicycle | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://monkeybicycle.submittable.com/ | http://monkeybicycle.net/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “Prose poetry and weird fiction.” Often absurdist or structurally playful. | A long-running home for “weird” literature. | Constraint: Prose poetry / Hybrid preferred. | All content online |
| Monologging | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://monologging.org/submit/ | https://monologging.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Arts) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Writers and artists.” Open to satirical essays and witty conceptual poetry. | Constraint: Focus on collaboration/dialogue. | All content online | |
| Moonchild Magazine | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://moonchildmagazine.com/submissions/ | http://moonchildmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Experimental) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Experimental and mystical.” Loves “moon-themed” or ethereal work. | N/A | Strategic Note: Very specific aesthetic (witchy/dreamy). | All content online |
| Moria | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.moriapoetry.com/submissions.html | https://www.moriapoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Avant) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “Post-modern and avant-garde.” One of the longest-running online avant-garde journals. | Strategic Note: A definitive home for “difficult” poetry. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Moss | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://mosslit.submittable.com/ | http://mosslit.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Varied (e.g., Jan) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “A Journal of the Pacific Northwest.” Only publishes work by writers from/in the PNW. | A high-quality regional journal. | Constraint: Must have a connection to the Pacific Northwest. | Select pieces online |
| Muddy River Poetry Review | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.muddyriverpoetryreview.com/ | https://www.muddyriverpoetryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “Good poetry.” No specific aesthetic beyond quality; very open to free verse. | Edited by Zvi Sesling. A staple of the online poetry scene. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| MuddyUm | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://medium.com/muddyum/muddyum-submission-guidelines-3d6552a17436 | https://medium.com/muddyum | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | Yes (Partner) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Outlaw humor.” Eclectic, messy, and funny poetry. | Constraint: Medium platform. | All content online | |
| Munyori Literary Journal | 50 | 3-6+ months | Yes (if noted) | No (“original”) | No (“original”) | $0.00 | munyori.org/guidelines/ (Submittable) | munyori.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Send three to five poems… of up to 60 lines each.” | A long-running, respected journal with a strong African/diaspora focus. | A solid, no-fee market. Response times can be very long. | All pieces online |
| Nashwaak Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://w3.stu.ca/stu/sites/nashwaak/ | https://w3.stu.ca/stu/sites/nashwaak/ | ? | Active | Established (Can) | Rolling | Yes (CAD) | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “Maritime and international.” Based at St. Thomas University, Canada. | Constraint: Postal submissions. | N/A | Print only |
| Natural Bridge | 50 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://naturalbridge.submittable.com/ | https://www.umsl.edu/~naturalbridge/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Aug 1 – Nov 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “A journal of contemporary literature.” | Run by the MFA program at UMSL. | Solid university journal. | Print only |
| Naugatuck River Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://naugatuckriverreview.submittable.com/ | https://naugatuckriverreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Form) | Jan 1 – Mar 1 (Contest); Jul 1 – Sep 1 | No (Contest has prizes) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Narrative poetry.” Only publishes narrative poetry (poems that tell a story). | A journal dedicated to narrative verse. | Constraint: Must be narrative. | Print only |
| Neo-opsis | 50 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | http://www.neo-opsis.ca/guidelines | http://www.neo-opsis.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes (CAD) | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Science fiction and fantasy.” Canadian magazine with a classic feel. | Constraint: Postal submissions only (often). | Print only | |
| Neutrons Protons | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://neutronsprotons.com/submit/ | http://neutronsprotons.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Literary friction.” Loves weird, funny, and off-kilter work. | Constraint: “Quirky” aesthetic. | All content online | |
| New Sinews Magazine | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | newsinews.com/submissions (Email) | newsinews.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A solid, no-fee online journal. | All pieces online | |
| NonBinary Review | 50 | 3-4 months (after deadline) | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | nonbinaryreview.submittable.com/submit | nonbinaryreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.01/word (min $10) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | Constraint: Themed issues ONLY. Poems must be “an exploration of the theme.” | A well-regarded, paying journal. | You must check the website for the current theme. Submissions that ignore the theme are auto-rejected. | All pieces online |
| North Dakota Quarterly | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ndq.submittable.com/ | https://ndquarterly.org/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1910 | No | “One of the oldest journals in the West.” | Run by the University of North Dakota. | A long-running, traditional academic journal. | Print only |
| Northern Woodlands | 50 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://northernwoodlands.org/about/submission_guidelines | https://northernwoodlands.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Nature) | Rolling | Yes ($50) | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “The forests of the Northeast.” Only publishes work about the nature/forests of New England/NY. | A major regional nature magazine. | Constraint: Must be about Northeast forests/nature. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Octopus Magazine | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://octopusmagazine.com/ | http://octopusmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Innovative and experimental poetry.” | A legendary, long-running online journal. | Constraint: Experimental focus. | All content online |
| Off the Coast | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.offthecoastmag.com/submit | https://www.offthecoastmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “Maine and beyond.” Established regional journal open to general submissions. | N/A | Strategic Note: Friendly to traditional forms. | All content online |
| One | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | one.submittable.com/submit | one.jacarpress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Publishes a single poem at a time.” | Published by Jacar Press. | A fast-responding, high-quality market. Your poem must be strong enough to stand alone. | All pieces online |
| One Sentence Poems | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.onesentencepoems.com/submissions | http://www.onesentencepoems.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Micro) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “One sentence.” Often punchy, witty, or ironic. | Constraint: Must be exactly one sentence. | All content online | |
| OPEN: Journal of Arts… | 50 | 1-12+ weeks | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | ojalartsjournal.submittable.com/ | ojalart.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (caps at 100/month) | $0 (Prizes avail) | Not Stated | ~2016 | Yes (Audio/Video) | “Poetry in all styles and genres.” | A solid, no-fee journal. Free subs are capped monthly. | You must submit on the 1st of the month before the free cap is hit. | All pieces online |
| Orangepeel | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://orangepeellit.com/submit/ | https://orangepeellit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Zesty and fresh.” Loves vibrant imagery and slightly surreal twists. | A newer online mag with a bright, modern aesthetic. | Constraint: Loves color and sensory detail. | All content online |
| Otoroshi Journal | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.otoroshijournal.com/submissions | https://www.otoroshijournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Horror) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Horror and manga-influenced spec-fic.” Open to Asian folklore and gritty, manga-style aesthetics. | Constraint: Niche aesthetic. | N/A | All content online |
| Outcast Press | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://outcastpress.com/submissions | https://outcastpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Gritty) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Dirty realism and satire.” Loves poetry that is raw, funny, and cynical. | N/A | Constraint: “Outsider” aesthetic. | All content online |
| P-Queue | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://p-queue.org/submit/ | https://p-queue.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Poetics) | Varied (Annual) | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Poetics and experimental writing.” Run by SUNY Buffalo’s Poetics Program. | Definitive venue for “technical” poetics and high theory. | Constraint: Academic/Avant-garde lineage. | Print / PDF |
| Palimpsest | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://palimpsest.submittable.com/ | https://palimpsest.yale.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Rolling | No | ? | 2009 | No | “Yale’s graduate literary and arts magazine.” | Run by Yale University graduate students. | High-quality student-run journal. | All content online |
| Palooka Magazine | 50 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 (Tip Jar) | https://palookamag.submittable.com/ | https://palookamag.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling (closes when cap hit) | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | Up to 5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘honest, ‘unconventional, ‘and ‘has ‘a ‘strong ‘voice’.” | A long-running, respected independent journal. Known for its “outsider” or “underdog” aesthetic. | A solid, established “indie” journal. A good market for unconventional, voice-driven, or “gritty” work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Panoply, A Literary Zine | 50 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://panoplyzine.submittable.com/ | https://panoplyzine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Writing that gleams.” Accessible, crisp, and vivid poetry. | Very writer-friendly and fast. | Constraint: Uses Submittable. | All content online |
| Paperbag | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://paperbagazine.com/submit/ | http://paperbagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Visual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Visual and experimental.” Loves art/text hybrids and clean, stark abstraction. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online | |
| Peculiar Mormyrid | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.peculiarmormyrid.com/submit/ | http://www.peculiarmormyrid.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “International Surrealism.” Dedicated to the true Surrealist movement. | The definitive home for “Alizarian” style dream-logic. | Constraint: Must be Surrealist (not just “weird”). | All content online |
| Pennsylvania Lit. Journal | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | anaphoraliterary.com/submissions (Email) | anaphoraliterary.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Poetry of any style.” Max 5 poems. | A long-running, reprint-friendly, no-fee journal. | All pieces online | |
| Penumbric | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.penumbric.com/subs.html | https://www.penumbric.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Jun-Sep; Dec-Mar | Yes ($10) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “The shadow realm.” Sci-fi, fantasy, and horror that feels edgy or strange. | Constraint: Email submissions. | N/A | All content online |
| Peregrine | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://peregrinejournal.com/submit/ | https://peregrinejournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1985 | No | “Amherst Writers & Artists.” Long-running annual journal. Eclectic taste. | N/A | Strategic Note: 30+ year history. | Print only |
| Permafrost Magazine | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://permafrost.submittable.com/ | https://permafrostmag.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Aug 15 – Mar 15 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “The ‘northernmost ‘literary ‘journal.” 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘both ‘wild ‘and ‘well-crafted’.” | Run by the MFA program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Long-running and respected. | A solid MFA journal. While not exclusively for “nature” work, they have a strong connection to place, landscape, and “wildness.” | Select pieces online / Print |
| Phantasmagoria | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://phantasmagoriamagazine.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://phantasmagoriamagazine.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Weird) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Weird fiction and poetry.” Gothic, weird, and ghostly atmosphere. | N/A | Constraint: UK-based but international. | All content online |
| Phantom Drift | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://phantomdrift.submittable.com/ | https://www.phantomdrift.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Jan 1 – Mar 31 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “New Fabulism.” Surrealism that often incorporates modern/technological alienation. | Perfect for “technical-absurdist” work. | Constraint: Must fit “New Fabulism” (literary surrealism). | Select pieces online / Print |
| Philadelphia Stories | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | philadelphiastories.submittable.com/submit | philadelphiastories.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2004 | No | Constraint: Regional. “Writers from… Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware ONLY.” | A high-quality, respected regional journal. | Do not submit. This is a closed regional market. | N/A (Regional-Only) |
| Pidgeonholes | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pidgeonholes.submittable.com/ | http://pidgeonholes.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Absurdly unclassifiable.” Fearless, bold, and surreal work. | Great for work that breaks logic or genre boundaries. | Constraint: Often caps submissions quickly. | All content online |
| Pine Hills Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pinehills.submittable.com/ | https://pinehillsreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling (closes when cap hit) | No | Not Stated | 2014 | Yes | “We ‘publish ‘a ‘poem ‘a ‘week.” 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘poems ‘that ‘are ‘vivid ‘and ‘memorable’.” | A high-quality online journal run by the College of Saint Rose. Known for its strong curation and audio component. | A solid, competitive online journal. The “poem-a-week” model means they are highly selective. | All content online |
| Pithead Chapel | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | pitheadchapel.submittable.com/submit | pitheadchapel.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (closes at cap) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | No | Constraint: “Prose Poetry: We only accept prose poem submissions… If you send us a traditional, lineated poem, we will automatically decline it.” | A well-regarded journal for prose. Explicitly states “no blogs.” | This is a market for PROSE POETRY ONLY. Do not send lineated work. | All pieces online |
| Planet | 50 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.planetmagazine.org.uk/submission-guidelines | https://www.planetmagazine.org.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (Wales) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1970 | No | “The Welsh Internationalist.” Only publishes work with a Welsh connection/theme. | A major Welsh cultural and political magazine. | Constraint: Welsh connection required. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Plumwood Mountain | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://plumwoodmountain.com/submissions-2-2/ | https://plumwoodmountain.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($80 AUD) | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Ecopoetry and ecopoetics.” Australian-based but international scope. | Constraint: Often has specific themes (e.g., “Queering Ecopoetics”). | Pays well when funding allows. | All content online |
| Poetry Flash | 50 | 3-4 months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | editor@poetryflash.org (Email) | poetryflash.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling (email/mail) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1972 | No | “Poems of literary merit.” | A long-running, respected literary review (print and online) based in Berkeley. | A solid, no-fee, reputable market. | Select pieces online |
| Poetry Potion | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.poetrypotion.com/submit/ | https://www.poetrypotion.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Global) | Varied (Themed) | Yes (ZAR) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “African and global voices.” Philosophical and political poetry. | Based in South Africa but globally focused. | Constraint: Themed issues. | All content online |
| Poetry Salzburg Review | 50 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://www.poetrysalzburg.com/psr.htm | http://www.poetrysalzburg.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “New poetry in English from around the world.” | A respected Austrian journal publishing English poetry. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| Poets Reading the News | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.poetsreadingthenews.com/submissions/ | https://www.poetsreadingthenews.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Political) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | Yes | “Journalism ‘in ‘verse.” Only ‘publishes ‘poetry ‘that ‘responds ‘directly ‘to ‘current ‘events/news. | A major, fast-response journal for “headline ‘poetry.” | Do not send general poems. Your work must be a direct response to a recent news story. | All content online |
| Poets Respond | 50 | 1-2 days | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Submittable) | https://rattle.submittable.com/ | https://www.rattle.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Feature) | Rolling (Sun-Fri) | Yes ($100) | Not Stated | 2014 | Yes | “Poems ‘written ‘in ‘response ‘to ‘a ‘news ‘event ‘from ‘the ‘past ‘week.” This is a feature of Rattle. | Not a separate journal. This is Rattle’s weekly “topical poetry” feature. Extremely fast response. | Your poem must be a direct response to a news event from the last ‘7 ‘days. Submission window closes every Friday. | All content online |
| Polar Borealis | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://polarborealis.ca/submission-guidelines/ | http://polarborealis.ca/ | ? | Active | Niche (Can) | Rolling | Yes (CAD) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Canadian Speculative Fiction.” Science fiction, fantasy, and horror poetry. | Constraint: Open to Canadians only (usually). | N/A | PDF / Online |
| Pontoon Poetry | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pontoonpoetry.com/submit/ | https://pontoonpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (WA) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “Washington State poets.” Primarily for WA residents, but occasionally open. | Constraint: Check residency requirements. | Strategic Note: Floating Bridge Press. | All content online |
| Positive Words | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://positivewordsmagazine.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://positivewordsmagazine.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Aus) | Rolling | Yes (Copy) | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “Short stories and poetry.” Another Australian staple that welcomes light verse and limericks. | Constraint: Postal submissions. | Strategic Note: Monthly publication schedule. | Print only |
| Potomac Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://potomacreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/potomacreview | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – May 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “Literature of the natural world and beyond.” | Run by Montgomery College (MD). | Solid, established journal. | Print only |
| Pouch | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://pouchmag.com/submit.html | https://pouchmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Political and personal.” Smart, accessible, and often political poetry. | Constraint: Email submissions. | N/A | All content online |
| Propel Magazine | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.propelmagazine.co.uk/submit/ | https://www.propelmagazine.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Varied | Yes (£20) | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Poets newly arrived.” High-quality, intelligent, and sharp work. | Focuses on poets who have not yet published a collection. | Constraint: Emerging writers only. | All content online |
| Protean Magazine | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://proteanmag.com/submissions/ | https://proteanmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Political) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Leftist criticism and experimental art.” High-quality, politically engaged avant-garde work. | A major venue for the “dirtbag left” literary scene. | Constraint: Political/Experimental intersection. | All content online |
| Pudding Magazine | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | http://www.puddinghouse.com/submit.htm | http://www.puddinghouse.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Therapy) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1979 | No | “Applied poetry.” Focuses on poetry as therapy and human struggle. | Constraint: Postal submissions. | Strategic Note: Unique “poetry therapy” angle. | Print only |
| QLRS | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.qlrs.com/sub.asp | http://www.qlrs.com/ | ? | Active | Established (SG) | Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct deadlines | No | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “Quarterly Literary Review Singapore.” Focus on Singaporean and Asian writing. | A major online journal in Singapore. | Constraint: Singaporean/Asian focus preferred. | All content online |
| Qu Literary Magazine | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://qu.submittable.com/ | https://www.qu.community/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Aug 15 – Dec 15 | Yes ($100/poem) | Not Stated | 2013 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”surprising’ ‘and ”well-crafted’.” | Run by the MFA program at Queens University of Charlotte. A high-quality, paying journal. | A solid, competitive, and paying MFA journal. A great market for polished, ambitious work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Quadrant | 50 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://quadrant.org.au/submissions/ | https://quadrant.org.au/ | ? | Active | Established (AU) | Rolling | Yes (High) | Not Stated | 1956 | No | “Australian culture and politics.” | A major, conservative Australian cultural journal. | Constraint: Conservative/Traditionalist bent. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Queen Mob’s Teahouse | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://queenmobs.com/submit/ | https://queenmobs.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Weird, funny, and smart.” A sister site to 3:AM Magazine. | Loves translations and “smart” humor. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Red Rock Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://redrockreview.submittable.com/ | https://csn.edu/redrockreview | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Literature of the West.” | Run by the College of Southern Nevada. | Constraint: Western themes preferred. | Print only |
| Redivider | 50 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://redivider.submittable.com/ | https://redivider.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – May 31 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 2003 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”innovative’ ‘and ”engaging’.” | The graduate-run journal of Emerson College. Long-standing and well-regarded. | A solid, competitive MFA journal. A good market for “innovative” or slightly experimental work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Review Americana | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.americanpopularculture.com/review_americana.htm | http://www.americanpopularculture.com/review_americana.htm | ? | Active | Niche (Cultural) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “American popular culture.” Creative work that engages with history and culture. | Academic-adjacent but publishes creative work. | Constraint: Americana themes. | All content online |
| Revolute | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | revolute.submittable.com/submit | revolute.org | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Open to all forms.” | The journal of the Randolph College MFA program. | All pieces online | |
| Riddle Fence | 50 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://riddlefence.submittable.com/ | https://www.riddlefence.com/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Varied (e.g., Mar 1 – Apr 30) | Yes ($50/page) | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “A ‘journal ‘of ‘arts ‘and ‘culture’ ‘from ‘Newfoundland.” 3-5 poems. | A major, paying, Canadian print journal with a strong regional (Newfoundland) but national focus. | A high-quality, paying, Canadian market. Note the very long response time. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Roanoke Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | roanokereview.org/submit-writing (Email) | roanokereview.org | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Aug 15 – Nov 1 | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1967 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A long-running university journal (Roanoke College). | A solid, no-fee, reputable university market. | All pieces online |
| Robot Butt | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://robotbutt.com/submit/ | https://robotbutt.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Satire) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Comedy, satire, and absurdity.” Open to humorous poetry and conceptual pieces. | Constraint: Loves the absurd. | All content online | |
| Rochford Street Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://rochfordstreetreview.com/submissions/ | https://rochfordstreetreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (AU) | Varied (e.g., Feb, Jul) | No | ? | 2011 | Yes | “An ‘Australian ‘journal ‘of ‘poetry, ‘prose, ‘and ‘review.” 3-5 poems. “We ‘are ‘open ‘to ‘all ‘styles.” | A major, long-running online journal based in Australia. Publishes “issues” ‘but ‘also ‘operates ‘as ‘a ‘rolling ‘review/news ‘blog. | A central hub for Australian poetry. While international subs are open, there is a clear focus on the Australian literary community. | All content online |
| Rock & Sling | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://rockandsling.submittable.com/ | https://rockandsling.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Faith) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Witness and faith.” Run by Whitworth University. Open to spiritual/religious inquiry. | N/A | Strategic Note: High quality literary/spiritual work. | All content online |
| Rogue Agent Journal | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://rogueagent.submittable.com/ | https://www.rogueagentjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Body) | Varied (e.g., Aug 1-31) | No | Not Stated | 2015 | Yes | “A ‘journal ‘of ‘the ‘body.” Only publishes work that “engages ‘with ‘the ‘body, ‘illness, ‘disability.” 1-3 poems. | A major, respected niche journal for “body-positive” and “disability” poetry. | The “body” theme is a hard constraint. This is the market for poems about illness, disability, embodiment, or corporeal experience. | All content online |
| Salvation South | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.salvationsouth.com/contact-submissions/ | https://www.salvationsouth.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Regional) | Rolling | Yes ($100/poem) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “A ‘journal ‘of ‘Southern ‘arts ‘and ‘culture.” Only publishes work by “Southern ‘writers’ ‘or ‘about ‘the ‘South.” | A major, new, and high-paying journal for “Southern” writing. Edited by the former editor of The ‘Bitter ‘Southerner. | This is a top-tier regional journal. Do not submit unless you/your work has a strong, authentic connection to the American South. | All content online |
| Santa Fe Literary Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.sfcc.edu/santa-fe-literary-review/ | https://www.sfcc.edu/santa-fe-literary-review/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Oct – Feb | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “Santa Fe Community College.” Art and literature with a focus on the Southwest and diverse voices. | N/A | Strategic Note: Distinct from Santa Clara or Santa Monica. | All content online |
| Saranac Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://saranacreview.submittable.com/ | https://saranacreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Sep 1 – Feb 1 | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Connecting Canada and the US.” | Run by SUNY Plattsburgh. | Good for cross-border (US/Canada) themes. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Scarlet Dragonfly | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://scarletdragonflyjournal.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://scarletdragonflyjournal.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Haiku, senryu, and tanka.” Senryu (human nature haiku) is inherently humorous/light. | Constraint: Short forms only. | All content online | |
| Sci-Fi Lampoon | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://scifilampoon.com/submissions/ | https://scifilampoon.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Humorous Science Fiction.” Satire, parody, and funny spec-fic poetry. | N/A | Constraint: Must be funny. | All content online |
| Second Factory | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://uglyducklingpresse.submittable.com/ | https://uglyducklingpresse.org/publications/second-factory/ | ? | Active | Established (UDP) | Varied | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Radical, experimental, and translated.” | Published by Ugly Duckling Presse (UDP), leaders in structural/technical poetry. | Constraint: Experimental/Small Press aesthetic. | Print only |
| Sentinel Literary Quarterly | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://sentinelquarterly.com/submissions/ | http://sentinelquarterly.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (African) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Black and African writers.” Open to all, but champions African literature. | Long-running and respected. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Sepia | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sepiajournal.com/submit/ | https://sepiajournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Quiet and observant.” Loves subtle, sepia-toned, or nostalgic imagery. | N/A | Strategic Note: Very specific “quiet” aesthetic. | All content online |
| Shearsman | 50 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.shearsman.com/journal/submissions | https://www.shearsman.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (UK Exp) | Mar 1 – Aug 31 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1981 | No | “New and experimental poetry.” The UK’s premier outlet for avant-garde and structural work. | Highly respected in the experimental community. | Constraint: No sim-subs. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Shot Glass Journal | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | http://www.musepiepress.com/shotglass/submissions.html | http://www.musepiepress.com/shotglass/ | ? | Active | Niche (Short) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Poetry for people who don’t like poetry.” Short, accessible, and often funny. | A long-running, fast, and reprint-friendly journal for short poems. | Constraint: Muse Pie Press (also runs The Fib Review). Constraint: Short poems ONLY. (Max 16 lines). | All content online |
| Sierra Nevada Review | 50 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://sierranevadareview.submittable.com/ | https://sierranevadareview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – Mar 1 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1988 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”well-crafted’ ‘and ”engaging’.” | The annual print journal of Sierra Nevada University (MFA). Long-standing and respected. | A solid, traditional, and competitive MFA journal. Send polished lyric or narrative work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Sin Fronteras | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sinfronterasjournal.com/submissions/ | https://sinfronterasjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Border) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1996 | No | “Writers without borders.” Annual journal focused on the US-Mexico borderland experience (but open to all). | N/A | Strategic Note: Bilingual (English/Spanish) content welcome. | Print only |
| Sky Island Journal | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $4.99 | skyislandjournal.submittable.com/submit | skyislandjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. (“no AI-generated work”) | 2017 | Yes | “Accessible… well-crafted.” Constraint: Requires an audio recording of you reading the poem with the submission. | A high-quality, fast-responding journal with a unique requirement. | The audio file is a required part of the submission. | All pieces online |
| Skyway Journal | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | skywayjournal.submittable.com/submit | skywayjournal.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Open to all forms… leans experimental.” | A solid, no-fee journal. (Note: Not affiliated with Skyway News). | A good, standard, no-fee market for new, polished work. | All pieces online |
| SLAB Literary… | 50 | 3-6+ months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | slablitmag.org/submit (Submittable) | slablitmag.org | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “The best… work.” (Sound, Look, Act, and Be). | The respected journal of Slippery Rock University. | Select pieces online | |
| Slant Books | 50 | 6-12 months | Yes | ? | ? | $25.00 (Contest) | https://slantbooks.submittable.com/ | https://slantbooks.com/ | ? | Active | Press | Varied (Contests) | Yes (Varies) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | This is a book ‘press, ‘not ‘a ‘journal ‘for ‘individual ‘poems. ‘Submissions ‘are ‘for ‘full-length ‘manuscripts. | An independent press focused on “fiction, ‘poetry, ‘and ‘creative ‘nonfiction ‘with ‘a ‘spiritual ‘dimension.” | Do not submit individual poems. This is a press for full-length manuscripts, often with a “spiritual” ‘or ‘theological ‘bent. | N/A (Press) |
| Sleet Magazine | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.sleetmagazine.com/submission_guidelines.html | http://www.sleetmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eclectic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Irregular poetry.” Loves the “weird,” the funny, and the unpretentious. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online | |
| Softblow | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.softblow.org/submit.html | http://www.softblow.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Prose poetry and contemporary surrealism.” | Based in Singapore. Sleek, international, and often surreal. | Constraint: Email submissions only. | All content online |
| Solarpunk Magazine | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://solarpunkmagazine.com/submissions/ | https://solarpunkmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Future) | Varied | Yes ($) | Strict (No AI) | 2021 | No | “Optimistic futures.” Technology that works with nature. | Perfect for poems about sustainable tech, AI ethics, and post-capitalist futures. | Constraint: Must be “Solarpunk” (hopeful/sustainable). | All content online |
| Something Other | 50 | 1-3+ months | Yes (if noted) | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | somethingother.org/submissions/ (Email) | somethingother.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Avant-Garde) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2015 | Yes (Audio/Video) | Constraint: “Experimental… critical… poetics.” | A respected, reprint-friendly UK-based journal for “poetics” and experimental work. | All pieces online | |
| Sonora Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://sonorareview.submittable.com/ | https://sonorareview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “Experimental and traditional work.” | The oldest student-run literary journal in the US (Univ. of Arizona). | Good for emerging writers. | All content online / Print |
| Soundings East | 50 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://soundingseast.submittable.com/ | https://soundingseast.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – Feb 1 | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1973 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”surprising’ ‘and ”well-crafted’.” | The long-running print journal of Salem State University. | A solid, traditional, and competitive university journal. Send polished lyric or narrative work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| South 85 Journal | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://south85journal.submittable.com/ | http://south85journal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Aug 1 – Nov 1; Feb 1 – Apr 1 | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Professional and polished.” Run by the Converse College MFA. | Reliable, good-looking online journal. | Constraint: Specific reading windows. | All content online |
| Spillway | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://spillway.submittable.com/ | https://spillway.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes ($20/poem) | Not Stated | 1991 | No | “Poems that are ‘alive’ on the page.” | A highly respected California-based annual. | Strategic Note: Published by Tebot Bach. | Print only |
| Split Rock Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0 ($3 Tip Jar) | splitrockreview.submittable.com/submit | splitrockreview.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods (e.g., early 2026) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | Yes | Constraint: Themed. Must be “of place, environment, and the human relationship to the natural world.” | A high-quality journal. General submissions are free during their reading window. | This is a prime, reputable market, but only for your nature, “place-based,” or environmental poems. | All pieces online |
| Squawk Back | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | No (Must be removed) | No (Must be removed) | $0.00 | climputh@gmail.com (Email) | thesquawkback.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Open to all forms.” Max 10 poems. | A long-running, no-fee journal. Their “must remove blog posts” policy is strict. | A good, standard market, but be prepared to take down any blog versions if accepted. | All pieces online |
| St. Katherine Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://stkatherinereview.submittable.com/ | https://www.stkatherinereview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Lit) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “Inquiry and art.” Associated with Tupelo Press. High literary standard. | N/A | Strategic Note: Good connection to a major press. | All content online |
| Star*Line | 50 | 1-3 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.sfpa.org/starline/sub.html | https://www.sfpa.org/starline/ | ? | Active | Niche (SFF) | Varied (short windows) | Yes ($0.10/word) | Not Stated | 1978 | No | “The ‘journal ‘of ‘the ‘Science ‘Fiction ‘Poetry ‘Association ‘(SFPA).” Only ‘publishes ‘SFF, ‘fantasy, ‘horror ‘poetry. | The premier “pro-rate” journal for SFF poetry. Highly respected within its niche. | The “No Sim-Subs” rule is strict. This is a top-tier market only ‘for ‘speculative ‘poetry. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Stardust Haiku | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://stardusthaiku.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html | https://stardusthaiku.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Poetry with a little stardust.” Open to senryu (humorous haiku). | Constraint: Short forms. | All content online | |
| Starship Sloane | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://starshipsloane.com/submissions/ | https://starshipsloane.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Sci-Fi) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Science fiction and exploration.” Pulp-style adventures and modern sci-fi poetry. | Constraint: Sci-Fi focus. | N/A | All content online |
| Steam Ticket | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.uwlax.edu/english/steam-ticket/submission-guidelines/ | https://www.uwlax.edu/english/steam-ticket/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1996 | No | “A Third Coast Review.” Run by UW La Crosse. Eclectic, multicultural focus. | N/A | Strategic Note: Published annually in spring. | Print only |
| Still Point Arts Quarterly | 50 | ~1 month (after deadline) | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | stillpointartgallery.submittable.com/submit | stillpointartgallery.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | No | Constraint: Themed issues ONLY. Must be related to the visual art/theme. | A high-quality art and literary journal. | A great, reprint-friendly market, but your work must fit the current theme. | Select pieces online |
| Stirring: A Literary Collection | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://www.stirringlit.com/submissions | https://www.stirringlit.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 1999 | Yes | “A ‘literary ‘collection” ‘(Sundress ‘Press). 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”diverse’ ‘and ”innovative’.” | One of the oldest and most respected online-only journals. Run by the major independent press, Sundress. | A top-tier, long-running online journal. A very good, respected home for a poem. | All content online |
| Storm Cellar | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $3 (Tip Jar) | stormcellar.submittable.com/submit | stormcellar.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (closes at cap) | $10 (flat) | No. (“We do not publish AI-generated work.”) | 2011 | Yes | “Work that… combines image and text… or is ‘stolen.'” (Found poetry). | A well-regarded, paying journal for hybrid and found work. | A prime market for your found poetry or image+text hybrid work. | All pieces online |
| Storm of Blue | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://stormofblue.com/submit/ | https://stormofblue.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Abstract and atmospheric.” Poetry that feels like a weather event. | Good for “mood” pieces and abstraction. | Constraint: Atmospheric focus. | All content online |
| Straylight | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://straylightmag.com/submissions/ | https://straylightmag.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “University of Wisconsin-Parkside.” Literary and artistic magazine. | N/A | Strategic Note: Distinct from The Stray Branch. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Stride | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://stridemagazine.blogspot.com/ | https://stridemagazine.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1990s | No | “Independent, experimental, and opinionated.” Edited by Rupert Loydell. | A raw, fast-moving venue for avant-garde work. | Constraint: Email submissions only. | All content online |
| Sufi | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://sufijournal.org/submissions/ | https://sufijournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spiritual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1988 | No | “Sufism and mysticism.” Poetry related to Sufi thought or mystical experience. | The journal of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order. | Constraint: Must fit the Sufi/Mystical theme. | Select pieces online / Print |
| SUSPECT | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://singaporeunbound.org/suspect | https://singaporeunbound.org/suspect | ? | Active | Established (Asian) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Asian writing and art.” Only publishes work with an Asian focus/connection. | Run by Singapore Unbound (NYC). | Constraint: Asian focus required. | All content online |
| Taco Bell Quarterly | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | tacobellquarterly.submittable.com/submit | tacobellquarterly.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | Constraint: Must be about Taco Bell. | A high-concept, cult-status journal. | This is a highly specific, satirical market. Your poem must engage with Taco Bell. | All pieces online |
| Tales from the Moonlit Path | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.talesfromthemoonlitpath.com/submissions | http://www.talesfromthemoonlitpath.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Halloween) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Dark speculative and horror.” Spooky, atmospheric, and halloween-vibes. | N/A | Constraint: Dark/Spooky themes. | All content online |
| Talking Writing | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://talkingwriting.submittable.com/ | https://talkingwriting.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Dynamic, first-person writing.” Literary journalism and poetry with a strong voice. | Excellent for “essayistic” or philosophical poetry. | Constraint: Often themed. | All content online |
| Tamarind | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://tamarindlit.submittable.com/ | https://tamarindlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Varied (e.g., Aug, Jan) | No | ? | 2020 | No | “A ‘literary ‘magazine ‘for ‘the ‘South ‘Asian ‘diaspora.” Only ‘publishes ‘work ‘by ‘South ‘Asian ‘writers. | A high-quality online journal for the South Asian diaspora. | Do not submit unless you identify as South Asian. This is a top-tier market for that demographic. | All content online |
| Terminus | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://terminus.submittable.com/ | https://terminusmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “Georgia Tech.” Arts and literature magazine with a focus on the modern South. | N/A | Strategic Note: University affiliated. | All content online |
| Terror House Magazine | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://terrorhousemag.com/submissions/ | https://terrorhousemag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Edgy) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Transgressive literature.” Satire, dark humor, and poetry that challenges norms. | N/A | Constraint: “Anti-PC” / Edgy aesthetic. | All content online |
| The /tEmz/ Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thetemzreview.com/submissions.html | https://thetemzreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes ($20) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘innovative, ‘experimental, ‘and ‘challenges ‘conventions.” | A respected, paying Canadian online journal. Focuses on “London, ‘Ontario” ‘and ‘beyond. | A solid, paying market. They are very open to experimental and “innovative” ‘work. | All content online |
| The Alembic | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thealembic.submittable.com/ | https://www.providence.edu/english/alembic/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Nov 1 – Apr 1 | No | Not Stated | 1990s | No | “Craft and clarity.” Run by Providence College. Traditional literary aesthetic. | N/A | Strategic Note: A solid, reliable university credit. | Print only |
| The American Dissident | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes (Mail) / No (Email) | No | No | $0.00 | theamericandissident.org/guidelines.html | theamericandissident.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 1998 | No | Constraint: “Dissident” work ONLY. “Stemming… from CONFLICT WITH POWER.” | Email submissions are for subscribers ONLY. All others must submit via mail with an SASE. | A prime market for your most “dissident” or anti-establishment work. | Select pieces online |
| The Antigonish Review | 50 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.antigonishreview.com/submit | https://www.antigonishreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1970 | No | “Creative writing from Canada and abroad.” | Run by St. Francis Xavier University (Nova Scotia). | A solid, long-running Canadian literary journal. | Print only |
| The Asses of Parnassus | 50 | 1-4 weeks | No | No | No | $0.00 | assesofparnassus.tumblr.com/submit (Tumblr Form) | assesofparnassus.tumblr.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: Formal Verse ONLY. (Rhyme, meter, satire, wit). | The premier online journal for witty, satirical, formal verse. | No Sim-Subs. This is a prime market, but only for your formal, rhyming, or satirical work. | All pieces online |
| The BeZine | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thebezine.com/submissions/ | https://thebezine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Justice) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Spirituality and social justice.” Poetry that fosters peace and community. | A thoughtful, mission-driven online venue. | Constraint: Must align with their peace/justice mission. | All content online |
| The Big Windows Review | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://thebigwindowsreview.com/submissions/ | https://thebigwindowsreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eclectic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Small poems, big views.” Loves short, observant, and often witty or ironic poetry. | Constraint: Prefers poems with a “turn” or twist. | All content online | |
| The Blue Nib | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thebluenib.com/submit/ | https://thebluenib.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Literary excellence.” Irish-based but global. Publishes a wide range of styles. | A solid, reliable international venue. | Constraint: High volume of submissions. | All content online |
| The Broadkill Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://www.broadkillreview.com/submit | https://www.broadkillreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (DE) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Delaware-based.” Open to general submissions, favors accessible literary work. | Constraint: $3 fee. | Strategic Note: Run by the influential Dogfish Head press founder. | All content online |
| The Broadway Beat | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.thebroadwaybeat.com/about | https://www.thebroadwaybeat.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Theater) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Theater satire.” The Onion of the theater world. Accepts satirical poetry about Broadway/acting. | N/A | Constraint: Must be theater-related. | All content online |
| The Brooklyn Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://bkreview.submittable.com/ | https://thebrooklynreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | No | No (Explicitly) | 1974 | No | “Innovative new poetry… experimental work.” Founded by Allen Ginsberg and John Ashbery. | Run by the MFA program at Brooklyn College. | A historic journal with a strong experimental lineage. | All content online / Print |
| The Café Irreal | 50 | 1-3 months | No | No | Yes | $0.00 | https://cafeirreal.alicewhittenburg.com/guidelines.htm | https://cafeirreal.alicewhittenburg.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Kafkaesque) | Feb 1 – Mar 1; Aug 1 – Sep 1 | Yes (2¢/word) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Irrealism.” Rejects realistic cause-and-effect. Focuses on dream logic and alienation. | Ideal for work that “undermines reality” (e.g., “removable transversals balancing on a Pawnee Indian”). | Constraint: Must not be traditional fantasy; must be “irreal.” | All content online |
| The Cape Rock | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://caperock.submittable.com/submit | https://semo.edu/university-press/cape-rock/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1964 | No | “Poetry with imagery.” Favors poems with strong, concrete images. | N/A | Strategic Note: Run by Southeast Missouri State University. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Chained Muse | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.thechainedmuse.com/submissions | https://www.thechainedmuse.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Classical) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Classical and formal poetry.” Frequently publishes satirical, witty, and epigrammatic verse. | A home for formal satire in the vein of Swift or Pope. | Constraint: Loves form and meter. | All content online |
| The Continental Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.thecontinentalreview.com/submit/ | http://www.thecontinentalreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Video) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | Yes | “Video poetry and digital media.” The premier venue for moving-image poetry. | Ideal for “Alizarian Grand Slam” if you can animate or record it. | Constraint: Video/Media poetry only. | All content online |
| The Courtship of Winds | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | thecourtshipofwinds.org/submissions.html (Email) | thecourtshipofwinds.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “Open to all genres.” (Poetry, fiction, CNF, reviews, art). | A very long-running, reprint-friendly, no-fee journal. | All pieces online | |
| The Dark Mountain Project | 50 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dark-mountain.net/submissions-guidelines/ | https://dark-mountain.net/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Cult) | Varied (Themed) | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Uncivilisation.” Writing that documents the collapse of systems, logic, and the natural world. | The ultimate “excluded observer” journal—watching civilization end from the outside. | Constraint: Must align with their “Uncivilisation” manifesto. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Dreaming Machine | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.thedreamingmachine.com/submissions/ | http://www.thedreamingmachine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Global) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Transnational literature.” Exploring human relationships across borders. | Focuses on global perspectives and psychological depth. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| The Ecological Citizen | 50 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.ecologicalcitizen.net/submissions.php | https://www.ecologicalcitizen.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Ecocentric poetry.” Only publishes work that centers the intrinsic value of nature. | A peer-reviewed ecocentric journal. | Constraint: Strictly ecocentric philosophy. No anthropocentric nature poems. | All content online |
| The Ekphrastic Review | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | theekphrasticreview.com/submit (Email) or https://www.ekphrastic.net/submit | theekphrasticreview.com or https://www.ekphrastic.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Ekphrastic) | Rolling (themed challenges) | $0.00 | No. (“AI work is not for us.”) | 2015 | No | Constraint: Ekphrastic poetry ONLY. (Must be in response to a work of art). Only publishes ekphrastic poetry (poems about art). Submissions are to bi-weekly “challenges” based on a specific artwork. | The premier, fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal for ekphrastic work. | This is a prime market, but only for your art-based poems. | All pieces online |
| The Emerson Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://emersonreview.submittable.com/ | https://emersonreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Oct 1 – Feb 1 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1954 | No | 3-5 poems. “We seek high-quality, unpublished work.” Open to all forms. | The graduate-run literary journal of Emerson College. Long-standing and well-regarded. | A solid, established, and competitive MFA journal. A good, traditional market for polished work. | All content online / Print |
| The Fortnightly Review | 50 | 1-2 weeks | No | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://fortnightlyreview.co.uk/submission-guidelines/ | https://fortnightlyreview.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | Yes (Small) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Essays, poetry, fiction.” A revival of the historic 19th-century review. | Intellectual and high-brow. | Constraint: No sim-subs. Accepts reprints if not online elsewhere. | All content online |
| The Fourth River | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://thefourthriver.submittable.com/ | https://www.thefourthriver.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Niche) | Mar 1 – Jun 1 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Work that explores the relationship between humans and their environments.” Only publishes nature/ecopoetry. | Run by the MFA program at Chatham University. A long-standing and respected journal for environmental writing. | A top-tier market for ecopoetry. Work must engage with nature, environment, or place. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Funny Pearl | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thefunnypearl.com/submit/ | https://thefunnypearl.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Women) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Humor by women.” Wit, satire, and light verse. | Constraint: Women writers. | All content online | |
| The Gravity of the Thing | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thegravityofthething.com/submit/ | https://thegravityofthething.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Defamiliarized) | Mar-Apr; Oct-Nov | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Defamiliarized writing.” Work that makes the mundane strange or exposes the artifice of the form. | Fits the “structural irony” request perfectly. | Constraint: “Defamiliarization” is the core criteria. | All content online |
| The Haven | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://medium.com/the-haven/write-for-the-haven-665243166258 | https://medium.com/the-haven | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | Yes (Partner) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “A place for humor.” Nonsense, satire, and funny poems. | Constraint: Medium platform. | All content online | |
| The Healing Muse | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://thehealingmuse.submittable.com/ | https://www.upstate.edu/healingmuse/ | ? | Active | Niche (Medical) | Sep 1 – Apr 15 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “Medicine and health.” | Run by SUNY Upstate Medical University. | Constraint: Medical/Health themes. | Print only |
| The Hellebore | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thehellebore.com/submissions/ | https://thehellebore.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Creative) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Confessional and raw.” Focuses on creative nonfiction and poetry with a strong voice. | N/A | Strategic Note: Loves personal, essayistic poetry. | All content online |
| The High Window | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://thehighwindowpress.com/submissions/ | https://thehighwindowpress.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Poetry and translation.” Serious, well-crafted work. Huge archive of reviews. | A highly respected online venue for “traditional” literary values. | Quarterly issues. Open to international work. | All content online |
| The Honest Ulsterman | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://humag.co/submissions | https://humag.co/ | ? | Active | Established (UK/IE) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1968 | No | “Critical and creative writing.” A historic Northern Irish journal, now online. | Published Seamus Heaney’s early work. | Strategic Note: Legendary reputation in the UK/Ireland. | All content online |
| The Hong Kong Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://hongkongreview.com/submissions | https://hongkongreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Writing from Asia and beyond.” | An international journal based in Hong Kong. | Good for international/Asian voices. | All content online |
| The Hunger | 50 | < 3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://thehunger.submittable.com/submit | https://www.thehungerjournal.com/ | ? | Established (Niche) | Varies (e.g., Aug, Nov, May) | $0.00 | Active | ? | 2017 | No | “Visceral writing.” Lyrical, strange, uncomfortable, vulnerable. Submit 3-5 poems. | Thematic issues (e.g., “REVOLUTION,” “JOY”). | Strong aesthetic focus on “hunger” (literal or metaphorical) and raw emotion. | All content online |
| The Indianapolis Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | theindianapolisreview.com/submit/ (email) | theindianapolisreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“We do not publish… AI-generated text.”) | 2017 | No | “We want to publish the best… poetry we can find.” Open to all forms. | A well-regarded, no-fee online journal. | A great, no-fee, standard market for new work. | All pieces online |
| the Jewish Literary Journal | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.jewishliteraryjournal.com/submissions | https://www.jewishliteraryjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Jewish) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “A ‘journal ‘for ‘all ‘things ‘Jewish.” Only ‘publishes ‘work ‘by ‘Jewish ‘writers. 1-5 poems. | A long-running, central online journal for Jewish writers. Very writer-friendly policies. | Do not submit unless you identify as Jewish. A major, accessible venue for Jewish-themed work. | All content online |
| The Journal of Americana | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.americanajournal.net/submit.html | http://www.americanajournal.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Cultural) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Poetry engaging with American culture.” Music, history, and pop-culture themes. | Perfect for poems about Americana, jazz, or history. | Constraint: Must relate to “Americana.” | All content online |
| The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $3.00 | https://matter.submittable.com/ | https://matterpress.com/ | ? | Active | Hier-Tier (Niche) | Rolling (closes when cap hit) | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Compressed creative arts.” Poetry must be 10 lines or fewer. Publishes one piece daily. | A highly respected, major market for “flash” (prose) and very short poetry. Run by Matter Press. | The 10-line limit is a hard constraint. This is a top-tier market for “micro-poetry.” | All content online |
| The Jupiter Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thejupiterreview.com/submit/ | https://thejupiterreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Orbiting the literary.” Open to experimental and speculative-adjacent work. | A newer venue with a fresh aesthetic. | Constraint: Likes “cosmic” or broad themes. | All content online |
| The Language of Birds | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thelanguageofbirds.com/submissions | https://thelanguageofbirds.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Accessible and strange.” New indie journal with a clean aesthetic. | N/A | Strategic Note: Newer market, good for credits. | All content online |
| The Lascaux Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | lascauxreview.submittable.com/submit | lascauxreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling | Varies (Contest-driven) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Accessible… of literary quality.” Max 5 poems. “Formatted conventionally.” | A well-regarded online journal. Payment is primarily through their annual prizes ($1,000). | A great, no-fee, reprint-friendly market. They explicitly reject “sculptural” or experimental formatting. | All pieces online |
| The Learned Pig | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.thelearnedpig.org/submit | https://www.thelearnedpig.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Art/Eco) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Nature, art, and writing.” Highly philosophical and aesthetic. | Loves work that connects art history, nature, and philosophy. | Constraint: Four specific interest areas (Nature, Art, etc.). | All content online |
| The Lincoln Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thelincolnreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.lincolnreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “International arts and culture.” Based in New York/Tokyo. | A sleek, international online journal. | Constraint: Strong international focus. | All content online |
| The Louisville Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://louisvillereview.submittable.com/ | https://www.louisvillereview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “Poetry and fiction.” Includes a “Cornerstone” section for K-12 writers. | A long-running independent journal. | Good for general literary submissions. | Print only |
| The Lumiere Review | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://lumierereview.com/submit | https://lumierereview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Illuminating voices.” Interest in surreal, dreamy, and lyrical work. | N/A | Strategic Note: Stylish and active online presence. | All content online |
| The Mackinaw | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.mackinawjournal.com/submit | https://www.mackinawjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “The space between.” Online journal looking for poetry that explores transitions and nature. | N/A | Strategic Note: Newer, clean aesthetic. | All content online |
| The Main Street Rag | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | ? | ? | $15.00 (Contest) | https://mainstreetrag.submittable.com/ | https://mainstreetrag.com/ | ? | Active | Press | Varied (Contests) | Yes (Varies) | Not Stated | 1996 | No | This is a book press, not a journal for individual poems. Submissions are for full-length manuscripts and chapbooks. | A long-standing, major independent press. They also publish a quarterly journal (separate subs). | Do not submit individual poems here. This entry is for tracking manuscript-length submission opportunities. | N/A (Press) |
| The Manhattan Review | 50 | 6-12+ months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) | themanhattanreview.com/submissions.html (Mail) | themanhattanreview.com | ~1,000 | Inactive | Established (Niche) | N/A | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “We look for… authenticity of emotion… clarity.” | A long-running print journal. Website states they are NOT reading submissions as of Nov 2025. | This market is closed. | N/A (Inactive) |
| The Manifest-Station | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://themanifeststation.net/submissions/ | https://themanifeststation.net/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “A ‘blog ‘and ‘journal ‘for ‘personal ‘essays ‘and ‘poetry.” ‘Publishes ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘raw, ‘vulnerable, ‘and ‘confessional. | A long-running, highly popular “personal” writing blog. Very fast response. | This is a specialty market for “confessional” ‘or ‘”raw,” ‘vulnerable ‘poetry. ‘Not ‘for ‘abstract ‘or ‘impersonal ‘work. | All content online |
| The Mantle | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | mantle.submittable.com/submit | mantlepoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2010 | No | Open to all forms. | A well-regarded online journal. | A solid, standard market for new work. | All pieces online |
| The Mark Literary Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://themarkliteraryreview.submittable.com/ | https://themarkliteraryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Making a mark.” Open to energetic, voice-driven poetry. | A newer venue looking for distinct voices. | Constraint: Submittable based. | All content online |
| The Marrow: Intl. Poetry | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (implied) | No (implied) | $0.00 | themarrowpoetry.com/submit (Email) | themarrowpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $10/poem | Not Stated | 2023 | No | “Accessible… with close attention to craft.” Open to all forms. | A new, paying, no-fee journal. | An excellent, paying, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| The Needle | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://needle.co.nz/submit/ | https://needle.co.nz/ | ? | Active | Niche (Satire) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “News and satire.” New Zealand-based satire site that accepts humorous verse. | N/A | Constraint: Satire focus. | All content online |
