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Guidelines for writing Poems, Stories and Tales

Literary magazines with the fastest turnaround rate?

Asked by: Jahan Luperon

15 Literary Journals with Fast Response Times

  • The American Poetry Journal. They publish only poetry and respond to all submissions within a month.
  • McSweeney’s Internet Tendency. …
  • Moon Park Review. …
  • Softblow. …
  • Metaphorosis. …
  • The Penn Review. …
  • Radar Poetry. …
  • Red Eft Review.

How do you publish a short poem?

Here are 5 routes to publication.

  1. Create a blog or share on social media. …
  2. Enter your poetry in literary competitions. …
  3. Publish in zines or pamphlets. …
  4. Send your work to publishers of books, collections and anthologies. …
  5. Read and submit to literary journals and magazines.

Where can I submit poetry for new writers?

To help you get started, we’ve highlighted eight literary journals that welcome work from new and emerging writers.

  • New Reader Magazine. New Reader Magazine values the human experience above all in its editorial curation. …
  • The Magnolia Review. …
  • Baltimore Review. …
  • New Delta Review. …
  • The London Magazine. …
  • Lily Poetry Review.

How do I submit a poem?

When sending poems to magazines and publications, there are a few steps you should follow:

  1. Research where you’re submitting. …
  2. Look up the editor. …
  3. Read the submission guidelines. …
  4. Draft a cover letter. …
  5. Submit to multiple publications simultaneously. …
  6. Be patient.