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Poetry Magazines

Poetry Magazine Listings

Discover Nearly 700 Poetry Publication Opportunities

Welcome to our comprehensive directory of poetry magazines accepting submissions. For over a decade, we’ve curated this collection to connect poets with publishing opportunities across the literary landscape.

Our listings feature both prestigious established publications and promising newcomers to the poetry scene. From award-winning journals to emerging digital platforms, these magazines represent diverse voices and styles in contemporary poetry.

Please note: While we update these listings regularly, the publishing world is constantly changing. Always check the magazine’s current guidelines before submitting your work. If you discover outdated information, please let us know through our comments section. Based on your feedback, we’ll either update or remove the listing.

Poetry magazines serve as vital channels for literary expression and discovery. They provide both emerging and established poets with platforms to share their work while offering readers access to fresh, compelling voices.

Ready to submit your poetry? Browse our collection of nearly 700 publications below to find the perfect home for your work.

For questions about specific listings or to provide updates, please visit our Talk to the Editor page.

Best of luck with your submissions!

Poetry Magazines

Vulpecula Poetica

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Every Writer
Vulpecula Poetica ("Little Fox Poetry") is an annual anthology that emphasizes creative nonfiction poetry and poetry that plays
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Water Cooler Convos

Posted on January 6, 2014October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
We call the Water Cooler Convos. It's nerdy. It's artsy. It's bourgie. And it is a place for discussion. It is the mission of Water Cooler Convos
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Weary Blues Magazine

Posted on October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 by Every Writer

Weary Blues Magazine

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Weary Blues Magazine

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Wednesday Journal

Posted on July 13, 2014October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
Fifth Wednesday Journal is a nonprofit, independent literary journal published twice a year in print.
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Whisperings

Posted on April 4, 2014October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
From the Editor Sitting on the veranda, among pines and oaks, looking out at my apple, pear and cherry trees with a hot cup of coffee in my hands I gaze east into the Colorado Desert 4,000 feet below,
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Who Let The Stories Out?

Who Let The Stories Out?

Posted on February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by Every Writer
Who Let The Stories Out? began out of frustration of trying to find short stories from Australian and international writers
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Window Cat Press

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Every Writer
In an age of instant connection across continents, we've come full circle-- like the ancient Egyptians, we live in a society that once more worships cats.
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Words in Stereo

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Every Writer
Words in Stereo is a forthcoming series of humorous literature and clever ideas delivered to the reader in lovingly hand-bound print editions.
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Wordsmiths

Posted on March 31, 2012June 8, 2014 by Every Writer
A collection of poetry and prose. We showcase both contemporary and fixed form.
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Writer’s Ink

Posted on February 27, 2012May 17, 2019 by Every Writer
Writer's Ink accepts accepts any form of English Language creative writing be it prose, poetry, screenplay, etc. Established in 2008, Writer's Ink has published a total of six volumes,
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Writing Disorder, The

Posted on June 6, 2013December 16, 2023 by Every Writer
Writing Disorder is a quarterly online literary journal fiction, poetry, nonfiction, essays, criticism and book reviews, art, photography, experimental writing, comics
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Writing Tomorrow

Posted on November 15, 2012December 12, 2023 by Every Writer
Writing Tomorrow is looking forward to meeting the next generation of renowned authors and artists. We believe that great literature and visual artwork instill in us a sense of beauty,
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Your Impossible Voice

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Every Writer
Your Impossible Voice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (status pending). We publish brash and velvety new work from around the globe. For a better idea what our editors are looking for at the moment, please consult our call for submissions.
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ZYZZYVA

Posted on April 30, 2023May 3, 2023 by Every Writer
ZYZZYVA is a critically acclaimed print journal, introducing readers to new work from the best contemporary writers and artists since 1985. Based in San Francisco, we have established a vigorous tradition of finding and fostering new talent, in our backyard and beyond. For over thirty years ZYZZYVA
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Categories

  • Art Magazines: taking art submissions (82)
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  • Audio Poetry (7)
  • Best American Poetry (10)
  • Best American Short Story (13)
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  • Call for Submissions (6)
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  • Contests (15)
  • creative nonfiction (9)
  • Crime Fiction Magazines (5)
  • Defunct (347)
  • Essays (45)
  • EWR (3)
  • Experimental (3)
  • Fantasy (7)
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  • GLBT (3)
  • Grammar Help (2)
  • Growing List of Nonfiction Literary Magazines (196)
  • Historic Articles by Authors (2)
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  • Interviews (10)
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  • Literary magazines that Pay (22)
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