| The New Territory | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://newterritory.submittable.com/ | https://newterritorymag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Varied (e.g., May, Nov) | Yes ($50) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “The Lower Midwest.” Only publishes work about the Midwest/Ozarks/Great Plains. | A beautiful print magazine for the “Lower Midwest.” | Constraint: Must be about the Lower Midwest region. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The New Verse News | 50 | 1-2 days | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://newversenews.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html | https://newversenews.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Political) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “Poetry ‘that ‘responds ‘to ‘the ‘news ‘of ‘the ‘day’.” Only publishes “topical” poems. Publishes one poem daily. | A long-running, highly respected “daily” journal for topical/political poetry. Extremely fast response. | Do not send general poems. Your poem must be a direct response to a current news event (within the last few days). | All content online |
| The Other Journal | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://theotherjournal.com/submit/ | https://theotherjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Theology) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Theology and culture.” Intersection of faith, politics, and philosophy. | “Theology” here is taken broadly—philosophical and critical. | Constraint: Themed issues. | All content online |
| The Quarterless Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://quarterlessreview.com/submit/ | https://quarterlessreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Without quarters.” Experimental, fluid, and non-traditional structures. | Explicitly open to form-breaking work. | Constraint: Online only. | All content online |
| The Satirist | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“original”) | No | $0.00 | thesatirist.com/about/ (Email: thesatir[at]thesatirist.com) | thesatirist.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1999 | No | Constraint: Humor/Satire ONLY. “Original works of satire, parody, and ‘fake news’, fiction and poems.” | A long-running, respected journal for literary satire. | A prime, no-fee market, but only for your humor or satire poems. | All pieces online |
| The Shit Creek Review | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://shitcreekreview.com/submissions/ | http://shitcreekreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Satire) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Satire and art.” Founded by Paul Siegell. Dedicated to humor and irreverence. | Constraint: Explicitly satirical. | All content online | |
| The Shore | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | theshore.submittable.com/submit | theshore.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. (“AI… is not… welcome here.”) | 2018 | No | “Poems that… connect us to the world.” | A well-regarded, fast-responding, no-fee journal. | A great, fast, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| The Silt | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thesilt.org/submit/ | https://thesilt.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Satire) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Satire and humor.” Open to funny poetry, lists, and conceptual pieces. | N/A | Constraint: Must be satirical. | All content online |
| The Society of Classical Poets | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | classicalpoets.org/submissions/ (Email) | classicalpoets.org | ~100,000+ | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | No | Constraint: Formal Verse ONLY. “Rhyme, meter… and virtue.” | The premier, high-traffic journal for contemporary classical poetry. | Do not send free verse. A prime, reprint-friendly market for your formal/metrical work. | All pieces online |
| The Suburban Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thesuburbanreview.com/submit/ | https://thesuburbanreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Aus) | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Marginalia and the suburbs.” Australian-based but international. | Loves work that explores the “edges” of society and logic. | Constraint: Themed issues. | All content online |
| The Tusculum Review | 50 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://tusculumreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.tusculumreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Aug 1 – May 31 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 2005 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘unconventional’ ‘and ‘takes ‘risks.” | The annual print journal of Tusculum University. Known for its beautiful design. | A solid, competitive university journal. They have a reputation for “unconventional” ‘work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The William and Mary Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://wmreview.org/submit/ | https://wmreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1962 | No | “William & Mary’s literary magazine.” A historic student-run journal with high standards. | N/A | Strategic Note: Good academic credit. | All content online |
| The Wombwell Rainbow | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://thewombwellrainbow.com/submit/ | https://thewombwellrainbow.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Blog) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Interviews and poetry.” Paul Brookes’ blog features a massive variety of poets, often light/accessible. | Very supportive and active daily. | Constraint: Blog format. | All content online |
| The Woven Tale Press | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | thewoventalepress.submittable.com/submit | thewoventalepress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “We… look for… excellence.” Open to all forms. | A well-regarded online journal of art and literature. | A great, fast-responding, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| THEMA | 50 | ~3 months (after deadline) | No | No | No | $0.00 | themaliterarysociety.com/submissions.html (Mail) | themaliterarysociety.com | ~500 | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods (Mail) | $10/poem | Not Stated | 1988 | No | Constraint: Themed issues ONLY. Poem must be based on a specific, unusual premise. | A long-running, paying, print-only journal. | Do not submit unless your poem exactly fits their current theme (e.g., “The Perfect B&B”). Mail-in only. | No pieces online |
| Theme of Absence | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://themeofabsence.com/submissions/ | https://themeofabsence.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Fantasy, horror, and science fiction.” Short stories and poetry. | Constraint: Email submissions. | N/A | All content online |
| Thimble Literary Magazine | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $3.50 | https://thimblelitmag.submittable.com/ | https://www.thimblelitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | Yes | 3-5 poems. “We ‘are ‘eclectic… ‘we ‘look ‘for ‘poems ‘that ‘take ‘risks.” ‘Publishes ‘quarterly. | A popular online journal known for its extremely fast response time and writer-friendly policies. | A great market for a very quick “yes” ‘or ‘no. ‘The ‘$3.50 ‘fee ‘is ‘a ‘gamble, ‘but ‘the ‘response ‘is ‘fast. | All content online |
| Third Wednesday Magazine | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | Yes (if 3+ yrs old) | $0.00 | thirdwednesday.submittable.com/submit | thirdwednesday.org | ~500 | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “High-quality… accessible poetry.” | A long-running, respected print journal. | A good, no-fee market for new work or for reprints (over 3 years old). | Select pieces online |
| Touch the Donkey | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://touchthedonkey.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html | http://touchthedonkey.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Small Press) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Poetry, prose, and erasure.” Minimalist, playful, and unconventionally structured work. | Edited by Rob mclennan. Very open to “removable transversals” style oddity. | Constraint: Email submissions. | Print / PDF |
| Toyon Literary Magazine | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | toyon.submittable.com/submit | toyonliterarymagazine.org | ~500 | Active | Established (University) | Aug 1 – Oct 31 | $0 (Prizes avail) | Not Stated | 1954 | No | “Multilingual… diverse voices.” | A very long-running university journal (Humboldt State). | A solid, no-fee university market, especially strong for multilingual work. | All pieces online |
| trampset | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (case by case) | Yes (case by case) | $0 / $3 (Tip Jar) | trampset.submittable.com/submit | trampset.org | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Rolling (closes at cap) | $25/poem | No. (“will NOT consider AI… submissions.”) | 2017 | No | “Open to all styles.” | A top-tier, paying, and fast-responding journal. Explicitly considers previously published work. | This is a prime, paying market that accepts reprints. A very strong target. | All pieces online |
| Triggerfish Critical Review | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://triggerfishcriticalreview.com/submissions/ | https://triggerfishcriticalreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Critical) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Clarity and energy.” Publishes sharp, often critical or witty poetry and essays. | Constraint: Likes intellectual bite. | All content online | |
| Tsuri-doro | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://tsuridoro.org/submissions/ | https://tsuridoro.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Haiku and related forms.” A journal of small poems, often featuring wit and observation. | Constraint: Short forms. | All content online | |
| Tuck Magazine | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | http://tuckmagazine.com/submission-guidelines/ | http://tuckmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Political) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Political, human rights, and social justice.” | Dedicated to raising awareness through art. | Constraint: Strong preference for political/social themes. | All content online |
| Unbroken | 50 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://unbroken.submittable.com/ | http://www.unbrokenjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Prose Poem) | Varied (short windows) | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | Only ‘publishes ‘prose ‘poems. 1-3 prose poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘dense, ‘lyrical, ‘and ‘compact.” | The ‘premier ‘online ‘journal ‘exclusively ‘for ‘prose ‘poetry. ‘Highly ‘respected ‘within ‘its ‘niche. | Do not send lineated poetry. This is only ‘for ‘prose ‘poems. ‘A ‘top-tier ‘market ‘for ‘that ‘form. | All content online |
| Under a Warm Green Linden | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.greenlindenpress.com/submit | https://www.greenlindenpress.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Press) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Excellent poetry and reviews.” Known for a distinct, almost mystical but technically sharp aesthetic. | Run by Green Linden Press. High quality. | Constraint: Often emphasizes craft/structure. | All content online |
| Under the Radar | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ninearchespress.com/submissions | https://ninearchespress.com/magazine.html | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Lively, edgy, and serious.” Run by Nine Arches Press. | One of the best indie journals in the UK. | Constraint: Specific reading periods. | Print only |
| Unlikely Stories Mark V | 50 | 2-3 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $0.00 | unlikelystories.org/u4/mission.shtml (Email/Form) | unlikelystories.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Avant-Garde) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1998 | Yes | “Transgressive… artistic and social experimentalism.” | A long-running, cult-status journal for experimental/political work. “We do not unpublish works.” | A prime, no-fee market for your most experimental or political work. | All pieces online |
| Utsanga | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.utsanga.it/submit/ | https://www.utsanga.it/ | ? | Active | Niche (Avant-Garde) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Visual, asemic, and glitch poetry.” Deeply avant-garde and theoretical. | Perfect for work that dissolves language entirely (e.g., “Aaeeee…iii!”). | Constraint: Italian/English bilingual site. | All content online |
| Versification | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://versification.net/submit/ | https://versification.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Punk) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Punk poetry and micro-lit.” Raw, short, and often darkly funny or cynical. | N/A | Constraint: Prefers micro-poetry. | All content online |
| Voices… | 50 | 3-6+ months | Yes | No (“original”) | No | $0.00 | aapweb.com/page-18080 (Email) | aapweb.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1965 | No | Constraint: “Poetry… that illuminate[s] the therapist’s experience.” | The peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Psychotherapists. | This is a prime market, but only for work about the experience of psychotherapy. | Select excerpts online |
| Weber | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.weber.edu/weberjournal/submission_guidelines.html | https://www.weber.edu/weberjournal | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | Yes ($100-150) | Not Stated | 1984 | No | “The Contemporary West.” Only publishes work related to the American West. | A major regional journal (Weber State University). | Constraint: Western US themes required. | All content online / Print |
| Westwind… | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | westwind.submittable.com/submit | westwinducla.com | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods (Fall) | $0.00 | No. (“will not accept AI…”) | 1957 | Yes (Audio) | “Abandon[s] formulaic and traditional demands.” | The long-running, high-prestige journal of UCLA. | A prime, high-prestige, no-fee market for your experimental/hybrid work. | All pieces online |
| Whale Road Review | 50 | 1-2 months (after window) | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | whaleroadreview@gmail.com (Email) | whaleroadreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Jun 1-15 & Dec 1-15 | $0 (“Tip Jar” feature) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Tends to prefer shorter poems.” | A well-regarded online journal. Windows are very short. | A great, fast, no-fee market. Be ready to submit on Day 1 of their 15-day window. | All pieces online |
| Widget | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://widgetmag.com/submit/ | https://widgetmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Comedy and satire.” Dedicated to humor writing, including funny verse. | N/A | Constraint: Must be intended as comedy. | All content online |
| Wild Court | 50 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://wildcourt.co.uk/submissions/ | https://wildcourt.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “International poetry.” Based in the UK (King’s College London). | A high-quality online journal. | Open to international submissions. | All content online |
| Wild Plum | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://wildplumhaiku.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://wildplumhaiku.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Haiku and Senryu.” Dedicated bi-annual journal for short nature and human-nature poems. | Constraint: Short forms. | All content online | |
| Willawaw Journal | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://willawawjournal.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://willawawjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Nature) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Poetry and art of nature.” Edited by Rachel Dacus. | A lovely, quiet journal for nature poetry. | Constraint: Nature themes preferred. | All content online |
| Witcraft | 50 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://witcraft.org/submission-guidelines/ | https://witcraft.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Witty writing.” Specifically focuses on humor, satire, and wit. | Constraint: Must be funny/witty. | All content online | |
| Wordgathering | 50 | ~2 months (after window) | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | wordgathering@syr.edu (Email) | wordgathering.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Mar 1-May 1; Sep 1-Nov 1 | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2007 | Yes | Constraint: Must be by/about disability. “cross-disabilities perspective.” | The premier journal for disability literature. (Syracuse U). | Do not submit unless you are a writer with a disability OR the work is about disability. | All pieces online |
| Writers Resist | 50 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | No (incl. blogs) | No (incl. blogs) | $0.00 | writersresist.com/submission-guide/ (Submittable) | writersresist.com | ~1,500 | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (Closed July & Dec) | $10.00 | Not Stated | 2016 | No | Constraint: “Feminist literary collective… expressions of resistance… social justice.” | A paying journal with a clear political/feminist mission. | A prime, paying market. No Reprints (incl. blogs). | All pieces online |
| Wyldblood | 50 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://wyldblood.com/submissions/ | https://wyldblood.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Speculative and imaginative.” UK-based but international. Welcomes poetry. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online | |
| Xavier Review | 50 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://www.xula.edu/artsci/english/review | https://www.xula.edu/artsci/english/review | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “Xavier University of Louisiana.” Focuses on the South, New Orleans, and diverse voices. | Constraint: Postal submissions. | Strategic Note: Strong regional prestige. | Print only |
| Ye Olde Tyme News | 50 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://yeoldetymenews.com/submit/ | https://yeoldetymenews.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (History) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Historical satire.” Fake news and poetry from the past. | N/A | Constraint: Must use a historical voice/setting. | All content online |
| South Florida Poetry Journal | 52 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | https://www.southfloridapoetryjournal.com/submit.html | https://www.southfloridapoetryjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “We want to see poetry in all its forms… we read with an open mind.” (Up to 4 poems). | A well-regarded, independent online journal. | A strong, no-fee online journal with a broad aesthetic. | |
| Nine Mile Literary Magazine | 53 | 3-6 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | https://ninemileartscorp.submittable.com/submit | https://www.ninemile.org | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Specific reading periods (e.g., Oct-Dec) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | Focuses on poetry, essays on poetry, and translations. (3-5 poems). | A well-respected, non-profit print and online journal focused exclusively on the “poetic arts.” | A great, no-fee market for serious, crafted poetry. Also a good place for essays about poetry. | |
| 14 Hills | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://14hills.submittable.com/ | https://14hills.net/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Sept – Dec; Feb – May | No | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “Progressive and experimental.” Run by San Francisco State University. Loves innovative work. | Constraint: Charges fee. | Strategic Note: High prestige “west coast” journal. | Select pieces online / Print |
| 3Elements Literary Review | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No (“previously unpublished”) | $0.00 | https://3elementsreview.submittable.com/submit | https://3elementsreview.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods (Quarterly) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | Constraint: All submissions must include the three “elements” (specific words) for the current issue (e.g., “Compass, Rocking Horse, Underpass”). | A themed, quarterly online journal. The constraint is its entire identity. They value work that uses the three elements creatively, not just as a checklist. | This is a prompt-based journal. Do not submit unless your poem is written specifically for their current elements. A great exercise for generating new work. | Online Only (PDF issues) |
| 805 Lit + Art | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://805lit.com/submit | https://805lit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Visual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Unexpected and visual.” Run by the Manatee County Public Library. Loves strong imagery. | N/A | Strategic Note: Highly professional; debut-friendly. | All content online |
| A Dozen Nothing | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://adozennothing.com/submissions/ | https://adozennothing.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Visual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | Yes | “Visual poetry and experimental text.” Often features collaborations and Asemic writing. | Perfect for the “Aaeeee…iii!” sound/visual elements. | Constraint: Visual/Avant-garde focus. | All content online |
| Academy of the Heart and Mind | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.50 | https://academyoftheheartandmind.submittable.com/ | https://www.academyoftheheartandmind.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Varied (e.g., Aug, Nov) | Yes ($50) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | 1-5 poems. “We look for ‘work that ‘is ‘thought-provoking’ ‘and ”well-crafted’.” | A paying online journal that publishes bi-annually. | A solid, paying market. Send polished, “thought-provoking” work. | All content online |
| Allegro Poetry Magazine | 55 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.allegropoetry.org/submissions.html | https://www.allegropoetry.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Accessible) | Jun 1-30; Dec 1-31 | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Poems that are accessible.” Focus on clarity and strong imagery. | Edited by Sally Long. Reliable market for general poetry. | Constraint: Only accepts during specific windows. | All content online |
| ALOCASIA | 55 | Not Stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | alocasia.org/about-send-work/ | alocasia.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $50.00 | No. (“We do not accept AI-generated or AI-assisted writing or art.”) | Not Found | No | Must be about plants. Specifically for “queer, anti-colonial, plant-centered storytelling.” For queer writers. | Highly respected, mission-driven journal. Recently published a celebrated all-Indigenous issue. | The constraint is absolute: if the poem is not about plants, gardens, or horticulture, do not send it. | All pieces online |
| Alternative Truths | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://alternativetruths.com/submissions/ | https://alternativetruths.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Anthology) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Political speculative fiction.” Often publishes themed anthologies reacting to current events through a sci-fi lens. | Constraint: Must fit current anthology theme. | N/A | All content online |
| Annulet | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://annuleteditions.com/submit | https://annuleteditions.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Poetics) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Poetics and poetry.” Highly intellectual, close-reading focused work. | Publishes “annulets” (short poetic/critical hybrids) alongside poems. | Constraint: High intellectual barrier. | All content online |
| Archive of the Odd | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://archiveoftheodd.com/submission-guidelines/ | http://archiveoftheodd.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Found) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Found footage speculative.” Poems must look like documents, logs, or archival records. | Constraint: Must fit the “found document” format. | N/A | All content online |
| Arkana | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://arkanamag.submittable.com/ | https://arkanamag.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | No | No | 2016 | Yes | “We seek work that is ‘honest’ and ‘unafraid’.” “We are interested in the ‘mysteries’ of the world.” | Run by the MFA program at the University of Central Arkansas. | A solid, visually appealing online journal. | All content online |
| Arteidolia | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | arteidolia.com/submissions/ (Email) | arteidolia.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Avant-Garde) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | Yes (Audio) | Constraint: “Avant-garde… experimental, visual poetry… essays on art/poetry.” | A long-running, reprint-friendly journal for experimental work. | All pieces online | |
| Back Patio Press | 55 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://backpatiopress.com/submit/ | https://backpatiopress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Weird and wonderful.” A micro-press that loves the odd and the abstract. | Very active in the “lit twitter” indie scene. | Constraint: Prefers shorter, punchy work. | All content online |
| Bamboo Ridge | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bambooridgemarketplace.com/pages/submissions | https://bambooridgemarketplace.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Hawaii) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1978 | No | “Literature of Hawaii.” Focuses on local voices and the diverse cultures of the islands. | N/A | Strategic Note: Essential market for AAPI or Hawaii-connected work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Bat City Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://batcityreview.submittable.com/ | https://batcityreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Hybrid and visual.” Run by UT Austin MFA. Loves work that crosses genres. | Constraint: University schedule. | Strategic Note: Very stylish, high production value. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Bath Magg | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.bathmagg.com/submissions/ | https://www.bathmagg.com/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied (3x year) | Yes (£20) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “The best new poetry.” UK-based but open internationally. | A highly respected online journal. | Very accessible submission process. | All content online |
| Bear Review | 55 | 4-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | bearreview.submittable.com/submit | bearreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2015 | No | Publishes poetry and micro-prose. | Solid, paying (in the past, currently $0) journal. Response times can be long. Fee is waived for poets who are/were incarcerated. | A standard, respected online journal. The $3 fee is a consideration. | All pieces online |
| Beltway Poetry Quarterly | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.beltwaypoetry.com/submissions/ | http://www.beltwaypoetry.com/ | ~30,000 | Active | Established (Urban) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “The poetry of place and city.” Intellectual and often historical/philosophical. | A highly respected, long-running online journal. | Constraint: Often focuses on the Mid-Atlantic/DC region or urban themes. | All content online |
| Berkeley Poetry Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://berkeleypoetryreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~bpr/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Oct 1 – Mar 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1974 | No | “UC Berkeley’s annual undergraduate journal.” | A historic, high-quality university journal. | Open to the public, not just students. | Print only |
| BigCityLit | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bigcitylit.com/submissions/ | https://bigcitylit.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘are ‘open ‘to ‘all ‘forms, ‘especially ‘work ‘that ‘engages ‘with ‘urban ‘life.” | A long-running, NYC-based online journal. | A solid, established venue. While “Big ‘City” ‘is ‘in ‘the ‘name, ‘they ‘publish ‘a ‘wide ‘range ‘of ‘work. | All content online |
| Blithe Spirit | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.britishhaikusociety.org.uk/journal/ | http://www.britishhaikusociety.org.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1990 | No | “Journal of the British Haiku Society.” Excellent venue for high-quality senryu and witty short verse. | Constraint: Membership journal, but open to subs. | Select pieces online | |
| Blood Orange Review | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://bloodorangereview.submittable.com/ | https://bloodorangereview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Aug 15 – Dec 15 | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | Up to 4 poems. “We seek poetry that is well-crafted, surprising, and moving… strong imagery and voice.” | Run by the MFA program at Washington State University. A long-running and well-regarded online journal. | A solid, established MFA journal. Send polished, image-driven, and emotionally grounded work. | Online only |
| Bloom | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://bloomsite.wordpress.com/submit/ | https://bloomsite.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Age) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Authors who first publish… at forty or later.” Only accepts work from writers over 40. | A journal dedicated to “late bloomers.” | Constraint: Must be age 40+ and relatively “new” to publishing (or publishing in a new genre). | All content online |
| Bone Bouquet | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://bonebouquet.submittable.com/ | https://www.bonebouquet.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Women) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Best new writing by female and non-binary poets.” | Constraint: Women and non-binary poets only. | Select pieces online / Print | |
| Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://borderlands.submittable.com/ | http://borderlands.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Varied | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1992 | No | “The border experience.” Doesn’t have to be Texas, but loves “liminal” spaces. | Constraint: Often charges fee. | Strategic Note: A Texas literary staple. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Bourbon Penn | 55 | 1-3 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.bourbonpenn.com/submissions | https://www.bourbonpenn.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Rolling | Yes (1¢/word) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Highly imaginative stories with a healthy dose of the odd.” | Loves the “odd,” “absurdist,” and “surreal.” Perfect for “Trilogy of the Oblique Carbide.” | Constraint: Leans toward narrative/prose poetry or flash. | All content online |
| Brink | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://brinkliterary.submittable.com/ | https://www.brinkliterary.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Hybrid) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Hybrid and cross-genre.” Loves work that exists on the “brink” of forms. | Constraint: Newer, slick aesthetic. | N/A | All content online |
| Bull | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://bullmensfiction.com/submissions/ | http://bullmensfiction.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Masc) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Men’s Fiction and Poetry.” Gritty, satirical, and often dark humor focused on modern masculinity. | N/A | Constraint: “Masculine” aesthetic (but inclusive). | All content online |
| Burnside Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://burnsidereview.submittable.com/ | https://burnsidereview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Portland aesthetic.” High-quality, distinct voice. Independent press. | Constraint: Often charges fee. | Strategic Note: Respected indie journal. | Print only |
| Cagibi | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://cagibi-lit.com/submit/ | https://cagibi-lit.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Shelter for writing.” Literary, abstract, and often concerned with place and memory. | A polished, high-quality online journal. | Constraint: Submittable based. | All content online |
| Canary | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://canarylitmag.org/submissions.php | http://canarylitmag.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “A Literary Journal of the Environmental Crisis.” Only publishes work engaging with the environment/crisis. | A key journal for ecopoetry. | Constraint: Must address the environmental crisis. | All content online |
| Cattails | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.unitedhaikuandtankasociety.com/submit.html | http://www.unitedhaikuandtankasociety.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “United Haiku and Tanka Society.” Features “Senryu” sections dedicated to humor and human foibles. | Constraint: Strict form guidelines. | All content online | |
| Caveat Lector | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.caveat-lector.org/submissions.html | http://www.caveat-lector.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1990 | No | “We are interested in the ‘philosophical’ and ‘reflective’.” | A long-running, intellectual online/print journal. | Good for philosophical or essayistic poetry. | Select pieces online |
| Channel Magazine | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://channelmag.org/submissions/ | https://channelmag.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Varied | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Environmental writing.” Based in Ireland. Focus on climate, nature, and connection. | High-quality eco-journal. | Constraint: Must engage with environmental themes. | Print only |
| Chautauqua | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://chqliteraryarts.submittable.com/ | https://chq.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Inst) | Feb 15 – Nov 1 | No | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Values and meaning.” The literary journal of the famous Chautauqua Institution. | Constraint: $3 fee. | Strategic Note: High prestige in literary circles. | All content online |
| Clackamas Literary Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://clackamasliteraryreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/art-at-ccc/clackamas-literary-review | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – Dec 31 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1997 | No | “Innovative poetry and prose.” | Run by Clackamas Community College (OR). | High-quality annual. | Print only |
| Concho River Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.angelo.edu/dept/english_modern_languages/crr/ | https://www.angelo.edu/dept/english_modern_languages/crr/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1987 | No | “Literature of the Southwest and beyond.” | Run by Angelo State University (TX). | Constraint: Regional flavor appreciated. | Print only |
| Connecticut River Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://connecticutriverreview.submittable.com/ | https://ctpoetry.net/connecticut-river-review.html | ? | Active | Established | Feb 1 – Apr 15 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1978 | No | “The journal of the Connecticut Poetry Society.” | A respected state society journal. | Good for well-crafted, traditional or lyric poetry. | Print only |
| Consilience | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.consilience-journal.com/submit | https://www.consilience-journal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Science) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Science and poetry.” Technical, analytical, and observational work exploring scientific concepts. | Excellent for “clinical” or “technical” poetry. | Constraint: Must link to science/theme. | All content online |
| Construction | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://constructionlitmag.com/submit/ | http://constructionlitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Lit) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Architecture of language.” Literary poetry that explores structure and narrative. | N/A | Strategic Note: Intellectual but accessible. | All content online |
| Contemporary Haibun Online | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://contemporaryhaibunonline.com/submissions/ | https://contemporaryhaibunonline.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haibun) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Prose poetry + haiku.” Haibun is often used for humorous or observational storytelling. | Excellent for narrative humor with a poetic twist. | Constraint: Haibun form only. | All content online |
| Contrary Magazine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://contrarymagazine.com/submit/ | https://contrarymagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Contrary to expectation.” Loves work that challenges the status quo or surprises. | N/A | Strategic Note: Long-running online journal. | All content online |
| Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://cosmicrootsandeldritchshores.com/submissions/ | https://cosmicrootsandeldritchshores.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Speculative fiction and poetry.” Loves whimsical, mythic, and light-hearted fantasy verse. | Constraint: Must be speculative (sci-fi/fantasy). | All content online | |
| Cottonwood | 55 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://cottonwood.ku.edu/submit.shtml | https://cottonwood.ku.edu/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1965 | No | “Poetry, fiction, and reviews.” | Long-running journal from the University of Kansas. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| Dark Matter Magazine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://darkmattermagazine.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://darkmattermagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Dark SF) | Varied | Yes ($) | Strict (No AI) | 2020 | No | “Shadows of the future.” AI, dystopia, and dark hard sci-fi. | The aesthetic is very “tech-noir” and glitchy. | Constraint: Dark Sci-Fi focus. | All content online |
| Dark Moon Digest | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://perpetualpublishing.com/submissions/ | https://perpetualpublishing.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Horror) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Horror and dark fantasy.” Gritty, visceral, and reminiscent of “The Twilight Zone.” | N/A | Constraint: Dark themes required. | Select pieces online / Print |
| DASH | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dash.fullerton.edu/submit/ | https://dash.fullerton.edu/ | ? | Active | Established | Oct 1 – Mar 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Short, emphatic work.” Only publishes work that is “brief and impactful.” | Run by Cal State Fullerton. | Constraint: Focus on brevity and impact. | Print only |
| Dead Skunk | 55 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://deadskunkmag.com/submit/ | https://deadskunkmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Weird) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Trash art and weird lit.” Loves the grotesque, the abstract, and the “roadkill” of literature. | Strategic Note: Ideal for “Pataphysical” or “Dada” style ugliness. | Constraint: Gritty/Weird aesthetic. | All content online |
| Decomp Journal | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://decompjournal.com/submit | https://decompjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Social) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Decomposition and rebirth.” Socially conscious, philosophical, and often visceral. | Great for work that dissects social systems. | Constraint: Loves “biological” metaphors. | All content online |
| Deep South Magazine | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://deepsouthmag.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://deepsouthmag.com/ | ~60,000 | Active | Niche (Regional) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Southern culture and literature.” Open to work inspired by the American South. | Excellent visibility for regional work. | Constraint: Must have a connection to the South. | All content online |
| Defenestration | 55 | 1-3 months (after window) | No | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | defenestrationmag@gmail.com (Email) | defenestrationmag.net | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | $0 (Contest avail) | Not Stated | 2003 | No | Constraint: Humor ONLY. “We… publish… work that is… funny.” | A long-running journal for literary humor. Strategic Note: One of the few dedicated humor lit mags. | No Sim-Subs. This is a prime market, but only for your humor poetry. | All pieces online |
| Descant | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://cdex.tcu.edu/community-projects/literary-journals/ | https://cdex.tcu.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Sept 1 – Apr 1 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1950s | No | “Outstanding poetry.” Run by TCU. One of the older, quieter university journals. | N/A | Strategic Note: Excellent “sleeper” journal with history. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Dialogue | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.dialoguejournal.com/submit/ | https://www.dialoguejournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Mormon) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1966 | No | “A Journal of Mormon Thought.” Only publishes work engaging with Mormon culture/theology. | The premier independent journal for Mormon studies/literature. | Constraint: Must engage with Mormonism/LDS culture. | All content online / Print |
| Dreich | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://hybriddreich.co.uk/submissions/ | https://hybriddreich.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Zine) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Short, sharp, and funny.” Loves raw, gritty, and unpretentious work. | Based in Scotland. Very prolific small press. | Constraint: Prefers short/punchy poems. | Print / PDF |
| Duende | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://duende.submittable.com/ | http://duendeliterary.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “The struggle and the wound.” Focuses on underrepresented voices and “off-kilter” forms. | Formerly Goddard College; now independent. | Constraint: Strong focus on diversity/hybridity. | All content online |
| Ellipsis Zine | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.ellipsiszine.com/submissions/ | https://www.ellipsiszine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Flash fiction and poetry.” UK-based. Loves witty, punchy, and abrupt writing. | Note: Distinct from the US print journal “ellipsis…”. | Constraint: Short forms. | All content online |
| elsewhere: the prose poetry magazine | 55 | Not Found | Yes | Not Found | Not Found | $0 ($3 Tip Jar) | https://elsewheremag.submittable.com/submit | https://elsewheremag.org | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods | Not Found | Not Stated | 2018 | No | Prose poetry only. “We want short prose works… that cross, blur, and/or mutilate genre.” (Up to 3 pieces, < 1,000 words each). | A highly-focused, niche journal for unlineated work. Publishes only 6 writers per quarterly issue. | The only place to send this work if it’s a prose poem. Competition is high due to the small number of accepted pieces. | Online Only |
| Etchings Press (UIndy) | 55 | 1–3 Months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://tally.so/r/obbYDVi OR https://etchings.submittable.com/submitnk | https://etchings.uindy.edu/ | ~500 | Active | University (Academic) | Jan – March (Spring Semester) | Copies | Not Stated (Assume No) | 1988 | No | “Literary merit and resonance.” Student-run. Open to experimental and traditional forms. Constraint: Submittable only. | Blind submissions policy. UIndy students edit the journal. | Good for portfolio building; university affiliation adds legitimacy. | Print & Online Archive |
| Exile Quarterly | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://exilequarterly.com/submissions/ | https://exilequarterly.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Can) | Rolling | Yes (CAD) | Not Stated | 1972 | No | “Literary and visual arts.” A major Canadian journal open to international work. | Constraint: Postal submissions preferred. | Strategic Note: Very prestigious in Canada. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Experiment-O | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://angelhousepress.com/submissions.php | http://angelhousepress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (PDF) | Nov 1 – Dec 31 (Annual) | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Risky and playful.” Visual poetry, concrete poetry, and conceptual art. | Published by AngelHousePress. Ideal for “removable transversals” style layout play. | Constraint: Annual PDF anthology. | PDF / Online |
| Exposition Review | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://expositionreview.submittable.com/ | https://expositionreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (LA) | Sept – Dec | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Multi-genre.” Los Angeles-based but open to all. Annual themed issues. | Constraint: Charges fee. | Strategic Note: “Flash 405” contests are popular. | All content online |
| Factor Four Magazine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://factorfourmag.com/submissions/ | https://factorfourmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Speculative flash fiction and poetry.” | Concise, impactful poems about technology and the future. | Constraint: Short forms preferred. | All content online |
| Faultline | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://faultline.submittable.com/ | https://faultlinejournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Oct 1 – Apr 1 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1992 | No | “New writing from the edge.” Run by UC Irvine. High literary standard. | A print journal that has moved significantly to online/digital presence. | Constraint: University reading periods. | All content online |
| Fauxmoir | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://fauxmoir.com/submissions | https://fauxmoir.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Fake memoirs and real lies.” Plays with the concept of truth and memory. | Excellent for “biographical” abstraction. | Constraint: Interest in “constructed” reality. | All content online |
| Fifth Estate | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.fifthestate.org/submit/ | https://www.fifthestate.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Anarchist) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1965 | No | “Anarchist, anti-authoritarian writing.” | A historic anarchist publication. | Constraint: Political/Anarchist themes. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Finished Creatures | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://finishedcreatures.co.uk/submissions/ | https://finishedcreatures.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Themed) | Varied | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Poetry of the creaturely.” Intersections of human and animal/nature. | Beautifully designed UK magazine. | Constraint: Recurring themes. | Print only |
| First Frost | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.firstfrostpoetry.com/submit | https://www.firstfrostpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Haiku and Senryu.” Dedicated to high-quality, fresh, and often witty short poems. | Constraint: Short forms. | All content online | |
| Flag + Void | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://flagandvoid.submittable.com/ | https://flagandvoid.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Modernist, distinct, and sharp.” Prefers structural rigor and intellectual abstraction. | A sleek, high-quality journal for “difficult” poetry. | Constraint: High stylistic bar. | All content online |
| Flint Hills Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://flinthillsreview.submittable.com/ | https://flinthillsreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Jan 1 – Apr 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1996 | No | “Work with a strong sense of place.” | Run by Emporia State University (KS). | Constraint: Focus on place/region (especially Midwest/Great Plains). | Print only |
| Flock | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://flock.submittable.com/ | https://flocklit.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2000s | No | “Literary exploration.” Formerly Fiction Fix. High-quality, eclectic poetry. | Constraint: Charges fee. | Strategic Note: Based in Jacksonville, FL. | All content online |
| Flypaper Lit | 55 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | Yes (if 3+ yrs old) | $3.00 | flypaperlit.submittable.com/submit | flypaperlit.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Work that sticks with you.” Open to all forms, including visual and hybrid. | A solid online journal with a “tip jar” $3 fee. Generous reprint policy for older work. | A good, standard market for new work, or for reprints that are at least 3 years old. | All pieces online |
| Forever Magazine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://forevermag.net/ | https://forevermag.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Alt-Lit) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “The new avant-garde.” Cynical, ‘very online,’ and obsessed with the collapse of meaning. | A central hub for the modern “alt-lit” and “downtown NYC” scene. | Constraint: Distinctly modern/youthful voice. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Forklift, Ohio | 55 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://forkliftohio.com/submissions/ | http://forkliftohio.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Industrial) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1994 | No | “A Journal of Poetry, Cooking, & Light Industrial Safety.” Technical, absurdist, and gritty. | The ultimate “technical-absurdist” journal. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. Industrial aesthetic. | Print only |
| Freshwater | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://freshwater.submittable.com/ | https://freshwaterreview.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Sep 1 – Feb 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Bold, original work.” | Run by Asnuntuck Community College (CT). | Solid student-run journal. | Print only |
| Fruit | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://fruitjournal.co.uk/submit/ | https://fruitjournal.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Queer) | Varied (e.g., Apr, Oct) | No | ? | 2020 | No | “LGBTQ+ voices.” “Juicy, fresh work.” | A UK-based queer literary journal. | Constraint: LGBTQ+ writers only. | All content online |
| Funhouse | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://funhousemagazine.com/submissions/ | https://funhousemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Varied | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Body horror and humor.” UK-based magazine that blends the grotesque with the funny. | N/A | Constraint: Dark/Weird humor. | All content online |
| Glint Literary Journal | 55 | 1-4 months | Yes | Not Stated | Yes | $0.00 | glintliteraryjournal.com/submit/ | glintliteraryjournal.com | Not Found | Closed (as of Nov 2025) | Established (University) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Allowed. (per The Grinder) | 2012 | No | Open to all forms. | Affiliated with Florida State University. Currently closed to all submissions. | A rare market that reportedly allows AI (must verify when open). A good market for reprints when open. | All pieces online |
| Gone Lawn | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | gonelawn.submittable.com/submit | gonelawn.com | Not Found | Active | Established/Respected | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Off-beat, imaginary, bizarre… We have a soft spot for prose poetry.” | A long-running quarterly with a taste for the surreal and experimental. | This is a prime market for your prose poetry and more surreal lineated work. | All pieces online |
| Great River Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://greatriverreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.greatriverreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “Midwestern roots.” Run by University of Minnesota. High-quality literary verse. | N/A | Strategic Note: Distinct from “Good River Review”. | All content online |
| Greener Pastures | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://greener-pastures.com/submit/ | https://greener-pastures.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Satire) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Comedy and satire.” Open to humorous verse and conceptual humor. | Constraint: Must be funny. | All content online | |
| Grey Sparrow Journal | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://greysparrowpress.submittable.com/ | https://greysparrowpress.sharepoint.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes (Small) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Poetry, flash, and art.” | A solid independent journal. | Pays a small honorarium. | All content online / Print |
| Guest | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://guest-journal.com/submit | https://guest-journal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Avant) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “A Journal of Guest Editors.” Each issue is curated by a different avant-garde poet. | Strategic Note: Aesthetic shifts wildly based on the guest editor. | Constraint: Check the current editor’s taste. | All content online |
| Gulf Stream | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://gulfstream.submittable.com/ | https://gulfstreammag.org/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Aug 15 – Apr 15 | No | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “New voices.” | Run by Florida International University MFA. | A solid university online journal. | All content online |
| HAD | 55 | < 24 hours | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | havehashad.com/having | havehashad.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Sporadic (1-2 hr windows) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | This is Hobart After Dark, the online arm of Hobart. “We don’t have a specific theme.” | Famous for its “lightning” submission windows (often 1-2 hours) and <24hr responses. | You must follow their Twitter or email list to know when they are open. | All pieces online |
| Haiku Dialogue | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thehaikufoundation.org/category/haiku-dialogue/ | https://thehaikufoundation.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Community) | Rolling (Weekly) | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Weekly prompts.” Run by The Haiku Foundation. Often features senryu/humorous themes. | Strategic Note: Extremely active community. | Constraint: Must follow weekly prompt. | All content online |
| Halfway Down the Stairs | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.halfwaydownthestairs.net/index.php?action=submissions | https://www.halfwaydownthestairs.net/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Eclectic and themed.” Often features a “Humor” issue or welcomes light verse. 1-3 poems. “We ‘publish ‘quarterly ‘themed ‘issues.” “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘accessible’ ‘and ”moving’.” | Constraint: Quarterly themes. A long-running, reliable online journal. Issues are strictly themed. | Check the website for the current theme before submitting. They are very strict about the theme. | All content online |
| Hawai’i Pacific Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://hawaiipacificreview.submittable.com/ | https://hawaiipacificreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – May 1 | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1987 | No | 3-5 poems. “We seek work that is ‘thoughtful, evocative, and well-crafted’.” | The graduate-run journal of Hawai’i Pacific University. Long-standing and respected. | A solid, established journal. They often have a (non-exclusive) interest in work from or about Hawai’i and the Pacific. | All content online |
| Hektoen International | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://hekint.org/instructions-for-authors/ | https://hekint.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Medical) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Medical humanities.” Poetry that explores the medical experience. | A major online journal for medical humanities. | Constraint: Medical themes. | All content online |
| Hemingway’s Shotgun | 55 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://hemingwaysshotgun.com/submit/ | https://hemingwaysshotgun.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Flash fiction and poetry.” Short, violent, abstract, or punchy work. | The name implies the aesthetic: abrupt and impactful. | Constraint: Prefers short work. | All content online |
| Heroic Fantasy Quarterly | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.heroicfantasyquarterly.com/submissions/ | https://www.heroicfantasyquarterly.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Fantasy) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2009 | Yes | “Sword and Sorcery.” Epic, heroic, and adventure fantasy poetry. | Constraint: Specific “Heroic” subgenre. | All content online | |
| Hexagon Magazine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://hexagonmagazine.ca/submissions/ | https://hexagonmagazine.ca/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Speculative fiction.” Canadian magazine open to international English subs. | Constraint: Often has specific reading windows. | N/A | All content online |
| High Desert Journal | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://highdesertjournal.submittable.com/ | https://www.highdesertjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “The interior West.” Only publishes work about the High Desert region. | A beautiful journal focused on the Western US landscape. | Constraint: Must be about the High Desert/West. | All content online |
| Hole in the Head | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://holeintheheadreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.holeintheheadreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Photography and poetry.” Edited by experienced poets (Bill Tremblay, etc.). | A high-quality online journal with a strong visual component. | Very solid editorial team. | All content online |
| Hotel | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://partisanhotel.co.uk/Submissions | https://partisanhotel.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Modernist) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “New approaches to fiction and poetry.” UK-based modernism. | A stylish, intellectual journal. | Constraint: Modernist/Experimental aesthetic. | All content online |
| Humana Obscura | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://www.humanaobscura.com/submit | https://www.humanaobscura.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Nature) | Varied (Quarterly) | No | No | 2020 | No | “Nature, environment, and the wild.” Accessible, imagery-driven poetry. | Loves nature poems; a dog on a trail or in the woods fits perfectly. | Constraint: No AI allowed. | All content online |
| Hypnopomp | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://hypnopomp.org/submit/ | https://hypnopomp.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “The state between sleep and wakefulness.” Dream logic and surrealism. | Perfect for “Pataphysical” logic. | Constraint: Must feel dream-like. | All content online |
| Ice Floe Press | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://icefloepress.net/submissions/ | https://icefloepress.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Visual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “The geography of fluidity.” Ecopoetry, visual poetry, and experimental layouts. | Very friendly to “hybrid” work. | Constraint: Likes visual/layout experimentation. | All content online |
| Illinois Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://illinoisreview.submittable.com/ | http://www.illinoisreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 1993 | No | “Contemporary literature.” Run by Illinois State University. | Constraint: Often charges fee. | Strategic Note: Highly respected “mid-tier” journal. | All content online |
| Impossible Archetype | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://impossiblearchetype.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://impossiblearchetype.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (LGBTQ+) | Mar 1 – Apr 1; Sep 1 – Oct 1 | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “International LGBTQ+ poetry.” Experimental and avant-garde work encouraged. | Based in Ireland. Explicitly welcoming of experimental forms. | Constraint: LGBTQ+ poets only. | All content online |
| Inkwell | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://inkwell.submittable.com/ | https://www.inkwelljournal.org/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Manhattanville College’s literary journal.” | A respected MFA journal. | Solid reputation. | All content online / Print |
| Inscape Journal | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://inscape.byu.edu/submit/ | https://inscape.byu.edu/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – Mar 15 | Yes (2 copies) | Not Stated | 1966 | No | 3-5 poems. “We seek ‘writing that is ambitious and skillful’.” | The undergraduate literary journal of Brigham Young University. Long-running and high-quality for an undergrad journal. | This is a high-tier undergraduate journal. It is associated with BYU (Mormon university), but states it’s open to all. | All content online / Print |
| Interstellar Flight Magazine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://interstellarflightpress.submittable.com/ | https://interstellarflightpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Pop) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Pop culture and speculative.” Loves poetry that engages with geek culture, gaming, and films. | N/A | Constraint: Essays/Poetry hybrids welcome. | All content online |
| James Dickey Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.lynchburg.edu/academics/writing/james-dickey-review/ | https://www.lynchburg.edu/academics/writing/james-dickey-review/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1984 | No | “Critical and creative work.” | Run by the University of Lynchburg. | Strategic Note: Often focuses on themes related to James Dickey or Southern literature. | Print only |
| James Gunn’s Ad Astra | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://adastra.ku.edu/submissions/ | https://adastra.ku.edu/ | ? | Active | Niche (Sci-Fi) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Science fiction.” Publishes scholarly articles and creative work (fiction/poetry). | Run by the Center for the Study of Science Fiction at KU. | Constraint: Science fiction themes. | All content online |
| Jane Austen’s Wastebasket | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://janeaustenswastebasket.com/submit-to-jane-austens-wastebasket-4a6c4710103 | https://janeaustenswastebasket.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Lit Humor) | Rolling | Yes (Partner) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Humor for the well-read.” Literary satire and witty verse. | Strategic Note: Loves bookish/historical humor. | Constraint: Medium platform. | All content online |
| Kestrel | 55 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $2.00 | https://kestrel.submittable.com/ | https://kestrel.fairmontstate.edu/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – May 31 | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1993 | No | Up to 5 poems. “We seek ‘writing that is ‘well-crafted’ and ‘thoughtful’.” | The long-running print journal from Fairmont State University. Publishes bi-annually. | A very traditional, long-standing university journal. Slow response time. Send polished, “well-crafted” lyric or narrative work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Launch Pad | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://launchpadmag.com/write/ | https://launchpadmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Kids) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Space and science for kids.” Accepts poems, including limericks, about science, space, and nature. | N/A | Strategic Note: Great for science-themed light verse. | All content online |
| Lavender Review | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.lavrev.net/p/submit.html | https://www.lavrev.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Lesbian) | Rolling | No | No (Explicitly) | 2010 | No | “Lesbian poetry and art.” Only publishes work by/about lesbians (inclusive definition). | A seminal journal for lesbian poetry. | Constraint: Must identify as lesbian/bi/queer woman. | All content online |
| Life and Legends | 55 | 10-12 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0 / $3 | lifeandlegends.submittable.com/submit | lifeandlegends.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | No | Constraint: Only accepts poems from previously published full-length books or chapbooks. | A high-quality online journal dedicated to “second chances” for published work. | Do not submit unpublished work. This is only for work from your published collections. | All pieces online |
| Lighten Up Online | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No (blogs not ok) | Yes (print-only >2yrs) | $0.00 | lightenup-online.co.uk/index.php/submissions (Form) | lightenup-online.co.uk | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Quarterly reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2008 | No | Constraint: Light Verse ONLY. (Humor, wit, satire). Max 3 poems. “Light verse and humorous poetry.” Dedicated entirely to light verse in the British tradition. | A fast-responding, respected journal for light verse. Constraint: Must be light verse. | A prime, fast market, only for your humor poetry. | All pieces online |
| Lighthouse | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.gatehousepress.com/lighthouse/submissions/ | http://www.gatehousepress.com/lighthouse/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “New writing.” Published by Gatehouse Press. | Known for discovering new UK talent. | Constraint: Short submission windows. | Print only |
| Liminality | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://liminalitypoetry.com/submissions/ | http://liminalitypoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “A Magazine of Speculative Poetry.” Moving between boundaries; magical and abstract. | Constraint: Quarterly reading windows. | Email submissions. | All content online |
| Literary Matters | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.literarymatters.org/submissions/ | https://www.literarymatters.org/ | ? | Active | Academic (Formal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Scholarship and literature.” Run by the ALSCW. High-quality formal poetry, often witty/satirical. | Strategic Note: Excellent for formal wit. | Constraint: High literary standard. | All content online |
| Little Old Lady Comedy | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://littleoldladycomedy.com/submit/ | https://littleoldladycomedy.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Humor and satire.” Open to funny poems and lists. | Constraint: “Little Old Lady” vibe (wholesome but sharp). | All content online A prime market, but only for humor-based poetry. | |
| Live Encounters | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://liveencounters.net/about/submissions/ | https://liveencounters.net/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “International writers.” A monthly online magazine from Bali. | A long-running international magazine. | Constraint: Must send bio/photo with submission. | All content online |
| Lost Balloon | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://lostballoonmag.com/submissions/ | https://lostballoonmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Flash fiction and prose poetry.” Loves quirky, witty, and slightly surreal work. | Constraint: Short prose forms only. | All content online | |
| Lucent Dreaming | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://lucentdreaming.com/submissions/ | https://lucentdreaming.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Varied | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Beautiful, strange, and surreal.” Speculative and dream-like poetry. | Based in Cardiff. Great for “weird” but lovely work. | Constraint: No “hard” sci-fi; focus on the surreal/literary. | All content online / Print |
| Lucky Jefferson | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://luckyjefferson.submittable.com/ | https://luckyjefferson.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Community) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Interactive literary journal.” Loves work that engages the reader socially/culturally. | N/A | Strategic Note: Innovative digital format. | All content online |
| Madison Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://themadisonreview.submittable.com/ | https://madisonreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1978 | No | “The best in new writing.” | Run by UW-Madison undergraduates. High quality for a student journal. | Competitive. | Print only |
