6 Literary Journals & Presses Accepting Poetry Submissions
Hey writers! I’ve compiled a list of literary presses that are currently open for full manuscript submissions. If the deadline has passed, you can bookmark it for later. Although we all have different goals and ambitions as writers, publication is one major way to get your voice out there. If you are a seasoned poet, you might have a chapbook or full collection length project to submit. A full manuscript is usually between 60 - 150 pages. If you want to start by submitting individual poems or groups of poems to literary journals, that’s a great place to start. Don’t forget, Spoken Black Girl Magazine is currently open for submissions. The deadline is August 31st. Visit our Submit page for more information.
Full Manuscript Submissions
Iron Oak Editions
We are looking for full-length collections of poems that perform Olympic feats with language that leave a reader in wonder while still referring back to the basic things that make us human. We want powerful imagery and enjoy the juxtaposition of images in interesting and unexpected ways.
Bainbridge Island Press
We have a passion for undiscovered poets seeking to publish their first book. Whether this is your first or your fourteenth book, we're excited to engage with you. Manuscripts should be approximately 80-120 pages in length. You can submit your manuscripts in Word or PDF format. No reading fees are required.
Lily Poetry Review
This is an open call in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. To that end we at Lily want you to know that our doors are wide open . We seek to promote and provide space for Black poets and look forward to reading your work. This form is always open and will remain open. This is NOT a contest. Please submit a full-length manuscript for consideration to be published through Lily Poetry Review Books.
More Places to Submit Poetry
South Broadway Press
South Broadway Press has an open call for poetry for our Autumn & Winter 2026 editions. There is no theme for these editions. Please send us your best poems. South Broadway Press loves to publish weird, gorgeous, and revolutionary poetry.
Chestnut Review
Chestnut Review appears four times per year online and once per year in print in our annual anthology. We are drawn to beautiful language, resonant images, and we crave narrative. We enjoy a broad array of styles, but please read a few of our issues to get a sense of our lens.
Rattle
Rattle publishes unsolicited poetry, translations of poetry, and book reviews. Submissions are open year-round, always welcomed, and always free.
Spoken Black Girl
Don’t forget to submit to Spoken Black Girl Magazine. Tell a writer or creative you know that our deadline is coming up on August 31st 2026. Get your work in!
