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About the magazine
Lavender Review is a digital poetry journal founded in 2010 with a commitment to publishing work that engages with queer experience, though not exclusively. From its inception, the journal has sought to provide a platform for voices that are often marginalized in mainstream literary spaces, emphasizing craft and emotional precision over identity alone. Its editorial vision is rooted in the belief that poetry can be both a personal and political act, and it has consistently published poets whose work challenges conventional narratives. The journal appears biannually online, with each issue featuring a curated selection of poems and occasional reviews. Over the years, Lavender Review has maintained a quiet but persistent presence in the literary community, known for its discerning taste and lack of pretension.
Editorial focus
Lavender Review is an international, biannual (June & December) e-zine dedicated to poetry and art by, about, and for lesbians, including whatever LGBTQ might appeal to a lesbian readership.
Poetry
Submitting your work
Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentContributor copies only
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes
Poets should submit up to five poems, previously unpublished, via the journal's online submission system. Lavender Review values clarity, originality, and emotional resonance; work that is overly abstract or relies on shock value is less likely to be accepted. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but please notify the editors promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere. Response times vary, but generally range from one to three months. Reading periods are typically announced on the website and social media, so check for updates before submitting.