| Marble Poetry | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://marblepoetry.com/submissions/ | https://marblepoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Quality poetry.” A sleek, minimalist print journal. | Very high aesthetic standard. | Constraint: Print only. | Print only |
| Maudlin House | 55 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 | maudlinhouse.com/submissions/ (email) | maudlinhouse.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“No AI bullshit.”) | 2014 | No | “The void… anti-everything… existential dread… pop culture.” | A fast-responding cult journal for “weird,” dark, and pop-culture-infused work. | A prime, fast market for your “weird,” dark, or surreal poems. Very reprint-friendly. | All pieces online |
| Mayfly | 55 | 1-3 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.brooksbookshaiku.com/Mayfly.html | http://www.brooksbookshaiku.com/Mayfly.html | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Dec 1 – Jan 31; Jun 1 – Jul 31 | Yes ($10/poem) | Not Stated | 1986 | No | “High quality haiku.” Only publishes haiku. | A highly respected, paying haiku market (Brooks Books). | Constraint: Haiku only. No sim-subs. | Print only |
| Midnight Echo | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://australasianhorror.com/midnight-echo/ | https://australasianhorror.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Aus) | Varied | Yes (AUD) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Australasian Horror.” The journal of the Australasian Horror Writers Association. | Constraint: Horror/Dark Speculative. | N/A | Select pieces online / Print |
| Mineshaft Magazine | 55 | 2-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://www.mineshaftmagazine.com/submissions.html | http://www.mineshaftmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Comics/Lit) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Underground comix and literature.” | A legendary “underground” zine. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. Very specific “underground” aesthetic. | Print only |
| Mom Egg Review | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://momeggreview.com/submit/ | https://momeggreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Motherhood) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “The experience of motherhood.” Open to all genders writing on the subject. | N/A | Strategic Note: The premier journal for this theme. | All content online |
| Mud Season Review | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://mudseasonreview.submittable.com/ | https://mudseasonreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling (monthly caps) | Yes ($15) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Art and literature.” | Run by the Burlington Writers Workshop. | Strategic Note: Often features one author at a time. | All content online |
| Mudfish | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://mudfish.org/submissions/ | https://mudfish.org/ | ? | Active | Established (NY) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1984 | No | “Art and poetry.” A classic New York City indie journal with a distinct, urban vibe. | Constraint: Postal submissions only. | Strategic Note: Edited by Jill Hoffman. | Print only |
| Museum of Americana | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://themuseumofamericana.submittable.com/ | https://themuseumofamericana.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (History) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Reviving and repurposing the American past.” Historical and artifacts-based poetry. | Great for “Footnote” style historical poems. | Constraint: Must engage with history/Americana. | All content online |
| NELLE | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://nelle.submittable.com/ | https://uab.edu/cas/english/publications/nelle | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Jan 1 – Mar 31 | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Women writers.” Formerly PoemMemoirStory. Run by UAB. | Constraint: Women/Non-binary only. | Strategic Note: High quality literary journal. | All content online |
| Neon | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.neonmagazine.co.uk/guidelines/ | https://www.neonmagazine.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Dark, slipstream, and surreal.” Clinical horror and modern alienation. | A UK-based “cult” magazine. | Constraint: Prefers darker/surreal themes. | Select pieces online / Print |
| New English Review | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.newenglishreview.org/contact-us/ | https://www.newenglishreview.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Cultural) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Culture and politics.” The poetry section often features formal, historical, and witty verse. | Constraint: Tends towards conservative/classical aesthetics. | All content online | |
| New Madrid | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://newmadrid.submittable.com/ | http://www.newmadridjournal.org/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Jan 1 – Feb 28 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Literature of the Murray State MFA.” | Run by Murray State University (KY). | Solid MFA journal. | Print only |
| New Myths | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://sites.google.com/a/newmyths.com/nm-website/submissions | https://www.newmyths.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Jan-Feb; Jun-Jul | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Science fiction and fantasy.” Balances dark/light and hard/soft sci-fi. | Constraint: Specific reading periods. | N/A | All content online |
| Nice Cage | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://nicecage.com/submit/ | https://nicecage.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Weird) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Literary chaos.” Loves the absurd, the glitchy, and the weird. | Great for “technical-absurdist” work. | Constraint: Likes “messy” aesthetics. | All content online |
| No Tokens | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://notokensjournal.submittable.com/ | https://notokensjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Literature run by women/non-binary.” Fierce, abstract, and high-energy. | Constraint: Often charges a fee or has specific windows. | High prestige indie. | All content online |
| Ocean State Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://oceanstatereview.submittable.com/ | https://oceanstatereview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Oct 1 – Feb 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “URI’s literary journal.” | Run by the University of Rhode Island. | Solid university journal. | Print only |
| Okay Donkey | 55 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | okaydonkey.com/submit/ (email) | okaydonkey.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “The best short, weird, and beautiful stuff.” | A fast-responding, well-regarded online journal. | A great, fast, no-fee market for shorter, “weird” poems. | All pieces online |
| One Hand Clapping | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://1handclapping.online/ | https://1handclapping.online/ | ? | Active | Niche (Accessible) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Accessible, intelligent poetry.” Edited by Julian Dover. | Very writer-friendly blog style. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Otata | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://otatablog.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://otatablog.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Haiku and short poetry.” Edited by John Martone. Loves crisp, observational wit. | Constraint: Very short forms. | All content online | |
| Ouch! | 55 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ouchmag.com/submit/ | https://ouchmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Raw) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Pain and beauty.” Raw, visceral, and abstract explorations of feeling. | Strategic Note: Good for the “Corrupted entrails” imagery. | Constraint: Emotional intensity required. | All content online |
| Outlook Springs | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://outlooksprings.submittable.com/ | https://outlooksprings.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Weird) | Oct 1 – Dec 1 | Yes ($10) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Strange fiction and poetry.” From “another dimension.” | Loves work that balances between reality and the absurd. | Constraint: “Weirdness” is required. | All content online |
| Oxidant | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.oxidant-engine.com/submissions/ | http://www.oxidant-engine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Technical) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Poetry as machinery.” High-precision, biological, and mechanical themes. | The name itself implies the “technical/clinical” lens you are looking for. | Constraint: Precision is key. | |
| Pacifica Literary Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://pacificaliterary.submittable.com/ | https://pacificareview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling (closes when cap hit) | No (1 copy) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘are ‘a ‘West ‘Coast ‘journal… ‘we ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘bold ‘and ‘uncompromising’.” | A high-quality online journal. Known for its strong “West Coast” aesthetic and design. | A solid, competitive online journal. Send bold, voice-driven work. | Online only |
| Peach Mag | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.50 | peachmag.submittable.com/submit | peachmgzn.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (closes at cap) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Eclectic… with a focus on emerging artists.” | A well-regarded, independent online journal. | A solid, standard market for new, contemporary work. | All pieces online |
| Per Contra | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.percontra.net/submissions/ | http://www.percontra.net/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “International journal.” High literary standard, but appreciates dry wit and intellectual humor. | Constraint: Intellectual/Formal focus. | All content online | |
| Peril Magazine | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://peril.com.au/submissions/ | https://peril.com.au/ | ? | Active | Niche (Asian-Aus) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Asian-Australian arts and culture.” Focused on diaspora, identity, and politics. | High-quality, culturally significant work. | Constraint: Focus on Asian-Australian connection. | All content online |
| Periodicities | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://periodicityjournal.blogspot.com/ | https://periodicityjournal.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Open to everything.” Run by Rob mclennan. Highly experimental and active. | Very friendly to “process” work and structural experimentation. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Perverse | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://perversepoetry.tumblr.com/submit | http://perversepoetry.tumblr.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Experimental) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Strange, defiant, and perverse.” Edited by Kaveh Akbar. | A cult favorite for weird, funny, or shocking poems. | Constraint: “We want the poem you’d be embarrassed to show your workshop.” | All content online |
| Pif Magazine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.pifmagazine.com/submissions/ | http://www.pifmagazine.com/ | ~50,000 | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “New voices.” One of the first major online literary journals. | A classic internet venue. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Pine Row Poetry Journal | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pinerow.submittable.com/ | https://pinerow.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied (e.g., Sep 1 – Oct 31) | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | 1-3 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘quiet, ‘contemplative’ ‘poetry.” “We ‘love ‘nature, ‘but ‘are ‘not ‘a ‘nature ‘journal.” | A respected online journal (with a print annual) known for its “quiet” or “contemplative” aesthetic. | This is a specialty market for “quiet” poems. Do not send loud, experimental, or political work. Send imagistic, reflective, “meditative” poetry. | All content online / Print |
| Plenitude | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://plenitudemagazine.submittable.com/ | https://plenitudemagazine.ca/ | ? | Active | Niche (Queer) | Rolling | Yes ($50/poem) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Queer literature.” Only publishes LGBTQ2S+ writers. | A major Canadian queer literary magazine. | Constraint: LGBTQ2S+ writers only. | All content online |
| Poetry Pea Journal | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://poetrypea.com/submissions/ | https://poetrypea.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2016 | Yes | Only publishes “haiku ‘and ‘senryu’.” Submissions are themed and read on the podcast. | A major, highly respected journal and podcast for the haiku/senryu community. | Do not send any other form of poetry. This is exclusively for haiku/senryu. Check the site for the current theme. | All content online |
| Pretty Owl Poetry | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | Yes (if 3+ yrs old) | $3.00 | prettyowlpoetry.submittable.com/submit | prettyowlpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Feminist… lyrical, narrative… strange.” | A well-regarded online journal. Generous reprint policy for older work. | A good, standard market, especially for reprints that are 3+ years old. | All pieces online |
| Prole | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.prolebooks.co.uk/page5.html | http://www.prolebooks.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Writing that engages, challenges, and entertains.” Accessible, high-quality work. | Focuses on accessible, “proletarian” but literary work. | Constraint: Values clarity and engagement. | Print only |
| Raceme | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | http://www.racemepoetry.com/submissions/ | http://www.racemepoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intellectual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Crafted, thoughtful, and intelligent.” | Based in Bristol. | Constraint: Postal submissions only. | Print only |
| Raising Mothers | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://raisingmothers.submittable.com/ | https://raisingmothers.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Parenting) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “For BIWOC and non-binary parents of color.” Only publishes parents of color. | A vital platform for BIPOC parents. | Constraint: Must be a parent of color. | All content online |
| Rappahannock Review | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://rappahannockreview.submittable.com/ | https://rappahannockreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Diverse and crafted.” Run by the University of Mary Washington. | High editorial standards. | Constraint: University schedule. | All content online |
| Reformed Journal | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://reformedjournal.com/submit/ | https://reformedjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Religious) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1951 | No | “Reformed Christian perspective.” Poetry dealing with faith/culture. | A long-running Christian journal. | Constraint: Christian/Reformed themes. | All content online |
| Rio Grande Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://riograndereview.submittable.com/ | https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/creative-writing/rio-grande-review/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1981 | No | “Bilingual and border writing.” | Run by the bilingual MFA at UTEP. | Constraint: Spanish/English bilingual focus. | All content online / Print |
| River Heron Review | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://riverheronreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.riverheronreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Varied (e.g., Sep 1 – Oct 31) | No | Not Stated | 2018 | Yes | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘poems ‘that ‘are ”image-rich’ ‘and ”have ‘a ”strong ‘voice’.” | A respected online journal (with a print annual) known for its strong editorial vision and audio. | A solid, competitive online journal. They also run a “Poets ‘of ‘the ‘Decade” ‘anthology. | All content online / Print |
| Sampsonia Way | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.sampsoniaway.org/submissions/ | https://www.sampsoniaway.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Freedom) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Literary freedom of speech.” Political, philosophical, and resistant. | Published by City of Asylum. High prestige for political work. | Constraint: Focus on censorship/freedom. | All content online |
| San Antonio Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://sareview.submittable.com/ | https://www.sareview.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘are ‘an ‘independent’ ‘journal… ‘we ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”challenging’ ‘and ”innovative’.” | A solid, independent print and online journal. | A good, standard “indie” journal. Open to all styles, but seems to lean “innovative.” | Select pieces online / Print |
| Schuylkill Valley Journal | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.svjlit.com/submissions | https://www.svjlit.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1990 | No | “Writing from the Philadelphia area and beyond.” | A long-running print journal based in Philadelphia. | Constraint: Regional focus, though open. | Print only |
| Seize the Press | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.seizethepress.com/submissions/ | https://www.seizethepress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Dark) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Anti-capitalist speculative.” Dark, gritty, and politically charged sci-fi/fantasy. | Constraint: “Burn it all down” energy. | N/A | All content online |
| Sensitive Skin Magazine | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sensitiveskinmagazine.com/submit/ | https://sensitiveskinmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Arts) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1991 | No | “Art, writing, music.” New York School vibe—funny, gritty, and unpretentious. | Constraint: Loves the “downtown” aesthetic. | All content online | |
| Sgùrr | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://sgurr.carrd.co/ | https://sgurr.carrd.co/ | ? | Active | Niche (Philosophical) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Poetry, philosophy, and the obscure.” | A home for “difficult” and “oblique” writing. | Constraint: Philosophical/Experimental focus. | All content online |
| Shamrock | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://shamrockhaiku.ie/submissions.php | https://shamrockhaiku.ie/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Irish Haiku Society.” International journal focused on haiku and senryu (humor). | Strategic Note: Very respected in the haiku community. | Constraint: Short forms. | All content online |
| Shoreline of Infinity | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.shorelineofinfinity.com/submissions/ | https://www.shorelineofinfinity.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Varied | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Science fiction from Scotland.” Open to international poets. High literary standard. | One of the UK’s best SF journals. | Constraint: Sci-Fi focus. | All content online |
| Simultaneous Times | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://spacecowboybooks.com/simultaneous-times-podcast/ | https://spacecowboybooks.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Audio) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2019 | Yes | “Science fiction podcast.” Produced by Space Cowboy Books. Accepts poetry for audio production. | N/A | Constraint: Audio format suitability. | Audio / Online |
| Sink Review | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://sinkreview.org/submit/ | https://sinkreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Contemporary poetry and criticism.” | A reliable, long-running home for “smart” and structurally interesting work. | Constraint: Critical/Review focus alongside poetry. | All content online |
| Sinking City | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sinkingcity.submittable.com/ | https://sinkingcity.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Literature from the edge.” Run by University of Miami. Loves edgy/experimental work. | High literary standard but open to the weird. | Constraint: University schedule. | All content online |
| Skylight 47 | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://skylight47poetry.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://skylight47poetry.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Newspaper) | Jan-Feb; Jul-Aug | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Varied and open.” Published as a large-format newspaper. | Based in Galway. Very visually distinct. | Constraint: Strict reading windows. | Print / Online PDF |
| Slippery Elm | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://slipperyelm.submittable.com/ | https://slipperyelm.findlay.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Sep 1 – Feb 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “The literary journal of the University of Findlay.” | A solid university journal (Ohio). | Good for general literary work. | All content online |
| Snakeskin Poetry… | 55 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.snakeskin.org.uk/submit.htm | http://www.snakeskin.org.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “The pervasive wit and humour.” George Simmers’ legendary zine. Loves formal wit and light verse. | A very long-running, fast, and reprint-friendly UK journal. | Strategic Note: One of the oldest and friendliest online poetry zines. Constraint: 1000 words max (usually much shorter). | All content online |
| So To Speak | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sotospeak.submittable.com/ | https://sotospeakjournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Feminist) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1993 | No | “Intersectional feminism.” Visual art and poetry. | Run by George Mason University. | Constraint: Feminist/Intersectional focus. | All content online |
| Soft Punk Magazine | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.softpunkmag.com/submit | https://www.softpunkmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Culture) | Varied | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Intelligent and beautiful.” Essays, fiction, and poetry from the “excluded observer.” | A sleek, modern journal mixing art, culture, and lit. | Constraint: Very modern/urban aesthetic. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Solstice | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://solsticelitmag.submittable.com/ | https://solsticelitmag.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Aug 1 – Mar 31 | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “A Magazine of Diverse Voices.” | Focus on diversity and inclusion. | Regular submissions are unpaid; contest pays well. | All content online |
| Songs of Eretz Poetry Review | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.songsoferetz.com/p/guidelines.html | http://www.songsoferetz.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Poetry of wonder.” Dedicated entirely to sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative poetry. | N/A | Constraint: Poetry only. | All content online |
| Sou’wester | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://souwester.submittable.com/ | https://www.siue.edu/souwester/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 1960 | No | “Literary history.” Old and respected journal from SIUE. | N/A | Strategic Note: A classic “little magazine.” | Print only |
| South Bank Poetry | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://southbankpoetry.co.uk/submissions/ | http://southbankpoetry.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Urban) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Accessible, urban poetry.” Based in London. | Captures the energy of the city. | Constraint: Often themed. | Print only |
| South Dakota Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://southdakotareview.submittable.com/ | https://southdakotareview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Oct 1 – Apr 15 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1963 | No | “The American West.” Run by USD. Loves landscape, place, and ecocriticism. | N/A | Strategic Note: distinct from “South Carolina” or “Southern Review”. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Space and Time | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://spaceandtime.net/submissions/ | https://spaceandtime.net/ | ? | Active | Established (Spec) | Rolling | Yes ($5) | Not Stated | 1966 | No | “Strange and unusual.” One of the longest-running indie spec mags. | Constraint: Open to all subgenres. | Select pieces online / Print | |
| SPAM Zine | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.spamzine.co.uk/submit | https://www.spamzine.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Post-Internet) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Post-internet poetry.” Glitch, memes, pop culture, and irony. | The leading journal for “internet poetry.” | Constraint: Post-internet aesthetic. | Print / Online |
| Speculative Grammarian | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://specgram.com/sub/ | https://specgram.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Ling) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1993 | No | “Satirical linguistics.” Poetry about language, grammar, and academia. | Constraint: Must be about linguistics. | All content online | |
| Splonk | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://splonk.ie/submit/ | https://splonk.ie/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Varied | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Flash fiction and poetry from Ireland.” Loves wit, linguistic play, and sharp brevity. | N/A | Constraint: Short reading windows. | All content online |
| Spork | 55 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://sporkpress.com/submit/ | https://sporkpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “Strange, beautiful, and strictly non-commercial.” “Experimental and anarchic.” Loves work that is wild, funny, and anti-establishment. | Known for a distinctively weird, “handmade” aesthetic. | Constraint: Often mail-only or contest-only. Check site. Constraint: High literary bar. | ? |
| Sporklet | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sporkpress.com/sporklet/ | https://sporkpress.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “The online arm of Spork Press.” | Weird, handmade, and anarchic energy. | Strategic Note: Faster response than the print journal. | All content online |
| Startling Stories | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://startlingstoriesmag.com/submissions | https://startlingstoriesmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Pulp) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1939 (Revived) | No | “Pulp Science Fiction.” A revival of the classic golden-age magazine. Loves adventure and wonder. | N/A | Constraint: Pulp aesthetic. | All content online |
| StorySouth | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://storysouth.com/submissions/ | http://storysouth.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Jun 15-Jul 15; Dec 15-Jan 15 | No | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “The new south.” One of the first major online journals. Focus on Southern writers. | Constraint: Specific reading windows. | Strategic Note: Highly respected online venue. | All content online |
| StylusLit | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://styluslit.com/submit/ | https://styluslit.com/ | ? | Active | Established (AU) | Feb, Jul deadlines | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Australian and international writing.” | A respected Australian online journal. | Constraint: Specific reading periods. | All content online |
| SurVision Magazine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://survisionmagazine.com/submissions.htm | http://survisionmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Neosurrealist poetry.” explicitly seeks the dream-logic and non-sequiturs you use. | Based in Dublin. A key hub for modern surrealism. | Constraint: Surrealist focus. | All content online |
| Sweet: A Literary Confection | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sweetlit.submittable.com/ | https://sweetlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Creative) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Poetry and creative nonfiction.” Whimsical, sharp, and thoughtful. | Strategic Note: Loves “hybrid” forms and wit. | Constraint: High volume. | All content online |
| swifts & slows | 55 | < 3 months | No | Yes (if noted) | No | $0.00 | arteidolia.com/submit (Email) | arteidolia.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Avant-Garde) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | “A quarterly of crisscrossings.” (Experimental, visual, hybrid). | This is the quarterly journal arm of Arteidolia. | No Sim-Subs. A prime, no-fee market for your experimental/visual work. | All pieces online |
| takahe magazine | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.takahe.org.nz/submission-guidelines/ | https://www.takahe.org.nz/ | ? | Active | Established (NZ) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “Aotearoa New Zealand’s literary magazine.” | A major NZ print journal. | Constraint: Strong focus on NZ writers, but accepts international. | Print only |
| The Alchemy Spoon | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | £3.00 | https://www.thealchemyspoon.com/submit.html | https://www.thealchemyspoon.com/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | 1-3 poems. “We ‘publish ‘themed ‘issues.” “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘transforms ‘the ‘ordinary.” | A high-quality UK-based print and online journal. | Check the website for the current theme. Note the fee is in Pounds. | All content online / Print |
| The Avalon Literary Review | 55 | 3-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.avalonliteraryreview.com/Submission-Guidelines.html | http://www.avalonliteraryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling (Quarterly deadlines) | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Traditional, well-crafted poetry.” 1-3 poems. “We ‘prefer ‘poems ‘that ‘are ‘accessible’ ‘and ”have ‘a ”clear ‘meaning’.” | A solid, traditional print journal. Submissions are via email. | Constraint: Very traditional/conservative aesthetic. Avoid experimental work. | Print only |
| The Belladonna | 55 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/write-for-us-5b4d24172158 | https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Satire) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Comedy and satire by women and non-binary writers.” Sharp, topical, and biting. | Constraint: Women/NB creators only. | All content online | |
| The Cardiff Review | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.cardiffreview.com/submit/ | https://www.cardiffreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Student/New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Graduate writing.” Originally for Cardiff students, now open to all emerging writers. | Excellent for newer voices. | Constraint: Focus on emerging talent. | All content online |
| The Citron Review | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thecitronreview.submittable.com/ | https://citronreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Micro) | Varied (e.g., Feb 1 – Dec 6) | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Micros ‘and ‘flash.” Only publishes short-form work. Poetry must be “micro-poetry” or short. | A long-running, highly respected venue for flash and micro-literature. | The “micro” constraint is key. Send short, punchy work. | All content online |
| The Comstock Review | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://comstockreview.org/open-reading-period/ | https://comstockreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Print) | Jan 1 – Mar 31 | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1986 | No | “Open to all forms.” Favors well-crafted, metaphorical, and accessible poetry. | N/A | Strategic Note: One of the most reliable independent poetry journals. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Dread Machine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.thedreadmachine.com/submit/ | https://www.thedreadmachine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Cyberpunk) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Strict (No AI) | 2020 | No | “Cyberpunk, slipstream, and dark speculative.” | Explicitly seeks work about the “dread” of technology, AI, and the future. | Constraint: Dark/Futuristic themes. | All content online |
| The Evansville Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://www.evansville.edu/majors/creativewriting/evansvilleReview.cfm | https://www.evansville.edu/majors/creativewriting/evansvilleReview.cfm | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Sept – Dec | No | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “University of Evansville.” High-quality general literary journal. | Constraint: Postal submissions. | Strategic Note: Consistently good production value. | Print only |
| The Exacting Clam | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://theexactingclam.com/submissions/ | https://theexactingclam.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intellectual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Esoteric, weird, and intellectual.” | A journal for “high weirdness” and dense, thoughtful experimentation. | Constraint: Intellectual/Esoteric focus. | All content online |
| The Fabulist | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://fabulistmagazine.com/submit/ | https://fabulistmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Speculative) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Words for the coming dark age.” Satirical, fantastical, and critical of modern systems. | Perfect for “technical-absurdist” critiques of late capitalism. | Constraint: Often leans toward speculative/satire. | All content online |
| The Forge | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://forgelitmag.com/submit/ | https://forgelitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | Yes ($50) | No | 2016 | No | “Fiction and non-fiction… and poetry.” | A paying online journal. | Strategic Note: Submissions open on the 1st of the month and close quickly (cap). | All content online |
| The Galway Review | 55 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://thegalwayreview.com/submissions/ | https://thegalwayreview.com/ | ~30,000 | Active | Established (IE) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Irish and international writing.” A major hub for writers in the West of Ireland and beyond. | High volume of publication; good exposure. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| The Horror Zine | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://thehorrorzine.com/Submit.html | https://thehorrorzine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Horror) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Horror poetry.” Only publishes horror. | A long-running, established horror zine. | Constraint: Strictly horror. | All content online |
| The Interpreter’s House | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://theinterpretershouse.org/submit | https://theinterpretershouse.org/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied (e.g., Oct, Apr) | No | Not Stated | 1996 | No | “New poetry and fiction.” | A highly respected UK journal, recently moved online. | Strict submission windows. | All content online |
| The Journal of Petra | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://petramagazine.com/submit/ | https://petramagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Queer/Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “The internet, queerness, and the weird.” | A cult favorite for the “very online” and structurally ironic poet. | Constraint: Distinct modern/digital aesthetic. | All content online |
| The Night Heron Barks | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://nightheronbarks.com/submissions/ | https://nightheronbarks.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Visceral and urgent.” High-quality online journal with a focus on distinct imagery. | N/A | Strategic Note: Quickly gained a strong reputation. | All content online |
| The Ocotillo Review | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://kallistogaiapress.org/submit/ | https://kallistogaiapress.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Press) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Literary landscapes.” Run by Kallisto Gaia Press. High production value. | Constraint: $3 fee. | N/A | Print / Select Online |
| The Pig’s Back | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.thepigsback.ie/submissions | https://www.thepigsback.ie/ | ? | Active | Niche (IE) | Varied | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Good writing from Donegal.” | A high-quality regional journal from Ireland. | Open to international submissions. | Print only |
| The Rising Phoenix Review | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.risingphoenixreview.com/submissions | https://www.risingphoenixreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Body) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “A journal ‘for ‘survivors ‘of ‘trauma.” Only publishes “work ‘that ‘deals ‘with ‘trauma, ‘abuse, ‘and ‘healing.” | A major, respected niche journal. | The “trauma/survivor” ‘theme ‘is ‘a ‘hard ‘constraint. ‘This ‘is ‘a ‘specialty ‘market ‘for ‘that ‘topic. | All content online |
| The Rush | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://therush.submittable.com/ | https://www.therushmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Univ) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Movement and energy.” Run by Mount St. Mary’s University. | Loves work with momentum and strong verbs. | Constraint: “Rush” implies the aesthetic (active). | All content online |
| The Scores | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thescores.org.uk/submit/ | https://thescores.org.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “A journal of poetry and prose.” Run by University of St Andrews. | Very high literary standard; open to the “difficult” and “modern.” | Constraint: University schedule. | All content online |
| The Seventh Quarry | 55 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://www.seventhquarry.co.uk/ | http://www.seventhquarry.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (Wales) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Swansea poetry magazine.” International but rooted in Wales. | A respected Welsh print journal. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| The Spectacle | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://thespectacle.submittable.com/ | https://thespectacle.wustl.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Sep 1 – Nov 1 | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Visual culture and literary art.” | Run by WashU St. Louis. High production value. | Constraint: Often themed. | All content online |
| The Tangerine | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thetangerinemagazine.com/submit/ | https://thetangerinemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK/IE) | Varied | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Belfast-based magazine of new writing.” Cultural commentary and poetry. | A hip, culturally relevant magazine from Northern Ireland. | Open to international submissions. | Print only |
| The Tiny | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thetiny.submittable.com/ | https://thetinyjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Drill down.” Highly curated experimental and theoretical work. | Strategic Note: Very prestigious in the experimental scene. | Constraint: Bi-annual issues. | All content online |
| Thin Air | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://thinairmagazine.submittable.com/ | https://thinairmagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Sep 1 – Apr 15 | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Northern Arizona University’s literary journal.” | A solid MFA journal (NAU). | Good for general literary work. | All content online / Print |
| Third Flatiron | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.thirdflatiron.com/liveSite/pages/submissions | http://www.thirdflatiron.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Anthology) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Themed anthologies.” Frequently publishes humor/satire within sci-fi/fantasy themes. | Constraint: Must fit the current anthology theme. | All content online | |
| Three-Lobed Burning Eye | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.3lobedmag.com/submissions.html | http://www.3lobedmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Varied | Yes ($30) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Speculative fiction and poetry.” Old-school internet speculative journal. | Likes dark, complex, and “oblique” takes on technology. | Constraint: Specific reading periods. | All content online |
| Tofu Ink Arts Press | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.tofuink.com/submissions/ | http://www.tofuink.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Maximalist) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Extravagant, maximalist, and surreal.” Vispo and dense, colorful language. | Great for the “manifest crescendos” of your first poem. | Constraint: Visual/Maximalist aesthetic. | All content online |
| Tower Poetry | 55 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://towerpoetry.ca/submit/ | https://towerpoetry.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1951 | No | “Canada’s oldest poetry magazine.” | A historic Canadian journal. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| Turbine | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://turbinekapohau.org.nz/submit/ | https://turbinekapohau.org.nz/ | ? | Active | Established (NZ) | Dec (Annual) | No | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “New writing from New Zealand and the world.” | Run by the IIML (Victoria Univ. of Wellington). Open to experimental work. | Constraint: Annual issue. | |
| Tyger Tyger | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://tygertyger.net/submit/ | https://tygertyger.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Varied | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “New poems for children.” Online UK journal. Loves funny, catchy, and well-crafted poems (including limericks). | Constraint: Email submissions. | Strategic Note: Distinct from Tyger Quarterly. | All content online |
| Typo Magazine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://typomag.com/submit.html | http://typomag.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Innovative poetry.” Smart, sharp, and often structurally ironic. | A long-running, high-quality online journal. | Constraint: Email submissions only. | All content online |
| Up the Staircase Quarterly | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.upthestaircase.org/submit.html | https://www.upthestaircase.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Varied (Quarterly) | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Innovative, accessible poetry.” | A long-running, beloved online journal. | Strategic Note: Often themed issues. | All content online |
| Uut Poetry | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://uutpoetry.com/submit/ | https://uutpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Surreal and absurd.” Loves the strange, the funny, and the illogical. | Constraint: “Uut” means “Out/New.” | All content online | |
| Verity La | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://verityla.com/submit/ | https://verityla.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Aus) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Brave and edgy.” Australian journal. | Known for being “unsettling” and “distinct.” | Constraint: Likes experimental/hybrid work. | All content online |
| Verse-Virtual | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.verse-virtual.org/submissions.html | http://www.verse-virtual.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Community) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Community first.” Accessible, humane poetry. | Operates on a model of “poets reading and commenting on each other.” | Constraint: Expectation of community interaction. | All content online |
| Volt | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://voltpoetry.com/submit/ | http://voltpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Print) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Strictly for the bold.” Physically wide format allows for structural experimentation. | Known for its beautiful, oversized print design that accommodates long lines and visual play. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| Wales Haiku Journal | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.waleshaikujournal.com/submissions | https://www.waleshaikujournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Haiku from Wales and the world.” Senryu (humorous poems) are welcome. | Beautifully designed site. | Constraint: Short forms. | All content online |
| Weird Lit Magazine | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.weirdlitmag.com/submit | https://www.weirdlitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Weird) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Absurdist, ambiguous, avant-garde.” Explicitly asks for the “odd” and “grotesque.” | Strategic Note: Perfect fit for “Trilogy of the Oblique Carbide.” | Constraint: Weird/Absurdist focus. | All content online |
| What Rough Beast | 55 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.indolentbooks.com/what-rough-beast/ | https://www.indolentbooks.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Political) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Poetry of the crisis.” Published by Indolent Books. Raw, political, and urgent. | Constraint: Political/Social focus. | All content online | |
| White Stag | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://whitestagpublishing.com/submit/ | https://whitestagpublishing.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Occult) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Occult and surreal.” Dark, mythic, and abstract. | Constraint: Loves the “shadow side.” | All content online | |
| Whitefish Review | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://whitefishreview.submittable.com/ | https://whitefishreview.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Env) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Literature, art, and mountain culture.” Montana-based. High production value. | N/A | Strategic Note: Often features celebrity interviews/contributors. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Wizards in Space | 55 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.wizardsinspace.com/submit | https://www.wizardsinspace.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Lit-Spec) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Space magic.” Literary speculative fiction and poetry with a focus on warmth and community. | N/A | Constraint: Specific reading windows. | All content online |
| Worlds of Possibility | 55 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.juliarios.com/worlds-of-possibility/ | https://www.juliarios.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Hopeful and inclusive spec fic.” Run by Julia Rios (ex-Fireside/Uncanny). | Constraint: Subscription-based reading periods. | N/A | All content online |
| Zarf | 55 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://zarfpoetry.tumblr.com/submit | https://zarfpoetry.tumblr.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Small Press) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “New poetry.” Often features minimalist, visual, or structural work. | A key UK small press for experimental poetry. | Constraint: Short submission windows. | Print / Online |
| Zooscape | 55 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://zooscape-zine.com/submissions/ | https://zooscape-zine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Furry) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Furry and anthropomorphic fiction/poetry.” Talking animals, xenofiction, and creature-based spec-fic. | N/A | Constraint: Must feature anthropomorphic animals. | All content online |
| Good River Review | 58 | Up to 6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously published”) | No | $2.00 | https://goodriverreview.submittable.com/submit | https://goodriverreview.com | Not Found | Active | University | Specific reading periods | Not Stated (Has $1k prize) | Not Stated | 1970 | No | “We seek… work that is thoughtful, intelligent, and well-crafted.” (Up to 5 poems). | The journal of the Naslund-Mann School of Writing at Spalding University (formerly Great River Review). | A well-regarded university journal. High-quality, but with a long response time and a small fee. | Print & Online |
| The Dodge | 58 | ~6 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously published”) | No | $0.00 | https://thedodgemag.com/submissions | https://thedodgemag.com | Not Found | Active | University | Specific reading periods | Not Found | “We do not consider submissions created with… generative AI.” | 2021 | No | Eco-themed. “Writing about the environment, in all its forms.” (Up to 5 poems). | Run by the College of Wooster. A university journal with a specific environmental focus. | A good market for “eco-poetry” or any work that engages with nature, climate, or place. Clear no-AI policy. | Online Only |
| *Star 82 Review | 60 | 1 to 3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | star82review.com/submissions.html | star82review.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“Please, no AI or computer-generated work.”) | 2012 | No | Short-form work (prose <1000 words). “Humanity, humility and humor.” Gentle, slightly edgy, but “family friendly.” No overt violence, sex, or vices. “A journal of ‘art ‘and ‘literature.” Only accepts “short poems, ‘flash, ‘and ‘art ‘that ‘incorporates ‘a ‘star ‘or ‘asterisk.” | A highly specific, high-concept journal. The “star/asterisk” theme is a hard constraint.A lso accepts “Erasure Text” and “Word + Image” hybrids. | Do not submit unless your work explicitly uses a “*” or “star” ‘theme. ‘This ‘is ‘a ‘visual/conceptual ‘market.T he blog-post-as-reprint policy is generous. Ideal for short, image-rich, or subtle poems. The “family friendly” note is a key constraint. | All pieces online |
| & Change | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.andchangepoetry.com/submit | https://www.andchangepoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Gay) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “A journal of gay poetry.” Only open to poets who identify as gay men. 3-8 poems. | A niche journal specifically for gay men. | Constraint: Must identify as a gay man. | All content online |
| A Velvet Giant | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.avelvetgiant.com/submit | https://www.avelvetgiant.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Hybrid) | Rolling | Yes ($20) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Genre-bending and structural subversion.” | Excellent for work that breaks the logic of the page. | Constraint: Hybrid/Experimental focus. | All content online |
| Acorn | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://acornhaiku.com/submissions/ | https://acornhaiku.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Feb & Aug | No | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “Contemporary Haiku.” Widely considered one of the top journals for haiku and senryu (humorous/human nature poems). | N/A | Constraint: Strict reading periods. | All content online |
| Across the Margin | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://acrossthemargin.com/submit/ | https://acrossthemargin.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | No | 2013 | No | “We don’t even have a door.” Open to fiction, poetry, nonfiction. “Best in… everything.” | An eclectic online journal. | Open to diverse styles. | All content online |
| Adjacent Pineapple | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.adjacentpineapple.com/submit | http://www.adjacentpineapple.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Absurdist) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Bizarre, uncanny, and absurdist.” Explicitly seeks work that makes the familiar strange. | Scottish journal with a great eye for “technical-absurdist” humor. | Constraint: Must be weird/uncanny. | All content online |
| ANTAE | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.antae.org.uk/submit | https://www.antae.org.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Theme) | Varied (Themed) | No | ? | 2013 | No | “Creative writing on memory and history.” Only publishes work engaging with these themes. | A UK-based journal focused on “collective memory,” history, and archives. | Constraint: Must relate to memory, history, or the past. | All content online |
| Antithesis Journal | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://antithesisjournal.com.au/submit | http://antithesisjournal.com.au/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Annual (e.g., Apr-Jul) | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1987 | No | “The annual arts and humanities journal of the University of Melbourne.” | One of Australia’s oldest student-run graduate journals. | Constraint: Annual themed submission window. | Select pieces online |
| Anvil Tongue | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://anviltongue.com/submit | https://anviltongue.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Rolling | No | Strict (No AI) | 2021 | No | “Experimental and hybrid.” Loves work that breaks form and logic. | A newer venue for high-concept experimentation. | Constraint: Prefers work that defies categorization. | All content online |
| Apofenie Magazine | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://apofenie.com/submissions | https://apofenie.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2017 | No | “Literature for the unmoored.” Seeks work that “questions certainty” and explores “ambiguity.” | A sleek online journal with an international focus. | Good for work that is slightly surreal, philosophical, or translation-heavy. | All content online |
| Arsenika | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://arsenika.net/submissions/ | https://arsenika.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Varied | Yes ($60) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Flash fiction and poetry.” Science, tech, and emotional resonance. | Pays very well for poetry ($60). | Constraint: Specific reading windows. | All content online |
| Atrium | 60 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://atriumpoetry.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://atriumpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling (Monthly) | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Poetry that lingers.” | A highly respected UK-based webzine. | Strategic Note: Very fast response time. | All content online |
| Augur Magazine | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://augurmag.com/submissions/ | https://augurmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (CanLit) | Varied | Yes (CAD) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Future-realism and dreamy spec-fic.” Canadian focus but open to all. | Constraint: Prioritizes Canadian/Indigenous voices. | N/A | All content online |
| Autumn Sky Poetry Daily | 60 | < 1 week | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | autumnskypoetrydaily.com/submission-guidelines/ | autumnskypoetrydaily.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“Absolutely no artificial intelligence… poems will be accepted.”) | 2009 | No | Publishes one poem daily. Prefers formal verse (esp. sonnets) and well-crafted line breaks. “No bios… Who you are doesn’t matter.” | Unique submission model: “If your poem doesn’t appear online within one week, it won’t be published.” No rejection/acceptance notes. | A great place for formal work or reprints. The 1-week response (by publication) is unparalleled. Avoid poems with unusual tabbed formatting. | All pieces online |
| AvantAppal(achia) | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | avantappalachia.com/submissions (Email) | avantappalachia.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2017 | Yes (Audio) | Constraint: Regional/Thematic ONLY. (Appalachian-based experimental). | A high-quality journal for a specific regional/aesthetic niche. | Do not submit. | N/A (Regional-Only) |
| Bad Lilies | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://badlilies.uk/submit/ | https://badlilies.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Botany/Digital) | Varied (e.g., Jun, Dec) | Yes (£20) | No | 2020 | No | “A ‘digital ‘journal ‘of ‘poetry.” 1-3 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘wit, ‘verve, ‘and ‘precision’.” | A high-quality, paying UK-based online journal. Known for its sleek design and strong editorial curation. | A solid, paying market. They appreciate “wit” ‘and ‘formal ‘skill ‘without ‘being ‘stuffy. Constraint: Digital-first aesthetic. | All content online |
| Barzakh | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.barzakhmag.net/submit | https://www.barzakhmag.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intl) | Varied (e.g., Sep-Nov) | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “A space between.” Multi-genre, international, and trans-lingual work. | Run by the University at Albany, SUNY. | Good for experimental or international work. | All content online |
| Beestung | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://beestung.submittable.com/ | https://beestungmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Queer/Exp) | Varied (Quarterly) | Yes ($20) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Poetry by non-binary and two-spirit writers.” Experimental and hybrid forms encouraged. | A vital space for non-binary experimentalists. | Constraint: Non-binary/Two-Spirit writers only. | All content online |
| Bending Genres | 60 | 1-4 weeks | No | No | No | $0.00 | bendinggenres.submittable.com/submit | bendinggenres.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods (Open to Jan 31, 2026) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Unusual, experimental… We enjoy blending genres, hybrid writing, blurred lines.” | Highly specific aesthetic. “No simultaneous submissions!” is a strict rule. | This is a prime market for experimental, hybrid, and “weird” work. Response times are very fast. | All pieces online |
| Bi Women Quarterly | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | http://www.biwomenquarterly.com/submission-guidelines/ | http://www.biwomenquarterly.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (LGBTQ+) | Rolling (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 1983 | No | “Voices of women with bi+ sexualities.” Only publishes bi/pan/fluid women. | A historic, long-running feminist/LGBTQ+ journal. | Constraint: Must identify as a woman with bi+ sexuality. | All content online |
| Birdy Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | birdymagazine.com/submissions/ (Email/Form) | birdymagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2014 | No | “Denver-centric… but… piece should apply beyond… our city.” Prefers 250-1500 words. | A high-quality, reprint-friendly, Denver-based arts and culture magazine. | A great, no-fee, high-visibility market for reprints or new work. | All pieces online |
| Black Poppy Review | 60 | ~3 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously published”) | No | $0.00 | blackforkreview.com/submissions/ | blackforkreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2020 | No | “Submit up to 3 poems… not to exceed 10 pages.” | Note: This is The Black Fork Review. “Black Poppy Review” is not a verifiable journal; this is the closest match. | A solid, no-fee university journal. | All pieces online |
| Black Stone / White Stone | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://blackstonewhitestone.com/submissions/ | https://blackstonewhitestone.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Aus) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Dualities and abstractions.” Australian-based but global. | Excellent for philosophical or dualistic poetry. | Constraint: Often themed around “duality.” | All content online |
| Bloodroot Literary Magazine | 60 | 3-5 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.bloodrootlit.org/submissions/ | https://www.bloodrootlit.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Varied (e.g., Dec 15) | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “New voices… especially from the Upper Valley (VT/NH).” 3-5 pages of poetry. | A high-quality regional journal. | Strategic Note: Strong preference for writers from the VT/NH region, though open to others. | Print only |
| Blue Mountain Review | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://southerncollectiveexperience.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://southerncollectiveexperience.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Southern voices… and beyond.” Diverse, inclusive, and eclectic. | Run by The Southern Collective Experience. | A very active, community-focused journal. | All content online |
| Blueline | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $3.00 | https://blueline.submittable.com/ | https://www.bluelineadk.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1979 | No | “The spirit of the Adirondacks.” Only publishes work about the Adirondacks or similar northern regions. | A long-running regional journal (SUNY Potsdam). | Constraint: Must be about the Adirondacks or northern geography. | Print only |
| Bones | 60 | 1-2 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.bonesjournal.com/submission.html | http://www.bonesjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Avant-Haiku) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Avant-garde haiku.” Rejects tradition; embraces fragmentation and the abstract. | Based in Denmark. The bleeding edge of English-language haiku. | Constraint: Very short, abstract forms only. | All content online |
| Borderless Journal | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://borderlessjournal.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://borderlessjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intl) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Connecting the world through words.” No borders. | A Singapore-based international journal. | A good market for international voices and translation. | All content online |
| Boyne Berries | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://boynewriters.com/boyne-berries/ | https://boynewriters.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (IE) | Varied | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Contemporary poetry and prose.” Grounded, lyric work. | Published by the Boyne Writers Group (Ireland). | Constraint: Bi-annual windows. | Print only |
| Breakwater Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://breakwaterreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.breakwaterreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Sep 1 – Apr 30 | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | 3-5 poems. Open to all forms and styles. | Run by the MFA students at UMass Boston. | A solid, established MFA journal. A good market for emerging writers to place strong, polished work. | Online only |
| Broad River Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://broadriverreview.submittable.com/ | https://broadriverreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Feb 1 – Apr 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1968 | No | “Best of the region and beyond.” | Run by Gardner-Webb University. | Features the “Rash Awards.” | Print only |
| Cartridge Lit | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://cartridgelit.com/submit/ | https://cartridgelit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Gaming) | Varied (Themed) | No | ? | 2014 | No | “Literature inspired by video games.” Only publishes work about video games. | The premier journal for video game poetry/lit. | Constraint: Must be about video games. | All content online |
| CEA Mid-Atlantic Review | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://ceamidatlantic.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://ceamidatlantic.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Annual (Jan deadline) | No | ? | 1990 | No | “The journal of the College English Association (Mid-Atlantic).” | An academic association journal. | Constraint: Preference often given to conference attendees/members, though open. | All content online (PDF) |
| Cease, Cows | 60 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | ceasecows.com/submissions | ceasecows.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Dreamlike, surreal, odd… Poems that tell stories.” Prefers prose poetry. | A long-running, very fast-responding journal for surreal and narrative work. | This is a prime market for prose poetry and surreal narratives. | All pieces online |
| CHEAP POP | 60 | < 1 week | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | cheappop.com/submit | cheappop.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Flash) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | Constraint: Max 500 words. (This applies to poetry as well). | A premier, “top-shelf” market for micro-work. Extremely fast responses. | This is a flash-fiction market that also accepts poetry, as long as it’s under 500 words. | All pieces online |
| Cholla Needles | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.chollaneedles.com/ | http://www.chollaneedles.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Writers from the American Southwest.” Only publishes work connected to the Mojave Desert/Southwest. | A monthly journal/anthology series focusing on the desert Southwest. | Constraint: Must be related to the American Southwest/Desert. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Clarion Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://clarionmagazine.org/submit/ | https://clarionmagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Student) | Rolling | No | ? | 1998 | No | “The literary magazine of Boston University.” | Student-run, but high quality given BU’s creative writing reputation. | Open to general submissions. | All content online |
| Clockwise Cat | 60 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | clockwisecat@yandex.com (Email) | clockwisecat.blogspot.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Experimental, surreal, avant-garde, weird.” | A long-running, reprint-friendly blog-journal for experimental work. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your “weird” or surreal work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Cloudbank | 60 | 4-8 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://cloudbank.submittable.com/ | https://www.cloudbankbooks.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Oct 1 – Apr 1 | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1997 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for poems that are well-crafted and imaginative.” | A long-running print journal from an independent press (Cloudbank Books). | A solid, traditional print journal. A good home for well-crafted lyric or narrative poems. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Club Plum Literary Journal | 60 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | clubplumliteraryjournal.com/submit/ (Submittable) | clubplumliteraryjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “A haven for the broken… a beautiful or strange or dark place.” | A well-regarded, fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Collateral Journal | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://collateraljournal.com/submit | https://collateraljournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Military) | Varied (e.g., May, Nov) | No | ? | 2016 | No | “Work about the impact of military service.” Only publishes work related to the military/war. | Focuses on the “collateral” impact of war on soldiers, families, and civilians. | Constraint: Must engage with military/conflict themes. | All content online |
| Confingo Magazine | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://confingopublishing.uk/submit/ | https://confingopublishing.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Varied (e.g., Mar, Sep) | Yes (£20) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “New fiction, poetry, and art.” | A high-quality UK print journal. | Constraint: No simultaneous submissions. | Print only |
| Confluence | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.confluence-journal.com/submissions | https://www.confluence-journal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “Literature… from the Ohio Valley.” | Run by the Ohio Valley Literary Group. | Constraint: Strong preference for Ohio Valley connections. | Print only |
| Crow Name | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://crowname.com/submit/ | https://crowname.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “The uncanny and the weird.” Loves slightly dark, surreal, or folkloric poetry. | Great for “haunted” or “strange” work. | Constraint: Surreal aesthetic preferred. | All content online |
