we are currently open for submissions
updated February 2010
How to Submit
Guidelines:
- submit 1-3 poems at a time
- each poem is limited to two-three pages
- each short story is limited to 3-4 pages
- submissions should be typed, double/single-spaced, Times Roman font (12)
on 8.5 x 11 paper with name, address, phone and email address noted
on the upper right side
- please include a brief bio with each submission
- reply by email (if you do not have one, please include SASE)
- e-mail submissions accepted from international writers only (no attachments)
- we respond within a month or two
- time between acceptance and publication can be up to one year
- writers retain all rights to their work
- submissions are read September - May (off June/July/August)
- we seldom comment on rejected poems
- we no longer consider previosuly published works (with some exceptions)
- each writer will receive one free copy
- sample issues are available at $7.00 each + $2.00 shipping costs
Mail all submissions to:
Poetica Magazine
General Submissions
P. O. Box 11014
Norfolk, VA 23517
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All work accepted will be considered for future print editions or anthologies. We read and consider each submission with care and integrity. Although it may take up to 1-2 months for us to reach an editorial decision, we’ll do our best to respond promptly to submissions. After 2 months, please feel free to query.
