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Palette Poetry

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About the magazine

Palette Poetry is an online literary journal founded in 2015 with the conviction that poetry deserves a dedicated, uncluttered space for attentive reading. Its name signals its curatorial ethos: a focus on the crafted, the visual, and the precise in contemporary verse. The journal publishes two issues per year, each featuring a small, carefully selected group of poets, alongside interviews and reviews that situate the work within broader poetic conversations. By maintaining a lean editorial operation and a commitment to paying contributors, Palette Poetry has carved out a reputation for integrity and aesthetic discernment in a crowded digital landscape.

Editorial focus

Palette Poetry endeavors to uplift and engage both emerging and established poets in the literary community. The journal has no particular aesthetic vision but aims to create an empowering space for all voices, especially those that are marginalized and often go unheard. Palette Poetry firmly believes writers should be compensated for their work and pays $50 per poem accepted. No submission fees are charged for Featured Poetry submissions.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentCash
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Palette Poetry accepts submissions through its website during announced reading periods, typically twice a year. Submit 3–5 poems in a single document, with a brief cover letter that includes your name, contact information, and any relevant publication credits. The editors favor poems that demonstrate a strong command of image, line, and emotional resonance; they are less interested in work that relies on shock value or abstract theorizing. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but notify the journal immediately if a poem is accepted elsewhere. Response times vary, but generally range from one to three months. Before submitting, read at least one recent issue to understand the journal's aesthetic range and editorial preferences.

Please visit our website ( www.palettepoetry.com/submit ) for complete submission guidelines. Be authentic and send your best work. It’s good practice to put your strongest poems first in your submission packet and to be familiar with our archive before submitting.

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