| DATABLEED | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.datableed.co.uk/submit | https://www.datableed.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Tech) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2016 | Yes | “Poetry, rhetoric, and technoculture.” Glitch, code, and noise. | A UK-based zine for “messy” and “leaking” data-poetry. | Constraint: Techno-poetics/Glitch focus. | All content online |
| Dead King Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://deadkingmag.com/submissions/ | https://deadkingmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Dark) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Absurdist, surreal, and dark.” | Aesthetically jarring and cynical. Fits the “Alizarian” vibe well. | Constraint: Prefers shorter, punchy work. | All content online |
| Deep Wild | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://deepwildjournal.submittable.com/ | https://deepwildjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Wilderness) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Writing from the backcountry.” Only publishes work about wilderness/backcountry experiences. | A niche journal for hikers, climbers, and wilderness lovers. | Constraint: Must be about wild places (not just “nature,” but wilderness). | Print only |
| Del Sol Review | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://delsolreview.webdelsol.com/submit | http://delsolreview.webdelsol.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “The best in new poetry and fiction.” | Part of the Web Del Sol network. | A reliable, long-standing online journal. | All content online |
| Deluge | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://delugejournal.submittable.com/ | https://www.delugejournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Hybrid) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2014 | Yes | “Experimental film and text.” Intersection of visual art and abstract text. | Run by the radio station 91.3 WYEP. | Constraint: Loves hybrid/video/visual work. | All content online |
| Digging Press Journal | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $3.00 | diggingpress.submittable.com/submit | diggingpress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | Theme: “The Underside… the bizarre… the sublime.” | This is the journal arm of Digging Press. | A solid, no-fee market for your “weird,” surreal, or dark-themed work. | Select pieces online |
| Dissections | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://libguides.brighton.ac.uk/dissections/submission | https://libguides.brighton.ac.uk/dissections | ? | Active | Niche (Horror) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “The Journal of Contemporary Horror.” Academic criticism and original horror poetry. | A peer-reviewed journal that also publishes creative work. | Constraint: Must be horror poetry. | All content online |
| Dissident Voice | 60 | Not Stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | dissidentvoice.org/contact/ (email) | dissidentvoice.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Political) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1999 | No | Constraint: “Poetry based on social justice and peace.” | A long-running, non-profit political newsletter/journal. | This is a political market. Send only work that explicitly engages with social justice themes. | All pieces online |
| Dreams & Nightmares | 60 | 3-9 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail only) | http://dreamsandnightmaresmagazine.com/ | http://dreamsandnightmaresmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (SFF) | Rolling | Yes ($12 + 2 copies) | Not Stated | 1986 | No | “Speculative poetry” (SFF, surreal). Submissions by post-mail ONLY. Send 3-7 poems. | A legendary, long-running (since 1986) print-only zine for SFF poetry. Editor David C. Kopaska-Merkel is a major figure. | The “mail-only” submission is a major constraint, as is “No Sim-Subs.” This is a classic, old-school zine for serious SFF poets. | No content online (Print only) |
| Dreamstreets Magazine | 60 | 6-12 months | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | dreamstreets.com/guidelines.html (Mail) | dreamstreets.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling (Mail) | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1977 | No | “Delaware’s longest-running independent literary magazine.” Open to all forms. | A long-running print journal. Submissions are mail-only. | This is a traditional, mail-in market. Only submit if you are comfortable with print-only and long response times. | Select excerpts online |
| Dreginald | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dreginald.submittable.com/ | https://dreginald.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Excellence and play.” Highly experimental, absurdist, and often funny. | A great venue for work that doesn’t fit traditional molds. | Constraint: Submit 3-5 poems. | All content online |
| Dunes Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://dunesreview.submittable.com/ | https://dunesreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1996 | No | “Northern Michigan focus.” | A solid regional print journal. | Constraint: Regional preference. | Print only |
| Dust Poetry Magazine | 60 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://dustpoetry.co.uk/submit/ | https://dustpoetry.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Honest, accessible poetry.” Loves work that finds beauty in the mundane. | Very fast response times. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| EAP The Magazine | 60 | 2-3 months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | eapthemagazine@gmail.com (Email) | exterminatingangel.com/eap-the-magazine/ | Not Found | Active | Established (Press) | Specific reading periods | $20/poem | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Gonzo… transgressive… avant-pop… work that pushes boundaries.” | The journal arm of Exterminating Angel Press. | A prime, no-fee, paying market for your most “transgressive” or experimental work. | All pieces online |
| Earth & Altar | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://earthandaltarmag.com/submissions | https://earthandaltarmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Religious) | Rolling | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Queer, anglo-catholic, and progressive.” Only publishes work at the intersection of faith and justice. | A niche religious/progressive journal. | Constraint: Must fit the progressive/Christian/Queer ethos. | All content online |
| Empty Mirror | 60 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/submit | https://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Beat) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Modern, beat, and surreal.” Loves work in the lineage of the Beat Generation and NY School. | Very stylish, culturally connected journal. | Constraint: Loves “outsider” or “cultural” themes. | All content online |
| Evening Street Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://eveningstreetpress.com/submission-guidelines.html | http://eveningstreetpress.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “The human condition.” | A traditional independent press/journal. | Constraint: Mail submissions preferred (Email allowed for subscribers). | Print only |
| Existere | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://existere.submittable.com/ | http://existere.com/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes (Small) | Not Stated | 1978 | No | “York University’s journal of arts and literature.” | A respected Canadian university journal. | Open to international submissions. | Print only |
| Expat Press | 60 | 1-2 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://expatpress.com/submissionqueries/ | https://expatpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Transgressive literature, cyberwriting, and noir.” “Digital bohemianism.” | A gritty, “gonzo” style indie press/journal. | Constraint: No simultaneous submissions. | All content online |
| Exquisite Corpse | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.corpse.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=30 | http://www.corpse.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Avant) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1983 | No | “A Journal of Letters and Life.” Legendary surrealist/satirical journal founded by Andrei Codrescu. | Deeply irreverent, shocking, and funny. | Constraint: ” Avant-garde/Surreal humor.” | All content online |
| Failed Haiku | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://failedhaiku.com/ | https://failedhaiku.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Senryu) | Monthly (10th-25th) | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “A Journal of English Senryu.” Senryu is the cynical, human-focused cousin of haiku. | Explicitly focuses on irony, satire, and the mundane “failure” of human nature. | Constraint: Senryu form only (short, unrhymed, ironic). | All content online |
| Fenland Poetry Journal | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://fenlandpoetryjournal.org/submissions/ | https://fenlandpoetryjournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Poetry from the Fens and beyond.” Grounded, atmospheric work. | Edited by old-school UK poets. | Constraint: Email only. | Print only |
| Fernwood Press | 60 | < 3 months | Yes | Yes (if noted) | Yes | $0.00 | https://fernwoodpress.com/submissions/ | https://fernwoodpress.com | Not Found | Active | Niche (Press) | Specific reading periods | Royalties (Book) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | This is a book press, not a journal. “We publish full-length collections of poetry…” | A small, independent press that offers traditional royalty contracts (no “presales” required). | Do not send individual poems. This is a market for submitting a completed, book-length poetry manuscript. | Print (Books) |
| Flare: The Flagler Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://flare.flagler.edu/submit/ | https://flare.flagler.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | No | Not Stated | 1990 | No | “Diverse voices.” | The literary journal of Flagler College (FL). | Solid student-run journal. | All content online |
| Flash Frog | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | flashfrog.submittable.com/submit | flashfroglit.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Flash) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Constraint: Max 1,000 words. (This is a flash fiction market). | A premier, very fast-responding flash fiction market. | This is a market for prose poetry only. Do not send lineated work. | N/A (Prose Only) |
| Floyd County Moonshine | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://floydcountymoonshine.com/submissions/ | https://floydcountymoonshine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Appalachian literature and art.” | A regional journal for Floyd County, VA and Appalachia. | Constraint: Appalachian focus. | Print only |
| FOLIO | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://folio.submittable.com/ | https://www.folioamerican.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – Apr 15 | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1985 | No | 3-5 poems. “We seek well-crafted poems.” Open to all forms. | The graduate-run literary journal of American University. Long-standing and well-regarded. | A solid, established, and competitive MFA journal. A good, traditional market for polished work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Footnote | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://alternatingcurrent.submittable.com/ | https://www.alternatingcurrentpress.com/footnote | ? | Active | Niche (Historical) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “A Literary Journal of History.” Poems about historical events, people, or places. | Published by Alternating Current Press. | Constraint: Work must be historical in nature. | All content online |
| Fourteen Poems | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.fourteenpoems.com/submit | https://www.fourteenpoems.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (LGBTQ+) | Varied | Yes (£25) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Queer poetry anthology.” Modern, edgy, and often experimental. | London-based. Very stylish. | Constraint: LGBTQ+ poets only. | All content online |
| FreeFall | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://freefallmagazine.ca/submissions/ | https://freefallmagazine.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes ($25/page) | Not Stated | 1990 | No | “Exquisite writing.” Based in Calgary. | A respected Canadian literary journal. | Good for narrative and lyric poetry. | Print only |
| FRiGG | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | friggmagazine.com/submissions.html (email) | friggmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2003 | No | Constraint: Publishes women, non-binary, and genderqueer writers only. | A long-running online journal with a specific mission. | This market is restricted by gender identity. Very reprint-friendly if you fit the criteria. | All pieces online |
| Frozen Sea | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://frozensea.org/submit/ | https://frozensea.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2020 | Yes | “Playing tennis without a net.” Interested in hybridity, anti-capitalism, and experimental forms. | Open to the “difficult” and “abstract” nature of your work. | Constraint: Values “wildness” and experimentation. | All content online |
| Funny Times | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://funnytimes.com/submissions/ | https://funnytimes.com/ | ~60,000 | Active | Established (Humor) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1985 | No | “Cartoons and funny stories.” Occasionally accepts short humorous verse. | Constraint: Postal submissions preferred (old school). | Print / Select Online | |
| Georgetown Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://georgetownreview.submittable.com/ | https://georgetownreview.georgetown.college/ | ? | Active | Established | Sep 1 – Mar 1 | No | Not Stated | 1993 | No | “Established and emerging voices.” | Run by Georgetown College (KY). | Traditional academic journal. | All content online |
| Ghost Proposal | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ghostproposal.submittable.com/ | http://ghostproposal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Hybrid) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Hybrid, multimedia, and experimental work.” | A cool, niche journal for work that defies categorization. | Constraint: Hybrid/Experimental focus. | All content online |
| GLEAM | 60 | 1-2 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://gleamjournal.com/submit/ | https://gleamjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Form) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Journal of the Cadralor.” Only publishes “cadralore” (a specific 5-stanza form). | Dedicated to a specific invented form. | Constraint: Must be a “cadralor” poem. Check website for rules. | All content online |
| GlitterMOB | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://glittermobmag.com/submit/ | https://glittermobmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Queer, experimental, and weird.” | Playful, chaotic, and vibrant work. | Constraint: Experimental/Hybrid focus. | All content online |
| Gorse | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://gorse.ie/about/submissions/ | http://gorse.ie/ | ? | Active | Established (IE) | Varied | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “The potential of literature.” Interested in where lines blur—experimental, unconventional, and under-recognized. | A high-quality Irish journal for avant-garde work. | Constraint: High literary standard for experimentation. | Print only |
| Grievous Angel | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.grievousangel.net/ | https://www.grievousangel.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Science fiction and fantasy poetry.” | Very active, specifically focused on short, punchy tech/future poems. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Grimoire Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.grimoiremagazine.com/submit | http://www.grimoiremagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Occult) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Dark arts and surrealism.” | Great for the “corrupted entrails” imagery in your second poem. | Constraint: Dark/Surreal/Occult themes. | All content online |
| Grub Street | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://grubstreet.submittable.com/ | https://www.towson.edu/…/grub-street.html | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Sep 1 – Jan 31 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1952 | No | “Towson University’s literary magazine.” | One of the oldest student-run journals in the US. | Highly respected for a student journal. | Print only |
| HEART | 60 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://www.nostalgiapress.com/ | http://www.nostalgiapress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Inspirational) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | ? | No | “Human Equity through Art, Rhyme, and Tone.” “Uplifting, accessible.” | A traditional, inspirational journal. | Constraint: Uplifting, positive work. | Print only |
| heartwood literary magazine | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://heartwood.submittable.com/ | https://heartwoodlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Aug 15 – Dec 1; Jan 15 – May 1 | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for poems with ‘strong voice and imagery’.” | Run by the MFA program at West Virginia University. | A solid, newer MFA journal. A good market for emerging writers to place image-driven lyric or narrative poems. | Online only |
| hedgerow | 60 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | hedgerowpoems.wordpress.com/submissions/ (email) | hedgerowpoems.wordpress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Small poems… haiku, senryu, tanka… poems of place, nature, and the seasons.” | A highly respected, fast-responding journal for short/micropoetry. | This is a prime market for your shortest nature-based poems, haiku, or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Heron Tree | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | herontree.com/submit/ (email) | herontree.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | Constraint: Each poem must contain a specific word, which changes each issue. | A unique, well-regarded journal. Very reprint-friendly. | Check the website for the current “required word” before submitting. | All pieces online |
| Hobo Camp Review | 60 | 1-2 weeks (after window) | No | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | hobocampreview.blogspot.com/p/submission-guidelines.html (Email) | hobocampreview.blogspot.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0 (Prizes avail) | Not Stated | ~2009 | No | Theme: “Vagrancy… sparkle and… dust… nostalgia.” | A long-running, reprint-friendly journal. | No Sim-Subs. A prime market for reprints, if they fit the “road/traveler” theme. | All pieces online |
| Home Planet News | 60 | 6-12+ months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | homeplanetnews.com/11-submissions-2/ (Mail) | homeplanetnews.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (Mail) | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 1979 | No | Constraint: Mail submissions only. Open to all forms. | A very long-running, old-school print journal. | This is a traditional, mail-in market. Only submit if you are comfortable with SASE and long waits. | Select excerpts online |
| Honeyguide Literary Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.honeyguidemag.com/submit | https://www.honeyguidemag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Animals) | Apr 1 – May 1; Oct 1 – Nov 1 | No | Strict (No AI) | 2020 | No | “Animals and their human neighbors.” | Explicitly seeks work about the animal-human connection. | Constraint: Strict no-AI policy. | All content online |
| HOOT | 60 | 3-6+ months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $3.00 | hootsubmissions.submittable.com/submit | hootreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0 (Contributor copy) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | Constraint: Postcard-length ONLY. (Prose <150 words; Poetry <12 lines). | A long-running, unique journal that publishes on postcards. | A great market for your micro-poems. Response times can be very long. | N/A (Postcard) |
| Hotel Amerika | 60 | 4-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://hotelamerika.submittable.com/ | https://hotelamerika.net/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Sept 1 – Apr 1 | No | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “The unconventional.” Run by Columbia College Chicago. Loves essayistic and hybrid poetry. | Constraint: $3 fee. | Strategic Note: High literary standard. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Iamb | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.iambapoet.com/submit | https://www.iambapoet.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Audio) | Varied (Quarterly) | No | Not Stated | 2019 | Yes | “A wave of poetry.” Only publishes poetry with an audio recording by the author. | A dedicated audio-poetry journal. | Constraint: Must be willing to record your poem. | All content online |
| Ibbetson Street | 60 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://ibbetsonpress.com/ | https://ibbetsonpress.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “Somerville/Boston poetry.” Traditional, accessible, and local focus. | A long-running print journal from Somerville, MA. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. Strong regional preference. | Print only |
| Ionosphere Literary… | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | ampliconpress.com/ionosphere-lit/ (Email) | ampliconpress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2022 | No | Theme: “Intersection of science, tech, and art.” | The journal arm of Amplicon Press. | A prime, no-fee market only for your science-themed poems. | All pieces online |
| Ireland’s Own | 60 | 2-4 weeks | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.irelandsown.ie/contact/ | https://www.irelandsown.ie/ | ~40,000 | Active | Established (Irish) | Rolling | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 1902 | No | “Family-friendly Irish culture.” A weekly magazine that frequently publishes reader poetry, jokes, and limericks. | Constraint: Email submissions. | Strategic Note: Loves traditional, rhyming, and witty verse. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Irreantum | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://irreantum.org/submit/ | https://irreantum.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Mormon) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Mormon literature.” Only publishes work engaging with the Mormon experience. | The journal of the Association for Mormon Letters. | Constraint: Mormon themes/authors. | All content online |
| Isele Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://iselemagazine.com/submissions/ | https://iselemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (African/Diaspora) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “African and diasporic voices.” Open to all, but focus is global/African. | A rising star in the international literary scene. | Constraint: Focus on global/diaspora themes. | All content online |
| Italian Americana | 60 | 4-8 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://italianamericana.com/submissions/ | https://italianamericana.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Cultural) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1974 | No | “Italian American experience.” Only publishes work related to Italian American culture/history. | A cultural and historical review. | Constraint: Italian American themes. | Print only |
| Jellyfish Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | jellyfishmagazine.submittable.com/submit | jellyfishmagazine.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2009 | No | Seeks “the most refreshing, shiniest poems.” (This is not “Jellyfish Review” or “Jelly Squid”). | A long-running, respected online poetry journal. | A solid, no-fee market for polished, “shiny” new poems. | All pieces online |
| Jerry Jazz Musician | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://jerryjazzmusician.com/poetry-submissions/ | https://jerryjazzmusician.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Jazz) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Jazz music and culture.” Only publishes poetry related to jazz. | A long-running online music/culture site. | Constraint: Must relate to jazz. | All content online |
| Jersey Devil Press | 60 | 1-4 months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | jerseydevilpress.submittable.com/submit | jerseydevilpress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Weird, dark, surreal, or funny.” “We like strange.” | A long-running, no-fee journal for “weird” fiction and poetry. | A prime, no-fee market for your “weird,” surreal, or dark-humor poems. | All pieces online |
| Josephine Quarterly | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://josephinequarterly.com/submit/ | https://josephinequarterly.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied (e.g., Aug 1 – Oct 31) | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | Up to 5 poems. “We look for poems that are ‘startling and new’… ‘poems that won’t leave us’.” | A long-running, well-regarded online journal. Publishes quarterly. | A solid, competitive online journal. Send polished, emotionally resonant work with striking imagery. | Online only |
| Juked | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://juked.com/submissions/ | http://juked.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Online) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Work that makes us feel something.” | A major online journal. Discovered many famous indie writers. | Strategic Note: Pays for every piece. | All content online |
| Kaleidotrope | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://kaleidotrope.net/submissions/ | https://kaleidotrope.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Speculative poetry and fiction.” Loves the weird, the mechanical, and the surreal. | A long-running, reliable market for “tech-weird” poetry. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| Kasma Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.kasmamagazine.com/submissions.php | http://www.kasmamagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (SF) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Science fiction.” Dedicated sci-fi magazine that accepts poetry. | A pure sci-fi venue. | Constraint: Must be Sci-Fi. | All content online |
| Kingfisher | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://kingfisherjournal.com/submissions/ | https://kingfisherjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Feb & Aug | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Haiku and Senryu.” One of the best new venues for senryu (humorous haiku). | Constraint: Specific reading periods. | All content online | |
| Kismet Magazine | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://kismet-mag.com/about/submissions/ | https://kismet-mag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | Yes (Paid) | Not Stated | 2024 | No | “Style-forward ‘writing ‘with ‘an ‘interest ‘in ‘mystical, ‘spiritual, ‘and ‘religious ‘elements.” | A new, paying magazine with a specific interest in the “mystical” or “spiritual.” | The “mystical/spiritual” theme is broad but essential. A paying market for this niche is rare. | All content online |
| LETTERS Journal | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://letters.submittable.com/ | https://letters.submittable.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Aug 15 – Apr 15 | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “A journal of ‘short’ forms.” Poetry: up to 3 poems, 1 page each. Prose: under 1,500 words. | The graduate-run journal of the University of Central Arkansas. Niche focus on “short” work. | The “one-page poem” limit is a key constraint. Good market for concise, impactful poems. | Online only |
| LEVELER | 60 | ~1 month | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | leveler.submittable.com/submit | leveler.poetry.blog | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“We do not publish… AI-generated poetry.”) | 2018 | No | Publishes one poem at a time. Constraint: Each poem is published with a “thought process” from the editor. | A unique journal concept. Max 5 poems. | A great, no-fee journal. The “editor’s note” concept means they look for work that invites commentary. | All pieces online |
| Ligeia Magazine | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.ligeiamagazine.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://www.ligeiamagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Gothic/Modern) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “The unacknowledged and the overlooked.” “Surreal, noir, and gothic.” | A stylish online journal with a dark/modern aesthetic. | Good for “weird” or atmospheric work. | All content online |
| Liquid Imagination | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://liquidimagination.com/submissions/ | https://liquidimagination.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Speculative poetry.” Open to horror, sci-fi, and tech themes. | Friendly to “weird” tech poems. | Constraint: Genre focus. | All content online |
| Little Blue Marble | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://littlebluemarble.ca/submissions/ | https://littlebluemarble.ca/ | ? | Active | Niche (Climate) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Climate fiction and poetry.” Focus on the future of the planet and geo-engineering. | Great for poems about technology’s impact on nature. | Constraint: Climate theme is central. | All content online |
| Long Island Quarterly | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://www.poetrybay.com/liq/ | http://www.poetrybay.com/liq/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1990 | No | “Poetry by Long Island writers.” Only publishes writers with a Long Island connection. | A regional print journal. | Constraint: Must be from/connected to Long Island, NY. | Print only |
| Long River Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://longriverreview.com/submit/ | https://longriverreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Oct 1 – Feb 1 | No | Not Stated | 1997 | No | “The literary journal of the University of Connecticut.” | A solid, student-run annual journal. | Open to general submissions during reading period. | All content online / Print |
| MacQueen’s Quinterly | 60 | 2-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | macqueensquinterly.com/MacQSubmissions.aspx | macqueensquinterly.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“Writing… should be created by humans… not by Artificial Intelligence.”) | 2019 | No | “Show, don’t tell.” Open to prose poems, flash, fabulism, surrealism. Avoids individual micro-poems (haiku) unless ekphrastic. | A fast-responding, high-quality online journal. | A great, fast, no-fee market for polished prose poems or accessible lyrical work. | All pieces online |
| Mannequin Haus | 60 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://mannequinhaus.com/submit/ | https://mannequinhaus.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Surrealism and the uncanny.” | Explicitly asks for the strange and dream-like. | Constraint: Short/Flash surrealism preferred. | All content online |
| Manoa | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://manoa.hawaii.edu/manoajournal/submit/ | https://manoa.hawaii.edu/manoajournal/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “Pacific and international writing.” University of Hawaii. Major focus on translation. | Constraint: Postal submissions preferred. | Strategic Note: Prestigious for international work. | Print only |
| manywor(l)ds | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes (as reprint) | Yes (unpaid) | $0.00 | manyworl.ds.place/submissions | manyworl.ds.place | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $10 (for unpublished) | Not Stated | ~2023 | Yes (Multimedia) | Constraint: Prioritizes trans, disabled, neurodivergent, Mad, queer, crip, and intersex writers. | Corrected: My “Unable to Verify” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| Map Literary | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://mapliterary.submittable.com/ | http://www.mapliterary.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Map-themed or general literary work.” | Run by William Paterson University. | Good online journal. | All content online |
| Maryland Literary Review | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://marylandliteraryreview.com/submit/ | https://marylandliteraryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.” | A solid online journal with a regional name but broad scope. | Good for general literary work. | All content online |
| MetaStellar | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.metastellar.com/submissions/ | https://www.metastellar.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (SFF) | Rolling (Spring/Fall cycles) | Yes ($0.08/word for original fiction; varies for others) | No | 2020 | No | “Speculative fiction: sci-fi, fantasy, horror.” 1-5 poems. “We want stories that take us to new worlds.” | A pro-rate paying market for speculative fiction. They accept poetry, flash, and short stories. Very writer-friendly regarding reprints. | This is a genre market. Do not submit non-speculative work. They are very active and have a fast response time. | All content online |
| Metatron Press | 60 | 6-12 months | Yes | ? | ? | $0.00 (Open) | https://metatron.press/submissions/ | https://metatron.press/ | ? | Active | Press | Varied (e.g., Aug 1-31) | Yes (Varies) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | This is a book press, not a journal. “We ‘publish ‘feminist, ‘experimental’ and ‘innovative’ books.” | A prominent Canadian independent press with a “cult” following. Focuses on young, feminist, and “online-aware” authors. | Do not submit individual poems. This is a press for full-length manuscript submissions, primarily from younger/emerging writers. | N/A (Pre |
| Micro-Meta Poems (Metatron) | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://metatron.press/submit/micrometa-poems/ | https://metatron.press/ | ? | Active | Niche (Press Feature) | Rolling | No | ? | ~2014 | No | “A cherished series of short poems.” Constraint: 20 lines or less. 1-5 poems. | This is not a journal, but a specific “Micro-Meta Series” published on the Instagram of Metatron Press. | A top-tier, “hip” Canadian press. Send short, “online-aware,” experimental, or queer-focused poems. A larger font size (16pt+) is requested. | Online only |
| Midway Journal | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://midwayjournal.submittable.com/ | https://midwayjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Varied (e.g., Sep 1 – Nov 1) | No | Not Stated | 2005 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for ‘work that ‘is ‘image-driven’ and ‘has ‘a ‘strong ‘voice’.” | An established online journal with a clean aesthetic. Publishes “visual art” and “albums” (themed issues). | A solid, competitive online journal. Send polished, image-rich work. | Online only |
| Minyan | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://minyanmag.submittable.com/ | https://www.minyanmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Jewish) | Varied (e.g., Mar 1 – May 31) | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “A literary magazine in support of the Jewish community.” Only publishes work by Jewish writers. | A well-regarded online journal for Jewish writers. | Do not submit unless you identify as Jewish. This is a high-quality, mission-driven journal. | Online only |
| Mithila Review | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://mithilareview.com/submissions/ | https://mithilareview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Varied | Yes ($10) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “International speculative arts.” Science fiction and fantasy poetry. | One of the premier venues for non-Western speculative poetry. | Constraint: Speculative themes required. | All content online |
| Morphrog | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.morphrog.com/Submission%20Guidelines.html | https://www.morphrog.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Extreme) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Poetry in the extreme.” Dedicated to work that pushes boundaries and defies categorization. | Ideal for the aggressive absurdity of “Alizarian Grand Slam.” | Constraint: Email submissions only. | All content online |
| Mount Hope | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://mounthope.submittable.com/ | https://www.mounthopemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Writers from New England and beyond.” | Run by Roger Williams University (RI). | A solid university journal. | All content online |
| MSU Roadrunner Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://msuroadrunnerreview.submittable.com/ | https://roadrunner.msudenver.edu/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “We appreciate pieces that challenge rather than pander.” 1-5 poems. | Run by Metropolitan State University of Denver. | A solid university journal. | All content online |
| Nixes Mate Review | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://nixesmate.pub/submit | https://nixesmate.pub/ | ? | Active | Niche (Small Press) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘are ‘a ‘small ‘press ‘and ‘journal.” “We ‘like ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘edgy, ‘modern, ‘and ‘unafraid.” | A “scrappy” ‘independent ‘press ‘and ‘journal ‘from ‘Boston. | A good, accessible market for “edgy” ‘or ‘contemporary ‘work. | All content online |
| Not One of Us | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | not-one-of-us.pub/submissions/ (email) | not-one-of-us.pub | Not Found | Active | Established (Speculative) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1986 | No | Constraint: Speculative/Horror. Themed issues ONLY. (e.g., “Ghosts”). | A long-running, very fast-responding journal for dark/speculative poetry. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your speculative work, but it must fit the current theme. | Select pieces online |
| nverted Syntax | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://invertedsyntax.submittable.com/ | https://www.invertedsyntax.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Experimental) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Unconventional, experimental, and hybrid work.” | A niche journal for experimental forms. | Constraint: Experimental focus. | All content online |
| Obsessed with Pipework | 60 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | http://www.flarestackpoets.co.uk/ | http://www.flarestackpoets.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “Fresh, distinct voices.” | A respected independent UK quarterly. | Constraint: Postal submissions only. | Print only |
| Oddball Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | No | No (“exclusive work”) | No (“exclusive work”) | $0.00 | oddball.submittable.com/ | oddball.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2010 | Yes (Audio) | Theme: “Work that pertains to mental health and art.” | A long-running journal with a clear theme. | No Sim-Subs. A prime market, but only for your mental-health-themed work. | All pieces online |
| OEDILF | 60 | 1-3 days | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 | http://www.oedilf.com/db/Lim.php?f=Login | http://www.oedilf.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Project) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “The Omnificent English Dictionary In Limerick Form.” A massive collaborative project to define every word in the dictionary with a limerick. | N/A | Strategic Note: Technically a “project” not a journal, but the premier hub for limerick writers. | All content online |
| Offcourse | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.albany.edu/offcourse/submissions.html | http://www.albany.edu/offcourse/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “A literary journal.” | Run by SUNY Albany. One of the earliest online journals. | Traditional, academic aesthetic. | All content online |
| Olney Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.olneymagazine.com/submit | https://www.olneymagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Bold, unpretentious, and active.” | A rising star in the “Indie” lit scene. | Constraint: Likes “grit” and honesty. | All content online / Print |
| On Spec | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://onspec.ca/submissions/ | https://onspec.ca/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Varied | Yes (CAD) | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “The Canadian Magazine of the Fantastic.” High-quality speculative poetry. | Constraint: Often postal submissions for poetry. | Print / Digital | |
| One Art | 60 | 1-3 days | Yes | No (incl. social media) | No | $0.00 | oneartpoetry.com/submissions/ (email) | oneartpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“no AI-generated poems”) | 2018 | No | “Accessible… with a punch.” Publishes one poem daily. | An extremely fast-responding, well-regarded daily poetry journal. | This is a top, no-fee market for a very fast “yes” or “no” on a new poem. | All pieces online |
| ONLY POEMS DAILY | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes (social media ok) | No (journal reprints) | $0.00 | onlypoems.net/submit (Submittable) | onlypoems.net | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (caps) | $22/poem | No. (“no ai”) | 2024 | No | Constraint: Micro-poetry ONLY. (Max 10 lines). | This is the new, daily, paying micro-poem project from ONLY POEMS. | An excellent, fast, paying market only for your poems 10 lines or less. | All pieces online |
| Osmosis Press… | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | osmosispress.com/featured-writing (Email) | osmosispress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: Experimental. “Weird… hybrid… fragmentary… poetics…” | This is the Featured Writing section of Osmosis (a book press). | All pieces online | |
| Otis Nebula Zine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | otisnebula.com/submissions (Email) | otisnebula.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2018 | No | “Weird… unusual… experimental.” | A no-fee journal for “weird” work. | All pieces online | |
| ournal of Humanistic Mathematics | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://scholarship.claremont.edu/jhm/ | https://scholarship.claremont.edu/jhm/ | ? | Active | Niche (Math) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “The human face of mathematics.” Only publishes poetry with a strong mathematical connection. | An academic journal that values the intersection of math and arts. | Constraint: Must relate to mathematics. | All content online |
| Pacific Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pacificreview.submittable.com/ | https://pacificreview.sdsu.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1973 | No | “Experimental and West Coast writing.” | Run by San Diego State University. | Good for experimental work. | All content online |
| Packingtown Review | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.packingtownreview.com/submit.html | http://www.packingtownreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Quality poetry, fiction, and essays.” | Based in Chicago. Focus on industrial/urban themes often present. | A solid, somewhat academic journal. | All content online |
| Parentheses Journal | 60 | 2-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.parenthesesjournal.com/submit/ | http://www.parenthesesjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Modern) | Varied (Currently Open Dec-Jan) | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Cross-genre and collaborative.” Sleek, modernist, and open to the absurd. | Note: Distinct from “In Parentheses” (which is on your list). | Constraint: Strict reading periods. | All content online |
| Pebbles (petrichor mag) | 60 | ~1 month (after deadline) | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | petrichormag.com/submit/ (Email) | petrichormag.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Spec.) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. (“not interested in… LLMs”) | 2020 | No | Constraint: Micro-poetry ONLY. (5-10 poems, max 5 lines each). | This is a special section of Petrichor. | A prime market, but only for your 5-line-or-less poems. | All pieces online |
| Pennsylvania English | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.english.upenn.edu/pennsylvania-english | https://www.english.upenn.edu/pennsylvania-english | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1988 | No | “Works by Pennsylvania writers or about Pennsylvania.” | Run by Penn State researchers/faculty. | Constraint: Pennsylvania connection preferred. | Print only |
| Pigeon Pages | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pigeonpagesnyc.submittable.com/ | https://pigeonpagesnyc.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | Yes (Small) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Voices from NYC and beyond.” | A literary journal and reading series based in NYC. | Constraint: Submissions often capped quickly. | All content online |
| Pine Mountain Sand… | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | pmc.submittable.com/submit | pmsc.us | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Specific reading periods | $0 (Contributor copy) | Not Stated | 1973 | No | Constraint: “Contemporary Appalachian Literature.” Themed issues. | The annual publication of the Southern Appalachian Writers Cooperative. | Do not submit unless your work has a clear connection to the Appalachian region. | N/A (Regional-Only) |
| Pinhole Poetry | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.pinholepoetry.com/submissions | https://www.pinholepoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “We ‘publish ‘short ‘poems ‘of ’12 ‘lines ‘or ‘fewer.” Only publishes “micro-poetry.” 1-3 poems. | A high-quality online journal for “micro-poetry.” Very fast response time. | The 12-line limit is a hard constraint. This is a top market for “micro” work. | Online only |
| Pinyon | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.coloradomesa.edu/pinyon/submit.html | https://www.coloradomesa.edu/pinyon/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Aug 1 – Dec 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “High quality poetry.” | Run by Colorado Mesa University. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| Plainsongs | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://plainsongs.submittable.com/ | https://www.plainsongs.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes (Awards) | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “Life on the Great Plains.” | Run by Hastings College (NE). | Constraint: Regional flavor (Plains/Midwest). | Print only |
| Poem Alone | 60 | 1-3 months | No | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://poemalone.com/submissions/ | https://poemalone.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | Only publishes ‘poems ‘that ‘have ‘been ‘previously ‘rejected ‘elsewhere. ‘Must ‘submit ‘with ‘a ‘note ‘on ‘its ‘rejection. | A unique journal that only publishes “orphaned” ‘poems. The “No Sim-Subs” rule is strict. | The “previous ‘rejection” ‘is ‘a ‘hard ‘constraint. ‘A ‘great ‘home ‘for ‘a ‘good ‘poem ‘that ‘can’t ‘find ‘a ‘place. | All content online |
| Poetry Online | 60 | < 24 hours | Yes | No | No | $3 (Tip Jar) | poetry.submittable.com/submit | poetry.onl | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“We do not publish… AI-generated poems.”) | 2017 | No | “We publish poems online.” Open to all forms. | A highly respected journal known for its extremely fast response time. | This is a top-tier market for a <24-hour “yes” or “no.” | All pieces online |
| Poetrybay | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.poetrybay.com/guidelines.html | http://www.poetrybay.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Poetry for the 21st century.” | A long-running online poetry magazine. | Traditional but open. | All content online |
| Points in Case | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.pointsincase.com/submissions | https://www.pointsincase.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Humor) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1999 | No | “Literary humor and satire.” High-standard, smart comedy. Accepts verse/lists. | Strategic Note: One of the oldest online humor sites. | Constraint: Must be polished. | All content online |
| Polu Texni | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.polutexni.com/submissions/ | http://www.polutexni.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Mixed) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Many arts.” Speculative, futuristic, and mixed-media themes. | “Polu Texni” is Greek for “Many Arts.” Loves distinct, tech-adjacent work. | Constraint: Eclectic/Speculative focus. | All content online |
| Poor Yorick | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pooryorickjournal.com/submit/ | https://pooryorickjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Rolling | No | ? | 2013 | Yes | “Rediscovering the lost.” “We look for work that explores the hidden or forgotten.” | The journal of the MFA at Western Connecticut State University. | Constraint: Themes of memory, loss, or rediscovery. | All content online |
| Presence | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://haikupresence.org/submissions | https://haikupresence.org/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Haiku, Senryu, and Tanka.” Britain’s premier haiku journal; loves witty/observational senryu. | Constraint: High literary standard. | All content online | |
| Prolit | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://prolitmag.com/submit/ | https://prolitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New Sincerity) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Post-irony, labor, and the internet.” | Explores the collapse of meaning in the digital age. | Constraint: Distinct “very online” aesthetic. | All content online |
| Prune Juice | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://prunejuice.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://prunejuice.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Senryu) | Feb, May, Aug, Nov | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Senryu and kyoka.” The cynicism of “human nature” poetry. | Dedicated to the “biting wit” and “deflationary conclusions” of senryu. | Constraint: Senryu/Kyoka forms only. | All content online |
| Psychopomp | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://psychopompmag.com/submit/ | https://psychopompmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Death) | Rolling | No | ? | 2013 | No | “Writing about death and the afterlife.” Only publishes work on these themes. | A niche journal for “death positivity” and the macabre. | Constraint: Must relate to death/afterlife. | All content online |
| Pulsebeat Poetry Journal | 60 | < 1 month | Yes | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | pulsebeatpoetry@gmail.com (Email) | pulsebeatpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Quarterly reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: “Poems with a strong musical element… meter and rhyme.” | Corrected: This is an active, formal-verse journal. | All pieces online | |
| Punk Noir Magazine | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | punknoirmagazine.com/submissions/ (Email) | punknoirmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“No AI… ever.”) | 2018 | No | Constraint: “Noir, pulp… anti-authoritarian… social commentary.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal for “punk” and “noir” work. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your “noir,” “pulp,” or political work. | All pieces online |
| Quail Bell Magazine | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | quailbellmagazine.com/submissions/ (Email) | quailbellmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Magic… the uncanny… folklore, surreal, feminist.” | A long-running online journal with a strong “magic” aesthetic. | A good, no-fee, reprint-friendly market for your surreal, mythic, or feminist work. | All pieces online |
| Rabbit Poetry Journal | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://rabbitpoetry.com/submit/ | http://rabbitpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Aus) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Non-fiction poetry.” Interested in the intersection of poetry, essay, and reality. | A leading Australian journal. | Constraint: “Non-fiction poetry” focus. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Random Sample Review | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | randomsamplereview.com/submissions/ (Email) | randomsamplereview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Decidedly and Unabashedly Human.” Open to all forms. | Corrected: My “Inactive” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| Ranger Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | readranger.com/submissions (Email) | readranger.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling, Short annual window. | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | Yes (Audio) | “Work that is… honest… and… wild.” | A long-running, reprint-friendly journal. | Strategic Note: One of the few explicitly “avant-garde” calls. | All pieces online |
| Rascal | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://rascaljournal.com/submit/ | https://rascaljournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco-Absurd) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Ecology and absurdism.” Literature for the Anthropocene. | Perfect for the “excluded observer” watching the world collapse. | Constraint: Eco/Absurdist themes. | All content online |
| Rat’s Ass Review | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | ratsassreview.net/submissions/ (Email) | ratsassreview.net | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“AI-generated… will NOT be published.”) | 2014 | No | “The best… we can find.” Open to all forms. | A long-running, fast-responding, and highly reputable online journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Reach Poetry | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | http://www.indigodreams.co.uk/reach-poetry/4590333211 | http://www.indigodreams.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Community) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1990s | No | “Poetry for everyone.” Run by Indigo Dreams. Very open to beginners/rhyme. | A very supportive, community-focused journal. | Constraint: Postal submissions only. | Print only |
| Red Ogre Review | 60 | 1-3 weeks | Yes (if noted) | No (incl. blogs) | No | $0.00 | redogrereview.com/submissions/ (Submittable) | redogrereview.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $10/poem | No. (“we will ban you.”) | 2022 | No | “Eclectic… with a ‘leftist’ and ‘internationalist’ tilt.” | A fast-responding, paying, no-fee journal. | A prime, fast, paying, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Red Wheelbarrow | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://redwheelbarrow.submittable.com/ | https://www.deanza.edu/english/creative-writing/red-wheelbarrow.html | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | No | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “National edition.” | Run by De Anza College (CA). | Publishes a “National Edition” open to all. | Print only |
| Red Wolf Journal | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://redwolfjournal.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://redwolfjournal.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Aphoristic and short poetry.” | A blog-style journal. | Constraint: Preference for short work. | All content online |
| Rejected Lit Magazine | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | rejectedlit.com/submissions (Email) | rejectedlit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | “We… love… pieces that… have been rejected elsewhere.” | A new, fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal. | All pieces online | |
| Rejection Letters | 60 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://rejection-letters.com/submit/ | https://rejection-letters.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Failure, rejection, and the mundane.” | The ultimate “deflationary” journal. Dedicated to the feeling of giving up. | Constraint: Cynical/Depressive/Funny. | All content online |
| RockPaperPoem | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://rockpaperpoem.com/submit.html | https://rockpaperpoem.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling (Triannual) | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘expands ‘boundaries ‘without ‘sacrificing ‘accessibility.” “Grounded ‘in ‘humanity.” | A solid, respected online journal. Focuses on “accessibility” alongside experimentation. | A good middle-ground market. They want “human” poems, not overly abstract puzzles. | All content online |
| Rundelania | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | andrew.coyle@libraryweb.org (Email) | rundelania.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Published by the Central Library in Rochester, NY. | Corrected: My “Unable to Verify” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| San Pedro River Review | 60 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $3.00 | https://bluehorsepress.com/sprr/ | https://bluehorsepress.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Jan 1-31; Jul 1-31 | Yes (Copy) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Poetry of place.” | A solid independent journal based in the Southwest. | Constraint: Theme of “place” is central. | Print only |
| Santa Clara Review | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://santaclarareview.submittable.com/ | http://santaclarareview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Sep 1 – Apr 1 | No | Not Stated | 1869 | No | “West Coast literary magazine.” | Run by Santa Clara University. | One of the oldest student journals in the West. | All content online |
| Saw Palm | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://sawpalm.submittable.com/ | https://www.sawpalm.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Varied (e.g., Jul-Oct) | No | ? | 2006 | No | “Florida literature and art.” Only publishes work with a Florida connection. | Run by the University of South Florida. | Constraint: Florida connection required. | All content online / Print |
| seashores | 60 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://seashoreshaiku.com/submissions/ | https://seashoreshaiku.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Jan 15-31; Jul 15-31 | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “International haiku journal.” | A high-quality haiku journal. | Constraint: Haiku only. | Print only |
| Sehnsucht | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://dc.swosu.edu/sehnsucht/ | https://dc.swosu.edu/sehnsucht/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “C.S. Lewis and the Inklings.” Poetry related to Lewis, Tolkien, etc. | An academic journal on the Inklings. | Constraint: Must relate to C.S. Lewis/Inklings themes. | All content online (PDF) |
| Sein und Werden | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | seinundwerden.com/submissions/ (Email) | seinundwerden.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2006 | Yes | Constraint: Themed issues ONLY. (e.g., “Surrealism,” “Pulp”). | A long-running, reprint-friendly journal for “weird” and experimental work. | A prime market for reprints, if your poem fits their current theme. | All pieces online |
| Shanti Arts Publishing | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://shantiartsllc.submittable.com/submit | https://www.shantiarts.com | Not Found | Active | Niche (Press) | Specific, themed calls | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 2011 | No | This is a press, not just a journal. Publishes themed quarterly journals and full books. Focus on “nature, art, and spirit.” | They accept work for specific, themed anthologies and a quarterly journal, Still Point Arts Quarterly. | Strategy: Do not send unsolicited poems. Check their Submittable for current, open calls and submit only if your work fits the theme. | |
| Sheila-Na-Gig | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes | $0.00 | sheilanagigblog.com/submissions-guidelines/ (Email) | sheilanagigblog.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Contemporary poetry for the 21st century.” | A highly respected, fast-responding, and reprint-friendly online journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Silver Blade | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://silverblade.net/submissions/ | https://silverblade.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Rolling | Yes ($15) | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Cutting edge speculative.” Open to poems about AI, space, and future tech. | A reliable market for genre poetry. | Constraint: Genre focus. | All content online |
| Skipping Stones | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.skippingstones.org/submissions/ | https://www.skippingstones.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Youth/Multi) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1988 | No | “Multicultural awareness.” For youth but accepts work by adults for youth. | A multicultural magazine for young readers. | Constraint: Must be appropriate for youth/multicultural themes. | All content online |
| Slag Glass City | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://slagglasscity.submittable.com/ | https://slagglasscity.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Urban) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Deindustrialization and sustainability.” Urban ecopoetry and city life. | Strategic Note: Perfect for “technical-absurdist” takes on city systems. | Constraint: Must focus on the urban environment. | All content online |
| Small Po[r]tions | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://smallportionsjournal.com/submit/ | https://smallportionsjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intermedia) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Intermedia and hybrid text.” | Specifically designed for work that plays with layout (“Removable transversals”). | Constraint: Visual/Media focus. | All content online |
| Small Wonders | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://smallwondersmag.com/submissions/ | https://smallwondersmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Playful and uplifting.” Narrative poetry and flash fiction that evokes wonder. | Constraint: “Narrative” poetry preferred over lyric. | N/A | All content online |
| Smoky Blue Literary and Arts Magazine | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://smokybluelit.submittable.com/ | https://wwws.southeastern.edu/smokyblue/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Aug 15 – Jan 15 | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”striking’ ‘and ”original’.” | The graduate-run journal of Southeastern Louisiana University. | A solid, standard MFA journal. A good market for emerging writers. | Online only |
| Sonder Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sondermagazine.com/submissions/ | https://sondermagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (IE) | Varied | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Human connection.” Each issue captures the “sonder” (the realization that everyone has a complex life). | A Dublin-based print journal. | Good for character-driven or empathetic work. | Print only |
| Sonic Boom | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://sonicboomjournal.wixsite.com/sonicboom/submissions | http://sonicboomjournal.wixsite.com/sonicboom | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Mar, Jul, Nov | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Visual art, poetry, and hybrid forms.” | Loves “Alizarian” style sound-play and visual experimentation. | Constraint: Experimental/Visual focus. | All content online |
| SORTES Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | sortes.co/contact (Email) | sortes.co | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2019 | No | “hoity poetry, magical surrealism… experimental…” | Corrected: My “Unable to Verify” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| Spadina Literary Review | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.spadinaliteraryreview.com/submissions.html | http://www.spadinaliteraryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes (Small) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Literary fiction and poetry.” Based in Toronto. | A solid Canadian online journal. | Open to international submissions. | All content online |
| SPANK The CARP | 60 | 1-3 months (2 wk option for $4) | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | spankthecarp.com/submissions/ (Submittable) | spankthecarp.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “We… look for… ‘leap-off-the-page’ qualities.” Open to all forms. | A long-running, reprint-friendly online journal. | A good, no-fee, reputable market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Spectral Realms | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.hippocampuspress.com/journals/spectral-realms | https://www.hippocampuspress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Weird) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Weird poetry.” Dedicated to the Lovecraftian/Cosmic Horror tradition. | Constraint: Formal verse preferred (rhyme/meter). | Print only | |
| StepAway Magazine | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://stepawaymagazine.com/submissions/ | https://stepawaymagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Urban) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Walking the city.” Only publishes “urban walking” poetry (psychogeography). | A niche journal for urban wandering. | Constraint: Must be about walking in the city. | All content online |
| Still Here | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | stillheremag.com/submissions (Email) | stillheremag.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Jan 1-Feb 15; Jul 1-Aug 15 | $100/poem | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: Writers over 60 ONLY. | Corrected: My “Unable to Verify” status was wrong. | N/A (Identity-Specific) | |
| Still: The Journal | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://stillthejournal.submittable.com/ | http://www.stilljournal.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Region) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Literature of the Mountain South.” Appalachian focus, but open to the region’s diaspora. | Distinct from “Still Point Arts” or “Still Here.” | Constraint: Strong connection to Appalachia/South required. | All content online |
| Streetcake | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.streetcakemagazine.com/submissions.html | https://www.streetcakemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Experimental writing.” Visual poetry, asemic writing, and hybrid forms. | A long-running UK experimental magazine. | Constraint: Visual/Experimental focus. | All content online |
| Sulfur Surrealist Jungle | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sulfur-surrealist-jungle.com/sulfur-editions-submission-guidelines/ | https://sulfur-surrealist-jungle.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Surreal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “The Surrealist Jungle.” Dedicated entirely to modern Surrealism and alchemy. | Strategic Note: The perfect home for “Alizarian” style work. | Constraint: Must be Surrealist. | All content online |
| Sunspot Literary Journal | 60 | 1-4 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $3.00 | https://sunspot.submittable.com/ | https://sunspotlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling (closes when cap hit) | Yes ($25-50) | Not Stated | 2018 | Yes | 1-5 poems. “We ‘are ‘eclectic.” “We ‘love ‘work ‘that ‘is ”bold’ ‘and ”memorable’.” | A newish print/online journal that is paying and very writer-friendly (reprints, sim-subs, etc.). | A great, paying market. Their policies are very writer-friendly. A good place to send ambitious work. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Synkroniciti Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://synkroniciti.submittable.com/ | https://synkroniciti.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Themed) | Varied (Themed) | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 2017 | Yes | “A ‘quarterly ‘online ‘journal ‘of ‘art ‘and ‘media.” 3-5 poems. Only ‘publishes ‘work ‘that ‘fits ‘the ‘current ‘theme. | A high-quality, paying, multimedia journal. Each issue is themed (e.g., “Light,” “Groove,” “Muse”). | Do not submit unless your work is a perfect fit for the current ‘theme ‘listed ‘on ‘their ‘website. | All content online |
| Tagvverk | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://tagvverk.com/submit/ | https://tagvverk.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Tech) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Poetics and code.” Extremely experimental, glitch, and technical poetry. | Ideal for “technical-absurdist” work involving digital systems. | Constraint: Avant-garde/Tech focus. | All content online |
| Talking Book | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://talkingbook.pub/submit/ | https://talkingbook.pub/ | ? | Active | Niche (Audio/Weird) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | Yes | “Audio poetry and strange texts.” | Ideal for sound poetry like “Aaeeee…iii!” | Constraint: Audio/Visual focus. | All content online |
| Tentacular | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.tentacularmag.com/submit | https://www.tentacularmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Exp) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Work that is unfinished, tentative, or sprawling.” | Celebrates the collapse of logic and “finished” forms. | Constraint: Interested in “process” and uncertainty. | All content online |
