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Poetry Porch

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About the magazine

Poetry Porch is an online literary journal founded in 2016 with the aim of creating a welcoming space for poetry that values clarity, emotional resonance, and accessibility. The journal publishes quarterly issues featuring a diverse range of voices, from emerging to established poets, and has become known for its thoughtful curation and commitment to fostering a community of readers and writers. Its mission is to champion poetry that speaks directly to the human experience, avoiding obscurity for its own sake while still embracing complexity and craft.

Editorial focus

The Poetry Porch is a magazine on the internet for poets, teachers, and their students. First appearing online in 1997, it is only published online. It is interested in original unpublished poems, essays, reviews, memoirs, and fiction, although it might republish work as a special posting for a featured poet. Besides an annual issue, often devoted to a theme, the site also updates on a regular basis the Sonnet Scroll, an unfurling electronic scroll of unpublished traditional and hybrid sonnets.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 5 to Mar 1
Reading feeNo
PaymentNo payment
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsNo
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Poets should submit up to three poems in a single document, with a brief cover letter. The editors appreciate work that balances accessibility with depth, and they encourage submissions from underrepresented voices. Response times are typically within three months, and simultaneous submissions are accepted with prompt notification of acceptance elsewhere. Familiarity with past issues is recommended to understand the journal's aesthetic.

Join our mailing list via email or U.S. mail to keep in touch about new issues, themes, and deadlines. Submissions are read in the winter months and are usually received as a response to an outgoing call for papers. Query before submitting criticism and prose.

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OpenDeadline · 2027-01-05

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