Salamandermag

Submitting your work

Salamander accepts submissions via its online portal during designated reading periods, typically from September to November and January to March. Writers should submit no more than five poems or one prose piece (up to 7,500 words) at a time, with a brief cover letter that includes prior publications. The editors value work that takes risks with language and structure, so avoid overly polished but safe pieces; they respond well to writing that surprises. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but notify immediately if accepted elsewhere. Response times average three to six months, and the magazine does not charge a submission fee for general submissions, though a small fee applies for expedited reading. Familiarize yourself with recent issues before submitting to understand the aesthetic range.