| The 2River View | 60 | 1-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://2river.submittable.com/ | https://www.2river.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Niche) | Sep 1 – Nov 30; Mar 1 – May 31 | No | ? | 1996 | Yes | 1-3 poems. Seeks “well-crafted poems.” Each issue features an “Art & Poetry” section collaborating with a visual artist. | Highly respected online-only journal with a long history. Publishes work as “chapbooks” online. Strong audio component. | The journal has a clean, strong aesthetic. Review the “Art & Poetry” features to see if your work fits that collaborative model. | Online only |
| The Arts Fuse | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://artsfuse.org/about/ | https://artsfuse.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Review) | Rolling | No | ? | 2007 | No | “Independent arts criticism.” Primarily reviews, but publishes a “Poem of the Week” feature. | An online magazine covering the Boston arts scene and beyond. | Strategic Note: Submissions for the poetry feature are curated; query first or check current editor guidelines. | All content online |
| The Awakenings Review | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.awakeningsproject.org/submission-guidelines/ | http://www.awakeningsproject.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Mental Health) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Yes (If attributed) | 2000 | No | “Experience with mental illness.” Only publishes work by creators with personal/familial experience of mental illness. | A major, long-running journal for the mental health community. | Constraint: Must have a connection to mental illness. | Print only |
| The Cafe Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail/Email) | https://www.thecafereview.com/submissions/ | https://www.thecafereview.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “Poetry, art, and reviews.” Eclectic. | A long-running independent journal from Portland, Maine. | Open to all styles. | Print only |
| The Carolina Quarterly | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thecarolinaquarterly.submittable.com/ | https://thecarolinaquarterly.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Univ) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 1948 | No | “Excellence in writing.” A prestigious, historic journal from UNC Chapel Hill. | N/A | Strategic Note: Distinct from North Carolina Literary Review. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Caterpillar | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | http://www.thecaterpillarmagazine.com/a1-page.asp?ID=7350&page=12 | http://www.thecaterpillarmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Kids) | Rolling | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Poems and stories for kids.” The younger sibling of The Moth. Loves witty, intelligent rhyme and limericks. | Constraint: Postal submissions. | Strategic Note: Based in Ireland but international. | Print only |
| the cherita | 60 | 1-4 weeks | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://thecherita.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://thecherita.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Form) | Rolling | No | ? | 2017 | No | Only publishes “cherita” (a specific 6-line narrative form). | The premier journal for the “cherita” form. | Constraint: Must be the specific cherita form. Do not send haiku or free verse. | Print / Digital Edition |
| The Collidescope | 60 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://thecollidescope.com/submissions/ | https://thecollidescope.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Critique) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Film, literature, and the weird.” Cynical critique and surreal creative work. | Great for work that deconstructs pop culture. | Constraint: Hybrid/Critical focus. | All content online |
| The Cormorant | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | thecormorantjournal@gmail.com (Check FB) | (Facebook Page Only) | ? | Active | Niche (Broadsheet) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Eclectic poetry and flash.” Printed on a fold-out broadsheet. | A distinct, beautifully designed publication from Sligo. | Constraint: Check Facebook for open calls. | Print only |
| The Daily Drunk | 60 | < 1 week | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://dailydrunkmag.com/submit/ | https://dailydrunkmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Pop) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Pop culture and humor.” Poems about movies, video games, and drinking. | Very active, fun community. A prime, fast market for your pop-culture-themed poems or reprints. | Constraint: Pop culture focus. | All content online |
| The Dawntreader | 60 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | http://www.indigodreams.co.uk/the-dawntreader/4588095700 | http://www.indigodreams.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco/Spirit) | Rolling | No | ? | 2009 | No | “Environment, nature, and spirituality.” Postal submissions only. | A UK print journal by Indigo Dreams. | Constraint: Snail mail only. Focus on nature/myth/spirit. | Print only |
| The Deadlands | 60 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thedeadlands.com/submissions/ | https://thedeadlands.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Death) | Rolling | Yes ($50) | Strict (No AI) | 2021 | No | “Speculative work about death.” Ghosts, the afterlife, and memento mori. | Constraint: Must center on death/liminality. | N/A | All content online |
| The Dewdrop | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://thedewdrop.org/submit/ | https://thedewdrop.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spiritual) | Rolling | No | ? | 2018 | No | “Isolation and connection.” Spiritual/Zen/Nature focus. | A gentle, contemplative online journal. | Constraint: Spiritual/Meditative themes preferred. | All content online |
| The Fib Review | 60 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | fibreview.com/submissions/ (Email) | fibreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2007 | No | Constraint: “Fib” poems ONLY. (6-line, 20-syllable poems based on the Fibonacci sequence: 1/1/2/3/5/8). | A long-running, fast, reprint-friendly journal with an absolute formal constraint. | A prime market, but only for your “Fib” poems. | All pieces online |
| The Four Faced Liar | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.thefourfacedliar.com/submit/ | https://www.thefourfacedliar.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New/IE) | Varied | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Eclectic, vibrant, and fun.” A Cork-based literary journal. | A hot new journal in the Irish literary scene. | Open to international submissions. | Print only |
| The Frogmore Papers | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | http://www.frogmorepress.co.uk/submissions/ | http://www.frogmorepress.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1987 | No | “Quality poetry and short prose.” | A classic British “little magazine.” | Constraint: Postal submissions only. | Print only |
| The Hopper Magazine | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://hoppermag.submittable.com/ | https://www.hoppermag.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Varied (e.g., Feb 1 – Apr 15) | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Writing about the environment and ‘human experience in nature’.” Only publishes nature/ecopoetry. | An “environmental literary magazine” from Green Writers Press. A respected niche market. | A top-tier market for ecopoetry. Work must engage with nature. Less academic than The Fourth River. | All content online |
| The HyperTexts | 60 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.thehypertexts.com/Contact_Us.htm | http://www.thehypertexts.com/ | ~100,000 | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Poetry, art, and politics.” Edited by Michael R. Burch. Huge archive of light verse, epigrams, and satire. | Strategic Note: One of the best archives of light verse online. | Constraint: Email submissions. | All content online |
| The Ilanot Review | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ilanotreview.submittable.com/ | http://www.ilanotreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Intl) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Literature from Israel and beyond.” A high-quality international English-language journal. | Run by Bar-Ilan University. Sleek production. | Constraint: Themed issues only. | All content online |
| The Inflectionist Review | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | inflectionism.com/submissions/ | inflectionism.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“no AI”) | 2015 | No | Constraint: Seeks poetry with a “volta” or “inflection” point. | A well-regarded journal with a specific formal constraint. | Your poem must have a clear “turn” or “shift.” | All pieces online |
| The Journal of Irreproducible Results | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://jir.com/submit/ | https://jir.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Science) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1955 | No | “Science humor.” Satirical research and geeky verse. | Constraint: Must be science-related humor. | All content online | |
| The Lake | 60 | 2-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes (if 1yr+ old) | $0.00 | thelakepoetry.co.uk/submit/ (email) | thelakepoetry.co.uk | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | No | Open to all forms. | A highly respected, fast-responding online poetry journal based in the UK. | An excellent, fast, and reputable market for new work or for reprints (over 1 year old). | All pieces online |
| The Listening Eye | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://www.listeningeye.org/ | http://www.listeningeye.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | Yes ($5) | Not Stated | 1970 | No | “High-quality poetry and prose.” | A traditional print journal based at Kent State Geauga. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| The Literary Hatchet | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 | peartreepress.com/literary_hatchet/submissions.html (Email) | peartreepress.com/literary_hatchet/ | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 2007 | No | Constraint: Themed issues ONLY. Max 3 poems. | A long-running print/PDF journal from PearTree Press. | A good, no-fee, reprint-friendly market, but only if your poem fits their current theme. | Select pieces online |
| The Lorelei Signal | 60 | ~2 months (after window) | Yes | Yes | Yes (if 1yr+ old) | $0.00 | editor@loreleisignal.com | loreleisignal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Speculative) | Jan 1-31; May 1-31; Sep 1-30 | $10/poem | Not Stated | 2005 | No | Constraint: Speculative fiction & poetry. “3 dimensional / complex characters.” Max 5 poems. | A long-running speculative journal. | A great, paying, reprint-friendly market only for your speculative/SF/Fantasy poetry. | All pieces online |
| The Lyric Magazine | 60 | ~3 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | lyricmagazine.com/submit.html (Mail) | lyricmagazine.com | ~1,000 | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (Mail) | Yes (Prizes) | Not Stated | 1921 | No | Constraint: Traditional, formal, rhymed verse. “We do not accept free verse.” | One of the oldest traditional poetry journals in the US. Mail submissions only. | Do not send free verse. This is a premier market only for your formal, metrical, rhymed poetry. | Select excerpts online |
| The Mamba | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://africahaikunetwork.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://africahaikunetwork.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Feb 1-28; Aug 1-31 | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “African Haiku.” Focuses on haiku from or about Africa. | The journal of the Africa Haiku Network. | Constraint: Haiku only. African focus preferred. | All content online |
| The Manchester Review | 60 | 2-3 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.themanchesterreview.co.uk/ | http://www.themanchesterreview.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Established (UK) | Sep 15 – Oct 15 | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “New writing from the Centre for New Writing.” | Run by the University of Manchester. High prestige. | Constraint: No sim-subs. Short window. | All content online |
| The Merton Seasonal | 60 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://merton.org/Seasonal/ | http://merton.org/Seasonal/ | ? | Active | Niche (Religious) | Rolling | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “Thomas Merton studies.” Poetry related to Merton or spiritual themes. | The journal of the International Thomas Merton Society. | Constraint: Must relate to Merton or spirituality. | All content online (PDF) |
| The Metaworker | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | metaworker.com/submit-poetry (email) | metaworker.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Allowed. (Must be transformative, must disclose) | 2018 | Yes | Theme: Speculative. “Intersection of tech, art, and the future… digital culture.” | A rare, respected market that explicitly accepts AI-assisted work (with disclosure). | A prime market for your speculative/SF poems or reprints. | All pieces online |
| The Muleskinner Journal | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://muleskinner.submittable.com/ | https://muleskinnerjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Aug 15 – May 15 | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘gritty, ‘tough, ‘and ‘unafraid’.” | The graduate-run journal of the University of Central Missouri. | A solid MFA journal. The “gritty” and “tough” aesthetic (per their name) implies they are not for “light” verse. | Online only |
| The Nervous Breakdown | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thenervousbreakdown.submittable.com/ | https://thenervousbreakdown.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Culture and neurosis.” High-energy, modern, and often abstract. | A major online literary hub. | Constraint: Likes work with a strong “voice.” | All content online |
| The North American Anglican | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://northamanglican.com/submissions/ | https://northamanglican.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Religious) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Anglican theology and culture.” Only publishes work compatible with orthodox Anglicanism. | A conservative Anglican journal. | Constraint: Must fit the religious mission. | All content online |
| The Oakland Review | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://oaklandreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.oaklandreview.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1978 | No | “Founded at Carnegie Mellon.” Open to all styles. | A long-standing independent journal (formerly The Oakland Review of CMU). | Solid independent journal. | All content online |
| The Odd Magazine | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | theoddmagazine.com/submissions (Email) | theoddmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “The odd, the ugly, the peculiar… the surreal.” | A long-running, no-fee journal for “weird” work. | All pieces online | |
| The Oldie | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.theoldie.co.uk/contact-us | https://www.theoldie.co.uk/ | ~45,000 | Active | Established (UK) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1992 | No | “Wit and wisdom.” UK magazine that runs poetry competitions and publishes light verse. | Constraint: Older demographic focus. | Select pieces online / Print | |
| The Opiate | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://theopiatemagazine.com/submit/ | https://theopiatemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Edgy) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Narcotically good works.” Cynical, envelope-pushing, and indifferent to polite literary norms. | Great for “biting, cynical wit.” | All content online / Print | |
| The Orchards Poetry Journal | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0 (Mail) | theorchards.submittable.com/submit | theorchards.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. Mail submissions ONLY. | This is a well-regarded, traditional, mail-in print journal. | This is a mail-only market. Only submit if comfortable with SASE and long waits. | No pieces online |
| The Other Bunny | 60 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No (“Write your own”) | No | $0.00 | theotherbunny.blog/about/ (Email) | theotherbunny.blog | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | Constraint: Experimental Haibun ONLY. (Also prose poems). | A fast-responding, niche journal. | This is only for your experimental haibun or prose poems. | All pieces online |
| The Penwood Review | 60 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | http://www.penwoodreview.com/ | http://www.penwoodreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Religious) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1997 | No | “Serious poetry for Christian readers.” | A long-running print journal for Christian poetry. | Constraint: Christian themes (but high literary quality). | Print only |
| The Pomegranate | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thepomegranatelondon.com/submit/ | https://thepomegranatelondon.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (UK) | Varied (e.g., Spring) | No | ? | 2020 | No | “New writing from London and beyond.” | A UK-based literary journal. | Good for international voices. | All content online |
| The Road Not Taken | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | theroadnottaken.submittable.com/submit | theroadnottaken.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | No | Constraint: Formal, metrical verse ONLY. (Sonnets, villanelles, etc.). | The premier online journal for contemporary formal poetry. | Do not send free verse. This is a prime market for your formal work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| The Sci-Phi Journal | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.sciphijournal.org/submissions/ | https://www.sciphijournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Phil/SF) | Rolling | Yes (€) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Science Fiction and Philosophy.” Stories and poems that explore big ideas. | Explicitly looks for the intersection of “hard” sci-fi and philosophical inquiry. | Constraint: Must contain both SF and Philosophy elements. | All content online |
| The Sciku Project | 60 | ~2 weeks | Yes | No (“original”) | No | $0.00 | thescikuproject.com/submit/ (Form/Email) | thescikuproject.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | Constraint: Sciku ONLY (Science Haiku) + required explanation of the science. | A respected, fast-responding journal with an absolute constraint. | Do not submit without the required scientific explanation and source link. | All pieces online |
| The Spotlong Review | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | spotlongreview.com/submissions (Email) | spotlongreview.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “We… want… work that is… honest… and… crafted.” | A new, reprint-friendly, no-fee journal. | All pieces online | |
| The Stockholm Review | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thestockholmreview.org/submissions/ | https://thestockholmreview.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intl) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Stark, modern, and intellectual.” | Very sleek, “technical” aesthetic. | Constraint: Currently on hiatus/sporadic. Check site. | All content online |
| The Stray Branch | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | thestraybranch.org/guidelines/submit/ (Email) | thestraybranch.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Poetry can be sent within the body of the email.” Open to all forms. | A long-running, no-fee online journal. | A solid, standard, no-fee market. Submit in the body of the email. | All pieces online |
| The Sunflower Collective | 60 | 3-4+ months | Yes | Yes (in exceptional cases) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | sunflowercollective.blogspot.com/p/submit.html (Email) | sunflowercollective.blogspot.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2012 | No | “We celebrate the personal and the political.” “Give us something hungry… something beat.” | A long-running, reprint-friendly journal with a “Beat” aesthetic. | A good, no-fee market for reprints, but response times can be very long. | All pieces online |
| The Sunlight Press | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | sunlightpress.submittable.com/submit | thesunlightpress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “We want… the bright and the dark.” Open to all forms. | A well-regarded, fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| the Thieving Magpie | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://thievingmagpie.org/submissions/ | https://thievingmagpie.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Legal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Law and literature.” Only publishes work with a legal theme or by legal professionals. | A niche journal for the legal community. | Constraint: Legal themes preferred. | All content online |
| The Timberline Review | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://timberlinereview.com/submissions/ | https://timberlinereview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Varied (e.g., Jan-Mar) | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Pacific Northwest focus.” | A high-quality regional journal (Willamette Writers). | Constraint: PNW connection preferred. | Print only |
| The Wrath-Bearing Tree | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.wrathbearingtree.com/submissions/ | https://www.wrathbearingtree.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Political) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Established by combat veterans.” Social justice, politics, and war. | A “dissident” literary journal. | Constraint: Socially engaged/political work preferred. | All content online |
| The Writing Disorder | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | thewritingdisorder.com/submissions/ (Email) | thewritingdisorder.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “We want… your best.” Open to all forms. | A long-running, reprint-friendly online journal. | A good, no-fee, reputable market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Thirteen Myna Birds | 60 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | 13myna.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html (Email) | 13myna.blogspot.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: “Dark… spooky… peculiar… surreal… mature themes.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly blog-journal for dark/weird work. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your dark, surreal, or “weird” work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Tint Journal | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | Yes (if 3+ yrs old) | $0.00 | tintjournal.com/submit | tintjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | Yes | Constraint: For writers who speak English as a non-native language (ESL/ENL) ONLY. | A high-quality journal with a clear, absolute constraint. | Do not submit unless you are an ESL/ENL writer. | N/A (Identity-Specific) |
| Tinywords | 60 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://tinywords.com/about/ | https://tinywords.com/ | ~5,000 | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Feb & Aug | No | Not Stated | 2000 | No | “Daily Haiku.” One small poem delivered daily. | Constraint: Specific reading periods (Feb/Aug). | The leading daily micropoetry journal. | All content online |
| Tipton Poetry Journal | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0 (Mail) | Mail only: P.O. Box 94, Tipton, IN 46072 | tiptonpoetryjournal.com | ~500 | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (Mail) | Contributor copy | Not Stated | 2005 | No | “Accessible… work.” | A long-running, reprint-friendly print journal. Mail submissions ONLY. | A good, traditional, mail-in market for new work or reprints. | Select pieces online |
| Toasted Cheese | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://tclj.toasted-cheese.com/guidelines/ | http://tclj.toasted-cheese.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2001 | No | “High quality writing.” | A long-running, friendly online journal. | Very accessible market. | All content online |
| Twyckenham Notes | 60 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://twyckenhamnotes.submittable.com/ | https://twyckenhamnotes.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Aesthetic) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Fine art and literature.” Extremely high visual and literary production value. | A beautiful site for serious poetry. | Constraint: Often charges for contests, check general reading periods. | All content online |
| Underblong | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://underblong.com/submissions | https://underblong.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Whimsy) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Whimsy and resistance.” Queer-friendly, abstract, and playful. | “We like poems that do things.” | Constraint: Distinctive whimsical aesthetic. | All content online |
| Unlost Journal | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://unlostjournal.com/submit/ | https://unlostjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Found) | Nov-Dec; May-Jun | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Found poetry and erasure.” Literally uses the “precise language of systems” to create new meaning. | Perfect for “technical” poetry that repurposes existing text (manuals, logs, etc.). | Constraint: Found/Erasure poetry only. | All content online |
| Vagabond City Lit | 60 | 4-6 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | vagabondcitypoetry@gmail.com (Email) | vagabondcitylit.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Sep 15 – May 31 | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “We privilege inclusive works.” | A well-regarded online journal that prioritizes marginalized voices. | A solid, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| VISIBLE Magazine | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://visiblemagazine.com/submit/ | https://visiblemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Identity) | Rolling | Yes (Tip Jar) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Making the invisible visible.” Focus on identity, social justice, and personal narrative. | A platform for underrepresented voices. | Constraint: Social/Identity focus. | All content online |
| Voicemail Poems | 60 | “Several months” | Yes | No (implied) | Yes | $0.00 | voicemailpoems.submittable.com/submit | voicemailpoems.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Audio) | Rolling (closes at cap) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | Yes | Constraint: Audio-only. Must submit text via Submittable and call to record. | A long-running, audio-only journal. | This is not a market for text. The submission is the audio recording. | All pieces online |
| Waterwheel Review | 60 | ~3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | waterwheelreview.submittable.com/submit | waterwheelreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (closes for summer) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Literature Without Labels.” Open to hybrid, but max 1,602 words. | A well-regarded, no-fee online journal. | A solid, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Wax Nine Journal | 60 | N/A | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | redpainthillpublishing.submittable.com/submit | redpainthillpublishing.submittable.com | Not Found | Inactive | Established (Niche) | N/A | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2018 | No | This is Journal Nine. | The journal is “presently no open calls for submissions.” | Remove from target list (Inactive). | N/A (Inactive) |
| Weekly Humorist | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $20.00 | https://weeklyhumorist.com/submit/ | https://weeklyhumorist.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Satire) | Rolling | Yes ($20) | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Satire and cartoons.” The spiritual successor to National Lampoon. | Strategic Note: Pays $20 for accepted pieces. | Constraint: High standard for satire. | All content online |
| West Trestle Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | westtrestlereview.submittable.com/submit | westtrestlereview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Work that… ‘takes risks in form and language but not at the expense of emotional resonance.'” | Solid, respected online journal. (Note: often confused with West Trade Review). | A good, standard market for polished, contemporary work. | All pieces online |
| White Wall Review | 60 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://whitewallreview.submittable.com/ | https://whitewallreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Sep 1 – Feb 1 | Yes (1 copy) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | 3-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘experimental, ‘bold, ‘and ‘surprising.” | The graduate-run journal of Toronto Metropolitan University. Long-running and respected in Canada. | A solid, established MFA journal. They have a clear preference for “experimental” ‘or ‘”bold” ‘work. | All content online / Print |
| Wild Roof Journal | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $3.00 | https://wildroof.submittable.com/ | https://wildroofjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Art) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “An ‘art ‘and ‘literary ‘journal.” 1-3 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”image-rich’ ‘and ”evocative’.” | A newish online journal that pairs writing with visual art. Publishes quarterly. | A solid, “aesthetically-driven” ‘online ‘journal. ‘Good ‘for ‘vivid, ‘image-rich ‘poetry. | All content online |
| Wilderness House… | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | iscspress.submittable.com/submit | wildernesshousepress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (quarterly deadlines) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2006 | No | “Any work of literary value.” Max 3 poems. | A long-running online journal. | A solid, no-fee, reputable market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Winamop | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | winamop.com/submissions (Email) | winamop.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2014 | No | “Poetry, stories, art… all kinds of weirdness.” | A long-running, reprint-friendly blog-journal for “weird” work. | A great, no-fee market for your “weird” or surreal work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Workers Write! | 60 | ~4 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | submission@workerswritejournal.com (Email) | workerswritejournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods | $10 – $50 | Not Stated | 2005 | No | Constraint: Themed issues ONLY, about a specific workplace. | A paying, reprint-friendly journal with an absolute “work” theme. | A prime, paying market for reprints, if your poem fits their current workplace theme. | All pieces online |
| WWPH Writes | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | wwph.submittable.com/submit/ | wwph.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Specific reading periods | $25/poem | Not Stated | 1975 | No | Constraint: Regional. Writers living in DC, Maryland, or Virginia ONLY. | The journal of the Washington Writers’ Publishing House. | Do not submit unless you are a resident of the DMV area. | N/A (Regional-Only) |
| X-R-A-Y Literary Magazine | 60 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://xraylitmag.submittable.com/ | https://xraylitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Noir) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Uncomfortable, stark, and visionary.” Cynical wit and the “excluded observer” voice are key. | Perfect for work that is gritty, dark, and observant. | Constraint: Dark/Noir themes preferred. | All content online |
| Zen Peacemakers | 60 | 1-2 weeks | No | No (incl. social media) | No | $0.00 | zenpeacemakers.org/haiku-page/ (Form) | zenpeacemakers.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Monthly (theme-based) | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: Haiku ONLY. Must fit the monthly theme. | This is the haiku page for the Zen Peacemakers organization. | No Sim-Subs. No Reprints. Only submit new haiku that fit their monthly theme. | All pieces online |
| ZiN Daily | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.zindaily.com/p/submission-guidelines.html | http://www.zindaily.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intl) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “International art and literature.” | Based in Croatia, publishes in English and other languages. | Good for international exposure. | All content online |
| Zingara Poetry Review | 60 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://zingarapoet.net/submission-guidelines/ | https://zingarapoet.net/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Eclectic poetry.” | A long-running poetry blog/journal. | Very writer-friendly and accessible. | All content online |
| ZO Magazine | 60 | 1-3+ months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0 / $5 | artitudezointernational.submittable.com/ | zomagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | Yes (Audio) | Constraint: Themed. (e.g., “Intelligent Trees,” “Time Traveler”). | A high-concept, multimedia journal. Only 1 submission is free. | A good, no-fee market if your poem fits their current (often unusual) theme. | All pieces online |
| -ette review | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ettereview.com/submit/ | https://ettereview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Short) | Varied (e.g., Oct-Nov) | No | No (Explicitly) | 2022 | No | “Small form: prose poetry, micro and flash fiction.” Max 1,000 words. No lineated poetry. | A journal for prose poetry and flash. | Constraint: No lineated poetry. Prose blocks only. | All content online |
| AC | DC: A Journal for the Bent | 65 | Niche | < 3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://acdclit.com/submit (or email submissions@acdclit.com) | https://acdclit.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Always Open (Rolling) | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Seeks “a diverse collection of queer voices.” Prefers work that is “dark and raw.” Publishes new work by LGBTQIA+ authors. | A “one-man operation” based in Brooklyn, focused on publishing queer voices. The aesthetic is specific and personal. | A focused, niche market for LGBTQIA+ writers. The “dark and raw” preference is a strong editorial guide. A good venue for challenging or edgy work. |
| Age of Muses | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://ageofmuses.substack.com/ | https://ageofmuses.substack.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Trad) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “A return to classical aesthetics.” Publishes original poetry, essays, and translations with a focus on “Beauty, Truth, and Goodness.” | A Substack-based journal run by David Gosselin. Explicitly favors “classical-style verse” and Romantic aesthetics. | Do not send experimental or free verse. This is a market for formal, traditional, or classical poetry. | All content online |
| Amaranth Journal | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | amaranthjournal.com/submission-categories/ (Email) | amaranthjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2022 | No | Theme: “Food & culture.” Open to all forms. Max 3 poems. | A new, reprint-friendly journal with a clear “food” theme. | A prime, no-fee market, but only for your food-related poems. | All pieces online |
| Anomaly Poetry Anthology Series | 65 | Not Stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | anomalypoetry.com/submission-guidelines/ | anomalypoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Mar-Jun, Sep-Nov | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Open to all forms. Max 2 poems. | This appears to be a small press/anthology series, distinct from ANMLY journal. | A good, no-fee market for reprints or work you want to get out quickly. | All pieces online |
| Anthropocene Poetry Journal | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://anthropocenepoetry.org/submissions/ | https://anthropocenepoetry.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | June, December | No | ? | 2011 | Yes | “Poetry that explores the current geological epoch,” “human impact on the planet.” Ecopoetry, climate change, etc. 1-3 poems. | The journal for ecopoetry. Highly specific aesthetic. Publishes “print-on-demand” issues. | The theme is non-negotiable. Send work that directly engages with environmentalism, ecology, climate change, or humanity’s relationship with nature. | All content online |
| Antigravity Magazine | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://antigravitymagazine.com/submissions/ | https://antigravitymagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New Orleans) | Rolling | Yes (Small) | No | 2004 | No | “New Orleans culture, politics, and art.” Poetry is a small feature. | A New Orleans alternative monthly. “Voice for the voiceless.” | Constraint: Strong preference for New Orleans/Louisiana connection or themes. | All content online / Print |
| As It Ought To Be | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://asitoughttobemagazine.com/submissions/ | https://asitoughttobemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Political) | Rolling | No | ? | 2009 | No | “Satire, politics, and poetry.” Seeks work that challenges the status quo. | A blog/magazine format. Very open to political and social commentary. | Good for “activist” or “socially engaged” poetry. | All content online |
| Ballast Journal | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.ballastjournal.com/submit | https://www.ballastjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | Publishes “essays about poetry” and only “found poetry.” Does not accept standard lyric, narrative, or experimental poetry. | Extremely niche. This is a journal of poetics and found poetry. They also accept reprints. | Do not send regular poems. Submit only if you have a “found poem” (e.g., erasure, cento, collage) or an essay on poetics. | Online only |
| Bardball | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | bardball.com/submissions (Email) | bardball.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | Constraint: “Poetry about… sports.” (Baseball, basketball, etc.) | A reprint-friendly niche journal for sports poetry. | A prime market for reprints, if they fit the “sports” theme. | All pieces online |
| Bloomsday Literary | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://bloomsdayliterary.submittable.com/ | https://bloomsdayliterary.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Press) | Rolling | No | ? | 2018 | No | “Work that captures the pulse of the present.” | An independent press and journal from Houston. | Good for vibrant, contemporary work. | All content online |
| Blue Lake Review | 65 | 3-4 months | Yes | Yes | Yes (>1 yr old) | $0.00 | bluelakereview.submittable.com/submit | bluelakereview.weebly.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Literary, mainstream, and experimental.” Wants “truth and original content,” not “overly sentimental” work or “cleverness.” | Long-running online journal. Their guidelines are very specific about what they don’t want. | A solid market for reprints, as long as the work is not “overly artsy” or “sentimental.” | All pieces online |
| Blydyn Square Review | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://blydynsquarebooks.com/the-review/ | https://blydynsquarebooks.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Theme) | Rolling | No | ? | 2018 | No | “Themed issues.” 3-5 poems. | A journal run by Blydyn Square Books. Themes are strict. | Check the website for the current theme. No rejecion notice | All content online |
| BoomerLitMag | 65 | < 3 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | Email: Submissions@BoomerLitMag.com | https://boomerlitmag.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | “No AI-generated submissions.” | Not Found | No | “By, for, and about the Baby Boomer generation.” (3-5 poems). | A highly-focused niche magazine. This journal is edited specifically for boomers | A perfect strategic market for poems that reflect on the boomer experience. Email submission is simple. | Online Only |
| Coastlines | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://coastlines.fau.edu/submit/ | https://coastlines.fau.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1970 | No | “The literary journal of Florida Atlantic University.” | Student-run and apparently open only to student work. | Good for emerging writers. | All content online |
| CommuterLit | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | commuterlit.com/submit | commuterlit.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Readable… suitable for a general audience.” Short poems preferred (under 1 page). | Publishes one piece daily for commuters. Very fast response time. | An excellent, fast, and reputable market for reprints or accessible new work. | All pieces online |
| Corncrake Magazine | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://corncrakemagazine.com/submissions/ | https://corncrakemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Rural/UK) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Writing from the margins… rural, nature, and place.” | Based in Fermanagh, Ireland. Focus on rural life and nature. | Good for nature/rural poetry. | All content online |
| Cotton Xenomorph | 65 | 1-6 months | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 | cottonxenomorph.com/submissions | cottonxenomorph.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“Do not send us AI… We will find out.”) | 2017 | No | “No set aesthetic. Send us the wild things, the run-of-the-mill things.” Wants work with a “good volta” or is “monstrous and weird.” | Known for its engaged editors and fast-track “SPEED” submissions for a fee. | A great market for reprints or for poems that are formally inventive, strange, or have a strong turn (volta). | All pieces online |
| Crow & Cross Keys | 65 | ~60 days | Yes | No | Yes (if 1yr+ old) | $0.00 | crowcrosskeys.com/submissions | crowcrosskeys.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“Absolutely no AI generated work.”) | 2020 | No | “Take us somewhere beautiful and dark and strange.” Prefers gothic, dark, and speculative themes. | This is a prime market for your darker, gothic, or surreal poems. They are also reprint-friendly for older work. | All pieces online | |
| Cult. Magazine | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.cultmag.net/submit | https://www.cultmag.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Culture) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Culture, art, and the weird.” | A stylish online magazine. | Open to experimental work. | All content online |
| Daily Science Fiction | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://dailysciencefiction.com/submit | http://dailysciencefiction.com/ | ~20,000 | Active | Established (Daily) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Daily speculative fiction.” Accepts very short stories and occasionally narrative poetry. | Constraint: Email submissions. | Strategic Note: Huge email subscriber base. | All content online |
| Dead Alive | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://deadalivemagazine.com/submit/ | https://deadalivemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Experimental literature and electronic art.” Unclassifiable cross-genre works. | A home for the “weird” and digital. | Constraint: Must be experimental. | All content online |
| Dodging the Rain | 65 | 3-6 months | No | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | dodgingtherain.com/submissions/ (email) | dodgingtherain.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2015 | No | Open to all genres. Publishes monthly. | A solid online journal based in Ireland. Note the “No Simultaneous Submissions” policy. | A good market for reprints, as they explicitly accept them. The “no sim-subs” rule is a key strategic consideration. | All pieces online |
| Doubly Mad | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://doublymad.com/submit/ | https://doublymad.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Creative work from Central New York and beyond.” | A Central New York-based journal. | Constraint: Preference for CNY writers, but open. | All content online |
| Dream Pop Journal | 65 | < 30 days | Yes | No | Yes | $3.50 | dreampopjournal.submittable.com/submit | dreampopjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“AI-generated work will be immediately rejected.”) | 2018 | No | “Ethereal, surreal, and, of course, dream-like.” Open to experimental. | A well-regarded journal for surreal and ethereal work. Very reprint-friendly. | A prime, fast-responding market for your surreal or dream-like work, especially reprints. | All pieces online |
| DreamForge Magazine | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | Yes | $3.00 | https://dreamforge.submittable.com/ | https://dreamforgemagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (SFF) | Varied (short windows) | Yes ($0.03/word) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Hopeful” Speculative Poetry (Sci-Fi / Fantasy). No “dystopian, grimdark, or horror.” Max 100 lines. | A paying, pro-rate market for optimistic SFF poetry. The “hopeful” constraint is key. DreamForge Anvil is their non-paying, newer writer imprint. | The “no dark SFF” rule is critical. Send only uplifting, positive, or “hopeful” speculative poetry. | Select pieces online |
| Eternal Haunted Summer | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://eternalhauntedsummer.com/submissions/ | https://eternalhauntedsummer.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Pagan) | Rolling | Yes ($5) | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Pagan, polytheistic, and mythological.” Only publishes work on these themes. | A long-running niche journal for the Pagan community. | Constraint: Must engage with gods, myths, or pagan spirituality. | All content online |
| Eunoia Review | 65 | 1-3 days | No | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | eunoiareview.wordpress.com/submissions/ (email) | eunoiareview.wordpress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | No | Publishes one piece daily. Seeks “simple, beautiful, and positive-minded.” | A long-running, highly reputable, and extremely fast-responding online journal. | An excellent, fast, and safe market for new work or reprints. Ideal for shorter, accessible poems. | All pieces online |
| Euphemism | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | euphemism.com.au/submissions (Email) | euphemism.com.au | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2011 | No | “The best… work.” Open to all forms. | A long-running, reprint-friendly Australian journal. | A good, reputable, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Exit 7 | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://exit7.submittable.com/ | https://www.exit7journal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Dec 1 – Feb 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “A Journal of Literature and Art.” | Run by Walters State Community College (TN). | Solid regional journal. | Print only |
| Farmer-ish | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://farmer-ish.net/write-for-us/ | https://farmer-ish.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Rural) | Rolling | Yes ($) | No | 2020 | No | “Farming, gardening, and rural life.” | A paying online journal for the “farmer-ish” lifestyle. | Constraint: Must relate to farming, gardening, or rural living. | All content online |
| Fine Lines | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | http://finelines.org/submission-guidelines/ | http://finelines.org/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1991 | No | “Reflective, personal writing.” | A long-running journal based in Nebraska. | Very welcoming to students and new writers. | All content online / Print |
| Five on the Fifth | 65 | ~1 month | No | No | No | $0.00 | fiveonthefifth.com/submissions/ | fiveonthefifth.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (Monthly) | $0.00 | No. (“no AI-generated content”) | 2014 | No | Publishes 5 pieces on the 5th of each month. Submissions open 1st-15th of each month. | A solid online journal with a specific reading period and publishing schedule. | The “No Sim-Subs” rule is a key constraint. Submit only if you are willing to wait for their response. | All pieces online |
| foofaraw zine | 65 | 1-3 months | No (for main call) | No | No | $0.00 | foofaraw.press/submissions/ | foofaraw.press | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $5/poem | No. (“We do not accept work created or assisted by AI.”) | ~2022 | No | “Magical Realism, Speculative… Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Literary, LGBTQIA+, Horror… Odd / Surreal.” | A new, paying, no-fee journal for speculative/weird work. | A prime, paying, no-fee market. No Sim-Subs for their main call. | All pieces online |
| Fragmented Voices | 65 | 1-3 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://fragmentedvoices.com/submit/ | https://fragmentedvoices.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Identity) | Varied (Themed) | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Voices from the margins.” | Focus on marginalized identities. | Check for current theme. | All content online |
| Funicular | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.funicularmagazine.com/submit | https://www.funicularmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (CA) | Rolling | Yes ($25/poem) | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Short fiction and poetry.” Beautifully designed print journal. | Based in Edmonton, Canada. | A high-quality print market. | Print only |
| Germ Magazine | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | germmagazine.com/literary-submission-guidelines (email) | germmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2013 | Yes | “Open to… all ages and genders.” Welcomes “edgy, darker, or experimental work.” | Despite its name/manifesto, it is not limited to young women. | A good, fast, no-fee market that accepts reprints and audio/video. | All pieces online |
| Ginosko Literary Journal | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | ginosko.com/submissions (email) | ginosko.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Works that are ‘spirit-filled’ or ‘inspired’.” | A very long-running online journal with a spiritual bent. | A great, fast, and reprint-friendly market for work that fits the “inspired” theme. | All pieces online |
| Glossy Planet | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.glossyplanetmag.com/ | https://www.glossyplanetmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Topical) | Monthly Challenges | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Responds to the world in real time.” Flash experiments, microessays, poems under 1,000 words. | A “real-time” lit mag. They drop monthly challenges tied to headlines and culture. | Constraint: Work must respond to the current moment/headlines. “We’re here for impact and heat, not polish.” | All content online |
| Gotham Literature | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.gothamliterature.nyc/submit | https://www.gothamliterature.nyc/ | ? | Active | Niche (Short) | Rolling | Yes ($50) | Yes (Disclosed) | 2023 | No | “Content that can be read in under 5 minutes.” Flash fiction, poetry, comics. “Accessible” literature. | A paying market aiming to make lit accessible. “A poem while you poop, a comic while you commute.” | Constraint: Must be under 5 minutes to read (max 1,200 words). | |
| Great Lakes Review | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | greatlakesreview.org/submissions (email) | greatlakesreview.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | Constraint: Work “by writers who live, work, or have roots in the Great Lakes region of the US and Canada.” | A high-quality regional journal. | Do not submit unless your work or bio has a clear connection to the Great Lakes region. | N/A (Regional-Only) |
| Green Blotter | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://greenblotter.submittable.com/ | https://greenblotter.lvc.edu/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Sep 1 – Feb 28 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | ? | No | “The literary magazine of Lebanon Valley College.” | A solid undergraduate-run journal. Apprently only submissions from students | Open to all writers. | All content online |
| Here: A Poetry Journal | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://herepoetry.submittable.com/ | https://herepoetryjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Form) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Serious poetry.” | A serious, quiet journal for well-crafted verse. | Good for lyric poetry. | Print only |
| Hominum Journal | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://hominumjournal.org/submissions/ | https://hominumjournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “The human experience.” “Gritty, raw, and real.” | A newer journal focusing on the human condition. | Good for gritty, realistic work. | All content online |
| horror senryu journal | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | horrorsenryu.com/submissions (Email) | horrorsenryu.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Spec.) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | Constraint: Horror Senryu ONLY. (5-7-5, about human nature, but horror). | A fast, reprint-friendly, highly specific niche journal. | This is only for your horror-themed senryu. | All pieces online |
| Hot Flash Literary | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://hotflashliterary.com/submissions/ | https://hotflashliterary.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Women) | Varied (e.g., Oct 31 deadline) | No | No | 2023 | No | “Flash… including prose poetry… from writers who identify as women.” Max 500 words per piece. | A journal for women writers focusing on flash forms. | Constraint: Women only. Max 500 words. No lineated poetry (strictly prose poetry/flash). | All content online |
| Icarus | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://icarusmagazine.com/submit | http://icarusmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Varied (Academic year) | No | Not Stated | 1950 | No | “Trinity College Dublin’s literary journal.” | Ireland’s oldest student literary journal. | Constraint: Student/Academic focus (TCD). | Print only |
| Illumen | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.hiraethsff.com/illumen-guidelines | http://www.hiraethsff.com/illumen | ? | Active | Niche (SFF) | Rolling | Yes ($5-10) | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Science fiction and fantasy poetry.” Only publishes speculative poetry. | A zine dedicated to SFF poetry (Hiraeth Publishing). | Constraint: Speculative themes required. | Print only |
| Improbable Research (AIR) | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://improbable.com/navstrip/submit.html | https://improbable.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Science) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1995 | No | “Research that makes you laugh, then think.” Runs the Ig Nobel Prizes. Accepts witty poems/limericks about science. | Constraint: Must be funny and related to science/research. | All content online | |
| Impspired Magazine | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | impspired.com/how-to-send-in-your-work/ (email) | impspired.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | Yes | “The literary magazine for all writers and artists.” Open to all forms. | A UK-based, high-turnover online and print journal. Very reprint-friendly. | An excellent, fast, and reputable market for reprints or new work. | All pieces online |
| Indefinite Space | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes (if noted) | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | indefinitespace.org/submissions (Email) | indefinitespace.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2017 | No | Theme: “Speculative, weird, surreal.” Themed issues. | A respected, reprint-friendly journal for “weird” work. | A prime, no-fee market for reprints, if they fit the current theme. | All pieces online |
| Journal of Expressive Writing | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://journalofexpressivewriting.submittable.com/ | https://journalofexpressivewriting.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Writing) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Writing as a tool for healing and wellness.” | Focuses on the process and therapeutic value of writing. | Good for personal, raw, or healing-focused work. | All content online |
| Judy Magazine | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://www.judymagazine.com/submissions-guidelines | https://www.judymagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Varied (Themed) | No | No (Explicitly) | 2023 | No | “We love folk/outsider art… surreal, raw, and provocative.” | A fun, quirky online journal. | Open to “outsider” aesthetics. | All content online |
| Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Post) | https://smallbeerpress.com/lcrw/submissions/ | https://smallbeerpress.com/lcrw/ | ? | Active | Established (Indie) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1996 | No | “Witty, weird, and speculative.” Run by Small Beer Press (Kelly Link). High literary wit. | Strategic Note: Cult favorite; prestigious. | Constraint: Postal submissions usually preferred. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Larina’s Lit Lounge | 65 | Varied | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://larinawarnock.net/subscribe-to-my-substack/ | https://larinawrites.substack.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Newsletter) | Rolling (Prompt-based) | Yes ($20) | No | ~2023 | No | “Original poetry… written in response to one of their prompts.” | This is a paid Substack newsletter run by Larina Warnock. It publishes poetry and provides writing analysis/tips. | Constraint: They primarily accept work written in response to specific prompts issued in the newsletter. Subscribe to see the current call. | All content online |
| Locust Review | 65 | 1-2 months (after deadline) | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | locustreview.com/submissions (Email) | locustreview.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Themed periods | $50.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Theme: “Horror/Weird… with a leftist/socialist bent.” | A paying, no-fee journal with an absolute political/genre constraint. | A prime, paying market only for your “weird” and “leftist” work. | All pieces online |
| long con magazine | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://longconmag.com/submit/ | https://longconmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Art) | Varied (Annual) | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Art that responds to art.” Only publishes work that responds to other art (ekphrastic, etc.). | A niche journal for responsive art. | Constraint: Must be a response to another work (art, text, object). | All content online |
| Lotus-eater | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | lotuseatermagazine.com/submit/ (email) | lotuseatermagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“AI-generated… will be… deleted.”) | 2014 | No | “Poetry, art, collage, and anti-art.” Leans experimental, surreal, international. | Based in Rome, Italy. | A great, no-fee, reprint-friendly market for your more experimental or surreal work. | All pieces online |
| Lovecraftiana | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://rogue-planet.com/lovecraftiana-submissions/ | https://rogue-planet.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Horror) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “The Magazine of Eldritch Horror.” Lovecraftian themes. | A genre zine for cosmic horror. | Constraint: Must be Lovecraftian/Cosmic Horror. | All content online |
| Lover’s Eye Press | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.loverseyepress.com/submit | https://www.loverseyepress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Varied (e.g., Summer) | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “A ‘journal ‘of ‘fixation.” “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘about ‘inescapable ‘themes, ‘obsessions, ‘and ‘lingerings.” | A niche journal focused on “obsession” and “fixation.” | A good market for intense, focused work about a specific subject or obsession. | All content online |
| Mad Swirl | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://madswirl.com/submit-guidelines/ | https://madswirl.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1999 | Yes | “Poetry of ‘the ‘mad’ and ‘the ‘swirling’.” 1-3 poems. “We are ‘a ‘gonzo’ ‘art ‘and ‘literature ‘zine’.” | A long-running “outsider” art and poetry zine. Very fast response. Publishes one new poem every weekday. | This is a “Beat” / “Gonzo” / “Outsider” market. Send raw, unpolished, high-energy work. They also feature audio recordings. | All content online |
| Magnets and Ladders | 65 | ~2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | submissions@magnetsandladders.org (Email) | magnetsandladders.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Feb 15 & Aug 15 deadlines | $0.00 | No. | Not Found | No | Constraint: Writers with disabilities ONLY. Max 50 lines. | Corrected: My “Inactive” status was wrong. | Do not submit unless you are a writer with a disability. | N/A (Identity-Specific) |
| Mangrove Review | 65 | ~4-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://mangrove.submittable.com/submit | https://www.fsw.edu/mangrove | Not Found | Active | University | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: “Open to… current FSW students, faculty, staff, and alumni.” (Previously undergrads-only). | Journal of Florida SouthWestern State College. This market is not open to the general public. | Strategy: Do not submit. This journal is for the FSW college community only. | |
| Mettacine Woman | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://mettacine.com/submit | https://mettacine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Women) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “Stories and poems by women.” Focuses on “healing, embodiment, and the feminine experience.” | A niche journal for women writers, focusing on wellness/healing themes. | Good for “healing” or “empowerment” poetry. | All content online |
| Milk Candy Review | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://milkcandyreview.home.blog/submit/ | https://milkcandyreview.home.blog/ | ? | Active | Niche (Flash) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Flash fiction and micro-poetry.” Max 750 words. | A popular flash/micro journal. | Constraint: Brevity. | All content online |
| miniMAG | 65 | ~45 days | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | chillsubs.com/magazine/minimag (Email) | minim.ag | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | Constraint: Micro-poetry ONLY. (Max 10 lines). | A new, fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal for micro-work. | A prime, no-fee market only for your poems 10 lines or less. | All pieces online |
| Misery Tourism | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://miserytourism.com/submissions/ | https://miserytourism.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Dark) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Weird, outsider works.” “Humor and human misery.” | A journal for the “disturbed” and “weird.” | Constraint: Dark humor/Misery themes. | All content online |
| Mobius | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://mobiusmagazine.com/submissions.html | https://mobiusmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Political) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 1989 | No | “The journal of social change.” Only publishes work that is “political, ‘socially conscious, ‘or ‘activist’.” 1-3 poems. | A long-running zine dedicated to “art as activism.” | Do not send general literary work. Your poem must have a clear, progressive, social-change, or political message. | Online only |
| MockingHeart Review | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://mockingheartreview.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://mockingheartreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Eclectic poetry.” | A reliable online poetry journal. | Open to diverse styles. | All content online |
| Modern Literature | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.modernliterature.org/submission-guidelines/ | https://www.modernliterature.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Intl) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Literature from around the world.” | An India-based international journal. | Open to global voices. | All content online |
| New Feathers Anthology | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.newfeathersanthology.com/submit.html | https://www.newfeathersanthology.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Feb 1-Mar 1; Jun 1-Jul 1; Oct 1-Nov 1 | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “We ‘look ‘for ‘fresh, ‘original ‘work.” “We ‘are ‘open ‘to ‘all ‘forms.” | An online anthology published three times a year. | A solid, accessible market. They nominate for awards. | All content online |
| North of Oxford | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://northofoxford.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://northofoxford.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Established | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Eclectic poetry, reviews, and essays.” | A reliable online journal and review site. | Open to diverse styles. | All content online |
| O2 Haiku FLEDGLING | 65 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://troutswirl.blogspot.com/p/o2-haiku.html | http://troutswirl.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Varied (Annual Contest) | No | ? | ~2010 | No | Only publishes Haiku. “FLEDGLING” is a contest only for “new haiku poets who have not yet published a full collection.” | This is an annual contest/feature for emerging haiku poets, hosted on the troutswirl blog, which functions as the journal. | Do not submit unless you are an emerging haiku poet (no book published). Work must be “contemporary haiku.” | All content online |
| Overheard Lit | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | OVERHEARDLITMAG@GMAIL.COM (Email) | overheardlit.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Poems that are undeniable: take risks, display craft… weird, surreal, dream-like.” | Accepts self-published work (incl. blogs), but not work previously published in another publication. | A prime, no-fee market for experimental or surreal work, including blog posts. | All pieces online |
| Ovunque Siamo | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ovunquesiamo.submittable.com/ | https://www.ovunquesiamo.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Italian) | Varied (e.g., Jan-Feb) | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “New Italian-American Writing.” Only publishes Italian-American writers or themes. | A beautifully designed niche journal. | Constraint: Italian-American themes/identity. | All content online |
| Oyster River Pages | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://oysterriverpages.submittable.com/ | https://www.oysterriverpages.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Diversity) | Jan 1 – Feb 28 | No | ? | 2017 | No | “Voices that have been marginalized.” | A journal focused on inclusion and diversity. | Constraint: Diversity focus. | All content online |
| Peatsmoke | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://peatsmokejournal.submittable.com/ | https://peatsmokejournal.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Online) | Varied (e.g., Jan, Jul) | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Evocative and atmospheric.” | A high-quality online journal. | Good for quiet, image-rich work. | All content online |
| Poetose Journal | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://poetose.com/submit | https://poetose.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Art) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Poetry and art.” | An independent online journal. | Open to diverse styles. | All content online |
| Poetry Pacific | 65 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | poetrypacific.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html (Email) | poetrypacific.blogspot.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2009 | No | Open to all forms. | A long-running, fast-responding, reprint-friendly online journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Pointed Circle | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pointedcircle.submittable.com/ | https://www.portlandcommunitycollege.edu/pointed-circle/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Oct 1 – Mar 1 | No | Not Stated | 1980 | No | “Portland Community College’s literary journal.” | A long-running student journal. | Good for emerging writers. | All content online |
| Pom Pom | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pompomlit.com/submit | https://pompomlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Queer/Fem) | Varied | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Queer, feminist, and weird.” | A fun, colorful online journal. | Constraint: Queer/Feminist themes. | All content online |
| Radon Journal | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | radon.submittable.com/submit | radonjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Speculative) | Themed periods | $0.01/word | No. (“AI-generated… is NOT accepted.”) | 2019 | No | Constraint: Speculative. “Weird, futuristic… dark, unsettling.” | A solid, paying market for speculative/horror poetry. | A prime, paying market for your speculative or weird poems. Must fit the theme. | All pieces online |
