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About the magazine
Red Tree Review is an online literary journal founded in 2020 with the aim of publishing poetry that engages with the natural world, ecological themes, and the human place within them. The journal takes its name from the red tree—a symbol of resilience, seasonal change, and rootedness—and seeks work that is attentive to the environment, both in content and in craft. Since its inception, Red Tree Review has released biannual issues featuring a curated selection of poems, often accompanied by visual art, and has maintained a commitment to accessibility by offering its content free online. Its mission is to foster a community of readers and writers who value the intersection of language and the living world, without resorting to didacticism or sentimentality.
Editorial focus
Red Tree Review seeks to celebrate poems that surprise, harrow, and awe by providing them with a platform and hungry readers.
Poetry
Submitting your work
Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentNo payment
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes
Red Tree Review accepts poetry submissions year-round through its website, with occasional themed calls. Poets are encouraged to read several back issues to understand the journal's aesthetic, which favors precise imagery, ecological awareness, and emotional restraint over overt messaging. Submit 3-5 poems in a single document, include a brief cover letter, and allow up to three months for a response. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but please notify the editors promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere. The journal does not charge submission fees and welcomes work from writers of all backgrounds.