Literary Journals Publishing Poetry

Book of Matches: Now Seeking Submissions

Book of Matches is an online journal of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, established in 2020. They aim to “celebrate the best in humanity through the very real magic of words.” They’re interested in both the knowing that comes through living, and the unknowing too. You can get a sense of what they publish by…

Lunaris Review: Now Seeking Submissions

Lunaris Review is an international journal of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, based in Nigeria. They aim to “embrace creativity from every corner of the earth” and to create a space where diverse narratives can “thrive symbiotically.” The journal celebrates ideas and artful aesthetics from around the world. Lunaris is published twice a year as…

Emerge Literary Journal: Now Seeking Submissions

Emerge is a literary journal completely dedicated to publishing emerging authors: “Whether you’re a new writer, a writer new to publishing, or a writer with experience experimenting with their style of work, we dedicate ourselves to you.” They publish free-verse poetry and flash prose in a broad range of voices. Launched in 2011, Emerge Literary…

Black Coffee Review: Now Seeking Poetry Submissions

Black Coffee Review is an online publisher of poetry with a kick. They’re looking for poems that examine “the rawness of life—the dirt and grit of being human.” They publish all forms and styles of poetry, and you can get a sense of their style by reading the journal online. Black Coffee Review was launched…

The Saltbush Review: Now Seeking Submissions

The Saltbush Review is an online journal affiliated with the JM Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice at the University of Adelaide in South Australia. They publish both emerging and established authors of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. At the Saltbush Review, they’re looking for writing that’s both rooted and boundaryless: “Like the grey saltbush which blooms…

The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts: Now Seeking Submissions

The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts is an online publisher of shortform writing like micro fiction/nonfiction, flash writing, and prose poetry. The journal is a project of Matter Press. They pay contributors $50 per published piece. At The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts they believe, “that something very small can add up to something very…

Small Wonders Magazine: Now Seeking Submissions

Small Wonders Magazine is a new online publisher of narrative poetry and flash fiction. They primarily publish fantasy and science fiction; they also publish horror. Small Wonders is looking for writing that invites the reader into the wonder of other worlds. To get a sense of what they publish, you can read their first issue…

The Orchards Poetry Journal: Now Seeking Submissions

The Orchards Poetry Journal is a biannual print and digital publication. They nominate three poems each issue for the Pushcart Prize, and they select two poems each issue for The Grantchester Award. The first place Grantchester Award winner is awarded $50, and the second place winner receives $30. The Orchards favors rhymed verse in traditional…

Arboreal Literary Magazine: Now Seeking Submissions

Arboreal Literary Magazine is a new print and digital publication of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and visual art. They aim to create a publication that nurtures artistic growth by showcasing a wide range of voices and encouraging creative risk-taking. Arboreal is published online as a downloadable journal, and their next issue will also be published in…

The Berlin Review: Now Seeking Submissions

Updated  April 1oth: The Berlin Review has reached capacity for this submission period, and has closed to submissions. The Berlin Review is a new online journal of literature and art, produced and published in Berlin, Germany. They “just want good writing,” regardless of trends. They aim to publish a diverse range of voices, both emerging…

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