| Red Tree Review | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://redtreereview.com/submissions | https://redtreereview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Nature, memory, and loss.” | A quiet, reflective online journal. | Good for nature/elegy. | All content online |
| Remington Review | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 | remingtonreview.submittable.com/submit | remingtonreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2015 | No | Open to all forms. | A solid online journal. Very reprint-friendly. | A good, no-fee market for reprints. | All pieces online |
| RIC Journal | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | ricjournal.com/submit (Form) | ricjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Poetry, fiction, CNF, art.” | A new, reprint-friendly, no-fee journal. | All pieces online | |
| Right Hand Pointing | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | ? | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.righthandpointing.com/submissions | https://www.righthandpointing.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2004 | Yes | 1-3 poems. “We ‘publish ‘one ‘poem ‘at ‘a ‘time.” Only publishes “short” poems (under 30 lines). | A long-running online journal for “short” poetry. Publishes one poem at a time, often on a theme. | The “under 30 lines” constraint is key. Check the site for the current theme. | Online only |
| Roi Fainéant | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | roifaineant.submittable.com/submit | roifaineant.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Lazy… but also subversive.” Open to experimental, weird, “low-fi” work. | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal with a “slacker” aesthetic. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for reprints or new “weird” work. | All pieces online |
| Rough Cut Press | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | roughcutpress.com/submit (Email) | roughcutpress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | Constraint: Themed. Micro-work ONLY. (Poetry < 30 lines; Prose < 500 words). | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal for themed micro-work. | All pieces online | |
| SALT Weekly | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | saltweekly@gmail.com (Email) | saltweekly.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2022 | No | Constraint: “A home for short poems.” (Max 30 lines). | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal for shorter poems. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market only for your poems 30 lines or less. | All pieces online |
| Scapegoat Review | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | scapegoatreview.submittable.com/submit | scapegoatreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2017 | No | Open to all forms. | A solid, no-fee, reprint-friendly online journal. | A good, standard, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| ScreaminMamas | 65 | 3-6+ months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | screaminmamas@gmail.com (Email / Form) | screaminmamas.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2016 | No | Constraint: Must be about motherhood / family. | Corrected: My “Inactive” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| Screen Door Review | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | screendoorreview.submittable.com/submit | screendoorreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2015 | No | Constraint: “Southern… writers and themes.” | A respected journal, but with a firm regional constraint. | Do not submit unless your work has a clear connection to the US South. | N/A (Regional-Only) |
| ScribesMICRO | 65 | ~60 days | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | fairfieldscribes.com/submissions.html (Email) | fairfieldscribes.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $1/piece | Not Stated | Not Found | No | “We like both dense literary items and horror.” Prefers short. | Corrected: My “Inactive” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| Setu | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.setumag.com/p/submission-guidelines.html | https://www.setumag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Bilingual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Bilingual (English/Hindi) journal.” | Based in Pittsburgh, focuses on Indian diaspora/translation. | Constraint: Bilingual/Indian focus preferred. | All content online |
| Sine Theta | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sinethetamagazine.com/submit | https://sinethetamagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Sino) | Varied | No | ? | 2016 | No | “Creative work by the Sino-diaspora.” Only publishes writers of Chinese heritage. | A print journal for the Chinese diaspora. | Constraint: Must identify as part of the Sino-diaspora. | Print only |
| Slackjaw | 65 | 2-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://medium.com/slackjaw/submission-guidelines-b6388411e74d | https://medium.com/slackjaw | ~150,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Humor) | Rolling | Yes (Partner) | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Medium’s largest humor publication.” Satire, lists, and funny verse. | Strategic Note: Huge reach if accepted. | Constraint: Medium platform. | All content online |
| Sledgehammer Lit | 65 | 1-3 days | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | sledgehammerlit.com/submissions (Email) | sledgehammerlit.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Short, sharp, brutal… or… short, sharp, beautiful.” | An extremely fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal for “punchy” work. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for reprints or new, impactful work. | All pieces online |
| Slush | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://slushmag.com/submit/ | https://slushmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “We want the slush.” “The weird, the rejected, the ‘too much’.” | Embraces the “slush pile” aesthetic—messy, raw, unfiltered work. | Send the work that other journals called “too weird” or “unpolished.” | All content online |
| smols | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | smolsliterary.com/submissions (Email) | smolsliterary.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Constraint: Micro-poetry ONLY. (Haiku, Tanka, 1-10 lines). | A new, fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal for micro-poems. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market only for your shortest poems. | All pieces online |
| Spaceports & Spidersilk | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.hiraethsff.com/spaceports-guidelines | http://www.hiraethsff.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (SFF) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Science fiction and fantasy for all ages.” “Adventures in the dreamy and the strange.” | A “clean” SFF zine suitable for younger readers too. | Constraint: SFF themes. “Clean” content only (no erotica/excessive gore). | Print only |
| Spare Parts Literary Magazine | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | https://sparepartslit.wixsite.com/sparepartslit/submit | https://sparepartslit.wixsite.com/sparepartslit | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Open to “poetry, flash fiction, micro fiction…” (Up to 3 poems). | A new, small, independent online journal. Submissions are via email. | A standard, no-fee, no-pay “ground floor” market. | Online Only |
| Spellbinder | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://spellbindermag.com/submit/ | https://spellbindermag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | 1-3 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”magical, ‘surreal, ‘or ‘fantastical’.” “We ‘love ‘myth ‘and ‘folklore.” | A newish online journal with a “magical-realism” / ‘fantasy ‘aesthetic. Publishes quarterly. | This is a specialty market. Send work that is magical, surreal, or myth-based. Do not send realist poetry. | Online only |
| Spelt Magazine | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://speltmagazine.com/submissions/ | https://speltmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Nature) | Varied (Quarterly) | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “The rural experience.” Poetry and non-fiction about nature and rural life. | A beautiful new UK journal celebrating the slow/rural life. | Constraint: Rural/Nature themes. | Print only |
| Statement Magazine | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.calstatela.edu/statement | https://www.calstatela.edu/statement | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Oct 1 – Feb 15 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1950 | No | “The literary magazine of Cal State LA.” | A historic student-run journal. | Strategic Note: Often themed issues. | Print only |
| Stone Circle Review | 65 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | stonecirclereview.com/submissions/ (Email) | stonecirclereview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“AI… is not… welcome here.”) | 2018 | No | “Nature, place, the numinous.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal with a clear nature/spiritual theme. | A prime, fast market for your nature-based reprints or new work. | All pieces online |
| Strange Pilgrims | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://strangepilgrims.com/submissions | https://strangepilgrims.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Travel) | Varied | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Travel writing that goes deeper.” “Not just destinations, but journeys.” | A niche journal for literary travel writing and poetry. | Constraint: Must be related to travel, displacement, or the journey. | All content online |
| Studio One | 65 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://www.csbsju.edu/english/studio-one | https://www.csbsju.edu/english/studio-one | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Sep 1 – Feb 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “Literary and visual arts.” | Run by College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. | Constraint: Mail submissions only. | Print only |
| STUMPT | 65 | 1-12+ months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | editor@puddlesofskypress.com (Email) | puddlesofskypress.com/submissions.html | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Spec.) | Rolling (email) | Contributor copies | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: Micro-poetry ONLY. (Max 5 lines). | This is a micro-zine imprint of Puddles of Sky Press. | A good, no-fee, reprint-friendly market only for your poems 5 lines or less. | All pieces online |
| Susurrus | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | susurrus.ie/submissions (Email) | susurrus.ie | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | €15/poem | Not Stated | ~2019 | No | Constraint: Themed issues ONLY. | This is an active, paying, themed Irish journal. | All pieces online | |
| Swamp Ape Review | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://swampapereview.submittable.com/ | https://www.swampapereview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (MFA) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “South Florida culture and beyond.” | Run by Florida Atlantic University MFA. | Good for regional/swampy aesthetics but open to all. | All content online |
| Sybil | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | sybilsjournal.com/submissions/ (Email) | sybilsjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2015 | No | “Loves work that is: feminist, raw… surreal, witchy.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly feminist journal. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your feminist, surreal, or witchy work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Synchronized Chaos | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://synchronizedchaos.com/submissions/ | https://synchronizedchaos.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eclectic) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “Science, nature, and the bizarre.” A monthly webzine that loves technical and chaotic work. | A very accessible venue for “technical-absurdist” poetry. | Constraint: Very eclectic/blog-style format. | All content online |
| Tawahan | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | tawahan.com/contribute/ (Email) | tawahan.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Constraint: “A space for creative expression by Filipinos…” | Corrected: My “Unable to Verify” status was wrong. | N/A (Identity-Specific) | |
| The American Bystander | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.americanbystander.org/submissions | https://www.americanbystander.org/ | ~50,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Satire) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “The spiritual successor to National Lampoon.” Print humor magazine that accepts witty verse. | Strategic Note: High prestige for humorists. | Select pieces online / Print | |
| The Babel Tower Notice Board | 65 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://babeltowernoticeboard.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html | https://babeltowernoticeboard.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Conceptual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Writing that is not writing.” Asemic, conceptual, and hyper-structural. | Perfect for work that documents the “collapse of meaning.” | Constraint: Highly conceptual/experimental. | All content online |
| The Berlin Literary Review | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://berlinlit.com/submissions | https://berlinlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (International) | Varied (e.g., Feb, May, Aug, Nov) | No | ? | 2017 | No | “Literary writing from Berlin and in Berlin.” 1-5 poems. | Focuses exclusively on work “written in, about, or in the spirit of Berlin.” | This is not a general-submission journal. You must have a “Berlin connection” in the work or your bio. | Online only |
| The Bitchin’ Kitsch | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | thebitchinkitsch.com/submit (Email) | thebitchinkitsch.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “A Zine for… the weird, the bad, the ugly.” | A long-running, reprint-friendly zine for “weird” and “low-brow” art. | A great, no-fee market for your “weird,” raw, or pop-culture work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| The Broken Spine Journal | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | thebrokenspine.submittable.com/submit | thebrokenspine.co.uk | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “We want… the raw, the real… the soul.” | A well-regarded, no-fee UK-based journal. | A solid, no-fee market for new, emotionally resonant work. | All pieces online |
| The Catholic Poetry Room | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://catholicpoetryroom.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://catholicpoetryroom.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Religious) | Rolling | No | ? | 2018 | No | “Classical, traditional, or free verse… intelligible and concrete.” Part of Integrated Catholic Life. | A specific niche for Catholic poetry. | Constraint: Catholic themes/spirituality. | All content online |
| The Cicada’s Cry | 65 | ~2 weeks | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | thecicadascry.com/submissions (Email) | thecicadascry.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Spec.) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Constraint: Haiku, Senryu, Tanka ONLY. “21st-century… small poems.” | A fast, reprint-friendly journal for Japanese short forms. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for your haiku/tanka reprints. | All pieces online |
| The Corpus Callosum | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://corpuscallosumjournal.com/submit/ | https://corpuscallosumjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Medical) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Arts and humanities journal of the Mayo Clinic.” | Run by Mayo Clinic students/staff. Open to public but focuses on health/medicine. | Constraint: Medical/Health themes preferred. | All content online |
| The Furious Gazelle | 65 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | thefuriousgazelle.com/submit/ (Email) | thefuriousgazelle.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “We want… stories and poems… that are… weird, funny, sad.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly online journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| The Glacier | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://theglacier.submittable.com/ | https://www.theglacier.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (MFA) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “New poetry, art, and prose.” Run by Indiana University South Bend. | A solid university-affiliated online journal. | Open to diverse styles. | All content online |
| The Good Life Review… | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes (if noted) | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | goodlifereview.com/submit (Email) | goodlifereview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: Micro-poetry ONLY. (Max 15 lines). | This is the “Micro Monday” feature of Good Life Review. | A prime, fast, no-fee, reprint-friendly market only for your micro-poems. | All pieces online |
| The Jewish Writing Project | 65 | Not Stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | bruceblack@ymail.com | jewishwritingproject.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2010 | No | Constraint: Must have a Jewish theme. Accepts poetry “on a case by case basis.” No fiction. | A mission-driven project. Seems to be a one-person operation. | This is a niche, non-paying market for your Jewish-themed work. Also very reprint-friendly. | All pieces online |
| The Magnolia Review | 65 | 3-4 months | Yes | No | Yes (if 3+ yrs old) | $0.00 | magnoliareview.com/submit | magnoliareview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2015 | No | Open to all forms. | A solid, long-running online journal with a generous reprint policy for older work. | A good, no-fee market for reprints that are over 3 years old. | All pieces online |
| The Metropolitan Review | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.metropolitanreview.com/submit | https://www.metropolitanreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Urban) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “The city, the urban experience.” | A new journal focused on city life. | Constraint: Urban/City themes. | All content online |
| The Milton Review | 65 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.miltonreview.com/submit | https://www.miltonreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Religious) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Christian literary journal.” | A journal for Christian poetry and art. | Constraint: Christian themes/worldview. | All content online |
| The New Monuments | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | newmonuments.com/submissions (Email) | newmonuments.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Experimental, visual, concrete…” | A reprint-friendly journal for experimental/visual work. | All pieces online | |
| The Penmen Review | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://penmenreview.com/submission-guidelines/ | https://penmenreview.com/ | ? | Active | Established (University) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | “Southern New Hampshire University’s online journal.” | Run by SNHU. Open to the public. | A solid university-affiliated online journal. | All content online |
| The Raven Review | 65 | 1-7 days | Yes | No | Yes (if 1yr+ old) | $0.00 | theravenreview.submittable.com/submit | theravenreview.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (closes at cap) | $0.00 | No. (“AI… will be… deleted.”) | 2019 | No | “Dark… mysterious… haunting.” | An extremely fast-responding journal for dark-themed work. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your new or old (>1yr) dark poems. | All pieces online |
| The School Magazine | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://theschoolmagazine.com.au/contribute | https://theschoolmagazine.com.au/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Edu) | Rolling | Yes (AUD) | Not Stated | 1916 | No | “Australian literary magazine for schools.” Publishes high-quality humorous verse and limericks for children. | Constraint: Email submissions. | Strategic Note: Extremely reputable and pays well. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Solitary Daisy Journal | 65 | 1-2 weeks | No | Yes (blogs ok) | No (journal reprints) | $0.00 | thesolitarydaisy.ca/submission-guidelines/ (Email) | thesolitarydaisy.ca | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Spec.) | Bi-weekly (prompt-based) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Constraint: Haiku ONLY (up to 2). Prompt-based. | A fast-responding journal. | No Sim-Subs. A good market for blog reprints, if they fit the bi-weekly prompt. | All pieces online |
| The Southern Quill | 65 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://dixie.edu/southernquill/submit.html | https://dixie.edu/southernquill/ | ? | Active | Established (Regional) | Sep 1 – Jan 31 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1950 | No | “Literary arts journal of Utah Tech University.” | A long-running regional journal. | Constraint: Preference for regional (Utah/West) writers. | Print only |
| The Stygian Lepus… | 65 | 1-2 months (after deadline) | No | Yes (after 3 months) | Yes (after 3 months) | $0.00 | stygianlepus.com/submissions/ (Email) | stygianlepus.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | 1st-25th of each month | $5/piece | Not Stated | ~2023 | No | Constraint: “Dark” themes. | A new, paying journal. | No Sim-Subs. A prime, paying market for your “dark” work. | All pieces online |
| The Syzygy Poetry Journal | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://syzygypoetry.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://syzygypoetry.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Micro) | Rolling | No | ? | 2018 | No | “Short poetry.” Max 20 lines. “Cosmic, small, aligned.” | A journal for short poems. | Constraint: Brevity. | All content online |
| The Wee Sparrow… | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | No (blogs ok) | No (journal reprints) | $0.00 | theweesparrowpoetrypress.com/the-wee-sparrow-haiku-nook (Email) | theweesparrowpoetrypress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Spec.) | Monthly | $0.00 | No. (“AI will be instantly rejected.”) | 2023 | No | Constraint: Haiku ONLY (up to 3). Prefers seasonal kigo. | A fast-growing journal from The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press. | A prime, no-fee market for your new, seasonal haiku. | All pieces online |
| Tiny Seed Literary Journal | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://tinyseedjournal.com/submit/ | https://tinyseedjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Nature) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Nature and botanical themes.” Gentle, short nature poetry. | A smaller, gentle journal for nature poetry. | Constraint: $3 reading fee supports nature charities. | All content online |
| tiny wren lit | 65 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://tinywrenlit.com/submissions/ | https://tinywrenlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Micro) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “A ‘home ‘for ‘small ‘poems.” Only ‘publishes ‘poems ‘of ’15 ‘lines ‘or ‘fewer. 1-3 poems. | A high-quality online journal for “micro-poetry.” Very fast response and writer-friendly. | The 15-line limit is a hard constraint. This is a top market for “micro” ‘work. | Online only |
| Touchstone | 65 | 3-6 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://touchstone.submittable.com/ | https://newprairiepress.org/touchstone/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Sep 1 – Dec 1 | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 1976 | No | “Kansas State University’s literary journal.” | Run by K-State students. | Solid undergraduate/graduate journal. | All content online |
| Tough Poets Review | 65 | Not Stated | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | Email: submissions@toughpoets.com | https://www.toughpoets.com/review.htm | Not Found | Active | Niche | Not Stated | $0 (Contrib. copy) | Not Stated | 2025 | No | Constraint: Print-only. Seeks “bold, uncompromising voices that refuse conformity.” “Raw, inventive, and intellectually engaged.” | A brand-new (Fall 2025 debut) biannual print journal from Tough Poets Press. | A “ground floor” opportunity for a new print journal. Email submission is simple. They want “fearless” work. | |
| Trampoline 21 (Trampoline) | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | trampoline.poetry@gmail.com (Email) | trampolinepoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2015 | No | “Poems with heart and courage.” | A well-regarded, no-fee journal. | A solid, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Trouvaille Review | 65 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://trouvaillereview.com/submit | https://trouvaillereview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Nature) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Finding something lovely.” Nature and positivity. | A gentle, nature-focused journal. | Constraint: Nature/Positive themes. | All content online |
| Tyger Quarterly | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://tygerquarterly.com/Submissions | https://tygerquarterly.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Visual) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Image-text, visual poetry, and hybrid forms.” | Not to be confused with “Tyger Tyger” (children’s poetry). This is the experimental one. | Constraint: Visual/Text hybrid focus. | All content online |
| Uppagus | 65 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | http://uppagus.com/submissions.html | http://uppagus.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | 1-5 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘poems ‘that ‘are ‘accessible’ ‘and ”engaging’.” | A long-running, simple online zine with a very fast response time. Very writer-friendly. | A great market for a very quick “yes” ‘or ‘no. ‘Good ‘for ‘accessible, ‘clear, ‘or ‘narrative ‘poems. | All content online |
| UReCA | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://ureca.submittable.com/ | https://ureca.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Undergrad) | Oct 1 – Aug 1 | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity.” Only publishes undergraduate students. | The journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. | Constraint: Must be an undergraduate student. | All content online |
| Utopia Science Fiction | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.utopiasciencefiction.com/submit | https://www.utopiasciencefiction.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (SFF) | Rolling | Yes ($) | No | 2019 | No | “Optimistic science fiction.” Only publishes SFF with a hopeful/utopian bent. | A unique SFF market focusing on optimism. | Constraint: SFF themes. Must be optimistic. | All content online |
| Variant Lit | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | variantlit.com/submit/ (Submittable) | variantlit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (closes at cap) | $10/poem | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “We want… the weird… the quiet.” | A new, paying, no-fee journal. | An excellent, paying, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Vast Chasm Magazine | 65 | ~3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | vastliterarypress.submittable.com/submit | vastliterarypress.org | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $50/piece | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “We want… the weird… the hybrid.” | A new, high-paying, no-fee journal. | An excellent, paying, no-fee market for new or experimental work. | All pieces online |
| Vox Populi | 65 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://voxpopulisphere.com/contact-us/ | https://voxpopulisphere.com/ | ~10,000+ daily | Active | Niche (Political) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2014 | No | “Poetry of Witness.” Daily publication. Loves “The Bloomfield River Cod” style—witnessing political/environmental shifts. | Constraint: Currently “curated” (closed to blind subs), but you can query the editor (Michael Simms). | Editor is approachable if the work is a perfect fit. | All content online |
| Wanderlust | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://wanderlust-journal.com/submit/ | https://wanderlust-journal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Travel) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2012 | No | “Travel writing and poetry.” Only publishes travel-themed work. | A long-running travel journal. | Constraint: Must be travel-related. | All content online |
| WestWard Quarterly | 65 | ~2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | editorwwq@mail.com (Email) | wwquarterly.com | ~500 | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0 (Contributor copy) | Not Stated | 1941 | No | Constraint: Formal/metrical verse ONLY. “No profanity or crudity.” Max 40 lines. | A very long-running print journal for formal verse. | Do not send free verse. A prime, fast, reprint-friendly market for your formal work. | Select excerpts online |
| Woods Reader | 65 | 3-9 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | submissions@woodsreader.com (Email) | woodsreader.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $35/poem | No. (“No… artificial intelligence.”) | 2018 | No | Constraint: Must be about “trees and woodlands.” “reader-oriented… ordinary words.” | A paying, reprint-friendly journal with an absolute nature theme. | A prime, paying market for reprints, if they fit the “woodland” theme. | Select pieces online |
| Woodsqueer Literary… | 65 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | woodsqueer.com/submissions (Email) | woodsqueer.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: “Rural and/or working-class LGBTQIA+ themes.” | Corrected: My “Unable to Verify” status was wrong. | N/A (Identity-Specific) | |
| Words Without Borders | 65 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://wordswithoutborders.org/submit/ | https://wordswithoutborders.org/ | ~300,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Trans) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “International literature.” The gold standard for translation and global philosophy. | Strategic Note: Excellent if your work engages with foreign cultures/languages. | Constraint: Primarily translations, but accepts essays/reviews. | All content online |
| WordSwell Journal | 65 | 6-12 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | wordswellpoet@gmail.com (Email) | wordswelljournal.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2017 | Yes | “DEEP, HEARTFELT HONESTY.” | A solid, no-fee, reprint-friendly journal. Response times are very long. | A good, no-fee market for reprints, but be prepared for a long wait. | All pieces online |
| Writer’s Block | 65 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://writersblockmagazine.com/submit/ | https://writersblockmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Student/Intl) | Varied | No | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “English-language journal based in Amsterdam.” | Run by students at the University of Amsterdam but open to all. | Solid international journal. | All content online |
| Your Daily Poem | 65 | 2-8 weeks | Yes | No | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.yourdailypoem.com/page/guidelines | https://www.yourdailypoem.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Accessible) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Daily Poem.” “We don’t do politics, death, gloom, or gore.” | Constraint: explicitly seeks uplifting, amusing, or thoughtful work. | Great for lighter/accessible verse. | All content online |
| Marrow Magazine | 68 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | (See website) | https://www.marrowmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Accessible writing with close attention to craft and language. We appreciate innovation.” (Up to 5 poems). | A newer online journal with a clean, professional aesthetic. | A good, no-fee market for polished, accessible, and well-crafted poems. | Print & Online |
| Polaris… | 68 | ~3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | polaris.onu.edu/submissions (Email) | polaris.onu.edu | Not Found | Active | Not a Poetry Market | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: Undergraduate ONLY. (Ohio Northern University). | This is an internal university journal for undergraduates. | Do not submit. | N/A (Not a Poetry Market) |
| Superpresent Magazine | 68 | ~2-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://superpresent.org/submissions/ | https://superpresent.org | Not Found | Active | Niche | Themed reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Themed issues. Seeks work that is “compelling and in someway represent an aspect of the super present.” | A non-profit, free online journal that publishes themed issues. | Strategy: Check their site for the current theme before submitting any work. | Online Only |
| Vita Poetica Journal | 68 | ~3 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | https://vitapoetica.submittable.com/submit | https://vitapoetica.org | Not Found | Active | Niche | Always Open | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Constraint: “Creative work explored through a spiritual lens.” This can be broad, but should not be “didactic.” | A quarterly online journal seeking work that engages with spirituality, meaning, or the human experience. | A good market for your more contemplative or philosophical work, as long as it’s not overtly religious. | Online Only |
| ¡Pa’lante! | 70 | 3-5 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://palante.submittable.com/submit | https://www.cerritos.edu/english/Literary_Journal.htm | ? | Active | Niche (Latinx) | Oct 1 – Nov 30 | No | No (Explicitly) | 2018 | No | “Engage and promote underrepresented voices.” Welcomes Latinx and California writers. | Run by Cerritos College. Focus on “underrepresented voices.” | A welcoming space for Latinx writers and those from California. | All content online |
| *citizen trans {project}** | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://citizentrans.com/submit/ | https://citizentrans.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Trans) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Art and writing by transgender people.” | A niche journal for the trans community. | Constraint: Trans/Non-binary writers only. | All content online |
| 96th of October | 70 | < 2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | 96thofoctober.com/contact/ | 96thofoctober.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (via email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2022 | Yes | Narrative poetry, “of a length that can be read in five minutes or less.” Max 10 pages of poetry per submission. | The publication’s own site states “We do not offer monetary compensation,” contradicting some 3rd-party lists. We defer to the source. | This is a rare market that accepts video/audio. The “narrative” focus is key; avoid abstract lyrics. The rapid response time is a major plus. | All pieces online |
| Ablanatha | 70 | 1-4 weeks | Yes (if noted) | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | ablanatha.com/submissions (Email) | ablanatha.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “The weird, the dark, the surreal, the unconventional.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal for “weird” work. | All pieces online | |
| Abyss & Apex | 70 | 2-4 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.abyssandapex.com/submissions/ | https://www.abyssandapex.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (SFF) | Quarterly reading periods (e.g., Feb, May, Aug, Nov) | Yes ($0.08/word) | No (Explicitly) | 2003 | Yes | Speculative poetry (Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror) only. 3-5 poems. Max 50 lines per poem. “Must have a speculative element.” | A top-tier market for SFF poetry. They explicitly do not want “mainstream poetry” with a single SFF image. | The “No Sim-Subs” rule is strict. Send only your best speculative work that is narrative or evocative, not abstract. | All content online |
| across THE WIRE | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://farewelltransmission.net/submissions/ | https://farewelltransmission.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “We want your weird and brutally honest pieces.” Part of Farewell Transmission. | A section of Farewell Transmission dedicated to “stripped-raw honesty.” | Good for raw, emotional, or “weird” work. | All content online |
| ActiveMuse | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.activemuse.org/submit.php | http://www.activemuse.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (India) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Open call for no-fee, on any subject.” | An India-based international journal. | A very open, accessible market. | All content online |
| Aesterion Magazine | 70 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.aesterion.com/submit | https://www.aesterion.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco/Place) | Varied (e.g., Jan, Sep) | No | ? | 2024 | No | “Work that reimagines place.” Seeks poetry engaging with “social/natural sciences, ecology, identity, and climate crisis.” | A new, high-quality journal with a specific focus on “place-based” writing and the climate crisis. | They love form and meter (especially French forms) used in innovative ways. | All content online |
| Afternoon Visitor | 70 | 2-4 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://afternoonvisitor.com/submit/ | https://afternoonvisitor.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Sep 1 – May 1 | No | ? | 2020 | Yes | “Seeks the peculiar.” Publishes “broadsides, postcards, and other ephemera” online. Open to text, image, audio, video. 1-3 poems. | A new, aesthetically driven press/journal focused on digital ephemera. Very interested in multimedia and hybrid work. | A perfect market for “weird,” hybrid, or visually interesting work. Note the interest in audio/video. | Online only |
| Amethyst Review | 70 | < 1 week | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | amethystmagazine.org/about/ | amethystmagazine.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | Must engage with spirituality or the sacred. Open to all religions and none; seeks inquiry, not proselytizing. | Publishes weekly. Known for being highly responsive. | The spiritual constraint is key, but it’s interpreted broadly. Work should be thoughtful and respectful. | All pieces online |
| Anacapa Review | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://anacapareview.submittable.com/ | https://anacapareview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Contemporary poetry & prose.” Publishes 1 poem per poet, 3 times a week. 3-5 poems per submission. | A new, high-volume online journal that publishes work quickly. Good for emerging poets. | High acceptance rate, but they publish a lot. Good for “building the muscle” and getting new work out. | Online only |
| Apocalypse Confidential | 70 | Not Stated | No (Discouraged) | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | apocalypse-confidential.com/ | apocalypse-confidential.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “A publisher of arts and letters.” Seeks transgressive, pulp, and genre-bending work. Has themed issues (e.g., “S-WORD”). | Cult journal with a strong, dark, and specific aesthetic. | This is a market for your strangest, darkest, or pulp-inspired work. Submissions are via email during specific calls. | All pieces online |
| Apricity Press | 70 | ~3 months (Hiatus May-Aug) | Yes (if noted) | No | No (“previously unpublished”) | $0.00 | https://apricitypress.org/submit | https://apricitypress.org | Not Found | Active | University | Specific reading periods (e.g., Spring) | $0 (Contrib. copy) | “Works created using AI should not be submitted.” | 2017 | No | “Interdisciplinary… welcomes innovation and experimentation.” Seeks “work that pushes boundaries.” Open to all subjects and forms. Run by students at the University of Texas at Austin. | A student-run, non-profit journal at the University of Texas at Austin. Good reputation for an emerging university journal. Does not read submissions from late May to late August. | A good, no-fee venue for more experimental or hybrid work. Be aware of the long summer hiatus; response times will be slow then. A solid, university-affiliated journal. Accepts audio/video. | Online & Print Annual |
| APROSEXIA LIT | 70 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://aprosexialit.carrd.co/ | https://aprosexialit.carrd.co/ | ? | Active | Niche (Neurodiv.) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Celebrates the… radically diverse side of living neurodiverse, cognitively challenged, and disabled lives.” | A niche journal specifically for neurodivergent and disabled writers. | The neurodivergent/disability theme is central. They are very open to experimental or “messy” work. | All content online |
| Arderyth House | 70 | 1-4 weeks | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | arderythhouse.com/submissions/ (Email) | arderythhouse.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling (email) | $10/poem | Not Stated | 2024 | No | “Speculative… weird, surreal, fabulist, horror, sci-fi.” | A new, paying, no-fee journal for speculative work. | A prime, fast-responding, paying market only for your speculative/genre poems. | All pieces online |
| Artists from Maryland | 70 | Not Stated | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | marylandwriters.org/Pen_in_Hand_ | marylandwriters.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Regional) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“Work created wholly or in part by AI is not eligible.”) | Not Found | No | Must be a member of the Maryland Writers’ Association (MWA). (This is for their journal Pen in Hand). | This is a member-exclusive publication. | Not a viable market unless you are an MWA member. | N/A (Regional-Only) |
| Audi Locus… | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | No (journal reprints) | $0.00 | audilocus.squarespace.com/submissions (Google Form) | audilocus.squarespace.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Themed/Unthemed periods | $0 (PDF copy) | No. (“do not submit work that is entirely AI-generated.”) | 2023 | No | “Poetry that evokes strong feelings… themes of liminality, existentialism, or surrealism.” Reads blind. | A good, no-fee market that explicitly allows blog posts. | All pieces online | |
| BAD DOG Mag | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.baddogmag.ca/submissions | https://www.baddogmag.ca/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Poetry that you’re afraid of.” “Make us laugh, scream, burp, cry.” | A rebellious, fun Canadian journal. | Constraint: Wants “gritty,” “funny,” or “uncomfortable” work. | All content online |
| Better Than Starbucks | 70 | ~90 days | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | betterthanstarbucks.org/submission-guidelines | betterthanstarbucks.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0 (except “featured” writers) | Not Stated | 2010 | No | Broad range. Prefers shorter poems (<50 lines). Publishes humor, sonnets, haiku, etc. No “political” or “preachy” poems. | Long-running online journal. Submissions via email body (no attachments). | An excellent, reputable market for reprints or formal work. The “no attachments” rule is key. | All pieces online |
| Between the Lines | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://betweenthelinesjournal.com/submit/ | https://betweenthelinesjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Science) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “The intersection of science and poetry.” Only publishes science-themed work. | A niche journal for science poetry. | Constraint: Must engage with science or nature. | All content online |
| Black Coffee Review | 70 | ~3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | blackforkreview.com/submissions/ | blackforkreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Run by students/alumni at Ohio State University. Open to all forms. | Appears to be renamed The Black Fork Review. | A standard university-affiliated online journal. | All pieces online |
| Black Fox Literary Magazine | 70 | 4-6 months | Yes | No | No | $3.50 | https://blackfoxlit.submittable.com/ | https://www.blackfoxlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Apr 1 – May 31; Oct 1 – Nov 30 | No | Not Stated | 2011 | No | 3-5 poems. Open to all styles. “We look for character-driven stories and emotionally resonant poems.” | Publishes twice a year in print and online. Nominates for Pushcart and Best of the Net. | A solid, mid-tier journal. They offer feedback on 5-10% of rejections. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Bleeding Margin | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thebleedingmargin.com/submissions/ | https://thebleedingmargin.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Horror) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Bold and thought-provoking literary horror, mystery, and thriller.” Seeks work that “challenges boundaries.” | A genre-focused journal for “literary horror.” | Do not send standard literary poetry unless it has a dark, thriller, or horror element. | All content online |
| Bluepepper | 70 | Not Stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | bluepepper.blogspot.com | bluepepper.blogspot.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2005 | No | Publishes poetry on a blog. Edited by Justin Lowe. Appears open to all forms. | This is a long-running poetry blog, not a formal magazine. Submissions are likely via email. | A good, informal market for reprints or new work. Seems to be a one-person operation. | All pieces online |
| Book XI | 70 | 2-4 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://bookxi.submittable.com/ | https://www.book-xi.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “A journal of literary philosophy.” Seeks poems that engage with philosophical ideas. 1-5 poems. | This is a niche journal for philosophical poetry and “lyrical” essays on philosophy. | Not for general poetry. The work must have a clear, deep engagement with philosophical concepts. | Online only |
| Books ‘N Pieces Magazine | 70 | Not Stated | Not Stated | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | bnpmag.com/writers-submit-your-stories/ | bnpmag.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | Yes (amount not specified) | Not Stated | Not Found | No | An “indie publisherfriendly” zine that publishes short stories, articles, and poetry. | The site is a mix of a magazine and self-publishing services, but they confirm they are a paying market for submissions. | Appears to be a good, paying market, though submission details for poetry are less clear than for fiction. | All pieces online |
| Braided Way Magazine | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | thebraidedway.org/submissions/ | thebraidedway.org | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Theme: Must be related to the “spiritual path… connection to the earth.” Open to all faith traditions. | A mission-driven quarterly focused on interfaith spirituality and ecology. | The thematic constraint is absolute. A strong market for reprints if the poem fits the eco/spiritual theme. | All pieces online |
| Brief Wilderness | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://briefwilderness.com/submissions/ | https://briefwilderness.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Nature) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Essays and poetry about nature.” | A niche journal for nature writing. | Constraint: Must be nature-focused. | All content online |
| Burningword Literary Journal | 70 | 2-4 weeks | Yes | Yes | No | $3.00 | https://burningword.submittable.com/ | https://burningword.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling | No | ? | 2000 | No | Up to 5 poems. Open to all styles. “We look for poetry that is new, fresh, and different.” | A long-running online journal with a very fast response time. Publishes quarterly online. | The $3 fee and fast response time are the key metrics here. A good place to send solid work for a quick “yes” or “no.” | Online only |
| Calul Journal | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://calul.substack.com/about | https://calul.substack.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Jewish) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Everything is included.” A journal of poetry and art rooted in “Jewish humanism” but open to the world. | A Substack-based journal. “Hakol Calul” means “everything is included.” | While rooted in Jewish humanism, they are “inclusive and expansive.” A welcoming community for spiritual/humanist work. | All content online |
| Carmina Magazine | 70 | < 1 month | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | carminamagazine.com/submissions | carminamagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Publishes themed issues. Seeks “beauty, truth, and goodness.” Prefers traditional forms but is open. | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal, but submissions must fit the active theme. | Check the website for the current theme before submitting. A great, fast market for relevant reprints. | All pieces online |
| Chamisa | 70 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://chamisajournal.org/submit/ | https://chamisajournal.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “A journal of literary, performance, and visual arts of the Southwest.” | Focus on the American Southwest. | Constraint: Southwest themes or authors. | All content online |
| Chapter House Journal | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://chapterhousejournal.com/submissions/ | https://chapterhousejournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indigenous) | Varied | No | ? | 2020 | No | “A journal for Indigenous and Native American writers.” | Run by the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA). | Constraint: Indigenous/Native American writers only. | All content online |
| Children, Churches and Daddies (CCD) | 70 | < 1 week | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | ccds-lit.com/submissions | ccds-lit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“No AI-generated work.”) | 2021 | No | “Raw, confessional… Southern Gothic… religious trauma, queerness, mental health.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal with a very specific, dark aesthetic. | This is a prime market for dark, confessional, or Southern Gothic-style poetry. | All pieces online |
| Chrome Baby… | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | deepsett.com/submissions | deepsett.com/chromebaby | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. (“reject any submission… suspect to be… AI”) | 2024 | No | Theme: “Art and writing that explores our relationships with technology.” | A new, no-fee zine from Deep Sett Press with a clear tech theme. | A prime, no-fee market, but only for your technology-themed poems. | All pieces online |
| Clade Song | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | cladesong.com/submissions (Email) | cladesong.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Theme: “Ecopoetry… nature… climate… speculative… solarpunk.” | A no-fee journal with a clear eco-speculative theme. | All pieces online | |
| COMP | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://compllitmag.com/submit | https://compllitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Interdisc.) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “An interdisciplinary journal.” “We like work that crosses boundaries.” | Published by the Rhetoric & Writing dept at Bowling Green State University. | Good for hybrid or experimental work. | All content online |
| COOP Zine | 70 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://coopzine.com/submit | https://coopzine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Zine) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “A collaborative zine.” | A casual, online zine format. | Very fast response. | All content online |
| Corporeal / en*gendered | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://corporealmag.com/ | https://corporealmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Body) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “The body… gender… identity.” | Focus on the body and gender identity. | Constraint: Must engage with themes of the body or gender. | All content online |
| Corvus Review | 70 | 2-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | corev.ink (email submission) | corev.ink | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “We want to see the lyrical, the narrative… We want to feel it in our bones.” Max 3 poems. | A solid online journal. Submissions are via email, not Submittable. | A good, no-fee, fast-responding journal for lyrical and narrative work. | All pieces online |
| Cricket Magazine | 70 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://cricketmag.submittable.com/submit | https://shop.cricketmedia.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Kids) | Rolling | Yes ($3/line) | Not Stated | 1973 | No | “Literary magazine for children.” Loves sophisticated light verse, wordplay, and humor (including limericks) for ages 9-14. | N/A | Strategic Note: Pays professional rates. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Cul-de-sac of Blood | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://culdesacofblood.wordpress.com/submissions/ | https://culdesacofblood.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Horror) | Rolling | No | No | 2023 | No | “Horror poetry and flash fiction.” Only publishes horror. | A new, small online horror zine. | Constraint: Must be horror. | All content online |
| DarkWinter Lit Mag | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes (print-only) | Yes (print-only) | $0.00 | darkwinterlit.com/submit-literary-magazine | darkwinterlit.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“We do not publish AI generated work.”) | 2020 | No | “Short fiction and poetry with a twist.” Max 500 words for poetry. | A solid online journal. DarkWinter Press is their book-publishing arm. | The 500-word limit is a key constraint, making it ideal for shorter poems or prose poetry. | All pieces online |
| Diachroneity Books | 70 | ~3+ months (after window) | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | diachroneitybooks.com/Submit (Email) | diachroneitybooks.com | N/A | Active | Not a Journal | Sep 1 – Nov 30, 2025 | Yes (Royalties) | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: Book manuscripts ONLY. (Specifically seeking “verse novels” in 2025). | This is a book press for “weird,” “uncanny” manuscripts, not a journal. | Do not submit individual poems. | N/A (Not a Journal) |
| Die Leere Mitte | 70 | Not Stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | leserpent.wordpress.com/category/dlm/ (email) | leserpent.wordpress.com/category/dlm/ | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2011 | No | Experimental, conceptual, asemic, concrete, vispo, quantum weirdness. Max 60 lines. | A Berlin-based journal for “dada-impresario” and highly experimental work. | This is a key market for your most “difficult” or experimental visual/concrete poetry. | All pieces online |
| Dipity Lit Mag | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dipitylitmag.com/submit/ | https://dipitylitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Serendipitous encounters with art.” | A new online journal. | Open to diverse styles. | All content online |
| Dog Water Magazine | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | dogwatermagazine.com/submissions (Email) | dogwatermagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2024 | No | “Weird… surreal… gross… unhinged… experimental.” | A new, fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal for “weird” work. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your “weirdest” work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Dogwood Alchemy | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dogwoodalchemy.com/submit/ | https://dogwoodalchemy.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Nature) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Nature, alchemy, and transformation.” | A new journal with a mystical/natural aesthetic. | Constraint: Nature/transformation themes. | All content online |
| Door is a Jar Literary Magazine | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $3.00 | https://doorisajar.submittable.com/ | https://doorisajar.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling (closes when cap hit) | No (1 copy) | Not Stated | 2013 | No | “Poetry that is accessible… we are not an academic journal.” 3-5 poems. “We want to feel a connection.” | A print and online journal that explicitly favors “accessible” work over “academic” work. | This is not the market for dense or experimental work. Send clear, narrative, or emotionally direct poems. | Select pieces online / Print |
| Down in the Dirt | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | scars.tv/dirt/dirt-guidelines.htm (email) | scars.tv/dirt/ | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 1990 | No | “No rhyme… not keen on religion poems.” Max 5 pieces. | Published by Scars Publications. Very fast response time. | An excellent, fast market for reprints, as long as they are not formal rhyme or religious. | All pieces online |
| Eat the Storms Podcast | 70 | < 1 month | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | eatthestorms.com/submissions (email) | eatthestorms.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Audio) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | Yes | Constraint: Audio-only. Submit an MP3/M4A/WAV file of you reading your poem. | An international poetry podcast that features poets reading their own work. | This is not a market for text. Submit an audio file (max 4 minutes) of a poem you wish to see broadcast. Excellent for reprints. | All pieces online |
| EGG+FROG | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | eggandfrog.wordpress.com/submissions/ (Email) | eggandfrog.wordpress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Constraint: “Poetry in translation… or multilingual poems.” | A new, fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal. | A prime market, but only for your translations or multilingual poems. | All pieces online |
| em (Eratio Poetry Journal) | 70 | 1-3 months | No | No | No | $0.00 | http://eratiopostmodernpoetry.com/contact.html | http://eratiopostmodernpoetry.com | ? | Active | Rolling (no issues; publishes as accepted) | No | ? | 2003 | No | “Poetry in the postmodern idioms,” “Cross-genre, Experimental, Micro-poetry, Prose Poetry.” | Publishes work as it is accepted rather than in formal issues. “All subs receive a prompt reply.” | The “No Sim-Subs” rule is a major constraint. Send highly experimental, postmodern, or language-focused work. | Online only | |
| Empyrean Literary Magazine | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://empyreanlit.com/submit | https://empyreanlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “Celestial, ethereal, and dreamlike work.” | A journal with a focus on the “sublime” or “ethereal.” | Good for atmospheric, dreamlike poetry. | All content online |
| Empyrean Monthly… | 70 | 1-6 months | Yes | No (“original creation”) | No | $0.00 | empyreanliterarymagazine.com/moon-submissions.html (Email) | empyreanliterarymagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2024 | No | “Dark humor, surrealism, and the eerie… identity, power, trauma, and resilience.” 2-6 poems. | This is a specific submission category (Moon Special) of the main magazine. Unsuccessful entrants are not notified. | A no-fee market for “dark” work. The “no notification” policy is a key consideration. | All pieces online |
| Entre | 70 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://entremag.com/submit | https://entremag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Bilingual) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Bilingual and translated work.” Seeks work that “exists between languages.” | A journal focused on translation and bilingualism. | Constraint: Must be bilingual or translated work. | All content online |
| Eucalyptus Lit | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | eucalyptuslit.com/submit (Form) | eucalyptuslit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“no AI”) | 2023 | No | “Vulnerability, introspection, and growth.” | A new, fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Exist Otherwise | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | existotherwise.com/submit (Email) | existotherwise.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Constraint: “Queer creators ONLY.” | A reprint-friendly journal with an absolute identity constraint. | Do not submit unless you are a queer-identifying writer. | N/A (Identity-Specific) |
| Eye Contact | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://eyecontact.setonhill.edu/ | https://eyecontact.setonhill.edu/ | ? | Active | Niche (Student) | Rolling | No | ? | 1995 | No | “The literary and arts magazine of Seton Hill University.” | A student-run journal open to outside submissions. | Solid undergraduate journal. | All content online |
| F I V E S | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.fives.denverquarterly.com/ | https://www.fives.denverquarterly.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Interdisc.) | Rolling | No | ? | 2018 | Yes | “The digital companion to Denver Quarterly.” Innovative, multimedia, and interdisciplinary work. | The experimental online arm of Denver Quarterly. | Constraint: Focus on hybrid/multimedia work. | All content online |
| Fae Corps Inc | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://faecorpspublishing.com/submissions/ | https://faecorpspublishing.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Fantasy) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.” | An indie press/blog. | Constraint: Speculative genres only. | All content online |
| FERAL: A Journal of Poetry & Art | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://feralpoetry.submittable.com/ | https://www.feralpoetry.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (Experimental) | Varied (e.g., Sep 1 – Oct 15) | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “We want the untamed, the unconventional… the feral.” 3-5 poems. Loves experimental, “gutsy” work. | A newish online journal with a strong “wild” and experimental aesthetic. | A great market for “weird” or “messy” poetry that takes risks. “Feral” is the keyword. | Online only |
| Fiyah | 70 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/ | https://fiyahlitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Top-Tier (Niche) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Black Speculative Fiction.” Dedicated to stories and poetry by and about Black people of the African Diaspora. | Constraint: Must feature Black protagonists/culture. | Strategic Note: Huge reputational impact. | All content online |
| flashglass | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://flashglass.com/submissions/ | https://flashglass.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Micro) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Short poetry and micro-fiction.” Max 25 lines. | A journal for brevity. | Constraint: Brevity is key. | All content online |
| Flora Fiction | 70 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://florafiction.com/submit/ | https://florafiction.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Visual) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Visual and literary art.” | A visually-driven online literary magazine. | Very fast response. | All content online |
| Frazzled Lit | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://frazzledlit.submittable.com/ | https://frazzledlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humor/Parenting) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Micro-lit ‘for ‘the ‘frazzled.” “We ‘want ‘parenting ‘humor, ‘satires, ‘and ‘heartfelt ‘essays.” | A niche journal for parenting humor and “frazzled” ‘life. ‘Associated ‘with ‘the ‘parenting ‘site Frazzled. | This is a humor ‘and parenting ‘niche. ‘Do ‘not ‘send ‘general ‘poetry. ‘Work ‘should ‘be ‘relatable ‘to ‘parents. | All content online |
| Gaia Lit | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://gaialit.weebly.com/submit.html | https://gaialit.weebly.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Nature and environment.” | A small, independent eco-lit journal. | Constraint: Nature themes required. | All content online |
| Gaslamp Pulp | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://gaslamppulp.com/submissions/ | https://gaslamppulp.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Genre) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | Only publishes “pulp ‘fiction ‘and ‘poetry” (Noir, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Western, Adventure). 1-3 poems. | A new online journal for “modern ‘pulp” ‘writing. | This is a specialty market. Do not send realist or “literary” poetry. Send genre-based, narrative, or “pulp” ‘style ‘work. | All content online |
| Ghost City Review | 70 | 2-4 months | Yes | Yes (if taken down) | No | $0.00 | (Email submission via website) | https://ghostcitypress.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | No | No (stated for art) | 2014 | No | “emerging and established authors,” “up to three poems.” “CENTER ALIGNED POEMS will not be accepted.” | Submissions are via email. Nominates for Pushcart. Run by Ghost City Press. | Good, accessible online journal. The “no center alignment” note implies a focus on professional formatting. | Online only |
| Golden Walkman Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | goldenwalkman.com/submit (email) | goldenwalkman.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Audio) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | Yes | Constraint: Audio-only. Submit an MP3 of you reading your poem. | An audio journal/podcast that publishes recordings of poets reading their work. | This is not a market for text. Submit an audio file. Excellent for reprints. | All pieces online |
| Golgonooza Magazine | 70 | 1-3 weeks | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | golgonoozamagazine.com/submissions (Email) | golgonoozamagazine.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Specific reading periods | $10/poem | No. (“We do not publish… AI-generated art or writing.”) | 2024 | No | Constraint: “The Weird… speculative, the horrible and marvelous, the numinous, and the strange.” | A new, paying, fast-responding journal for “weird” work. | A prime, fast, paying, no-fee market only for your “weird” poems. | All pieces online |
| Griffel | 70 | ~4 months | Yes | No | No | $5.00 | https://griffel.submittable.com/ | https://www.griffel.no/ | ? | Active | Niche | Year-round | No | ? | ? | No | “An online magazine for literature, culture, and social issues.” 1-3 poems, max 5 pages. | Publishes quarterly. The name “Griffel” is Norwegian for “stylus.” | A standard online journal. The $5.00 fee and 4-month response time are notable. | All content online |
| Grit Quarterly | 70 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://form.jotform.com/250644026488157 | https://www.gritquarterly.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | 3-5 poems. “We seek short stories… poetry… Interviews.” | A new quarterly journal. | Do not send flash or micro-fiction (they list it as “What We Do Not Accept,” though they accept poetry). | All content online |
| Haikuniverse | 70 | 1-7 days | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | haikuniverse.com/submission-guidelines/ (email) | haikuniverse.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2015 | No | Constraint: Haiku or Senryu ONLY. | A highly respected, fast-responding daily haiku journal. | This is only for haiku. An excellent, fast market for reprints or new work in that form. | All pieces online |
| Haunted Words Press | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.hauntedwordspress.com/submit | https://www.hauntedwordspress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Horror) | Varied | No | ? | 2018 | No | “Horror and dark fiction/poetry.” | An independent UK press/journal. | Constraint: Horror themes. | All content online |
| Haunter Review | 70 | ~30 days | Yes | No (“first rights”) | No | $0.00 | chillsubs.com/magazine/haunter-review | chillsubs.com/magazine/haunter-review | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2023 | No | Constraint: Horror ONLY. (Psychological, gothic, slasher, supernatural, etc.). | A new, fast-responding, no-fee journal. | A prime, fast market, but only for your horror-themed poems. | All pieces online |
| Horror Sleaze Trash | 70 | < 1 month | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | horrorsleazetrash.com/submissions/ (email) | horrorsleazetrash.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Transgressive… pulp, sleaze, exploitation, B-movie… dark, unsettling.” | A long-running, fast-responding cult journal for transgressive art. | This is the market for your darkest, strangest, pulp, or “sleaze” work. | All pieces online |
| Hum Magazine | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://www.chillsubs.com/magazine/hum-magazine | https://www.hummag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Varied (Themed) | No | ? | 2024 | No | “Resonate beneath the surface.” Poetry and visual art. Inaugural issue theme: “Home.” | A new online magazine. | Check for the current theme (e.g., “Home”). | All content online |
| Hyades Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://hyadesmagazine.com/submit/ | https://hyadesmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Space, stars, and the void.” | A new Australian online journal. | Open to international work. | All content online |
