Adroit Journal

Submitting your work

Writers should familiarize themselves with the journal's aesthetic by reading recent issues. Submissions are typically open for poetry, prose, and art. The journal values work that is polished, emotionally resonant, and formally inventive. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify promptly if accepted elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with your submission. For the Adroit Prizes, follow specific guidelines and deadlines. The mentorship program is open to high school and undergraduate students; applications require a writing sample and statement of need.

Please note that we accept simultaneous submissions (and appreciate acknowledgement of such submissions), but do not accept reprints/previously published work. Please include a third-person bio in your cover letter. We’ve got our eyes on the horizon. Send us writing that lives just between the land and the sky. For examples of the work we tend to publish, please consult our current issue and online archives.