Alternative Venues for Publication

Poetry used to be one of the most revered art forms in human history. Today, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find readers who are enthusiastic about purchasing volumes of poetry, even though more authors are writing it than ever before. How many of our authors (and readers) here at bookhitch have tried their hand at poetry? Surely, most of you have at least attempted it, probably with some rather interesting results, while others have made it their life’s mission, living and breathing verse. In today’s market it is nearly impossible for a new poet to be accepted by a well-known publishing house. This month, we have decided to let all of our aspiring poets know about some alternate venues for getting your poetry published. The following markets accept individual poems, which is great for those who do not have an entire anthology ready for publication!

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The ThreePenny Review

This publication pays $200 per poem, in addition to the author receiving a free one-year subscription. Poems must contain 100 lines or less, have never been previously published, and simultaneous submissions will not be accepted. All submissions must be mailed in manuscript form with a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) to:

The Editors
The Threepenny Review
PO Box 9131
Berkeley, CA 94709

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The North American Review

This publication is primarily focused on the concerns of North American life, particularly in the areas of class, race, the environment, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. However, all subjects and forms of poetry are accepted. NAR pays $1 per line, with a minimum payment of $20 and a maximum payment of $100. You may send up to six poems at one time, as long as they have never been published elsewhere. Send poetry, along with a cover letter that includes a brief biography and a title list, as well as a SASE to:

Poetry Editor
North American Review
University of Northern Iowa
1222 West 27th Street
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0516
USA

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Talebones

This publication is a quarterly digest magazine that focuses on science fiction and dark fantasy. There must be a supernatural element, but they are not looking for straight horror. Talebones pays a flat rate of $10 per poem. Send all poetry in manuscript form, along with a SASE and a cover letter that contains your name, address, phone number, email address, a title listing, and optional biographical info to:

Patrick & Honna Swenson, editors
Talebones Magazine
5203 Quincy Ave. SE
Auburn, WA 98092

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Visions International

This publication accepts a wide range of poetry from traditional, to free verse, to avant-garde styles. You may submit 3-5 poems at one time in manuscript form to:

Bradley Strahan
3503 Ferguson Lane
Austin, TX 78754

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Adagio Verse Quarterly

Adagio primarily focuses on short free verse of no more than sixty lines. This publication accepts simultaneous submissions and allows authors to submit electronically. You may submit up to three poems in the body of your email in plain text, along with your name, email address and a 50 word bio to: adagioversequarterly@yahoo.com.

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The Adirondack Review

This review is open to receiving well-crafted, primarily free verse poetry, generally falling between 8 and 80 lines. TAR does not consider work that is highly sentimental or pornographic, but is interested primarily in tight poems containing striking imagery. You may submit 2-7 single-spaced poems, along with a brief bio and any past publishing experience to: tarpoetry@blacklawrencepress.com.

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Chronogram Magazine

Chronogram is a regional magazine focusing on the Hudson Valley in New York. This publication pays for poetry submissions on a sliding scale, and work may be submitted electronically or via ground mail. Check the submission guidelines on the website, since they are quite specific. Submit up to 3 poems or three typed pages to poetry@chronogram.com or to this address:

Luminary Publishing
ATTN: Poetry
314 Wall Street
Kingston, NY 12401

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The Missouri Review

This award-winning review publishes poetry features containing 6-14 pages of poems by 3-5 poets per issue. The rate of pay is $30 per printed page and submissions should generally run from 8-20 pages of previously unpublished work. Send your work, along with a SASE if you wish to have it returned to:

The Missouri Review
357 McReynolds Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211

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Poet’s Canvas

Poet’s Canvas accepts verse of any style and theme and generally pays $10 per poem. You may submit 3-6 poems, along with your name, address, email, and biography, with the subject line of your email “Poetry submission – Your Name” to editor@poetscanvas.org.

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Tickled by Thunder

This publication focuses on beginning to intermediate writers and pays a small fee of 2 cents per line for each poem published. You may submit up to 40 lines in any style, including a cover letter, SASE, brief credits and optional photo, plus anything else you wish to include. Be sure to include your full address on all submissions, in addition to stating your reason for sending your work, whether it is for publication or for a contest. Send all submissions to:

TICKLED BY THUNDER FICTION MAGAZINE
14076 - 86A Ave.
Surrey
British Columbia V3W 0V9
CANADA

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These are just a few options for getting your poetry out into the world. Explore the web for more venues and remember: even though it’s a tough market, don’t give up!

In addition, we found the website http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/192565/poetry_markets_for_todays_poet.html helpful in gathering a list of publishers.