| Ignatian Literary Magazine | 70 | 3-6 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://ignatianliterarymagazine.submittable.com/ | https://www.ignatianliterarymagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Student) | Sep 1 – Mar 1 | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “The student-run journal of the University of San Francisco.” Primarily publishes USF students, but has a “General” category. | This is the undergraduate journal for USF. It is not a national journal, though they accept outside work. | This is not a professional-level journal. It is for undergraduates, primarily at USF. The reputational score reflects this. | All content online |
| Impossible Task | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://theimpossible.org/submit/ | https://theimpossible.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “A journal of difficulty and possibility.” | A thoughtful, newer online journal. | Open to experimental work. | All content online |
| Infocalypse Arts & Lit | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://infocalypse.org/submit/ | https://infocalypse.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Varied (e.g., Nov deadline) | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Recursion… hybrid work… poetry.” | A new journal with a slightly experimental/tech-adjacent vibe (“Infocalypse”). | Current theme example: “Recursion.” | All content online |
| Ivo Review | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | ivoreview.com/submissions (Email) | ivoreview.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2024 | No | “Lifting the voices of those who need justice.” | Corrected: My “Inactive” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| JAKE (The Anti Literary Magazine) | 70 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | oleada.io/publication/jake | jakethemag.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | “The home for anti-literature… punkest little shit you know.” | A new, fast-responding journal with a strong “anti-lit” / punk aesthetic. | This is a prime market for raw, unconventional, or “messy” work. | All pieces online |
| Juniper | 70 | ~60 days | Yes | Not Stated | No | $0.00 | juniperpoetry.com/submissions (email) | juniperpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Poems that bring the reader back to themselves… leave them with a deeper understanding.” | This is Juniper: A Poetry Journal (juniperpoetry.com), not Alligator Juniper (a different journal). | A solid, no-fee, fast-responding online journal for thoughtful, lyrical work. | All pieces online |
| Kinpaurak | 70 | < 48 hours (up to 2 weeks) | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | kinpaurak.com/faq (Email) | kinpaurak.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling | $5/piece | Not Stated | 2025 | Yes | Constraint: “The Esoteric, Absurd, and Sublime.” Seeks “weird,” “unsettling,” “Dadaism, Dark Transcendentalism, Southern Gothicism.” | This is a new, paying, no-fee journal. Their aesthetic is highly specific and “anti-lit.” | A prime, fast-responding, paying market for your most “brilliantly unhinged” or experimental work. | All pieces online |
| Kitchen Table Quarterly | 70 | ~3 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | No | $0.00 | kitchentablequarterly.submittable.com/submit | kitchentablequarterly.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Theme: “History as human experience.” Seeks to amplify voices whose histories are “lessened, altered, and outright denied.” | A new journal with a strong, specific theme. (Note: their site often links to reader applications, not writer submissions). | The historical/personal history theme is key. Explicitly prioritizes underrepresented voices. | All pieces online |
| Kreatif Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://kreatifzine.com/mission/ | https://kreatifzine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Multicultural) | Varied (e.g., Nov-Dec) | No | No | 2023 | No | “Celebrating the Variety of Multicultural Expression.” Up to 2 poems. | Focuses on diverse backgrounds, immigration, and cultural heritage. | A great home for work about identity, ethnicity, and inclusion. | All content online |
| Lamp Lit | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://lamplit.net/submission-guidelines/ | https://lamplit.net/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Varied (e.g., Winter) | No | No (Explicitly) | 2023 | No | “Poetry, flash fiction, personal essays.” | A new journal with a strict “No AI” and “No hate speech” policy. | Simple, straightforward submission guidelines. | All content online |
| Lantern Magazine | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://lanternmagazine.submittable.com/submit | https://lanternmagazine.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Montreal) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2007 | No | “Canada’s first and only weekly print poetry journal.” Only open to residents of Montreal, Quebec. | A very specific regional niche. | Constraint: Must reside in Montreal. | Print only |
| Last Stanza Poetry Journal | 70 | 1-2 weeks | No | No | No | $0.00 | laststanza@outlook.com | laststanzapoetry.blogspot.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed (e.g., “The Neighborhood” due Dec 31) | $100 Award (for one poem) | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: Prefers non-rhyming. Max 64 lines. Max 3 poems. | A long-running blog-based journal. Very fast response time. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market. Note that reprints are “no longer accepted.” | All pieces online |
| Levitate Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | levitatemagazine.com/submissions/ (Form) | levitatemagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Youth) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: Youth Market ONLY. (Ages 13-19). | A high-quality journal run by teens, for teens. | Do not submit. This is a youth market. | N/A (Identity-Specific) |
| Life in Limbo | 70 | ~16 days | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | lifeinlimbo.substack.com/about (email) | lifeinlimbo.substack.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Theme: “Chronicling the experience of mental illness and trauma… truth and raw emotion.” | A Substack-based journal with a very specific, powerful theme. | A fast, no-fee market. The theme is an absolute constraint. | All pieces online |
| Litbop | 70 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | duotrope.com/duosuma/submit/litbop… | litbop.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2018 | No | “Not looking for angst… poignant observations… Who we like: Oliver, Ferlinghetti, Brautigan.” | A print and digital journal. Max 5 poems. | A good, no-fee market for accessible, well-crafted poetry that avoids “existential dread.” | All pieces online |
| Literary Forest Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | literaryforest.com/submit (Email) | literaryforest.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | Theme: “The beauty of nature.” | A reprint-friendly journal with an absolute nature theme. | A prime, no-fee market for reprints, if they fit the nature theme. | All pieces online |
| Literary Revelations | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://literaryrevelations.com/journal/ | https://literaryrevelations.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Short stories and poetry.” | A blog-style literary journal. | Very accessible market. | All content online |
| Little Engines | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://littleengines.com/submissions | https://littleengines.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “Small but mighty.” Flash fiction and poetry. | A newer journal for short-form work. | Constraint: Brevity. | All content online |
| Little Fruits Magazine | 70 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.littlefruitsmagazine.com/submissions | https://www.littlefruitsmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | No | 2023 | No | “Tart, rotten, or dripping with sweetness.” Short fiction and poetry. | A new online journal with a playful, fresh aesthetic. | A fun, accessible market for short, vivid work. | All content online |
| Lunar Sea Literary | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“first publication rights”) | No | $0.00 | lunarsealit.wordpress.com/submissions/ | lunarsealit.wordpress.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2024 | No | “raw, honest, beautiful… especially welcome… under-represented” voices. | A new, no-fee journal with a clear mission. | A good, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Macrame Literary Journal | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://macramelit.com/submit/ | https://macramelit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Quarterly (e.g., Feb 1 – Apr 1) | No | No (Explicitly) | 2024 | No | 1-3 poems. “Poetry of all genres.” Seeks “meticulously crafted” work. “Each word is a strand… taut with meaning.” | A new quarterly online journal. Their AI policy is firm: “We do not accept work created by, or with the assistance of AI.” | The “macrame” metaphor is key: they want poems that are carefully “knotted” and “crafted.” They will not read work with “profanity, excessive violence, [or] explicit content.” | All content online |
| Mania Magazine | 70 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | maniamagazineue.wixsite.com/mania-magazine | maniamagazineue.wixsite.com/mania-magazine | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Sep 15-Jan 15; Mar 15-Jul 15 | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2022 | No | “Your 3 AM works.” | Active | All pieces online | |
| Masque & Spectacle | 70 | 2-4 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://masqueandspectacle.com/submissions/ | https://masqueandspectacle.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Poetry, prose, and art ‘that ‘explores ‘the ‘theatrical’ and ‘the ‘performative’.” | A niche online journal focused on the “theatrical” and “dramatic.” | The “theatrical” theme is key. Send dramatic monologues, persona poems, or work that engages with performance. | Online only |
| MasticadoresUSA | 70 | 1-4 weeks | No | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | meelosmom@gmail.com | https://masticadoresusa.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Network) | Rolling | No | No (Explicitly) | ~2020 | No | “Poetry, reviews, and essays.” Flexible on themes but strictly prohibits hate speech. “We want work that is human.” | Part of the global “Masticadores” blog network (Spain, India, Philippines, etc.). Editor: Barbara Leonhard. | Constraint: Prefers no simultaneous submissions. Explicitly accepts reprints (credit original pub). Use Subject: “SUBMISSION to MasticadoresUSA: [Title]”. | All content online |
| Micromance Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://micromancemag.com/submissions/ | https://micromancemag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Romance) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Micro-romance.” Only publishes romance-themed work under 500 words/20 lines. | A niche journal for romance. | Constraint: Romance theme. Brevity. | All content online |
| Midcult* | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://midcultmag.com/submit/ | https://midcultmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Pop) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Pop culture, high art, and low trash.” Seeks work that blurs the line between “high” and “low” culture. | A cool, newer journal interested in the intersection of pop culture and literature. | Send poems about movies, memes, celebrities, or “low” culture treated seriously. | All content online |
| Midnight Kind of Place | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://amidnightkindofplace.co.uk/submissions/ | https://amidnightkindofplace.co.uk/ | ? | Active | Niche (Horror) | Rolling | Yes (£15) | No | 2023 | No | “A horror market based in Scotland.” Only publishes horror/dark fiction and poetry. | A paying UK horror market. | Constraint: Must be horror or dark speculative work. | All content online |
| Midwest Zen | 70 | Not Stated | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | MidwestZen@greatwindzendo.org | greatwindzendo.org/mwz | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2023 | Yes | Theme: Zen, joy, wonder, practice, nature. | A new journal (Issue 7, Feb 2025) with a strong spiritual/Zen constraint. | A niche market for your work that touches on Zen, meditation, or nature. | All pieces online |
| Mineral Lit Mag | 70 | ~2 weeks (after deadline) | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | minerallitmag.com/submit-us/ | minerallitmag.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “The earthy, the grounded… the hard-to-pin-down.” | A new, fast-responding journal. | A good, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Monterey Poetry Review | 70 | 6-12 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail only) | https://www.montereypoetryreview.org/submit | https://www.montereypoetryreview.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Aug 1 – Oct 31 | No | Not Stated | ? | No | “A review of ‘poetry ‘from ‘the ‘Monterey ‘Bay ‘area ‘and ‘beyond’.” Submissions by post-mail ONLY. | A regional, print-only journal. Gives preference to poets from the Monterey Bay area. | This is primarily a regional journal. The “mail-only” submission is a constraint. | No content online (Print only) |
| Months to Years | 70 | 2-4 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://monthstoyears.org/submissions/ | https://monthstoyears.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Grief) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “A literary ‘magazine ‘about ‘death, ‘dying, ‘and ‘grief.” Only publishes work on this theme. | A high-quality niche journal for “grief” writing. Very writer-friendly policies. | The “death/grief” theme is a hard constraint. This is a market for elegies or poems of mourning. | Online only |
| Moonday Mag | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | moondaymag.com/submissions (email) | moondaymag.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “We want… the surreal, the divine… the natural world… the magical.” | A solid, no-fee journal with a surreal/naturalist aesthetic. | A good, no-fee market for your surreal or nature-based poems. | All pieces online |
| Moss Trill | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | $0.00 | mosstrill.com/submit (Email) | mosstrill.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | “Poetry of… the natural world.” | A new, reprint-friendly journal with an absolute nature theme. | All pieces online | |
| Mother Tongue Journal | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://mothertonguejournal.com/submit | https://mothertonguejournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Language) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Dedicated to multilingualism.” Seeks work that uses “multiple languages, dialects, or code-switching.” | A niche journal for multilingual or polylingual poetry. | Constraint: Work usually needs to engage with more than one language or the concept of language itself. | All content online |
| Neologism Poetry Journal | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | neologismpoetry.com/submit-here/ (email) | neologismpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Open to all forms. | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly online journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Neon & Smoke | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://www.neonandsmoke.com/submit | https://www.neonandsmoke.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | No | 2023 | No | “Bold, voice-driven… emotional weight and narrative fire.” | A new journal looking for “grit” and “glow.” | “Contrast” is a key theme here. | All content online |
| Nerve to Write | 70 | 3-6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.nervetowrite.com/submit | https://www.nervetowrite.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Health) | Sep 1 – Nov 1 | No | No | 2024 | No | “By disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers.” Only accepts work from these communities. | A new journal specifically for disabled/neurodivergent writers. | Constraint: You must identify as disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent. | All content online |
| New Croton Review | 70 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://crotonreview.submittable.com/ | https://www.crotonarts.org/croton-review/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Varied (e.g., Spring) | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Westchester County and beyond.” | A local arts council journal (Croton-on-Hudson, NY). | Constraint: Preference for local writers but open. | All content online |
| New Verse Review | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | newversereview.com/submissions.html (email) | newversereview.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Open to all forms. | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly online journal. | A good, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Northwest Indiana Lit… | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | nwilit.com/submissions (email) | nwilit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Accessible… work that… can be read and understood by a general audience.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly regional journal. | A great market for accessible reprints or new work. | All pieces online |
| Only Poems | 70 | 2-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | onlypoems.com/submit (form) | onlypoems.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (form) | $60 (flat) | No. (“no ai”) | 2023 | No | “We only publish poems.” | A new, paying, no-fee journal. | An excellent, paying, fast-responding market. A very strong target. | All pieces online |
| Our Day’s Encounter | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | lennie_cox@yahoo.com (Email) | adaysencounter.wordpress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | “Your day’s encounters.” Open to all forms. Avoids pornography/violence. | Constraint: Must submit in the body of the email. They “never open attachments.” | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for reprints or new, accessible work. | All pieces online |
| Paddler Press | 70 | Not Stated | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | paddlerpress.com/submissions (Email) | paddlerpress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Canadian) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Honest and accessible poems… simple things, special moments.” | A Canadian-based press with a “family friendly” and accessible aesthetic. | A good, no-fee market for accessible, image-driven work. | All pieces online |
| parABnormal Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://parabnormal-magazine.com/submissions/ | https://parabnormal-magazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Paranormal) | Varied | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Paranormal poetry and fiction.” Only publishes paranormal themes (ghosts, cryptids, etc.). | A paying market for paranormal genre work. | Constraint: Paranormal themes required. | All content online |
| Paranoid Tree Press | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://www.paranoidtreepress.com/submissions | https://www.paranoidtreepress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Experimental) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | Yes | “Experimental, ‘surreal, ‘and ‘avant-garde’ ‘work.” 1-3 poems. “We ‘love ‘the ‘weird’.” | A new online journal for “weird” and experimental poetry, art, and sound. | This is a specialty market. Do not send traditional poetry. Send your most experimental, surreal, or “weird” work. | Online only |
| Password… | 70 | Not Stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | veryshortpoetry.com/contact-us/ (Email) | veryshortpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Constraint: “very short poetry.” (e.g., haiku, micro-poems). | A new journal dedicated exclusively to micro-poetry. | This is a market only for your shortest work. | All pieces online |
| Piker Press | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | editor@pikerpress.com (Email) | pikerpress.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2004 | No | “Rhymed or unrhymed.” “Poetry which relies on a complex spacing element is unlikely to be accepted.” | A long-running, fast-responding, high-turnover online journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for reprints. Avoid complex/visual formatting. | All pieces online |
| Pixie Literary Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://pixielitmag.com/submit/ | https://pixielitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Short, sweet, and magical.” | A new online micro-lit journal. | Good for short, whimsical work. | All content online |
| Plant-Human Quarterly | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | plant.human.quarterly@gmail.com (Email) | otherwisecollective.com/phq-submissions | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: Must explore “relationship to the botanical world.” | A niche journal with an absolute thematic constraint. | A prime, no-fee market for reprints only if the poem is about plants/botany. | All pieces online |
| Poetic Justice | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://poeticjusticemag.com/submit | https://poeticjusticemag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Social Justice) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Social justice, equality, and human rights.” | A journal dedicated to social justice themes. | Constraint: Must address social justice issues. | All content online |
| Poetry Catalog | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.poetrycatalog.com/submit | https://www.poetrycatalog.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Review/Feat) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Poetry reviews and features.” Also publishes poems. | A site focused on promoting poetry. | Good for getting work seen. | All content online |
| Poetry Pea Podcast | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | patricia@poetrypea.com (Email) | poetrypea.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Audio) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | Yes | Constraint: Haiku and Senryu ONLY. (Audio/Text). | A premier, themed podcast for haiku. | This is only for haiku. Check the current theme. A great market for haiku reprints. | All pieces online |
| Pollux Journal | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://polluxjournal.com/submit/ | https://polluxjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “Twin stars.” Seeks work that “shines.” | A new online journal. | Open to diverse styles. | All content online |
| Porcupine Literary | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://porcupinelit.com/submit/ | https://porcupinelit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Education) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Writing about teaching and learning.” Only publishes work related to education. | A niche journal for teachers/students. | Constraint: Must relate to education/teaching. | All content online |
| Post-ku | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Mail) | https://postku.bigcartel.com/ | https://postku.bigcartel.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Haiku) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Haiku on a postcard.” Only accepts physical postcards. | A mail-art project. | Constraint: Physical submission only. | Print/Mail only |
| Postcard | 70 | ~3 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | postcardliterary@gmail.com (Email) | postcardlit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0 (Contributor copy) | Not Stated | ~2022 | No | Constraint: Micro-poetry ONLY. Verse poems < 16 lines. Prose poems < 130 words. | Corrected. This is an active journal for both verse and prose poetry. | A prime, no-fee market only for your micro-poetry. | All pieces online |
| Pretentious Literarian | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://pretentiousliterarian.com/submit | https://pretentiousliterarian.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Satire, humor, and literary pretension.” “We want to laugh at the industry.” | A humor/satire journal mocking the literary world. | Constraint: Must be humorous or satirical. | All content online |
| Pulp Poets Press | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | pulppoetspress.submittable.com/submit | pulppoetspress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Pulp… noir, hardboiled, sci-fi, horror, weird.” | A new, reprint-friendly journal for genre poetry. | This is a key, no-fee market for your “pulp” or genre work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Rawhead | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | rawhead.ink/submissions (Email) | rawhead.ink | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | “Experimental… weird, surreal, grotesque.” | A new, fast-responding journal for “weird” work. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your most experimental or surreal poems. | All pieces online |
| redrosethorns | 70 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://redrosethorns.com/submit | https://redrosethorns.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Beauty and pain.” “We love the dark and the romantic.” | A new journal with a gothic/romantic vibe. | Very fast response. | All content online |
| Renaissance Review | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | renaissancerev.weebly.com/submit.html (Form) | renaissancerev.weebly.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. | ~2021 | No | “Poetry max 5 pieces… max 80 lines per piece.” Reads blind. | Corrected: My “Inactive” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| Resurrection Magazine | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | resurrectionmag.com/submissions | resurrectionmag.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2023 | No | “Exploring the human condition through… poetry, art, and prose.” | Corrected: My “Unable to Verify” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| Rooted Literary Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://rootedliterarymag.com/submit/ | https://rootedliterarymag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Nature) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Connection to the earth.” Seeks work “grounded in nature, place, and the environment.” | A new journal for nature writing and “rootedness.” | A solid market for nature poetry that isn’t necessarily “eco-activist” (like Reckoning) but more contemplative. | All content online |
| Rustica Journal | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (blogs ok) | $0.00 | rustica.submittable.com/submit | rusticajournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2013 | No | Constraint: Must be about “rural life or the rustic.” | A solid, reprint-friendly journal, but the theme is an absolute constraint. | Do not submit unless your work has a clear connection to rural life. | All pieces online |
| scaffold literary… | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | scaffoldlit.com/submit (Form) | scaffoldlit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | “We want… the messy… the in-between.” Hybrid, experimental, unfinished. | A new, reprint-friendly journal for experimental/hybrid work. | A prime, no-fee market for your experimental or “messy” work. | All pieces online |
| Scrawl Place | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | scrawlplace.com/submit (Email) | scrawlplace.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: “Poetry about place.” | A fast-responding, no-fee journal with a clear thematic constraint. | A great, fast market, but the poem must be about “place.” | All pieces online |
| Scribeworth | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://www.scribeworth.com/submission | https://www.scribeworth.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Pop Lit) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Popular ‘fiction, ‘creative ‘non-fiction, ‘and ‘poetry.” “We ‘want ‘stories ‘that ‘engage ‘a ‘wide ‘audience.” | A newer journal focused on “popular” or accessible literature. | “Popular” is the keyword. Send accessible, narrative, or engaging work; avoid dense academic poetry. | All content online |
| Scud | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | http://www.scudpoetry.com/ | http://www.scudpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Political) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “Political, satirical, and biting poetry.” | A new journal for political verse. | Constraint: Must be political/satirical. | All content online |
| Serotonin | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://serotoninpoetry.com/submissions/ | https://serotoninpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Mental Health) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Mental health, neurodivergence, and suicide prevention.” | A journal dedicated to mental health themes. | Constraint: Mental health focus. | All content online |
| SHiFT | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://shiftlit.submittable.com/ | https://www.shiftlit.com/ | ? | Active | Established (Student) | Varied | Yes (Copies) | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Run by the Ringling College of Art and Design.” | A high-quality student-run journal. | Solid market for polished work. | Print only |
| Short Beasts | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://shortbeasts.com/submit/ | https://shortbeasts.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Short) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Short, wild things.” Only publishes work under 40 lines (poetry) or 500 words (prose). | A journal for “micro” work with a “wild” or creaturely aesthetic. | Constraint: Brevity is key. Max 40 lines. | All content online |
| SKUMMEL | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | skummel.com/submissions (Email) | skummel.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Constraint: “Scandinavian noir, crime… dark, unsettling.” | A niche, reprint-friendly journal for “Scandi-noir” themed work. | A key market for your dark/crime poems, only if they fit the noir theme. | All pieces online |
| SmokeLong Quarterly | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | http://www.smokelong.com/submissions/ | http://www.smokelong.com/ | ~100,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Flash) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2003 | No | “Flash narratives.” Accepts “micro-poetry” or prose poetry that is often absurd, witty, or surreal. | Strategic Note: One of the most prestigious flash venues. | Constraint: 1000 words max (usually much shorter). | All content online |
| Smut Diary Lit | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | smutdiarylit.com/submissions (Email) | smutdiarylit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | Constraint: Erotica. “Positive, sex-positive, queer-positive.” | A reprint-friendly niche journal for erotic poetry. | A key market for erotic work, only if it fits the “sex-positive” theme. | All pieces online |
| Snowflake Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months (after deadline) | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | snowflakeculture.com/ (Form) | snowflakeculture.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2020 | Yes (Audio) | Constraint: LGBTQIA+ creators ONLY. | Corrected: My “Inactive” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| Solid Food Press… | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | solidfoodpress.com/submissions (Form) | solidfoodpress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | “We want… poetry that sticks to your ribs.” Max 5 poems. | Corrected: My “Unable to Verify” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| SOUP CAN Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://soupcanmagazine.com/submit/ | https://soupcanmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Art, music, poetry, and culture.” “We want the raw, the real.” | A New Jersey-based arts collective/magazine. | Open to spoken word artists (via text/video). | All content online |
| Sparks of Calliope | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | sparksofcalliope.com/submission-guidelines/ (Email) | sparksofcalliope.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | Yes | “Passion… the human condition… the divine spark.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for reprints or new work. | All pieces online |
| Spirit Fire Review | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | spiritfirereview.com/submissions/ (Email) | spiritfirereview.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | Constraint: “Spiritual… themes.” Open to all faiths. | A reprint-friendly journal with a clear spiritual constraint. | A prime market for reprints, if they fit the spiritual theme. | All pieces online |
| Splice | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://splicelit.com/submit | https://splicelit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Film) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Film-inspired writing.” Only publishes work engaged with cinema/movies. | A niche journal for cinephiles. | Constraint: Must be about film/movies. | All content online |
| ST((O))NE[D]! | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | Yes (if noted) | $0 (Tip Jar) | stoned.deepover.com/submissions (Submittable) | stoned.deepover.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $10/poem | No. (“AI… will be… deleted.”) | 2024 | No | “A deep dive… into one poet… explores… what it means to exist.” | A new, paying, reprint-friendly zine from Deep Over Press. | A prime, paying, no-fee market for a “suite” of 3-5 poems. | All pieces online |
| Stanza Cannon | 70 | Not Stated | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | stanzacannon.com/submissions (Email) | stanzacannon.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “An audio journal… but we also publish text.” | This is an audio-first journal. | Submit an audio file, but they will also publish the text. | All pieces online |
| Steel Jackdaw | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://steeljackdaw.com/submissions/ | https://steeljackdaw.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Varied | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Art and poetry zine.” “Raw, visceral, and beautiful.” | A UK-based art/poetry zine. | Open to “outsider” art and writing. | All content online |
| Stick Figure | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://stickfigurepoetry.com/ | https://stickfigurepoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Accessible, narrative poetry.” | A simple, fast-response online journal. | Good for accessible, clear work. | All content online |
| Suburban Witchcraft… | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | suburbanwitchcraftmagazine.com/submit (Email) | suburbanwitchcraftmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“We do not accept AI… submissions.”) | 2020 | No | Constraint: “Witchy… magical… domestic.” | A reprint-friendly niche journal for “domestic magic” themes. | A prime, no-fee market for reprints, if they fit the “domestic witch” theme. | All pieces online |
| Synthesized Sunsets | 70 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://synthesizedsunsets.com/submit | https://synthesizedsunsets.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Vaporwave) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Vaporwave, nostalgia, and digital dreams.” | A journal with a very specific “vaporwave” / 80s-90s nostalgia aesthetic. | Constraint: Must fit the “vaporwave/nostalgia” vibe. | All content online |
| t’ART Online | 70 | ~1 month | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | tartmagazine.org/submit (Email) | tartmagazine.org | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: “Women, non-binary, GNC, and trans” writers only. | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal with a clear mission. | This market is restricted by gender identity. | All pieces online |
| Taj Mahal Review | 70 | Not Stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | tajmahalreview@gmail.com (Email) | tajmahalreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2002 | No | “A… journal of arts, literature and peace.” | A long-running international journal based in India. | A good, no-fee market for reprints, especially with an international or “peace” theme. | N/A (Print/CD-ROM) |
| Tangled Locks Journal | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | https://tangledlocksjournal.submittable.com/ | https://tangledlocksjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Women) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Literary and visual art by women.” | A niche journal for women writers. | Constraint: Women/Non-binary focus. | All content online |
| Tarot Poetry Journal | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://tarotpoetry.com/submit | https://tarotpoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Theme) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Poetry inspired by Tarot cards.” Only publishes work related to Tarot. | A niche journal for Tarot enthusiasts. | Constraint: Must relate to Tarot. | All content online |
| The Abstractaphy… | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | abstractaphy.org/submissions (Email) | abstractaphy.org | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | “haiga, tanka, haiku… and short poetry” that relates to “global issues.” | Active | All pieces online | |
| The Ana | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://theana.org/submit | https://theana.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Arts) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Analogue/Analysis.” A journal of “arts and letters.” | A sleek online journal. | Open to experimental and visual work. | All content online |
| The Battering Ram | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.thebatteringram.com/submissions | https://www.thebatteringram.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | 1-5 poems. “We want ‘work that ‘is ‘bold, ‘unafraid, ‘and ‘hits ‘hard’.” “We ‘are ‘open ‘to ‘all ‘styles.” | A new online journal with a “bold” ‘and ‘”aggressive” ‘aesthetic. Very writer-friendly policies. | A good market for “gutsy,” ‘bold, ‘or ‘politically ‘charged ‘work ‘that ‘”hits ‘hard.” | All content online |
| The Bloomin’ Onion | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.creativewritingnews.com/submit-to-the-bloomin-onion-literary-magazine/ | (No main site, likely social media based) | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Varied (e.g., Oct) | No | No (Explicitly) | 2023 | No | “Flash fiction… poetry.” “We don’t want hate speech.” | A new, small journal. | A very new market. Good for emerging writers. | Online only |
| The Broken City Magazine | 70 | 2-4 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | (Email submission via website) | https://www.thebrokencitymag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Urban) | Varied (Themed issues) | No | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “A magazine about cities.” All work must have a strong “urban focus,” exploring city life, psychogeography, etc. | A niche, themed, Canadian-based journal. All submissions must relate to the theme of “the city.” | The urban theme is essential. Good market for work about urbanism, city living, or a specific cityscape. | Select pieces online / Print |
| The Carrier Bag | 70 | 3-4 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://carrierbagmag.com/submit/ | https://carrierbagmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Theme) | Rolling | Yes ($10) | ? | 2023 | No | “The unique experiences of the mundane, the odd, and the forgotten.” Inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin’s “Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction.” | A paying market with a specific literary/philosophical grounding. | Read Le Guin’s essay before submitting. They want “gathering” narratives—focus on holding, keeping, and the mundane. | All content online |
| The Colosseum | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://colosseumjournal.com/submit | https://colosseumjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Sport) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “Sports and literature.” Only publishes work about sports. | A niche journal for sports poetry and prose. | Constraint: Must be about sports. | All content online |
| The Creekside Magazine | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | thecreeksidemagazine.com/submissions (Email) | thecreeksidemagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2023 | No | “Poetry, fiction, photography, art.” Open to all forms. | Active | All pieces online | |
| The Disappointed Housewife | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://thedisappointedhousewife.com/submissions/ | https://thedisappointedhousewife.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “Work that is ‘subversive, ambivalent, or ecstatic’ about domestic life, gender, etc.” 1-3 poems. “We love the ironic.” | An established online journal with a feminist and domestic-subversion aesthetic. Very writer-friendly policies. | A great market for feminist, domestic, or ironic work that plays with gender roles. Fast, free, and open to reprints. | Online only |
| The Dribble Drabble Review | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | dribbledrabblereview.submittable.com/submit | dribbledrabblereview.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: Micro-work ONLY. 100 words or less. | A reprint-friendly journal for “drabbles” (100 words). | This is a market only for your micro-poems (100 words or less). | All pieces online |
| The Elevation Review | 70 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | theelevationreview.com/submit (Email) | theelevationreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “We want… poems that give us goosebumps.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly online journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| The Globe Review | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://theglobereview.com/submit/ | https://theglobereview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Connecting the world.” | An international online journal. | Very fast response time. | All content online |
| The Gorko Gazette | 70 | ~1 month | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | gorkogazette.com/submissions/ (Email) | gorkogazette.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“AI… is not… welcome here.”) | 2023 | No | Constraint: Humor/Satire ONLY. “Humor… satire… weird.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal for humor. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your humor poems or reprints. | All pieces online |
| The Haiku Shack Magazine | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | thehaikushack.com/submissions (Form) | thehaikushack.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Spec.) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: Haiku, Tanka, Haibun ONLY. | A fast, reprint-friendly journal for Japanese short forms. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for your haiku/tanka reprints. | All pieces online |
| The Hoolet’s Nook | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | thehooletsnook.com/submit (Email) | thehooletsnook.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | “Dark, Gothic, Folk-Horror, Speculative.” | A new, fast, reprint-friendly journal for “dark” work. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your dark/gothic reprints or new work. | All pieces online |
| The Loveliest Review | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | theloveliestreview.com/submit/ | theloveliestreview.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “We want lovely.” Open to all forms. Max 3 poems. | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly online journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market. The “lovely” aesthetic is broad but suggests avoiding dark or transgressive work. | All pieces online |
| The Malu Zine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://themaluzine.com/submissions | https://themaluzine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Polynesian) | Rolling | No | ? | 2018 | No | “Pasifika voices.” Only publishes work by writers of Pacific Islander heritage. | A niche journal for the Pasifika community. | Constraint: Must be of Pacific Islander descent. | All content online |
| The Mixtape Literary… | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.waosatx.org/the-mixtape | https://www.waosatx.org/the-mixtape | Not Found | Inactive? | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“No AI”) | 2020 | No | Theme: “Inspired by music.” Poems must “reference… a song, album, or artist.” | A new journal with a strong, pop-culture constraint. | The “music” theme is an absolute constraint. | All pieces online |
| The Mixtape Review | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://theofficialmixtape.wixsite.com/the-mixtape-review/submit | https://theofficialmixtape.wixsite.com/the-mixtape-review/ | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | “Experimental… that combines music and writing.” | Submit your writing with a song. Send us its artist + title. | All pieces online | |
| The PoArtMo Magazine | 70 | ~1 week | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | poartmopoetry.com/submissions/ (Email) | poartmopoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: “Positive Art Month.” Seeks “positive… uplifting, hopeful” work. | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal with an absolute positive theme. | A prime, fast market for reprints, only if they are positive/hopeful. | All pieces online |
| The Queens Review | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://thequeensreview.com/submit/ | https://thequeensreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Voices from Queens, NY and beyond.” | A newer journal based in Queens. | Open to all, but loves Queens connections. | All content online |
| The Rumen | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | therumen.com/submissions (Email) | therumen.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “We want… the ruminated… work that is meditative, slow-cooked.” | A reprint-friendly journal with a clear “meditative” aesthetic. | A good, no-fee market for your more reflective or meditative work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| The Seraphic Review | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | theseraphicreview.com/submissions (Email) | theseraphicreview.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Theme: “Poetry… related to Catholicism or faith.” | Active | All pieces online | |
| The Skinny Poetry… | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | theskinnypoetryjournal.com/submissions (Email) | theskinnypoetryjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | “We… want poems that are… SKINNY.” (Implies narrow form). | Active | All pieces online | |
| The Stirling Review | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | stirlingreview.com/submit (Email) | stirlingreview.com | Not Found | Active | Established (University) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2008 | No | “From the… University of Stirling.” (Scotland). | A solid, no-fee university journal. | A good, reputable international university market. | All pieces online |
| The Stygian Zine | 70 | 1-2 months (after deadline) | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.stygiansociety.com/submissions | https://www.stygiansociety.com/stygianzine | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | Constraint: Horror/Dark. “liminal… dark folklore… body horror…” | A well-regarded journal for dark and horror-themed work. (not clear if they accept poetry) | A prime, no-fee market for your horror or dark-themed poems. Must fit the theme. | All pieces online |
| The Tangled Feathers Blog | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | ? | ? | $0.00 | https://tangledfeathers.com/submissions | https://tangledfeathers.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Blog) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | 1-3 poems. “A ‘blog ‘for ‘poetry, ‘art, ‘and ‘reviews.” ‘Seems ‘open ‘to ‘all ‘styles. | A new, simple, fast-response poetry blog. | A good, accessible, and fast-response venue for emerging writers. | All content online |
| the tide rises, the tide falls | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.thetiderises.org/submissions | https://www.thetiderises.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “An ‘ecopoetry ‘and ‘art ‘journal.” Only ‘publishes ‘work ‘that ‘engages ‘with ‘nature, ‘ecology, ‘or ‘climate. | A new online journal for ecopoetry. Very writer-friendly policies. Constraint: “Loosely based on… Longfellow’s ‘the tide rises, the tide falls’.” | This is a specialty market. Send only your ecopoetry. | All content online |
| THERSIDE | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://otherside.site/submissions | https://otherside.site/ | ? | Active | Niche (Queer) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “A digital space for the other.” Prioritizes “queer, trans, and marginalized voices.” | A new, visually striking online journal. | Constraint: Focus is on “otherness” and marginalized identities. | All content online |
| Tir Literary Magazine | 70 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://tirlitmag.com/submit | https://tirlitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Irish and international writing.” Focus on “place, landscape, and memory.” | A new Ireland-based journal. “Tir” means “land” or “country” in Irish. | Strong preference for work grounded in “place.” | All content online |
| To Write a Refuge | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://towritearefuge.com/submit | https://towritearefuge.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Mental Health) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Healing and sanctuary.” Work about mental health and recovery. | A supportive space for mental health writing. | Constraint: Mental health/Healing themes. | All content online |
| Topical Poetry | 70 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | topicalpoetry.com/submissions/ (Email) | topicalpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2014 | No | Constraint: “Poetry about… current events.” (Must be < 1 month old). | A fast, reprint-friendly journal with an absolute topical constraint. | This is only for poems written about news from the past month. | All pieces online |
| TrashLight Press | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | trashlightpress.com/submissions/ (Form) | trashlightpress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling / Themed | $0.00 | No. (“don’t publish AI-generated work.”) | 2023 | No | “Raw, political, feral work… scream into the crumbling foundation of empire.” | A new, reprint-friendly journal with a strong political/protest aesthetic. | A prime, no-fee market for your most “raw” or political work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Trigger Warning Magazine | 70 | ~3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $5.00 | triggerwarning.submittable.com/submit | triggerwarning.submittable.com | Not Found | Closed (as of Nov 2025) | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $25.00 | Not Stated | ~2019 | No | “Focus on… overcoming… situations that haunt us most.” | A paying journal, but currently closed to submissions. | When open, this is a paying market for work on difficult themes. | All pieces online |
| Ubu. | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | ubu.poems@gmail.com (Email) | ubupoems.wixsite.com/home | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Constraint: Micro-poetry (10 lines or less) and micro-prose (73 words or less). | A niche journal for absurdist/dadaist micro-work. | This is only for your shortest, most experimental work. | All pieces online |
| Underside Stories | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 | https://www.undersidestories.com/submissions | https://www.undersidestories.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | 1-3 poems. “We ‘want ‘work ‘that ‘explores ‘the ‘underside ‘of ‘life… ‘the ‘gritty, ‘the ‘dark, ‘the ‘overlooked.” | A new online journal with a “dark” ‘or ‘”gritty” ‘aesthetic, ‘similar ‘to Barren. | A good market for “dark” ‘or ‘”underside” ‘poetry. Not for “light” ‘verse. | All content online |
| Up North Literary Journal | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://www.upnorthlit.org/submissions | https://www.upnorthlit.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Varied (e.g., Aug, Nov) | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “A ‘journal ‘for ‘Northern ‘Michigan’ ‘writers.” Only ‘publishes ‘work ‘by ‘writers ‘from ‘Northern ‘Michigan. | A high-quality regional journal with a very specific geographic constraint. | Do not submit unless you are from Northern Michigan. This is a regional journal. | All content online |
| Version (9) | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://version9magazine.com/submit/ | https://version9magazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Photo/Poetry) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Photography and poetry.” Seeks work that pairs well with stark/black-and-white photography. | A visually focused online journal. | Constraint: Visual/Minimalist aesthetic. | All content online |
| Viewless Wings Poetry… | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | viewlesswings.com/submit/ (Form) | viewlesswings.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Audio) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | Yes | Constraint: Audio-first. Submissions must include audio + text. | A podcast that also publishes the text of the featured poems. | A prime, no-fee market for reprints, as it is an audio-first venue. | All pieces online |
| Villain Era | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://villaineramag.com/submit/ | https://villaineramag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Theme) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Embrace your dark side.” Seeks work about “villainy, anti-heroes, and reclaiming power.” | A themed journal based on the “villain era” trend. | Constraint: Must relate to the theme of villains, anti-heroes, or “bad” behavior. | All content online |
| Viridine Literary | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $3.00 | viridinelit.com/submissions (Submittable) | viridinelit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0 (Prizes avail) | Yes (Allowed with disclosure). | 2023 | No | “Open to all genres, forms, and styles.” | A rare market that explicitly accepts AI-assisted work (with disclosure). | A good, standard market for new work. The $3 fee is a consideration. | All pieces online |
| Vita & the Woolf… | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | elskelpublishinghouse@gmail.com (Email) | clmp.org/readers/publisher/vita-the-woolf/ | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2020 | No | “Poems no longer than 30 lines.” | A reprint-friendly journal with a short-poem constraint. | A good, no-fee market for reprints, only if they are 30 lines or less. | All pieces online |
| voidspace | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | voidspacezine@gmail.com (Email) | voidspacezine.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | Yes | Constraint: Interactive work ONLY. (e.g., Twine, non-linear). | A niche, reprint-friendly journal for digital, interactive poetry. | Do not submit unless it is interactive. | All pieces online |
| Wailing and Gnashing | 70 | ~3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | wailingandgnashing.com (Form) | wailingandgnashing.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2024 | No | “Raw, unfiltered… violent screams… Punk Rock shit.” | A new, reprint-friendly journal with a strong “raw” aesthetic. | A prime, fast, no-fee market for your “raw” or “outsider” work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Walrus Proetry | 70 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | walrusproetry.com/submissions (Email) | walrusproetry.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $5/poem | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Constraint: “Prose Poetry ONLY.” | A new, paying, reprint-friendly journal exclusively for prose poetry. | Do not send lineated verse. This is a prime, paying market for prose poems. | All pieces online |
| Water Your Cellphone | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://wateryourcellphone.com/submit | https://wateryourcellphone.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Digital intimacy, internet culture, and the blur between online/offline.” | A journal exploring the “chronically online” experience. | Constraint: Themes of technology, internet culture, or digital life are preferred. | All content online |
| WayWords | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | writersworkout.net/waywords (Email/Form) | writersworkout.net/waywords | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Themed periods | $0 (Contributor copy) | No. (“The Writer’s Workout will not review… AI-generated content.”) | ~2018 | No | Constraint: Themed issues ONLY. Max 2 poems, 15 lines each. | A fast, reprint-friendly journal for themed micro-poetry. | A prime market for reprints, if they fit the theme and are 15 lines or less. | All pieces online |
| Whiptail | 70 | ~4 weeks | No | No (incl. blogs) | No (incl. blogs) | $0.00 | whiptailjournal.com/submissions (Form) | whiptailjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. (“not in any part by any AI program.”) | 2022 | No | Constraint: One-line poems ONLY. (Monostich). | A niche journal for micro-poetry. | This is only for single-line poems. The “No Sim-Subs” rule is a key constraint. | All pieces online |
| wildscape. | 70 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0 (Tip Jar) | wildscapelit@gmail.com (Email) | wildscapelit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (reads blind) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Experimental, contemporary, and free verse.” “Lean away from rhyming.” | A new, fast-responding, no-fee journal. Reads blind. | A great, fast, no-fee market for your new experimental or free verse work. | All pieces online |
| Willows Wept Review | 70 | ~2 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes (print-only, >1yr) | $0.00 | willowswept.com/submissions (Duosuma) | willowswept.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“no… partial or complete AI authorship.”) | 2021 | No | Constraint: Must explore “the relationship between human beings and the natural world.” | A reprint-friendly journal with an absolute nature-based theme. | A prime market for reprints, if they fit the “human/nature” theme. | All pieces online |
| Windows Facing… | 70 | 2-3 months | Yes | Yes (social media ok) | Yes (social media ok) | $0.00 | windowsfacingwindows@gmail.com (Email) | wfwr.org | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Reads… blind.” Asks for “no credentials” in cover letter. | A new journal that is very reprint-friendly for blog/social media posts. | A prime, no-fee market for work posted on a blog. They read blind. | All pieces online |
| Winged Penny Review | 70 | 3-6 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0 (Tip Jar) | wingedpennyreview@gmail.com (Email) | wingedpennyreview.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Open to all forms… prose poetry and experimental.” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly, no-fee journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Wishbone Words | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://wishbonewords.com/submit/ | https://wishbonewords.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Health) | Varied | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Chronic illness and disability.” Only publishes work on these themes. | A supportive space for writers with chronic illness. | Constraint: Health/Disability focus. | All content online |
| Witches Magazine | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://witchesmag.com/submit/ | https://witchesmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Occult) | Rolling | No | ? | 2019 | No | “Witchcraft, magic, and the occult.” | A niche journal for magical/occult themes. | Constraint: Magic/Occult focus. | All content online |
| Words With Weight | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | ? | $0.00 | https://www.wordswithweight.com/submissions | https://www.wordswithweight.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Teen) | Varied (e.g., Sep-Oct) | No | ? | 2022 | No | “A ‘literary ‘magazine ‘for ‘youth.” Only ‘accepts ‘work ‘from ‘writers ‘aged ’13-19. | A new online journal exclusively for teenage writers. | Do not submit unless you are a teenager. This is not a market for adult writers. | All content onlin |
| WriteNow | 70 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://writenowlit.com/submit/ | https://writenowlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Accessible literature.” | A simple, accessible online journal. | Good for new writers. | All content online |
| January House Literary Journal | 72 | 2-4 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | https://januaryhouse.submittable.com/submit | https://www.januaryhouse.net | Not Found | Active | Niche | Themed reading periods | $0.00 | “We do not… publish writing… by generative artificial intelligence.” | 2020 | No | Publishes themed issues (e.g., “Hearth”). Seeks “work that brings a sense of light in the darkness.” (Up to 5 poems). | A newer online journal focused on “hope and connection.” | Strategy: Only submit work that fits their current theme. The no-fee, no-AI policy is a plus. | Online Only |
| 4LPH4NUM3R1C | 75 | Not Stated | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.zoeticpress.com/submit | https://www.zoeticpress.com/4lph4num3r1c | Not Found | Active | Niche (Audio) | Specific reading periods | $15 per piece | Not Stated | Not Found | Yes (It’s a podcast) | Seeks “speculative poetry and prose that work best when read out loud.” Work that “might fall flat on the page, but come alive with the right reader.” | This is an audio-first venue (a podcast) from Zoetic Press, not a traditional text journal. Accepted pieces are read by staff. | A unique opportunity. Submit work that relies on sound, rhythm, and oral performance. This is the place for your most musical, “read-aloud” poems. | Audio (Podcast) |
| A Common Well | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://acommonwell.com/submit/ | https://acommonwell.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Shared humanity… connection.” 1-3 poems. | A newer, gentle online journal. | Good for accessible, human-centric work. | All content online |
| Action, Spectacle Books | 75 | 3-6 months | Yes | ? | ? | $0.00 (Contests) | https://actionspectacle.com/submit | https://actionspectacle.com/ | ? | Active | Press | Varied (Contests) | Varies (Contest) | ? | ? | No | This is a book press and chapbook press, not a journal for individual poems. Submissions are for full manuscripts. | They run the “Action, Spectacle Prize.” | Do not submit individual poems. This entry is for tracking manuscript-length submission opportunities. | N/A (Press) |
| Adolescent Voices | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | theincandescentreview.org/submit | theincandescentreview.org | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Youth) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: Youth market ONLY. (Ages 13-24). | This is The Incandescent Review, which absorbed Adolescent Voices. | Do not submit. This is a youth market. | |
| Aorta Literary Magazine | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://aortalitmag.org/submit | https://aortalitmag.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (Youth) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “What does it mean to be human?” Dedicated to “emerging youth voices” and the “raw and nuanced nature of the human condition.” | A youth-run journal (based in NJ) that focuses on “emerging voices,” particularly Gen-Z. | A great market for young or emerging writers. They are open to “raw” and emotional work. | All content online |
| Aster Lit | 75 | Not Stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | asterlit.org/submit-issue-12 | asterlit.org | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | Yes | For writers aged 13-25 only. Focus on multilingualism, translation, and hybrid work. | A youth-focused journal with a specific, high-concept aesthetic. | This is a youth market. Not for general submission. | All pieces online |
| Auroras & Blossoms | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://abpositiveart.com/submissions/ | https://abpositiveart.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Positivity) | Rolling | No | No (Explicitly) | 2019 | No | “Family-friendly, positive, and uplifting.” Strictly no politics, erotica, or dark themes. | A “PoArtMo” (Positive Art Month) platform. | Constraint: Must be “uplifting” and suitable for all ages (13+). | All content online |
| Beach Chair Press Magazine | 75 | ~1 month | Yes | Yes (if defunct) | Yes (print-only or defunct online) | $0.00 | beachchairpress.com/submissions/ | beachchairpress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Chill, upbeat, eccentric, contemplation… Anything beach is welcome, but not required.” | Publishes biannually (Winter/Summer Solstice). | A good, themed market that accepts some reprints. Windows are short (e.g., Oct 21-Nov 21 for Winter). | All pieces online |
| Beaver Magazine | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://beavermag.com/submissions/ | https://beavermag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Untamed, radical, and vulnerable writing.” “We want to be ‘disarmed by your honesty’.” “No topic is too taboo.” 3-5 poems. | A new, edgy online journal. The name is intentionally provocative. “Beaver aims to publish the marginalized.” | Good market for raw, confessional, taboo, or politically radical work. | Online only |
| Big Score Lit | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://bigscorelit.com/submissions/ | https://bigscorelit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “Themed issues.” “We want to feel like we’ve hit the jackpot.” 1-3 poems. | A new online journal that operates on themed submission periods. | Check the website for the current theme. Submissions must adhere to the theme. | Online only |
| bitter melon review | 75 | ~4 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | thebittermelonreview.wordpress.com/submit/ | thebittermelonreview.wordpress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2018 | No | “Emerging writers across the globe.” Encourages submissions from writers of color, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented writers. | An inclusive, emerging journal. Very fast response time. | A great, no-fee market for reprints and new work, especially for emerging and marginalized voices. | All pieces online |
| Black Moon Magazine | 75 | Not Stated | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | blackmoonmag.com/sample-page/ | blackmoonmag.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Open to all forms, but especially “weird stuff… that pushes boundaries… that break[s] genre.” | An online journal with an aesthetic for the experimental. | A good, no-fee market for your more experimental or boundary-pushing poems. | All pieces online |
| Blood+Honey | 75 | ~30 days | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.bloodhoneylit.com/submissions | https://www.bloodhoneylit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2024 | No | “Experimental and avant-garde poetry, fiction, and CNF.” “We love the absurd, the existential, the surreal… the gritty.” (Poetry: 1-5 poems). | A new online journal that grew out of The Argyle. Does not use trigger warnings. | This is a market for your most “weird,” challenging, or “gritty” work. Do not send traditional, “safe” literary work. | Online only |
| Blue Minaret | 75 | ~14 days | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | blueminaret.org/submissions | blueminaret.org | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Must be about Muslims or an Islamic issue. Non-Muslims are welcome to submit. | A niche journal with an absolute, non-negotiable thematic constraint. | Do not submit unless the work explicitly engages with Islam or Muslim characters/themes. | All pieces online |
| boats against the current | 75 | < 3 months | Yes | No (incl. blogs) | No | $0.00 | boatsagainstthecurrent.org/submit | boatsagainstthecurrent.org | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Poetry that approaches old topics in new ways.” Prefers shorter poems (one page). | Submissions must be a Google Doc link. They will not read PDFs or Word docs. | Follow the Google Doc submission rule exactly. A good, no-fee market for emerging writers. | All pieces online |
| Bog Matter | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://bogmatter.com/submit | https://bogmatter.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Spec) | Bi-annual (Spring/Fall) | Yes ($5-10) | No | 2023 | No | “Speculative literary magazine… exuding a general air of oddness.” Sci-fi, fantasy, horror, slipstream, New Weird. | A paying, semi-pro market for “odd” and speculative work. | “Oddness” is the keyword. A great home for “New Weird” or unclassifiable genre poetry. | All content online |
| Book of Matches | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | (Email submission via website) | https://www.bookofmatcheslit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | 1-3 poems. “We want your fire… We want the unsaid, the taboo… We want your secrets.” | An online journal with a quick turnaround. Very open to reprints and blog posts. | The “taboo” and “fire” aesthetic is key. Seems like a good market for raw, intense, or confessional work. Very writer-friendly policies. | Online only |
| Briefly Zine | 75 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://brieflyzine.com/submissions/ | https://brieflyzine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Short) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Brief but bold.” Only publishes work under 150 words (approx). | A micro-lit zine. | Constraint: Very short work only. | All content online |
