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No, Dear

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About the magazine

No, Dear is an independent literary magazine founded in 2011 by poets and artists in Brooklyn, New York. Emerging from a desire to create a space for writing that is formally adventurous and emotionally immediate, the magazine has consistently published work that resists easy categorization. Its founding ethos is rooted in a commitment to the poem as a site of inquiry and risk, favoring the raw and the resonant over the polished and predictable. Over the years, No, Dear has maintained a deliberate small-scale, handcrafted presence, often producing issues around thematic prompts or collaborative projects, and has become a vital node in the contemporary poetry community for its discerning yet generous editorial vision.

Editorial focus

No, Dear features poems by New York City writers. The small selection of poems creates a dialogue around a different theme (debris, violence, salt) for each issue.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Feb 15
Reading feeNo
PaymentCash
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, read at least one full issue to understand the magazine's aesthetic range—No, Dear favors work that is linguistically inventive, emotionally direct, and unafraid of vulnerability. They accept poetry, short prose, and hybrid texts, but are not a venue for conventional narrative or rhyming verse. Submissions are typically open for themed calls; check the website for current guidelines and deadlines. Simultaneous submissions are usually accepted, but notify immediately if your work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with your submission, and do not query about the status of your work before the stated response time. Because the magazine is run by a small team, patience and professionalism are appreciated.

Please submit if you consider yourself an NYC poet. Follow submission guidelines on our website, and join our email list to receive calls for submissions.

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