| Bristol Noir | 75 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | (Email submission via website) | https://bristolnoir.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Genre) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Noir, pulp, dark-as-hell stuff.” “Flash-fiction, poetry, photography.” Has a “Flash” focus (under 1000 words). | A very fast-response, UK-based journal for noir and dark genre poetry and prose. Very open to reprints. | This is a genre market. Do not send general literary poetry. Send your darkest, grittiest, “pulp” or “noir” themed work. | Online only |
| Bronze Bird Review | 75 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.bronzebirdreview.com/submit | https://www.bronzebirdreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | 1-3 poems. “We look for ‘work that ‘is ‘raw, ‘honest, ‘and ‘vulnerable’.” “We ‘are ‘open ‘to ‘all ‘styles.” | A new online journal with a very fast response time and writer-friendly policies (reprints, etc.). | A great market for a very quick “yes” or “no” on new or existing work. | All content online |
| Brown Bag | 75 | ~1 month | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | brownbaglit.com/submissions | brownbaglit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“No AI-generated work.”) | 2021 | No | “The raw, the unpolished, the real.” Seeks emotional, honest work. | A new, fast-responding journal with a clear, emotional aesthetic. | A good, no-fee market for raw, confessional, or emotionally direct poetry. | All pieces online |
| Cacti Fur | 75 | < 2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | cactifur.com/submissions | cactifur.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“No AI, please.”) | 2021 | No | “We want your experimental, weird, surreal, & absurd!” Max 3 poems. | A no-fee market for experimental work that is also generous with reprints. | This is a prime market for your more experimental or surreal work, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Calliope | 75 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.00 | us.mensa.org/connect/sigs/writers/ | us.mensa.org | Not Found | Active | Not a Poetry Market | N/A | N/A | Not Stated | Not Found | N/A | Constraint: “Mensa members ONLY.” | This is the internal journal for the Writers’ SIG of American Mensa. | Do not submit. This is a closed, members-only publication. | N/A (Not a Poetry Market) |
| Canid Literary & Arts Journal | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://kelioconnor.com/canid-literary-arts/ | https://kelioconnor.com/canid-literary-arts/ | ? | Active | Niche (Animals) | Varied (e.g., Oct) | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Pays tribute to our best friend: dogs.” Only publishes work about dogs. | A niche journal strictly for dog-themed writing and art. | Constraint: Must be about dogs. Do not send cats. | All content online |
| Centaur | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://centaur.submittable.com/ | https://www.centaur-magazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “The new, the weird, the classical.” “We want to see the old new, and the new old.” “Mythology, classicism, and the uncanny.” | A new online journal with a “neo-classical” or myth-based aesthetic. | The aesthetic is key. Send work that engages with mythology, classical forms, or “uncanny” archetypes. | Online only |
| CERASUS Magazine | 75 | < 2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | cerasusmagazine.com/submissions | cerasusmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Nature, quiet, eco-poetry… dark academia, folklore… cottagecore.” | A themed, no-fee journal that is very reprint-friendly. | A great market for nature-based or atmospheric poetry, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Changing Skies | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://changingskies.com/submit | https://changingskies.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Climate) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Climate fiction and poetry.” “Hopeful stories about the climate crisis.” | A niche journal for “solarpunk” or hopeful climate writing. | Constraint: Must be climate-focused and generally hopeful/constructive. | All content online |
| Cicada Creative Magazine | 75 | ~2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | cicadamag.com/submissions | cicadamag.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Weird, unconventional, experimental, magical realism, surrealism.” | A no-fee market for experimental work. | A good, standard journal for your more experimental or surreal poems. | All pieces online |
| Circle of Salt | 75 | ~1 month | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | circleofsalt.com/submissions (Email) | circleofsalt.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Constraint: “Dark… folk horror… sea… coastal gothic.” | A new, reprint-friendly zine for “folk horror” themes. | A prime, no-fee market for your dark, folk-horror, or gothic work. | All pieces online |
| ContiguousLyt | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://contiguouslyt.com/submit | https://contiguouslyt.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Work that touches… connections.” | A new online journal. | Open to emerging writers. | All content online |
| Copihue Poetry | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | copihuepoetry.com/send-us-poetry | copihuepoetry.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | Multilingual: accepts poetry in English, Spanish, and translations. Seeks “exciting new work that moves beyond… imaginary borders.” | A biannual online journal founded by immigrants in Chile. | A good, no-fee market for work that engages with international or cross-cultural themes. | All pieces online |
| Cottonmouth Journal | 75 | 1-4 months | Yes | ? | No | $3.00 | https://cottonmouth.submittable.com/ | https://cottonmouthjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Varied (e.g., Aug 1 – Oct 31) | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Southern gothic, Appalachian, or rural work.” 3-5 poems. “We want work that ‘bites back’.” | A new journal with a strong, specific “Southern-Gothic” aesthetic. | The aesthetic is non-negotiable. Send work that is rural, dark, or explicitly Southern Gothic. | Online only |
| Delta Poetry Review | 75 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://deltapoetryreview.com/submissions/ | https://deltapoetryreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Aug 1 – Oct 31 | No | Not Stated | 2016 | No | “Poetry of the Mississippi Delta.” Prefers poets from or writing about the Delta region (AR, LA, MS, TN, KY, MO, IL). | A high-quality regional journal with a specific focus on the Mississippi Delta. | This is primarily a regional journal. Priority is given to Delta-based writers or work explicitly about the region. | Online only |
| Detroit Lit Mag | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.detroitlitmag.com/submit | https://www.detroitlitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “Voices from Detroit and beyond.” Focus on Detroit/Rust Belt aesthetic. | A new regional journal. | Constraint: Strong preference for Detroit/Midwest connection. | All content online |
| Diamond Gazette | 75 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://diamondgazette.wixsite.com/litmag/submit | https://diamondgazette.wixsite.com/litmag | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | No | 2023 | No | “Shining a light on hidden gems.” | A very new, small online journal. | Very fast response. | All content online |
| Dirigible Balloon | 75 | < 3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | balloons-lit-journal.com/submission.html | balloons-lit-journal.com | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Specific reading periods | Contributor copy (print) | Not Stated | 2015 | No | Constraint: For children/young readers (aged ~12+). “Enlighten and amaze young minds.” | This is BALLOONS Lit. Journal. It is a journal of poetry for children, not by children. | This is a niche market. Do not send adult literary poetry. Work must be suitable for a young teen audience. | All pieces online |
| Dishsoap Quarterly | 75 | 2-14 days | Yes | Yes (if defunct) | Yes (if defunct) | $0.00 | dishsoap-quarterly.com/submissions/ | dishsoap-quarterly.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling | $0.00 | No. (“not down to publish anything… AI-assisted.”) | 2023 | No | Publishes one piece per week. Open to all forms. | A new, very fast-responding (2-14 days) online journal. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Does It Have Pockets? | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://doesithavepockets.com/submissions/ | https://doesithavepockets.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Poetry, prose, and art.” Open to all styles. “We look for work that is surprising and necessary.” 3-5 poems. | A new, clean, and accessible online journal. | A good, standard online journal. Seems very open to emerging writers and all styles. | Online only |
| DOG TEETH | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://dogteethlitmag.com/submit/ | https://dogteethlitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Sharp, biting work.” | A new online journal. | Constraint: Wants work with “bite.” | All content online |
| drip | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://drip-lit.com/submissions | https://drip-lit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Experimental, visceral, and raw.” “We want your strange and unpolished.” | A new online journal for experimental work. | Good for “messy” or experimental aesthetics. | All content online |
| Empty House Press | 75 | < 2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes (if 1yr+ old) | $0.00 | emptyhousepress.com/submit (email) | emptyhousepress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. (“AI-generated… is not welcome here.”) | 2022 | No | Theme: “Quiet, empty, desolate, eerie… haunted.” Prefers rural and liminal spaces. | A new journal with a very strong, specific aesthetic. Generous reprint policy. | This is a prime market for your atmospheric, “empty,” or desolate poems, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Fahmidan Journal | 75 | < 2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | fahmidanjournal.com/submissions/ (email) | fahmidanjournal.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Dedicated to humanity.” Open to all forms that “celebrate… our shared human experience.” | An international, fast-responding, and reprint-friendly journal. | A great, fast, no-fee market for accessible, humanist poetry, including reprints. | All pieces online |
| Four Tulips | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | No | $0.00 (Email) / $2.00 (Contests) | https://www.fourtulips.com/submit | https://www.fourtulips.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling (General) / Themed (Contests) | No (Contest winners pub’d) | ? | 2024 | No | 1-3 poems. “We are interested in vivid language and concrete imagery, living in the moment where visual art comes alive through the written word.” | A new online and print journal. General submissions are free via email; contests (e.g., “Cozy Writing Contest”) have small fees. | The “image-rich” and “visual art” focus is key. Send poems with strong, concrete imagery. | All content online / Print |
| Fourth Wave | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://medium.com/fourth-wave | https://medium.com/fourth-wave | ? | Active | Niche (Feminist) | Rolling | Yes (Medium Partner) | ? | 2019 | No | “Feminism for the modern world.” | A feminist publication on Medium. | Constraint: Feminist themes. | All content online |
| Free the Verse: Poetry Magazine | 75 | Not Found | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.free-the-verse.com/submissions | https://www.free-the-verse.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Always Open (Themed) | $0.00 | Not Stated (Implied No-AI) | 2022 | No | Themed issues. “We’ll announce the title and theme for each issue.” (Up to 3 poems). Must be 18+ to submit. | A new, themed quarterly journal. They are transparent about having no budget (“we aren’t currently in a position to offer compensation”). | Strategy: Check their site for the current theme before submitting. A good, no-fee outlet, but no payment. | Online Only |
| Fresh Words | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | freshwords.submittable.com/submit | freshwordsmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | An international magazine. Open to all forms. | A standard, no-fee online journal. | A good, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Gabby & Min’s Literary Review | 75 | 3-6 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://gabbyandmin.com/about | https://gabbyandmin.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Jan 1 – Dec 31 | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Showcasing unique perspectives… fiction, poetry, prose, art.” | A new, eclectic publisher and quarterly journal. | Open to diverse styles. | All content online |
| Gavialidae | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://gavialidaesubmissions.weebly.com/ | https://gavialidaeproject.weebly.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Micro) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2017 | No | “A micro-press.” Publishes “micro-chapbooks” of 4-10 poems, not individual poems. | This is a micro-chapbook press, not a journal for individual poems. They publish small PDFs of 4-10 poems. | Do not submit individual poems. This is a market for submitting a tiny, themed “micro-chap” manuscript. | Online only |
| Genrepunk Magazine | 75 | < 1 week | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | genrepunkmag.wordpress.com/submissions (email) | genrepunkmag.wordpress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | No. (“No AI.”) | 2021 | Yes | “Hybrid, genreless, experimental, genre bending, and/or multimedia… weird and funky.” | An excellent, fast-responding market for experimental work and reprints. | This is a prime market for your most “weird” or hybrid work. | All pieces online |
| Girl Dinner Digest | 75 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | girldinnerdigest.com/submissions (Form) | girldinnerdigest.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2024 | No | “A… zine for… the un-poetic… the ‘low-brow’.” | A new, fast-responding, reprint-friendly zine for accessible/pop-culture work. | An excellent, fast, no-fee market for your “low-brow” work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Harpy Hybrid Review | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $3.00 | harpyhybridreview.com/submissions/ | harpyhybridreview.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Constraint: Hybrid work only. “Myth, magic, folklore, & monsters.” | A new journal with a specific focus on hybrid forms and mythic themes. | This is a prime market for your experimental or hybrid work, especially if it touches on myth. | All pieces online |
| Harrow House | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://harrowhousejournal.com/submit/ | https://harrowhousejournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Gothic) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Gothic, dark academia, and the uncanny.” | A new journal for “dark academia” aesthetics. | Constraint: Gothic/Dark aesthetic. | All content online |
| Hearts of Thunder | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://hearts-of-thunder-magazine.life/call-for-submission/ | https://hearts-of-thunder-magazine.life/ | ? | Active | Niche (HSP) | Varied (e.g., Nov-Jan) | No | ? | 2024 | No | “By and for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs).” 1-5 poems. “Sensory perception… seeing the unseen.” | A very specific niche for “Highly Sensitive Persons.” | The “HSP” lens is critical. Work should focus on sensory depth, empathy, and “quiet intensities.” | All content online |
| Hibiscus Magazine | 75 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.hibiscusmag.com/submit | https://www.hibiscusmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Short ‘form ‘writing ‘made ‘to ‘print ‘out ‘and ‘share.” “We ‘like ‘work ‘that ‘is ‘edgy, ‘modern, ‘and ‘unafraid.” | A weekly/bi-weekly zine. Very fast response. Explicitly accepts reprints. | A great, fast market for reprints or new short work. They have a “Tip Jar” for expedited response. | All content online |
| Inglenook Lit Mag | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://www.inglenooklit.com/submissions | https://www.inglenooklit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Varied (Themed) | No | ? | 2021 | No | 1-3 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘work ‘that ‘is ”cozy, ‘nostalgic, ‘and ‘warm’.” | A new online journal with a strong “cozy” or “comfort” aesthetic. | The “cozy” theme is a hard constraint. This is a specialty market for “feel-good,” ‘warm, ‘or ‘nostalgic ‘work. | All content online |
| Ink & Oak | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://inkoaklitmag.wixsite.com/ncwriters | https://inkoaklitmag.wixsite.com/ncwriters | ? | Active | Niche (Regional) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Written works from North Carolina authors.” | A new regional journal. | Constraint: Must be a North Carolina author. | All content online |
| Ink and Ember | 75 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://inkandember.wixsite.com/home | https://inkandember.wixsite.com/home | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Passion, fire, and light.” | A new online journal. | Very fast response. | All content online |
| Ink In Thirds | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $2.50 | https://inkthirds.submittable.com/ | https://www.inkthirds.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | 3-5 poems. “We look for ‘raw and real’ work… ‘the beauty in the bleak’.” | A new online journal with a “dark” or “raw” aesthetic. Very writer-friendly policies (reprints, etc.). | A good market for darker, confessional, or “raw” poetry. The $2.50 fee is for a “tip jar” sub. | Online only |
| Ink Nest Poetry | 75 | < 2 months | Yes | Yes (blogs ok) | Yes | $0.00 | inknestpoetry.com/submissions | inknestpoetry.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Specific reading periods | $20.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Open to all forms. | A new, paying, and reprint-friendly journal. | A great, new, paying market. A very good target for reprints or new work. | All pieces online |
| Instant Noodles | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://www.instantnoodlesmag.com/submit | https://www.instantnoodlesmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Zine) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “A ‘literary ‘zine ‘for ‘Asian ‘diaspora ‘and ‘food ‘lovers.” “We ‘love ‘food, ‘memory, ‘and ‘culture.” | A fun, niche zine with a strong “food” ‘and ‘”culture” ‘aesthetic. | A great market for poems about food, cooking, or cultural memory. | All content online |
| Jacaranda Journal | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://jacarandajournal.com/submit/ | https://jacarandajournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Growth and blooming.” | A new online journal. | Open to emerging voices. | All content online |
| Last Leaves Magazine | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://lastleavesmagazine.com/submissions/ | https://lastleavesmagazine.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Varied (Themed) | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Poetry, prose, and art ‘inspired by the fall’.” Only publishes work with an autumnal/fall theme. | A new, highly specific niche journal. All work must be about autumn. | The “autumn” theme is a hard constraint. This is a seasonal, specialty market. | Online only |
| Liminal Spaces Magazine | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://liminalspaces.com/submit/ | https://liminalspaces.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Poetry, prose, and art ‘that ‘exists in the in-between’.” 1-3 poems. “We love the weird, the surreal, the uncanny.” | A new online journal with a “liminal” or “uncanny” aesthetic. Very writer-friendly policies. | The “liminal” or “surreal” theme is key. A good market for uncanny, dreamlike, or atmospheric work. | Online only |
| Literally Literary | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://literallyliterary.medium.com/ | https://literallyliterary.medium.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Medium) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2015 | No | “A Medium publication for fiction and poetry.” Open to diverse styles. | This is a Medium publication. You submit via the Medium platform. | Good for exposure if you are already on Medium. | All content online |
| Marmalade Lit | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://www.marmaladelit.com/submit | https://www.marmaladelit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Youth) | Varied (e.g., Feb 1) | No | ? | 2024 | No | “A youth publication.” Only accepts work from writers aged 12-22. | A new journal strictly for young writers. | Constraint: Must be 12-22 years old. | All content online |
| McSweeney’s Internet Tendency | 75 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 (Email) | https://www.mcsweeneys.net/pages/submission-guidelines | https://www.mcsweeneys.net/ | ~1,000,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Humor) | Rolling | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 1998 | No | “Daily humor.” Accepts “conceptual” poetry, sestinas, and lists. | Strategic Note: The gold standard for literary internet humor. | Constraint: Must be high-concept/satirical. | All content online |
| Miller’s Damsel | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.millersdamsel.com/ | https://www.millersdamsel.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Apr 1 – May 30 | No | No | 2024 | No | “We welcome all submitters but invite especially LGBTQIA+ writers.” 1-5 poems. | A new, inclusive journal. The name refers to a part of a grist mill. | A welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ voices. | All content online |
| Moss Piglet… | 75 | ~1 month (after deadline) | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | mosspiglet.submittable.com/submit | mosspiglet.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | No. (“no ai”) | 2020 | No | Publishes themed issues. (e.g., “The 1980s”). | A new, fast-responding, reprint-friendly journal. | Check for the current theme. A great market for relevant reprints. | All pieces online |
| Neutral Spaces Magazine | 75 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.00 | neutralspaces.co/join/ | neutralspaces.co | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Platform) | Rolling (for members) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2020 | No | A “writer’s portfolio” platform and collective, not a traditional journal. | This is a platform to “Join,” not a journal to “Submit” to in the traditional sense. | This is a collective/platform, not a standard submission target. | All pieces online |
| Night Owl Narrative | 75 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://cajunmuttpress.wordpress.com/ | https://cajunmuttpress.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Indie) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “No rules or themes — anything goes.” Part of Cajun Mutt Press. | A very casual, “anything goes” zine/blog. | Good for experimental, raw, or unpolished work. Very writer-friendly. | All content online |
| Nightmare Magazine | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.nightmare-magazine.com/about/guidelines/ | https://www.nightmare-magazine.com/ | ~50,000 | Active | Top-Tier (Horror) | Varied | Yes ($) | Not Stated | 2012 | Yes | “Horror and dark fantasy.” Edited by Wendy N. Wagner. High-end, atmospheric horror poetry. | Constraint: Horror focus strictly. | Strategic Note: Sister mag to Lightspeed/Fantasy. | All content online |
| Open Arts Forum | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.openartsforum.com/submissions | https://www.openartsforum.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | Yes | “Poetry, ‘prose, ‘art, ‘and ‘music.” 1-3 poems. “We ‘are ‘a ‘space ‘for ‘all ‘voices’.” | A new, multimedia online journal. Very writer-friendly policies and open to audio/video. | A good, accessible, multimedia-friendly journal for emerging writers. | Online only |
| Our Old Vanishing House | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://ouroldvanishinghouse.com/submit/ | https://ouroldvanishinghouse.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Memory) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Memory, nostalgia, and the spaces we leave behind.” | A new journal with a strong thematic focus on “vanishing” spaces and memory. | Great for poems about childhood homes, loss, or fading memories. | All content online |
| Pagebreak404 | 75 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://pagebreak404.com/submissions/ | https://pagebreak404.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Tech) | Rolling | No | No | 2023 | No | “Error messages, glitches, and the digital void.” Seeks work about technology and the internet. | A niche journal for “glitch” aesthetics and digital themes. | Constraint: Work should engage with technology, the internet, or digital culture. | All content online |
| Painted Pebble Lit Mag | 75 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://paintedpebblelit.com/ | https://paintedpebblelit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Short ‘form ‘writing ‘made ‘to ‘print ‘out ‘and ‘share.” | A new online journal for short, shareable poetry. | A good market for “micro” or short lyric poems. | All content online |
| Pandemonium Journal | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://pandemoniumjournal.com/submit/ | https://pandemoniumjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Chaos, noise, and disorder.” | A new journal embracing a chaotic aesthetic. | Open to “noisy” or experimental work. | All content online |
| Penelle Magazine | 75 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://penelle.com/submit/ | https://penelle.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “Short, sweet, and punchy.” | A new online micro-lit journal. | Good for very short work. | All content online |
| Perception Magazine | 75 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://perceptionsmagazine.submittable.com/submit | http://perceptionsmagazine.org/ | ? | Active | Established (Student-Run) | Oct 1 – Dec 15 | No | ? | 1969 | Yes | Accepts poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, visual art, photography, music, and short film. Welcomes traditional and experimental work. | This is the long-running (since 1969) annual, student-edited arts magazine from Mt. Hood Community College. | All submissions are read blind, so ensure your name and contact info are not on the submission document itself. | Select pieces online |
| Periwinkle Pelican Lit | 75 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://periwinklepelican.com/submissions/ | https://periwinklepelican.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2024 | No | 1-3 poems. “We ‘love ‘nature, ‘the ‘ocean, ‘and ‘the ‘beach.” “We ‘are ‘looking ‘for ‘poems ‘that ‘are ‘uplifting.” | A new online journal with a “beach” ‘and ‘”positive” ‘aesthetic. Very fast response and writer-friendly. | A specialty market for “feel-good,” ‘nature-based, ‘or ‘ocean/beach-themed ‘poetry. | All content online |
| Pictura Journal | 75 | ~3 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | picturajournal.submittable.com/submit | picturajournal.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2024 | No | “vivid snapshot… complicates the mundane… quiet moments given room to breathe.” | A new, fast-responding, no-fee journal. | A great, no-fee market for new, imagistic, and reflective poems. | All pieces online |
| Poems From the Crowd | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://matadorreview.com/poems-from-the-crowd | https://matadorreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Series) | Rolling | No | ? | 2016 | No | “A poetry series by The Matador Review.” | A specific feature of The Matador Review. | Constraint: Submit specifically to this series. | All content online |
| Poetic Medicine | 75 | Not Stated | Yes | No (“new, unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | Not Found (Email) | chillsubs.com/magazine/poetic-medicine | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2010 | No | “Prioritizes writers of color and LGBTQ writers, and poets who have never been published before.” | This is a “New Voices” section of a larger site, not a standalone journal. | A good, no-fee market for emerging writers or for work from a “New Voice” perspective. | All pieces online |
| Puddles of Sky Press | 75 | 1-2 months+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | puddlesofskypress.com/submissions.html (Email) | puddlesofskypress.com | N/A | Active | Not a Journal | Rolling (email) | Contributor copies | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraint: Press ONLY. (Chapbooks, zines, micro-publications). | This is a press that publishes hand-made chapbooks and zines, not a journal. | Do not submit individual poems. This is a press for manuscripts. | N/A (Press) |
| Querencia Press | 75 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | querenciapress.com/submissions (Email) | querenciapress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Press) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Publishes themed digital anthologies. (e.g., “Winter,” “Roots”). | This is a press that publishes anthologies, not a recurring journal. | A great, fast, no-fee market for reprints, if your poem fits their current anthology theme. | N/A (Press) |
| Raw Dog Press | 75 | 1-3+ months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | rawdogpress.wordpress.com/submissions/ (Email) | rawdogpress.wordpress.com | N/A | Active | Not a Journal | Rolling (email) | Royalties | Not Stated | 2005 | No | Constraint: Press ONLY. (Books: horror, sci-fi, “bizarro”). | This is a book press specializing in horror/speculative genres, not a journal. | Do not submit individual poems. This is a press for book manuscripts. | N/A (Press) |
| Réapparition Journal | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://reapparitionjournal.com/submit | https://reapparitionjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Found poetry and erasure.” Only publishes found/erasure work. | A new journal dedicated to found forms. | Constraint: Found poetry/Erasure only. | All content online |
| Recenter Press… | 75 | 1-2 weeks (after deadline) | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | recenterpress.com/poetry-journal-submissions | recenterpress.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Themed periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Publishes themed, digital “micro-zines.” | A new, fast-responding, reprint-friendly market. | A great, fast, no-fee market for reprints, if your poem fits their current theme. | All pieces online |
| Sacramento Literary Review | 75 | ~3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://sacreview.org/submit/ | https://sacreview.org | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | “Featuring boundary-pushing work from emerging and established writers.” | A non-profit, free quarterly magazine that runs on a “pay-what-you-can” model for readers. | A solid, no-fee market with a good community mission. Good for “boundary-pushing” work. | Online Only |
| Seesaw Lit | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://seesawlit.com/submit | https://seesawlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Balance and movement.” | A new online journal. | Open to diverse voices. | All content online |
| Skybridge Review | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://skybridgereview.com/ | https://skybridgereview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2024 | No | “Bridging the gap.” Seeks work that connects “disparate ideas, places, or people.” | A very new online journal. | Open to emerging writers. | All content online |
| Small World City | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://smallworldcity.com/submit | https://smallworldcity.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Global voices, local stories.” | A new online journal. | Focus on place/global connection. | All content online |
| Soul Poetry… | 75 | Not Stated | Yes | No (“prefer unpublished”) | No (“prefer unpublished”) | $0.00 | soulpoetry7.com/soul-poetry-prose-art-magazine/ (Email) | soulpoetry7.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | No. | Not Stated | No | Theme: “Work that moves, inspires, and offers hope.” | Corrected: My “Unable to Verify” status was wrong. | All pieces online | |
| SQUID | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://squidlitmag.com/submit/ | https://squidlitmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Tentacular, ink-filled, and strange.” Seeks “weird, slipstream, and surreal” work. | A new online journal with a fun, “weird” aesthetic. | Embraces the “strange.” Good for surreal or slipstream poetry. | All content online |
| Stink Eye | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://stinkeyemag.com/submit | https://stinkeyemag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Humor) | Rolling | No | ? | 2022 | No | “Humor and satire.” “Give us the side-eye.” | A journal for funny, satirical work. | Constraint: Must be humorous. | All content online |
| Strange Hymnal | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://strangehymnal.com/submissions/ | https://strangehymnal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | 1-3 poems. “We ‘look ‘for ‘the ‘weird, ‘the ‘dark, ‘the ‘sacred, ‘and ‘the ‘profane.” “We ‘love ‘surrealism.” | A new online journal with a “dark-surrealist” ‘or ‘gothic ‘aesthetic. | A specialty market for dark, surreal, or “weird” poetry. Not for traditional realist work. | Online only |
| Tap into Poetry | 75 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://tapintopoetry.com/submit | https://tapintopoetry.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Accessible, relatable poetry.” | A new, friendly online journal. | Good for accessible work. | All content online |
| Tendrils | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://tendrils.ca/submit | https://tendrils.ca/ | ? | Active | Niche (Eco) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Ecopoetry and nature writing.” | A new Canadian ecopoetry journal. | Constraint: Nature/Eco themes. | All content online |
| The Aftershock Review | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://theaftershockreview.com/submissions/ | https://theaftershockreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Poetry of the moment, the now, the aftermath.” Seeks “urgency, vulnerability, and resilience.” 1-5 poems. | Focuses on poems that respond to current events, personal or political “aftershocks.” | A good outlet for timely, politically engaged, or emotionally immediate work. | Online only |
| The Argyle Literary… | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | argylelit.com/submissions (Email) | argylelit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “We want… the weird, the raw… the experimental.” | A new, fast-responding, no-fee journal. | A good, fast, no-fee market for your experimental or “raw” new work. | All pieces online |
| The Family Room | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://familyroommag.com/submit/ | https://familyroommag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “The complexities of family.” | A new journal focusing on family dynamics. | Good for personal, domestic themes. | All content online |
| The Garlic Press | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.thegarlicpress.org/submit.html | https://www.thegarlicpress.org/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Poetry, prose, and art.” Open to all styles. “We want work that is ‘pungent’ and ‘sticks to your ribs’.” 1-5 poems. | A new online journal with a “foodie” name but a general aesthetic. Very writer-friendly policies (reprints, etc.). | A good, accessible online journal. The “pungent” aesthetic implies they want work with a strong, memorable voice. | Online only |
| The Incandescent Review | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | theincandescentreview.org/submit | theincandescentreview.org | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Youth) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: Youth market ONLY. (Ages 13-24). | A high-quality journal run by teens, for young writers. | This is a youth market. Not for general submission. | All pieces online |
| The Lunatics Radio Hour | 75 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://www.lunaticsproject.com/submit | https://www.lunaticsproject.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Podcast) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | Yes | “A radio show & digital zine about mental health.” Only accepts “work about mental health & neurodivergence.” 1-5 pieces. | Accepts poetry, spoken word, music, visual art. Very writer-friendly policies. | The “mental health” theme is a hard constraint. This is a prime market for spoken word or audio recordings, given its “radio show” format. | All content online |
| The Meadowlark Review | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://themeadowlarkreview.wordpress.com/submit/ | https://themeadowlarkreview.wordpress.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2020 | No | “Nature, place, and memory.” | A smaller online journal for nature writing. | Constraint: Nature/Place themes. | All content online |
| The Poetry Lighthouse | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://thepoetrylighthouse.com/submissions | https://thepoetrylighthouse.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Guiding lights in poetry.” | A new online journal. | Open to emerging voices. | All content online |
| The Saturday Evening Post | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/limerick-contest/ | https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/ | ~250,000 | Active | Top-Tier (General) | Rolling (Bi-monthly) | Yes ($25) | Not Stated | 1821 | No | “Limerick Laughs.” Runs a specific bi-monthly contest where you must write a limerick describing a featured illustration. | N/A | Strategic Note: Iconic American magazine. High visibility. | All content online |
| The Trailblazer Literary… | 75 | ~1 month | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | thetrailblazerliterary.com/submissions (Email) | thetrailblazerliterary.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “We look for… strong, vibrant voices.” | A new, fast-responding, no-fee online journal. | A good, fast, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Tiger Leaping Review | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://www.tigerleapingreview.com/submissions | https://www.tigerleapingreview.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | 1-3 poems. “We look for ‘work that ‘is ‘bold, ‘brave, ‘and ‘has ‘a ‘sense ‘of ‘urgency’.” “We ‘love ‘the ‘experimental’.” | A new online journal with a “bold” and “experimental” aesthetic. | A good market for “brave” or experimental work. They seem very open to emerging writers. | All content online |
| TILT | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://tiltlit.com/submit | https://tiltlit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Parenting) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Parenting in the margins.” Work about “non-traditional” parenting. | A niche journal for parenting. | Constraint: Parenting themes. | All content online |
| Varnish | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://varnishjournal.com/submit/ | https://varnishjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Arts) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Visual art and poetry.” Seeks “polished” and “layered” work. | A new journal focusing on the intersection of visual art and text. | Good for ekphrastic work or highly visual poetry. | All content online |
| Void Drip | 75 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://voiddrip.com/submit/ | https://voiddrip.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Weird) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “The void staring back.” Seeks “existential, cosmic, and weird” horror/poetry. | A niche market for “cosmic horror” and existential dread. | Good for “weird fiction” poetry or cosmic horror. | All content online |
| Wild Willow | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://wildwillowmag.com/submissions | https://wildwillowmag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2023 | No | “Nature and the wild.” | A new online journal for nature poetry. | Constraint: Nature themes. | All content online |
| Wound Up Lit | 75 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://wounduplit.com/submissions/ | https://wounduplit.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2024 | No | “Tension, anxiety, and release.” Work that feels “wound up.” | A new journal focused on high-tension writing. | Good for anxious, high-energy, or frantic poetry. | All content online |
| Hedge Apple: The literary magazine… | 76 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | Email: hedgeapplemag@gmail.com | https://hedgeapplemag.com/ | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | “We welcome new and established writers.” Very open aesthetic. (Up to 5 poems). | A new, small, independent online journal. Published its first issue in 2023. | A good, no-fee “ground floor” journal. Email submission is simple. Good for new or experimental work. | Online Only |
| Belladonna’s Garden Literary Magazine | 77 | Not Found | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | (See website for window) | https://www.belladonnasgardenlit.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods (e.g., Inaugural was Jul-Aug 2025) | Not Found | Not Stated | 2025 | No | “Beauty with bite.” Seeks “cozy horror, romance, magical realism.” Welcomes “the strange and beautiful.” (Up to 3 poems). | A brand-new journal (“inaugural issue” in 2025). Distinct from Belladonna Comedy, which does not take poetry. | This is a ground-floor opportunity. Good for work that fits the “gentle fiction” or “magical realism” vibe. | Online Only |
| Asterales: A Journal of Arts and Letters | 78 | 1-12+ weeks | Yes | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0 (First 100/month) | https://ojalartsjournal.submittable.com/submit | https://ojalart.com | Not Found | Active | Hier-Tier | Always Open (Caps at 100 free subs/month) | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | “Open: Journal of Arts & Letters.” Eclectic, values “mastery of craft,” and features established & emerging artists. | A high-volume online journal that features a wide variety of work, including art and criticism. | The “Always Open” window is a big plus, but the cap on free subs means you should submit early in the month. | Online Only |
| Fish Barrel Review | 78 | ~65 days (Free); 3 days (Paid) | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously published”) | No | $0 ($3 Expedited) | https://fishbarrelreview.wordpress.com/submit/ | https://fishbarrelreview.wordpress.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Not Stated (Appears open) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “A space for writers to showcase their work.” Open aesthetic. (Up to 6 poems). | A new online journal. They grant “first electronic rights” which revert to author on publication. | A standard, no-fee online journal. The $3 expedited fee is an option if you want a fast “no.” Rights-reverting policy is good. | Online Only |
| Ink & Marrow Journal | 78 | ~3 months | Yes | Yes (“personal website, blog, or social media”) | No | $0.00 | https://inkandmarrow.com/submissions | https://inkandmarrow.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods (e.g., Nov-Dec) | $0.00 | “We do not publish… AI-generated poetry.” | 2022 | No | Constraints: “We do not accept poetry that rhymes or capitalizes the first letter of each line.” Seeks “darkness or wonder.” (Up to 3 poems). | A new journal with a very specific, modern aesthetic. Their acceptance of blog posts is a key, unusual feature. | A great market for unrhymed, lowercase, free-verse poems. Perfect for work you’ve posted on your blog. | Print (Books) |
| MoonPark Review | 78 | ~2 months | Yes (if noted) | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | moonparkreview.com/submission-guidelines/ | moonparkreview.com | Not Found | Active | Not a Poetry Market | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2018 | No | Constraint: Prose ONLY. (Flash fiction, CNF, and prose poems without line breaks). | This is a respected market for flash prose. | Do not submit lineated poetry. | N/A (Not a Poetry Market) |
| Rat Bag Lit | 78 | ~60 days | Yes | Not Stated | No | $0.00 | (See website) | https://www.chillsubs.com/magazine/rat-bag-lit | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods (fills very fast) | $5 per poem | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Seeks “weird fiction… that crosses genres.” Eclectic, indie, and “weird.” | A new, paying “zine” that hits its submission cap extremely fast (sometimes in <48 hours). | You must be ready to submit the moment they open. The “weird” aesthetic is key. | Print & Online |
| Shadowplay | 78 | ~6 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.chillsubs.com/magazine/shadowplay | https://www.uamont.edu/ | Not Found | Active | University | Annual reading period | $0 (Contrib. copies) | Not Stated | Not Found | No | An annual print journal that is “open to all artistic voices.” (Up to 5 poems). | A university journal (Univ. of Arkansas – Monticello) that nominates for the Pushcart Prize. | A standard, reputable, no-fee university journal. Good for polished work. | Print & Online |
| $ (Poetry is Currency) | 80 | ~1 month | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | poetrycurrency.com/writers-guidelines/ | poetrycurrency.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $10.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Anti-capitalist, dissent, resistance. Seeks “poetry that means the most to you, regardless of marketability.” Prioritizes marginalized/underrepresented voices. | Publishes 2+ poems per poet to feature them. | This is a mission-driven journal. Send work that is political, personal, and urgent. Do not send light verse. | All pieces online |
| 7th-Circle Pyrite | 80 | ~45 days | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | 7thcirclepyrite.com/submissions | 7thcirclepyrite.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling (with temporary closures by genre) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Dark/gothic themes: spirituality, macabre, horror, occult, religion, magic. Poetry max 100 lines. | A new journal (est. 2023) specifically for genre and dark-themed work. | A good market for well-crafted genre poetry (horror, dark fantasy) that might be out of place at a standard literary journal. | All pieces online |
| Basilisk Tree | 80 | ~30 days | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | thebasilisktree.com/submissions | thebasilisktree.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | Yes | “Welcomes all styles of poetry that demonstrate originality and excellence in craft.” | A new (est. 2023) online journal. Also features work on their YouTube channel. | A good, fast-responding, no-fee market for new work. | All pieces online |
| Behemoth Biennial | 80 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | behemothmagazine.com/submissions | behemothmagazine.com | Not Found | Closed (as of Nov 2025) | New/Emerging | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | No. (“We Do Not Publish works that are: AI-generated”) | 2024 | No | “Harnesses a giant monster visual aesthetic… celebrates innovative storytelling.” Publishes poetry, comics, art, experimental. | Name is Behemoth Magazine. Very new (est. 2024). Submissions are currently closed. | When open, this is a prime market for genre, hybrid, and visual work. Very fast response time. | All pieces online |
| Bent Ear Review | 80 | Not Stated | Not Stated | No (incl. blogs) | No (incl. YouTube) | $0.00 | musepiepress.com/bentear/subs.html | musepiepress.com/bentear/ | Not Found | Active | Established (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | Yes | Spoken Word Poetry ONLY. Must be submitted as an audio/video file (MP3, MP4, etc.). | Published by Muse-Pie Press. | This is not a market for text poems. It is exclusively for audio/video performance of original, unpublished work. | All pieces online |
| Bottlecap Features | 80 | ~1 month | Yes | ? | ? | $0.00 | (Email submission via website) | https://bottlecap.press/ | ? | Active | Niche | Rolling | No | ? | ? | No | “We publish poems as features.” “We publish single poems.” Send 1-5 poems in the body of an email. | This is a “micro-press” or feature-style journal, not a traditional “issue” journal. They publish single poems on their site. | Good for getting a single, strong poem published quickly. The email-only, “rolling” nature makes it very accessible. | Online only |
| Carolina Muse | 80 | 1-3 months | Yes | ? | ? | $0.00 | https://www.carolinamuse.com/submissions | https://www.carolinamuse.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Local) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “A literary & arts magazine for the Carolinas.” Prefers submissions from writers “with a connection to NC or SC.” | A new, regional journal focused on North and South Carolina. | This is primarily a regional journal. Priority is given to Carolina-based writers. | Online only |
| Chewers by Masticadores | 80 | < 1 week | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | masticadores.com/chewers | masticadores.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2019 | No | “Poetry that is easy to read… positive… simple language.” | Part of the Masticadores (Chewers) international blog collective. Very fast. | This is a high-turnover blog-style market. Good for positive, accessible work and reprints. | All pieces online |
| Cold Moon Journal | 80 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | https://coldmoonjournal.com/submissions/ | https://coldmoonjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2022 | No | 1-5 poems. “We are looking for poems that are accessible… We are not an academic journal.” “We love nature.” | A new online journal with a very fast response time and writer-friendly (reprints, etc.) policies. | A great market for accessible, nature-based, or lyrical poetry. The fast, free, and rolling submissions are a major plus. | Online only |
| Collaborature | 80 | ~1 month | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | collaborature.org/submissions | collaborature.org | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | Yes | Constraint: Must be a collaboration between 2 or more artists (e.g., poet + visual artist, 2 poets). | A new journal with a very specific, absolute constraint. | Do not submit solo work. This is only for collaborative pieces. | All pieces online |
| Copytext Magazine | 80 | 2-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | copytextmagazine.com/guidelines | copytextmagazine.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2022 | No | Constraint: Publishes 3 drafts of a single piece (early, middle, final) to show the revision process. | A new journal with a unique, process-oriented concept. | Do not submit a single, polished poem. You must submit three distinct drafts of the same poem. | All pieces online |
| dadakuku | 80 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | (Email submission via website) | https://dadakuku.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Experimental) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “Dada, anti-poetry, surrealism, experimental.” 1-5 poems. “We want your weirdest stuff.” | A niche online journal for Dadaist and highly experimental, “anti-art” work. | This is a specialty market. Do not send standard lyric or narrative poetry. Send visual poetry, asemic writing, or surrealist/Dadaist work. | Online only |
| Diamante Lavender Blog | 80 | “Several days” | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | diamantelavendar.com/blog-submission-form | diamantelavendar.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Theme: “Inspirational/hopeful theme” only. | A blog-style journal with a very fast response time and a strong thematic constraint. | A great market for reprints, but only for work that is inspirational or hopeful. | All pieces online |
| Dog Throat Journal | 80 | Not Stated | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | dogthroat.com/submit | dogthroat.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | “Odd time micro fiction and/or prose poetry.” Max 400 words. | A new journal with a focus on flash-length prose poetry. | This is a market for prose poetry or micro-fiction only. Do not send lineated poems. | All pieces online |
| Double Dutch Magazine | 80 | ~2 months | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | duotrope.com/duosuma/submit/double-dutch-magazine-YGJx9 | doubledutchmag.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2025 | Yes | “We applaud the outspoken… we love us a bit of old fashioned controversy.” Also seeks Dutch/Flemish translations. | A brand new journal (Issue #1 in Jan 2026) with a “controversial” or “outspoken” aesthetic. | A new, no-fee market. A good place to send more provocative, political, or challenging work. | All pieces online |
| ELLIE Magazine | 80 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Unable to Verify | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Confirmed: This is not a verifiable literary journal. It is often confused with “Ellements,” a fashion magazine that does not accept poetry. | N/A (Unable to Verify) | ||
| Epistemic Literary | 80 | 1-2 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | epistemiclit.com/submit | epistemiclit.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | Theme: “Knowledge.” Seeks work that “explores the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and understanding.” | A new journal with a strong, academic-leaning thematic constraint. | The “knowledge” theme is key. Poems about learning, science, or discovery would fit well. | All pieces online |
| Feed the Holy | 80 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | feedtheholy.com/submissions (email) | feedtheholy.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | Theme: “Spiritual hunger.” Seeks “poetry that explores… craving for the divine, the sacred, the unknown.” | A new journal with a strong spiritual theme, open to all faiths and none. | A great market for reprints or new work that fits the “spiritual hunger” theme. | All pieces online |
| Grand Little Things | 80 | 1-3 weeks | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | grandlittlethings.com/submissions/ | grandlittlethings.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Constraint: Formal poetry. “sestina… couplet… strong sense of versification.” | A new journal dedicated to formal verse. | This is a key, fast-responding market specifically for your formal poetry (sonnets, villanelles, etc.). | All pieces online |
| I Haven’t Made It Home Yet | 80 | ~2 months (after deadline) | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | procrastinatingwriters.com/pwu-press | procrastinatingwriters.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2024 | No | Theme: “The search for belonging… displaced or out of place.” | This is a print anthology from PWU Press, not a recurring journal. | The theme of “home” or “displacement” is an absolute constraint. | N/A (Press) |
| Infinity Wanderers Magazine | 80 | < 2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | infinitywanderers.com (email) | infinitywanderers.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2022 | No | Constraint: Speculative. “Alternate history and associated genres (SF, Steampunk, Fantasy).” | A fast-responding, reprint-friendly market for genre work. | This is a market only for your SF, Fantasy, or alternate history poems. | All pieces online |
| Jam & Sand | 80 | 1-4 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | jamandsand.com/submissions/ (email) | jamandsand.com | Not Found | Active | New/Emerging | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2022 | No | Open to all forms. | A new, fast-responding, reprint-friendly online journal. | A good, fast, no-fee market for new work or reprints. | All pieces online |
| Jelly Squid Magazine | 80 | 1-2 months | Yes | ? | No | $0.00 | https://jellysquid.com/submissions/ | https://jellysquid.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “Poetry, art, and everything in-between.” 1-3 poems. “We want your weird, your wonderful, your ‘what is this?’.” | A new online journal for experimental, hybrid, and “weird” work. | This is a market for your most experimental, hybrid, or “unclassifiable” work. Not for traditional lyric/narrative poems. | Online only |
| Lothlorien Poetry Journal | 80 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 (Email) | https://lothlorienpoetryjournal.com/submissions/ | https://lothlorienpoetryjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (SFF) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2020 | No | “Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Nature poetry.” Only publishes SFF/Nature work. 1-3 poems. | A new, very fast-response journal for “fantasy” and “nature” poetry. Very writer-friendly. | This is a genre market. Do not send general literary work. Send high-fantasy, SFF, or myth-based nature poetry. | Online only |
| Once Upon A Crocodile | 80 | ~1 month | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | onceuponacrocodile.com/submissions (Email) | onceuponacrocodile.com | Not Found | Active | Not a Poetry Market | Rolling (email) | $0.00 | Not Stated | ~2018 | No | Constraint: Prose ONLY. (Flash fiction/CNF, max 1,000 words). | This is a prose-only market for “weird, wonderful, and slightly wacky” flash. | Do not submit poetry. | N/A (Not a Poetry Market) |
| orange juice | 80 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | orangejuice.submittable.com/submit | oj-lit.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | “pulp… weird… experimental.” | A new, fast-responding journal for “weird” work. | A good, fast, no-fee market for your experimental or “pulp” poems. | All pieces online |
| The Passionfruit Review | 80 | ~1 month | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | https://www.thepassionfruitreview.com/submit | https://www.thepassionfruitreview.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Themed reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | Seeks work that is “sweet, sour, and juicy.” Open to “all genres of poetry.” (Up to 3 poems). | A new, themed online journal. Publishes “fruit-themed” issues. | Strategy: Check for the current theme. A standard no-fee/no-pay market for new work. | Print & Online |
| The Short Of It… | 80 | 1-2 months (after deadline) | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | theshortofit.com.au/submissions (Email) | theshortofit.com.au | N/A | Active | Not a Journal | Themed periods | Contributor copy | Not Stated | ~2019 | No | Constraint: Anthology ONLY. (Themed anthologies of micro-work). | This is an Australian press that publishes themed anthologies, not a journal. | A good, reprint-friendly market, but only if your poem fits their current anthology theme. | N/A (Not a Journal) |
| The Spectator (UK) | 80 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | £0.00 (Email) | https://www.spectator.co.uk/about/contact-us | https://www.spectator.co.uk/ | ~100,000 | Active | Top-Tier (UK) | Rolling | Yes (£) | Not Stated | 1828 | No | “Poetry edited by A.E. Stallings.” High-prestige home for witty, formal, and light verse. | Strategic Note: A.E. Stallings is a master of formal wit. | Constraint: Competition is fierce. | Select pieces online |
| MENACE Magazine | 82 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Not Found | Not a Journal | Fictional | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Constraint: This is a fictional magazine from the Joe Hill novel “NOS4A2.” | Confirmed: This is not a real-world publication. | N/A (Not a Journal) | |
| The Fool’s World Magazine | 82 | 4-6 weeks | Yes | No (“previously unpublished”) | No | $0.00 | https://thefools.world/submit | https://thefools.world | Not Found | Active | Niche | 2 windows: (Jun 1-Jul 31) & (Nov 1-Dec 31) | $0.00 | “AI generated submissions are strictly banned.” | Not Found | No | Travel-themed. “We recognize ‘travel’ as a broad… term.” (1-3 poems). | A new, themed online zine with a quick response time and clear no-AI policy. | An excellent market for any poems about travel, place, or movement. The quick response time is a huge bonus. | Online Only |
| Cosmic Daffodil Journal | 83 | ~1-3 months | Yes (if noted) | No | No | $0.00 | (Uses Duosuma) | https://cosmic-daffodil.squarespace.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Themed reading periods (e.g., “TIDAL LIGHT”) | $0.00 | “We do not accept any work that is A.I. generated.” | 2023 | No | Constraint: Must follow the current theme (e.g., “TIDAL LIGHT”). (3-5 poems). | A new, themed online journal. Their no-AI policy is strict (“submitter will be banned”). | Strategy: Only submit if your work is a perfect fit for their active theme. | Online Only |
| Agapanthus Collective | 85 | ~28 days | Yes | Yes | Yes (for weekly feature) | $0.00 | agapanthuscollective.com/submit/ | agapanthuscollective.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Niche) | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Broad aesthetic, but “especially from marginalized authors.” | Has two publishing tracks: an annual issue (wants unpublished work) and a weekly feature (accepts reprints/blog posts). | Specify in your submission if you are submitting for the weekly feature (which allows reprints) or the annual issue (which does not). | All pieces online |
| Biscuit Hill | 85 | Not Found | Yes (if noted) | No (“not published… including blogs”) | No | $0.00 | https://www.thebiscuithill.com/submissions | https://www.thebiscuithill.com | Not Found | Active | Niche | Specific reading periods | Not Found | Not Stated | Not Found | No | “Poetry, prose poetry, poetry comics, anything poetry.” (3-6 poems). | A small online journal with a clear, simple aesthetic focused purely on poetry in all its forms. | A straightforward, no-fee market. Good for poetry comics or hybrid work. Lack of data on response time is common for small presses. | Online Only |
| confetti | 85 | 2-4 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | confettimag.com/submissions | confettimag.com | Not Found | Active | Emerging (Youth) | Specific reading periods | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2020 | No | Constraint: For teen writers (13-19) only. | A journal run by teens, for teens. | This is a youth market. Not for general submission. | N/A (Identity-Specific) |
| Five Fleas Itchy Poetry | 85 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | (Email submission via website) | https://fivefleas.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Blog) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2009 | No | “Itchy poetry.” Seems to publish short, “itchy” poems. Send 1-3 poems in the body of an email. | A long-running poetry blog/journal. Very simple, fast, and unpretentious. “Blogspot” format. | This is a low-key, very fast-response blog. Good for short, quirky, or “itchy” poems. Very writer-friendly. | Online only |
| Floating Acorn Review | 85 | 1-2 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | (Email submission via website) | https://floatingacornreview.blogspot.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Blog) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | ? | No | Publishes single poems on a “rolling” basis. 1-3 poems. Seems open to all styles. | A long-running, simple poetry blog, similar to Five Fleas. Blogspot format. | A low-key, accessible, and fast-response venue for a single poem. | Online only |
| IHRAM Publishes | 85 | Not Stated | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | (See website) | https.ihram.org/ihram-publishes | Not Found | Active | Niche (Press) | Not Stated | Royalties | Not Stated | Not Found | No | This is a book press. Publishes “manuscripts that explore themes related to health and human rights.” | Part of the Institute for Health and Human Rights (IHRAM). | Do not send individual poems. This is a market for a full, book-length manuscript with a specific health/human rights theme. | |
| In a Nutshell… | 85 | ~1 month (after deadline) | Yes | Yes (social media ok) | No (journal reprints) | $0.00 | oneartpoetry.com/2025/10/06/in-a-nutshell…/ (Subfolio) | oneartpoetry.com | N/A | Active | Not a Journal | Nov 1 – Dec 15 | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2025 | No | Constraint: Anthology ONLY. Micro-poems (10 lines or less). No haiku. | This is a one-time anthology from ONE ART, not a recurring journal. | A prime, no-fee market, but only for your micro-poems (10 lines or less). | N/A (Not a Journal) |
| Just Keep Up Magazine | 85 | Not Found | Yes | Not Found | Not Found | $0.00 | (See website) | https://www.justkeepup.com/ | Not Found | Active | Niche | Not Stated | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2023 | No | A “zine for the creative, the abstract, the unique.” Open to “all forms of art.” | A new, very small online zine. Appears to be a small passion project. | A “ground-floor,” no-fee, no-pay market. Good for experimental or hybrid work. | Print & Online |
| Moist Poetry Journal | 85 | 1-3 months | Yes | No | No | $0.00 | (Via Duosuma – currently closed) | https://moistpoetryjournal.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Currently “CLOSED to poetry submissions” | No (Goal to pay) | ? | 2022 | No | “queer-affirming,” “moist, the fluid, and the border-dissolving.” “watery poems: rain, fog, sea, humidity, mist, snow,” “lush, juicy, and fresh.” | Publishes a single original poem three times weekly. Community-run, non-paying, but pays $25 for reviews. | A new, highly specific, queer-friendly journal. Send work that fits the “moist” or “watery” aesthetic. Check back for open calls. | Online only |
| Satirical Strains… | 85 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | bookworks.org.uk/news/new-open-call… | bookworks.org.uk | Not Found | Active | Not a Journal | Themed call (Deadline July 22, 2025) | £1,000 (Advance) | Not Stated | 2025 | N/A | Constraint: Book-length manuscript proposals ONLY. (Max 40,000 words). | This is a one-time book manuscript call from Book Works press, not a journal. | Do not submit individual poems. | N/A (Not a Journal) |
| The Beatnik Cowboy | 85 | 1-3 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | (Email submission via website) | https://www.beatnikcowboy.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (New) | Rolling | No | ? | 2021 | No | “Poetry, flash fiction, art.” Seeks “raw, real, and from the heart.” 1-3 poems. “We like Beat-style, Bukowski-esque.” | A very new, personality-driven online journal. Has a clear “Beat” aesthetic. | This is the market for your “bar-room,” confessional, raw, unpolished, Beat-inspired work. They are very open to emerging writers. | Online only |
| The Echo: Teen Art & Lit Mag | 85 | 1-2 weeks | Yes | ? | ? | $0.00 | https://www.theechomag.com/submit | https://www.theechomag.com/ | ? | Active | Niche (Teen) | Rolling | No | Not Stated | 2019 | No | “A magazine for teens, by teens.” Only accepts work from writers aged 13-19. | A high-quality online journal exclusively for teenage writers. | Do not submit unless you are a teenager. This is not a market for adult writers. | Online only |
| The Scalar Comet | 85 | ~30 days | Yes | Not Stated | Not Stated | $0.00 | chillsubs.com/magazine/scalar-comet | chillsubs.com/magazine/scalar-comet | Not Found | Active | Not a Poetry Market | Rolling | $0.00 | Not Stated | 2021 | No | Constraint: Prose ONLY. (Memoir, Personal Essay, “musings”). | “We seek the absurd, the cosmic… the deeply personal.” | Do not submit poetry. This is a prose-only market. | N/A (Not a Poetry Market) |
| The Zen Space | 85 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Not Found | arrow-journal.org | Not Found | Inactive | N/A (Invite-Only) | N/A | N/A | Not StData | N/A | N/A | Constraint: This is The Arrow Journal, which is by invitation only. | Corrected: My research confirms this is not an open submission market. | Do not submit. | N/A (Not a Journal) |
| Made from Midnight… | 88 | ~1 month | Yes | Yes | Yes | $0.00 | poetsinthepines.org/made-from-midnight | poetsinthepines.org | Not Found | Active | Not a Journal | Specific reading periods | $100 (stipend) | Not Stated | Not Found | No | Constraints: 1) LGBTQIA+ writers ONLY. 2) Must be able to read in person in Flagstaff, AZ. | This is a Reading Series Anthology (Poets in the Pines), not a standard journal. | Do not submit. This is a regional, identity-specific, in-person reading event. | N/A (Not a Journal) |
| Antifa Lit Journal | 90 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | notapipepublishing.com/submit | notapipepublishing.com | N/A | Not a Journal | N/A (Press) | N/A | N/A | Not Stated | N/A | N/A | This is Not A Pipe Publishing, a book press. “Antifa Lit” is not a journal. | This is a book press, not a journal. It is also currently closed to submissions. | Remove from journal list. | N/A (Not a Journal) |
| TFW: Gen-Z Poetry… | 90 | ~1-3 months (after deadline) | No | Yes (max 25% of ms.) | Yes (max 25% of ms.) | $0.00 | theravensquoth.press/chapbooks-collections/ | theravensquoth.press | N/A | Active | Not a Journal | Annual (Jan 1 – Mar 31) | $50-$100 | Not Stated | ~2020 | No | Constraint: Manuscript ONLY. (Chapbooks/Collections of 50+ poems). | This is a manuscript press (Ravens Quoth Press), not a journal. | Do not submit individual poems. | N/A (Not a Journal) |
| The Anglican Theological Review | 90 | 6-12 months | No | ? | No | $0.00 | (By mail or email query) | https://atr.regent.edu/ | ? | Active | Niche (Academic) | ? | No | ? | 1918 | No | Publishes “theological poems.” Extremely niche. Work must be “explicitly theological” and high-quality. | This is an academic theological journal, not a literary journal. Poetry is a very minor, occasional feature. | Do not submit unless the work is academically rigorous and theological in nature. This is not for general spiritual or “light” poetry. | Print only |
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